Category: Nutrition
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Association Between Egg Consumption and Risk of Stroke and Cardiovascular Disease
Association Between Egg Consumption and Risk of CV Outcomes June 16, 2021 The American Journal of Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE While eggs provide a rich source of nutrients, their considerable cholesterol content has lead to the hypothesis that increased egg consumption could put individuals at risk for poor cardiovascular outcomes. This hypothesis has been controversial, with…
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Foods with antiviral properties
MDLinx by Naveed Saleh, MD, MS | June 17, 2021 Compromised immune systems can put people at greater risk of various diseases—including viral infections. One emerging area of research is the use of functional foods to beef up the immune system. Functional foods facilitate the immune system’s capability to guard against and control pathogenic viral infections,…
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Alzheimer’s Pathology Linked to Diet
In an article published in the journal Neurology, the authors showed that a Mediterranean diet – high in fish, vegetables, fruits and nuts; low in meat and dairy products – may be linked to a reduced risk for cognitive impairment and fewer signs of Alzheimer’s disease. ~ Dr. Broussard — Can a certain variety of…
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Can Curbing Thirst for Sugary Drinks Reduce Colon Cancer?
— Two servings a day more than doubled risk in women younger than 50, study showed by Diana Swift, Contributing Writer May 6, 2021 A higher intake of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) in adulthood and adolescence was associated with an increased risk of early-onset colorectal cancer (CRC) in women, according to data from the Nurses’ Health…
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Effects of Hydrolyzed Collagen Supplementation on Skin Aging
In the International Journal of Dermatology, they found that oral supplementation with hydrolyzed collagen can reduce the signs of skin aging, but further study is necessary to evaluate the effects of dosing among other things. When I looked at this paper, the average dose of collagen was 4.3 grams per day April 06, 2021 International…
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US Preventive Services Task Force Still Not Swayed on Vitamins to Prevent Heart Disease, Cancer
Please be careful if you take synthetic type supplements vs whole food supplements. Vitamin E and beta-carotene can be harmful to people at risk for lung cancer and can increase the risk of dying from heart disease or stroke. The American Medical Association has known about the synthetic version of Vitamin E since 1973 when…
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Low Oxalates Foods May Help Reduce Auto-Immune Disease Risk, Autism and Fibromyalgia
Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP Oxalate (or oxalic acid) is a compound found in a variety of plant-based foods. Under a microscope, oxalates are jagged in structure and look somewhat crystalline. During metabolism, oxalic acid combines with other minerals like calcium, sodium, magnesium, and potassium to form compounds like calcium oxalate and sodium oxalate…
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Efficacy and Safety of OTC Therapies for Chronic Constipation
April 26, 2021 The American Journal of Gastroenterology TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This is an updated review on over-the-counter laxatives for constipation. Senna and polyethylene glycol have the highest level of evidence. Fiber, stimulant laxatives, and magnesium salts have moderate levels of evidence for efficacy. No serious adverse events were noted with these therapies. – Mukund Venu, MD, FACG INTRODUCTION…
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Higher Mushroom Consumption is Associated With a Lower Risk of Cancer
April 21, 2021 Penn State News HERSHEY, Pa. — Next time you make a salad, you might want to consider adding mushrooms to it. That’s because higher mushroom consumption is associated with a lower risk of cancer, according to a new Penn State study, published on March 16 in Advances in Nutrition. The systematic review and…
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Low Fat Diets Decrease Testosterone Levels in Men
APRIL 9, 2021 by University of Worcester A new study conducted at the University of Worcester and published in the Journal of Steroid Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, has found low-fat diets decrease men’s testosterone levels by 10-15%. Optimal testosterone levels are critical to men’s health. Low testosterone levels are linked to a higher risk of heart…