Posts

February 12, 2013

+

5:00 AM | Medicare Reform Proposal Could Save Providers $676 Million Annually

Proposed rule is designed to help healthcare providers operate more efficiently by eliminating regulations that are out of date or no longer needed.

+

5:00 AM | ConsumerLab.com Finds Problems with Vitamin D & Calcium Supplements

Vitamin D and calcium are among the most popular supplement ingredients in the U.S., but recent tests by ConsumerLab.com show problems with 4 out of 25 products that contain these ingredients.

February 11, 2013

+

7:01 PM | This Artist Uses Meat As His Medium

Dominic Episcopo's red and raw images capture the spirit of Americana.

+

11:00 AM | Valentine?s Day is Coming: Are you Getting Enough EPA and DHA for your Heart?

Ever wondered if you were consuming enough omega-3 fatty acids to be good for your heart? It is always interesting to ask researchers about nutrient recommendations. Some experts will give a personal endorsement. Others will say the evidence is insufficient and more research is needed. Others will declare their commitment to the concept ?do no harm? and preach against the dangers of excesses. Who to believe? What to do?Two new studies help us reach a decision. They build upon the 2002 American […]

+

5:00 AM | Key Nutrients May Reduce Problems Associated with ADHD

A new study found consumption of fatty acids, magnesium and zinc, amino acids, vitamins and probiotics resulted in a reduction in markers of metabolic stress and emotional problems associated with ADHD.

February 08, 2013

+

11:00 AM | Antioxidants and Muscle Function: How Far can a Person go on Empty?

Antioxidants protect and repair cells from damage caused by free radicals. Many experts believe that oxidative damage increases inflammation which contributes to chronic diseases. Consuming diets rich in antioxidant vitamins (vitamins C, E, beta-carotene) can prepare the body to neutralize oxidative damage. The Mediterranean diet is rich in antioxidants and has been associated with lowered risk of certain cardiovascular disease.Mattioli and colleagues examined the health outcomes of 800 […]

+

5:00 AM | Obesity May Raise Risk of Vitamin D Deficiency

New research published in PLOS Medicine indicates obesity may lead to greater risk of vitamin D deficiency.

+

5:00 AM | Fruits & Vegetables May Protect Kidneys

Study suggests dietary changes reduce metabolic acidosis and kidney injury in kidney disease patients.

February 07, 2013

+

11:00 AM | Focusing on Dietary Fat Sources: Fatty Acid Balance is Key to Health

A new study concludes that not all polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are identical when substituting for saturated fats. Ramsden and colleagues evaluated data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study, a randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted in 1966-1973. The RCT substituted saturated fatty acids in margarine with the omega-6 PUFA linoleic acid (LA) from safflower oil. In the intervention, participants were provided with liquid safflower oil and safflower oil polyunsaturated margarine which was […]

+

5:00 AM | Omega 3 & Vitamin D May Clear Inflammation in Alzheimer\'s

A team of academic researchers has pinpointed how vitamin D3 and omega 3 fatty acids may enhance the immune system's ability to clear the brain of amyloid plaques, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.

February 06, 2013

+

11:00 AM | Complementary Foods and the First 2 Years of a Child?s Life

From the beginning of a mother?s pregnancy until a child?s 2nd birthday is a unique time when nutrition forever affects the health and future of the child ? the first 1,000 days. Childhood malnutrition is devastating. In 2011, UNICEF, WHO and the World Bank estimated 165 million children under 5y were stunted ? 36% of all children in Arica and 27% in Asia. The lack of vital nutrients ? vitamins, long-chain omega-3 fatty acids, and minerals ? limits children from being healthy and as productive […]

+

5:00 AM | Brazilian Market for Gum and Sweets on the Upswing

As Brazilian consumers develop a more sophisticated sweet tooth, Mintel has found that the sugar and gum market in Brazil has topped the $5 billion USD barrier.

February 05, 2013

+

11:00 AM | Dietary Supplements: Separating Adequate Nutrition from Pharmacologic Doses

When it comes to using dietary supplements, the goal should be nutrient adequacy. While scientists can test hypotheses like excess vitamin C triggers the formation of kidney stones or high calcium intakes may contribute, people still to meet recommended dietary intakes. Is more of anything always better? No. Balance and moderation are important terms when it comes to nutrition but people need to know the science. Consuming Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) of vitamins and minerals is essential […]

+

5:00 AM | Study Suggests Link Between Vitamin C Supplements & Kidney Stones\n

Research published in JAMA Internal Medicine indicated men who take vitamin C supplements regularly may run a higher risk of developing kidney stones.

