Nutritional Supplements
Poor Vitamin D Status Is Associated With Chronic Pain In The Elderly
November 2011 In a recent population based study of men and women over 65 years of age, those experiencing chronic moderate to extreme pain were twice as likely to be vitamin D deficient than those not reporting pain. Inadequate vitamin D levels are common in older adults and may result in osteoporosis, osteoma-lacia and a [...]
Dietary Antioxidants reduce the risk of ARMD
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe visual loss in individuals over 50 years of age. Previous studies suggest that high intakes of oily fish and antioxidant nutrients have been associated with a protective effect against AMD. The Rotterdam Study is a prospective cohort study ongoing since 1990 in the city of [...]
Glucosamine HCl exhibits Anti-inflammatory Activity
Glucosamine (GS) is an amino monosaccharide and has been widely used as an alternative regimen for rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis. It has been suggested that GS exerts anti-inflammatory effect. A recent study investigated the mechanism by which GS affects expression and activity of COX-2. COX-2 (Cyclooxygenase-2) and its products, including PGE2, are involved in many [...]
Meriva Bioavailble Curcumin Shows Benefit in the Management of Arthritis
Turmeric has a long history of medicinal use, especially to treat inflammation, and many of its traditional uses have been validated in thousands of clinical investigations, demonstrating curcumin as a potent anti-inflammatory agent. Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of physical disability and impairment in life quality for millions of elderly people, both in industrialized and [...]
Turmeric (Increased Absorption with Meriva Bioavailable Curcumin)
01 October 2011 Curcuma longa (turmeric) has a long traditional use as a treatment for inflammatory conditions. Curcumin are believe to contribute to the therapeutic benefits of turmeric extract with three curcuminoids as the main constituents. Numerous clinical trials have investigated the mechanisms and therapeutic potential of curcumin Curcumin has a high instability at physiological [...]
Vitamin D is Really Amazing
By Jackie Khor 20 September 2011 Whatever condition and disease you study, Vitamin D keeps coming up as a major factor. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that plays multiple roles in human health. Vitamin D in calcium metabolism and bone health is well recognized but more recently, its role in cardiovascular health, immune function, [...]
Diet Low in Saturated Fat Important for Lowering ‘Bad Cholesterol’
Health authorities worldwide have uniformly stressed the importance of diet and lifestyle as the primary means of lowering serum lipids and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk. Combining foods with known cholesterol-lowering properties can help to reduce serum cholesterol effectively under metabolically controlled conditions. To assess the effect of a dietary portfolio on percentage change in [...]
Compound From Olive Fruit Shows Heart Health Potential
A new study from Spain discusses the heart health potential of hydroxytyrosol, an olive extract possibly effective at reducing levels of oxidized LDL cholesterol. In a recent study, supplementing with hydroxytyrosol – a polyphenolic compound extracted from olives – correlated with higher activity levels of the enzyme arylesterase, an antioxidant biomarker, and lower levels of [...]
Micronutrient Supplementation Benefits Critically ill Adults
Elderly and critically ill people are more likely to have lower energy intakes and lower intakes of important micronutrients. Ensuring optimal nutrition is very important in promoting the health and well-being of older adults. A latest study published in the July 2011 issue of Nutrition assessed the effects of micronutrient supplementation on adults recovering from [...]
Importance of Maternal Selenium Status during Pregnancy
Preterm birth occurs in 5%–13% of pregnancies. It is a leading cause of perinatal mortality and morbidity and has adverse long-term consequences for the health of the child. Selenium is a trace mineral that can interact with a number of risk factors associated with preterm birth, and has been implicated in pregnancy outcome. Maternal risk [...]
