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Multivitamin, mineral supplement linked to less-severe, shorter-lasting illness symptoms

MedicalXpress Breaking News-and-Events|August 18, 2020 Older adults who took a daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with zinc and high amounts of vitamin C in a 12-week study experienced sickness for shorter periods and with less severe symptoms than counterparts in a control group receiving a placebo. The findings by Oregon State University researchers were published […]

An Integrative Approach to Prostate Cancer – Full Text Article

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 […]

How Selenium, Vitamin E Increase Prostate Cancer Risk

Nick Mulcahy February 26, 2014  New data from the much publicized Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT), which sought to determine whether these supplements could protect against the development of prostate cancer, confirm that both antioxidants can be risky business for men. As previously reported, men receive no preventive benefit from either selenium or vitamin E supplements; […]

Selenium supplementation in pregnant women with GDM demonstrated beneficial effects on glucose metabolism

Nutrition. 2015 Oct;31(10):1235-42. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2015.04.014. Epub 2015 May 14. Effects of selenium supplementation on glucose homeostasis, inflammation, and oxidative stress in gestational diabetes: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Asemi Z, Jamilian M, Mesdaghinia E, Esmaillzadeh A. Abstract OBJECTIVE: To our knowledge, no reports are available indicating the effects of selenium supplementation on metabolic parameters, inflammatory factors, […]

Understanding Selenium Supplementation

A balance of nutrients is required by our bodies to maintain good health, and selenium (Se) is an important one that often gets overlooked. This essential element is a required component of the selenoproteins, which include those that are needed to convert thyroid hormone from the inactive to the active form, and several important anti-oxidants. […]

Selenium Benefits, Signs of Deficiency, & Foods

Selenium Benefits Selenium is a trace mineral found naturally in the soil that also appears in certain foods and there are even small amounts in water. Selenium is an extremely vital mineral for the human body as it increases immunity, takes part in antioxidantactivity that defends against free radical damage and inflammation, and plays a key role in […]

Healing of Pressure Ulcers Improved With Nutritional Supplementation

February 11, 2015 Annals of Internal Medicine TAKE-HOME MESSAGE The authors of this randomized, controlled trial involved 200 malnourished patients in long-term care who had pressure ulcers. Participants in the intervention arm were given nutritional supplements, which were energy-dense, protein-rich, and enriched with arginine, zinc, and antioxidants for 8 weeks. The control group received an […]

Decreased risk of colorectal cancer linked with higher selenium levels

Last updated: 16 Dec 2014 at 8am PST A new study published in the International Journal of Cancer finds that higher levels of selenium are associated with a decreased colorectal cancer risk. An essential micronutrient for human health, foods such as brazil nuts, shellfish, red meat and offal are rich in selenium. According to the […]

Dietary Interventions in Autism

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 […]

10 Proven Health Benefits of Eggs

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 […]

Plasma tocopherols and risk of prostate cancer in the selenium and vitamin E cancer prevention trial (SELECT)

Cancer Prevention Research, 06/27/2014 > Clinical Article   Albanes D, et al. – The authors examined whether pre–supplementation plasma α–tocopherol or γ–tocopherol was associated with overall or high–grade prostate cancer. The findings indicate that higher plasma α–tocopherol concentrations may interact with selenomethionine supplements to increase high–grade prostate cancer risk, suggesting a biological interaction between α–tocopherol and selenium itself […]

Selenium and Coenzyme Q10 Status in Idiopathic Male Infertility

Role of Selenium and Coenzyme Q10 Status in Idiopathic Male Infertility Summary: In a case-control study involving 59 subjects, out of which 44 were diagnosed with idiopathic male infertility and had abnormal sperm parameters and 15 had normal sperm parameters with proven fertility, serum levels of selenium (Se) were found to be positively associated with […]

10 Scientific Reasons You Should Be Eating More Eggs

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 […]

How Selenium, Vitamin E Increase Prostate Cancer Risk

Nick Mulcahy February 26, 2014 New data from the much publicized Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT), which sought to determine whether these supplements could protect against the development of prostate cancer, confirm that both antioxidants can be risky business for men. As previously reported, men receive no preventive benefit from either selenium […]

Multivitamin and Selenium Slow HIV Progression

Supplement Combo Lessens HIV Progression Published: Nov 26, 2013 By Michael Smith, North American Correspondent, MedPage Today Full Story:  http://www.medpagetoday.com/HIVAIDS/HIVAIDS/43142 Action Points In a randomized study of HIV-infected adults who had not received antiretroviral therapy-naive, 24-month supplementation with a single supplement containing multivitamins and selenium was safe, significantly reducing the risk of immune decline and morbidity. […]

Nutrient Supplementation: Improving Male Fertility Fourfold by Cesar Mora-Esteves, MD and David Shin, MD

Nutrient Supplementation Improving Male Fertility Fourfold Cesar Mora-Esteves, MD, David Shin, MD Semin Reprod Med. 2013;31(4):293-300. Medscape Article:  http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/807178 Abstract and Introduction Abstract Oxidative stress can contribute to impairment in spermatogenesis leading to male-factor infertility. The effectiveness of various antioxidants (such as carnitine, vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, carotenoids, glutathione, N-acetylcysteine, zinc, folic acid, and […]

Are You At Risk of Getting Colon Cancer?

Are You At Risk of Getting Colon Cancer? Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., D.A.C.B.N., M.S. Cancer of the colon is fast becoming a leader in deadly diseases. The American Cancer Society’s estimates the number of colorectal cancer cases in the United States for 2013 will likely be 102,480. Overall, the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer […]

How To Improve Glutathione Levels

Glutathione: The Mother of All Antioxidants Mark Hyman, MD Posted: 04/10/10 10:49 AM ET It’s the most important molecule you need to stay healthy and prevent disease — yet you’ve probably never heard of it. It’s the secret to prevent aging, cancer, heart disease, dementia and more, and necessary to treat everything from autism to Alzheimer’s disease. There are more than 89,000 […]