February 04, 2013

+

6:59 PM | Don’t Get Duped: Six Foods That Might Not Be The Real Deal

Colored sawdust instead of saffron? Corn syrup instead of honey? It's all in the newly updated USP Food Fraud Database

+

11:00 AM | Nutrition Economics: The Costs of Malnutrition and Hidden Hunger

Business, politics, technology, and health all intersect when government leaders discuss present realities and future prospects. One cannot attribute the economic impact of one without the other.Lenoir-Wijnkoop and colleagues bring this together in their paper ?Nutrition Economics- Food as an Ally of Public Health?. The paper summarizes presentations from the 11th European Nutrition Conference. Key points:

+

5:00 AM | Calcium Study Draws Criticism

A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine suggests a high intake of supplemental calcium may be associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) deaths among men, but not women.

February 02, 2013

+

4:38 PM | Protein, Ketogenesis, and Glucose Oxidation

In our last post, we discussed the relationship between protein and blood sugar in ketogenic dieters. Despite all the evidence we have brought to bear suggesting that increased protein does not increase GNG, there is an important line of argument that does support the idea that increased protein increases GNG. Although the data is indirect, and some of it is poorly documented, it is compelling. This supporting argument is the relationship between protein and glucose oxidation (the use of […]

February 01, 2013

+

7:53 PM | A Brief History of the Buffalo Chicken Wing

How the wing went from a throwaway to a delicacy in 50 years

+

11:00 AM | Rates of Folic Acid Supplementation Highlight Need for Integrated Approach to Improve Infant and Maternal Health

Folic acid and iron are two especially important micronutrients for women planning a pregnancy. Branum, Bailey and Singer report on folic acid and iron supplement use in pregnant women in the Journal of Nutrition. Folic acid is a B-vitamin needed for the proper development of the spinal cord in the fetus, and inadequate intakes reduce the risk of neural tube defects (see recommendation from US Preventive Services Task Force). In 1998, before wide-scale folic acid fortification was introduced in […]

+

5:00 AM | USDA Proposes Standards to Offer Healthy Foods in Schools

Baseline standards promote availability of healthy snack foods with whole grains, low-fat dairy, fruits, vegetables or protein foods as their main ingredients.

+

5:00 AM | Awareness of Health & Fitness Propels the Sports Category

A new report on Sports and Fitness Nutrition provides a comprehensive review of market trends and recent industry activity worldwide.

+

5:00 AM | ConsumerLab.com Survey Reveals Popular Supplements, Purchasing Trends

ConsumerLab.com's Survey of Vitamin and Supplement Users polled over 10,000 supplement consumers, revealing popular supplements and purchasing trends.

January 31, 2013

+

11:00 AM | Vitamin D Increases Calcium Absorption to Maintain Bone While Dieting

Making lifestyle changes to achieve a healthy weight is generally positive for health. Aside from reducing risk of heart disease and cancer, weight loss can also improve quality of life by improving mobility and improving sleep. One disadvantage of weight loss is that it tends to result in a decrease in bone mineral density, a considerable concern for older adults. This reduction in bone mineral has a few potential causes. Calorie restriction tends to result in a decrease in calcium absorption, […]

+

5:00 AM | AHPA Opposes Petition to Move St. John\'s Wort Behind the Counter

Petition requests FDA change status of St. John's wort to "behind pharmacy counter status."

+

5:00 AM | Natac Adopts Olive through ABC Program

No summary available for this post.

+

12:56 AM | Hoping This Does NOT Apply to You

The headline says it all. Grant Steen, a member of WebMedCentral Ethics Faculty, is seeking volunteers who have committed scientific fraud to share their personal experience. He is looking for a 3,000 word (or less) blog. Be prepared to share … Continue reading →

January 30, 2013

+

3:20 PM | How Did Avocados Become the Official Super Bowl Food?

Did you know this off-season penchant for guacamole is an industry creation?

+

11:00 AM | Feeding the World and Turning up the Volume on Essential Nutrition

A high-level audience is meeting in Amsterdam today to accelerate global collaboration to address food security and address the nutritional double burden of obesity and malnutrition. The conference, Feeding the World, has an impressive slate of speakers.As reported from the World Economic Forum in Davos by Jorn Madslien of BBC News , obesity is not limited to the wealthy.The need for action is independently highlighted in a review published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition today.

+

5:00 AM | ERSP Reviews Prevoxin Weight Loss Claims

The Electronic Retailing Self-Regulation Program has determined that National Weight Loss Institute can support general weight loss claims made in direct-response advertising for Prevoxin.