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Lipoic acid (LA) is a supplement that has much current interest for a variety of therapeutic reasons. Historically, its use as an antioxidant has been known for a long period of time.
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A study comparing experienced meditators and non-meditators found that the meditators had more favorable changes in some biochemical markers of stress-linked cell damage and inflammation. Those in both groups who responded more effectively to a stressful stimulus also showed somewhat better marker levels than those who responded less well.
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These are stressful times, or at least there are times when many patients feel ill-equipped to manage their stressors whether it is the economy, jobs, inclement weather, their own health or the health of loved ones, or even the health of pets.
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This study reviews a recent example of hepatotoxicity from a dietary supplement and discusses the issues related to retroactively monitoring nutritional supplements for adverse effects.
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A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of meditation programs demonstrated moderate strength of evidence for mindfulness meditation for improving anxiety, depression, and pain.
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This study investigates the role of metabolic dysregulation of the insulin-glucose axis and the risk of obesity-related cancers in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring Cohort over approximately 37 years. The authors found that impaired fasting glucose exposure for a period greater than 10 years increased obesity-related cancer risk.
