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Jul 01, 2008 |
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Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 07-02-08
Letters From Our Readers - Comments & Suggestions 07-02-08 |
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Jul 01, 2008 |
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Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 07-02-08
Letters From Our Readers - Q&A Session 07-02-08 |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
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Investigation of the potential prebiotic properties of almond (Amygdalus communis L.) seeds - Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology, May 23, 2008
Microbiologists find the lipid in Almonds is an excellent “prebiotic” – selectively supporting the survival and growth of beneficial bacteria in the small intestine. [Source: Applied and Environmental Microbiology, May 23, 2008] |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
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Prebiotic potential of almonds – Unique lipid helps probiotics multiply and prosper
Microbiologists find the lipid in Almonds is an excellent “prebiotic” – encouraging a healthy bacterial balance in the small intestine by selectively supporting the growth of beneficial bacteria (probiotics). |
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Jun 30, 2008 |
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Associations between microalbuminuria and animal foods, plant foods, and dietary patterns in the Multiethnic Study of Atherosclerosis – Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, June 2008
Dairy consumers average 37% better kidney function/heart disease risk; diet with only nondairy animal food is associated with worse kidney function/heart risk. [Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, June 2008] |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Research advances may help prevent and improve diagnosis of celiac disease (gluten intolerance)
For those suffering from celiac disease there may be good news on the horizon, according to research reports at a recent international conference on digestive diseases. Recent data indicate 1 in 100 are affected by this intolerance, but most don't know the cause of the resulting difficulties. |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Adults with type 2 diabetes may experience memory declines immediately after eating unhealthy meal
Amazingly, the acute negative effect on memory of high-fat meals can be offset by taking antioxidant vitamins with the meal - though a healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables should be first defense. |
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Jun 29, 2008 |
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Antioxidant vitamins reduce acute meal-induced memory deficits in adults with type 2 diabetes - Source: Nutrition Research, July 2008
Amazingly, the memory problems that swiftly followed high-fat meals in this study were avoided when subjects took antioxidant vitamins with the meal - presumably because the problems were caused by free radicals. A healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables is the preferred preventive. [Source: Nutrition Research, July 2008] |
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Jun 10, 2008 |
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Plasma pyridoxal 5'-phosphate [active co-enzyme form of vitamin B-6] in the US population: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003-2004 – Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2008
Particularly for substantial proportions of smokers, the elderly, non-Hispanic blacks, and current and former oral contraceptive users, the U.S. RDA for vitamin B-6 does not support adequate levels in the blood. [Source: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2008] |
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Jun 06, 2008 |
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Serotonin Modulates Behavioral Reactions to Unfairness - Source: Science, online June 5, 2008
Cambridge/UCLA researchers determine that serotonin (obtained from the essential amino acid tryptophan in diet) plays a critical role in regulating emotion. In this case, aggressive responses increased markedly during social decision-making when brain serotonin levels were reduced by manipulating subjects' diet for a short time. [Source: Science, online June 5, 2008] |
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