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Vitamin D - Low Vitamin D Levels lead to Disease

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The past few years have seen a steady stream of research showing definitive links between low levels of vitamin D and increased risk of disease, including heart attack and diabetes.Now, results are in from the first-ever systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between vitamin D levels and cardiometabolic disorders as a whole, published in the December 2009 edition of Maturitis. - Posted in Holistic Health Information | 0 Comments

Vitamin Cocktail May Delay Aging Study

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A cocktail of vitamins, minerals and herbals may delay the major aspects of the ageing process and extend lifespan by 10 per cent, according to a mouse study from Canada. Mice fed a supplement containing 30 dietary ingredients did not experience a 50 per cent loss in daily movement like other non-supplemented animals, according to findings published in the current issue of Experimental Biology and Medicine. - Posted in Holistic Health Information | 0 Comments

Resveratrol: The First Resveratrol Conference

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Scientists from around the world will converge on Denmark in September to collect and summarise current knowledge of resveratrol, and make recommendations for the future’s research.Taking place from 13th to 16th of September 2010, the “First International Scientific Conference of Resveratrol and Health” will address the role of resveratrol in inflammation, cardiovascular, cancer, longevity, neuroprotection, obesity and diabetes, bioavailability and occurrence. - Posted in Holistic Health Information | 0 Comments

Omega-3, vitamins, minerals may reduce aggressive behaviour

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Supplements of omega-3s, vitamins and minerals for prisoners may reduce the number of violent and aggressive episodes in prisoners, according to a new study from The Netherlands. Nutritional supplements containing vitamins, minerals, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids were associated with a 34 per cent reduction in violent incidents, according to findings of a randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial with over 200 young adult offenders published in Aggressive Behavior. - Posted in Holistic Health Information | 0 Comments

Vitamin, minerals may reduce eczema risk in children

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Increased intakes of beta-carotene, vitamin E, folic acid, and iron may reduce the risk of atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, suggests a new study from Korea. Children with the highest average intakes of the four nutrients were found to have significantly lower risks of atopic dermatitis, than children with the lowest average intakes, according to findings published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. - Posted in Holistic Health Information | 0 Comments

Alzheimer's Disease & Omega 3s Important

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Canadian educator Melanie Rozwadowski, assistant professor of nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan agrees with recent studies that the same foods that lower the risk of heart disease can also lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Rozwadowski stresses the intake of foods that have been processed the least. - Posted in Holistic Health Information | 0 Comments

Acai boost survival

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Acai may boost survival, for fruit flies at least: NIH Study By Stephen Daniells, 04-Feb-2010Related topics: Research, Antioxidants, carotenoids, Phytochemicals, plant extracts, Cardiovascular health, Diabetes The lifespan of fruit flies may be extended by consuming acai pulp, according to a new study from the US National Institutes of Health. - Posted in Holistic Health Information | 0 Comments

Vitamin D may protect against Crohn’s disease

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Related topics: Research, Vitamins & premixes, Gut health, Immune system Low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of developing Crohn’s disease, suggest results of a new cell study from Canada.