The Journal of Alternative and Complementary MedicineVol. 24, No. 9-10 Invited Review ArticlesFree Access Donald I. Abrams Published Online:24 Sep 2018 https://doi.org/10.1089/acm.2018.0169 The mostly indolent natural history and long overall survival associated with a diagnosis of prostate cancer provides a unique opportunity for men to explore diet and lifestyle interventions to alter the trajectory of […]
November 02, 2016 The Journal of Dermatological Treatment TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This study examined the relationship between lycopene and mortality in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). A total of 37 participants were included in the study and were divided into either a lower-level group (mean serum concentration of lycopene, 0.23 µmol/L) or a higher-level group […]
June 5th, 2015 Adding eggs to a salad with a variety of raw vegetables is an effective method to improve the absorption of carotenoids, which are fat-soluble nutrients that help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress, according to research from Purdue University. “Eating a salad with a variety of colorful vegetables provides several unique types of […]
Nutrition, dietary interventions and prostate cancer: The latest evidence BMC Medicine 01/20/2015 Lin PH, et al. – Prostate cancer (PCa) remains a leading cause of mortality in US men and the prevalence continues to rise world–wide especially in countries where men consume a ‘Western–style’ diet. The combination of all the beneficial factors for PCa risk […]
Nutrition, dietary interventions and prostate cancer: The latest evidence Full Text BMC Medicine, 01/20/2015 Review Article Lin PH, et al. – Prostate cancer (PCa) remains a leading cause of mortality in US men and the prevalence continues to rise world–wide especially in countries where men consume a ‘Western–style’ diet. The combination of all the beneficial […]
Advances in Nutrition: An International Review Journal, 09/29/2014 Review Article Burton–Freeman BM, et al. – In this study, authors want to compare the clinical evidence of tomato intake and lycopene supplementation on cardiovascular risk factors. With the exception of blood pressure management where lycopene supplementation was favored, tomato intake provided more favorable results on cardiovascular […]
J. Natl. Cancer Inst 2014 Feb 01;106(2)djt430, K Zu, L Mucci, BA Rosner, SK Clinton, M Loda, MJ Stampfer, E Giovannucci Research · February 19, 2014 Full Story Journal Reference TAKE-HOME MESSAGE This epidemiologic study investigated the association between dietary lycopene intake (found in tomato, tomato-based products, pink grapefruit, and watermelon) and prostate cancer. When […]
Published: Dec 19, 2013 | Updated: Dec 20, 2013 By Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points Note that this dietary-intervention trial revealed that a tomato-rich diet increased serum concentrations of adiponectin among women at elevated risk of breast cancer. Be aware that, as incidence of breast cancer was not captured, it would be […]
Gayle Nicholas Scott, PharmD October 22, 2013 Full Story: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/812677 Can watermelon relieve soreness after exercise? Response from Gayle Nicholas Scott, PharmD Assistant Professor, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, Virginia; Clinical Pharmacist, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, Chesapeake, Virginia True to its name, watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is made up of greater than 90% water.[1] Watermelon is low […]