Articles Tagged With: Nutrition
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Obesity Connected to Up to Half of All U.S. Diabetes Cases
Recent analysis reveals strong connection between body weight and type 2 diabetes.
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Can Antioxidant Intake Prevent Coronary Artery Disease?
A study of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) that increase blood levels of diet-derived antioxidants in three large individual subject genetic databases did not demonstrate a relationship between SNPs and coronary artery disease.
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Improve Diet to Put Out the GERD Fire
The authors estimated nearly 40% of gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms that occur at least weekly can be prevented through a modification of lifestyle factors.
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Fruits and Vegetables Lower the Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers concluded an increase in dietary consumption of fruits and vegetables is beneficial in reducing the risk of diabetes mellitus type 2, regardless of the current level of consumption.
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Prodromal Alzheimer’s Disease and Nutritional Interventions
Over a 36-month period, patients with prodromal Alzheimer’s disease who consumed Fortasyn Connect (Souvenaid), a nutraceutical drink, demonstrated a slower decline in cognitive functions vs. the control group.
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Vitamins C and E Antioxidants Linked to Lower Parkinson’s Risk
These brain-boosting nutrients are packed into certain fruits and vegetables.
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Vegan Diets May Cause More Fractures
Living as a vegan or vegetarian is a choice and can benefit one’s health. However, clinicians should educate patients about potential risks, including bone fractures. Appropriate supplementation might prevent these complications.
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Honey, Can You Stop Coughing?
Since there is little to offer those with upper respiratory infections, honey represents a low-risk, inexpensive, and easily accessible alternative that seems reasonable to suggest to patients.
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Fewer Diabetes Cases, Lower Blood Pressure Among Mediterranean Diet Adherents
Researchers continue discovering benefits of this healthy nutrition program.
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Treating Hypertension Without Drugs
High flavanol intake was associated with lower blood pressure in men and women comparable to what is seen with a Mediterranean diet or moderate salt restriction.