Calcium and vitamin D may cut cancer risk in half
9th August, 2011
According to recent evidence from the women’s health initiative women who take both calcium and vitamin D supplements are at a reduced risk of developing skin cancer.
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Vitamin E supplementation may reduce the risk of lung disease.
14th June, 2011
It was recently reported vitamin E supplementation reduced the risk of lung disease by 10%.
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Iodine deficiency, a growing burden.
13th April, 2011
Iodine deficiency is a common issue in the UK and hence salt iodisation may be the next step to prevent a growing burden of disease.
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Spring is in the air
25th March, 2011
Beat those seasonal allergies with some natural solutions.
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B-vitamin supplement found to halt cogntive decline
14th September, 2010
A new study has found that administering a supplement containing three key B-vitamins to patients with early dementia can halt the progress of the disease.
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Fish oils for heart disease patients
3rd September, 2010
National media has reported on a study which suggests that around 10,000 lives a year could be saved if heart failure patients are encouraged to take fish oil daily.
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Aged Garlic Extract again found to reduce hypertension
24th August, 2010
Aged garlic has been found to promote cardiovascular, digestive, immune and overall health. A new study has added to the existing evidence that aged garlic can substantially reduce blood pressure.
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Antioxidants supplements for cardiovascular health
22nd July, 2010
A new study has found that long term use of an antioxidant supplement is associated with improved cardiac artery function.
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Fish oil supplements linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer
9th July, 2010
Fish oil, which is rich in the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, has been linked to a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease, depression and dementia. The latest findings suggest that supplementing with fish oil may be linked to a reduced risk of breast cancer.
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Sea buckthorn may reduce symptoms of dry eye syndrome
1st July, 2010
A new Finnish study has found that administering sea buckthorn seed oil may help to manage dry eye syndrome.
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Probiotics again found to help asthmatic children
24th June, 2010
A study from Ukraine has found that supplementation with probiotics benefits children with atopic dermatitis.
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Vitamin E found to reduce re-hospitalisation
15th June, 2010
Vitamin E has been the subject of media articles highlighting the potential dangers of self administration of nutritional supplements. A new study of the elderly has suggested that high intakes of vitamin E may have a protective effect.
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The anti obesity potential of red chilli
10th June, 2010
Evidence is accumulating that capsaicin, the compound that gives red chilli pepper its heat, may be an effective weight loss aid.
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Are too many vitamin tablets bad for your health?
17th May, 2010
The media have once again raised concerns about the safety of antioxidant supplements.
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DHA supplementation found to reduce cognitive decline
10th May, 2010
A new study has suggested that supplementing with DHA may significantly improve cognitive function in older adults with mild memory impairment.
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Could supplement use reduce breast cancer risk?
22nd April, 2010
New research has suggested that women who take multivitamin tablets along with calcium supplements have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer.
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Experts allay fears over multivitamins and breast cancer risk
13th April, 2010
Experts have been producing statements to address any public concern that may have resulted from media articles that have appeared in response to a Swedish study that looked at the relationship between supplement use and breast cancer incidence.
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Stored Vitamins do NOT go off in a Week
5th March, 2010
An article has appeared in the popular press which alleges that “supplements can become useless in as little as week if stored in kitchens and bathrooms”.
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Supplementing with essential nutrients may reduce violent and aggressive behaviour in prisoners
26th February, 2010
Administering supplements of omega-3s, vitamins and minerals may reduce the number of violent and aggressive episodes in prisoners, according to a new study from The Netherlands.
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Junk food diet alters bacterial populations in the gut
1st February, 2010
The bacterial population of the gut changes within twenty four hours of switching from a plant-based diet to a high fat, high sugar Western diet, according to a new study of mice.
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