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 […]
JANUARY 23, 2014 BY CHIROTRUST The Potential Viability of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids as an Anti-Inflammatory Agent We are going to deviate from the mechanical discussions of joint pain treatment. Usual topics such as physiotherapy, stretching, manipulation, etc… and instead we’re going to discuss what looks to be aremarkably inexpensive yet potentially valuable tool in […]
By Dr. Davis | January 8, 2015 If you want type 2 diabetes , follow conventional advice to cut fat and eat more “healthy whole grains.” (This is also true for type 1 diabetes in susceptible individuals with pancreatic beta cell autoimmunity triggered by wheat gliadin or corn zein.) But what if you don’t want to […]
Date: October 23, 2014 Source: University of Gothenburg Summary: Supplements of the fatty acids omega 3 and 6 can help children and adolescents who have a certain kind of ADHD. New research also indicates that a special cognitive training program can improve problem behavior in children with ADHD. Supplements of the fatty acids omega 3 and 6 can […]
Published: Sep 30, 2014 Story Source By Salynn Boyles, Contributing Writer, MedPage Today Action Points High-dose fish oil did not reduce atrial fibrillation recurrence compared to placebo in patients with a history of atrial fibrillation who were not receiving conventional antiarrhythmic therapy. Additionally, fish oil did not reduce markers of inflammation or oxidative stress in […]
Fish and fatty acid consumption and the risk of hearing loss in women Sharon G Curhan Am J Clin Nutr November 2014 ajcn.091819 Abstract Background: Acquired hearing loss is common and often disabling, yet limited prospective data exist on potentially modifiable risk factors. Evidence suggests that higher intake of fish and long-chain omega-3 (n−3) polyunsaturated […]
Cancer Prevention Research, 09/12/2014 Clinical Article Vasudevan A, et al. – The primary objectives of this investigation are to examine whether eicosapentaenoic acid synergizes with FuOx, the backbone of colon cancer chemotherapy, and (b) whether EPA by itself or in combination with conventional chemotherapy prevents the recurrence of colon cancer via eliminating/suppressing CSCs/CSLCs. The data […]
Omega-3 Fatty acids for postoperative atrial fibrillation: alone or in combination with antioxidant vitamins? Guo, XY Heart Lung Circ. 2014 Aug;23(8):743-50. doi: 10.1016/j.hlc.2014.02.018. Epub 2014 Mar 12 Abstract BACKGROUND: The effects of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on the prevention of postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) are inconclusive in current studies. Moreover, the most appropriate composition […]
Abstract Increasing evidence supports the contention that many malignancies, including sporadic colorectal cancer, are driven by the self-renewing, chemotherapy-resistant cancer stem/stem-like cells (CSC/CSLC), underscoring the need for improved preventive and therapeutic strategies targeting CSCs/CSLCs. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (ω-3 PUFA), have been reported to inhibit the growth of primary tumors, but their potential as a […]
Omega-3 fatty acids for postoperative atrial fibrillation: alone or in combination with antioxidant vitamins Heart, Lung, and Circulation, 08/12/2014 Evidence Based Medicine Review Article Clinical Article Guo XY, et al. – The aim of this meta–analysis was to ascertain the protective role of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) on postoperative atrial fibrillation (POAF) and the most […]
Date August 1, 2011 Publication Autism Spectrum Disorders – From Genes to Environment Author(s) Yasmin Neggers Abstract The objective of this chapter is to evaluate the research pertinent to the use of dietary interventions to treat autism. A brief description, rationale, any evidence of efficacy and validity of methodology employed for most frequently used inventions […]
PracticeUpdate.com RESEARCH · August 01, 2014 Story Source TAKE-HOME MESSAGE In this pilot study, the authors demonstrated that oral supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids significantly decreased VEGF-A levels in the vitreous of patients with wet AMD who underwent anti-VEGF treatment compared with those who did not have the oral supplement. It remains to be determined […]
Practice Update Sarah L Chamlin MD July 23, 2014–Several topics related to pediatric hair loss were discussed at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society for Pediatric Dermatology, held in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, July 9th through the 12th, 2014. Sheila Fallon Friedlander, MD, from the University of California, San Diego, and colleagues presented a poster […]
Authority Nutrition – An Evidence-Based Approach By Kris Gunnars Story Source Eggs are among the few foods that I would classify as “superfoods.” They are loaded with nutrients, some of which are rare in the modern diet. Here are 10 health benefits of eggs that have been confirmed in human studies. 1. Eggs Are […]
Effects of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Heart Function and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers in Pediatric Patients with Dilated Cardiomyopathy Omidreza Firuzi International Cardivascular Research Journal. 2013 March; 7(1): 8-14. Abstract Objectives: Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most prevalent type of cardiomyopathy in children, which results in congestive heart failure and causes significant morbidity and mortality. This […]
Alternative Medicine in Chronic Migraine 2014: What Clinicians Need to Know Migraine patients are increasingly turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for therapy. Therefore, clinicians who treat headache patients should gain a basic understanding of the efficacy and safety of these therapies. By Soma Sahai-Srivastava, MD, Anne Csere, DO and Andrew Joyce, MD Practical […]
PracticeUpdate.com RESEARCH · July 01, 2014 TAKE-HOME MESSAGE Cognitively normal individuals (n = 49) participating in an ongoing brain imaging study completed semiquantitative food frequency questionnaires to evaluate the relationship between dietary nutrients and brain biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Vitamin B12, vitamin D, omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid, β-carotene, and folate intake were associated with […]
Atherosclerosis, 05/23/2014 Clinical Article Le Goff W – Omega–3 fatty acids (n–3) FA are reported to be protective against cardiovascular disease (CVD), notably through their beneficial action on atherosclerosis development. In this context dietary intake of long–chain marine eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is recommended and randomized trials largely support that EPA and […]
Kris Gunnars, Authority Nutrition May. 6, 2014, 12:11 PM Eggs are among the few foods that I would classify as “superfoods.” They are loaded with nutrients, some of which are rare in the modern diet. Here are 10 health benefits of eggs that have been confirmed in human studies. 1. Eggs Are Incredibly Nutritious Eggs […]
Brigham & Women’s Hospital Boston, MA– New findings from an in vitro study, led by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), show that the combination of statins and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid, may potentially reduce cardiovascular risk. This research is being presented May 1 at a peer-reviewed poster session at the […]