An Evaluation of Liquid Vitamin-Mineral Supplement Technology Liquid multivitamin-mineral preparations are gaining popularity among those who believe that liquid (or colloidal) nutrients are better absorbed from a liquid than when ingested in tablets or pills. Critics have argued that this claim is not supported by any studies-but is this really true? This article provides answers to this and other frequently asked questions about these products.
FDA Announces Qualified Health Claims for Omega-3 Fatty Acids The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced the availability of a qualified health claim for reduced risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) on conventional foods that contain eiscosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) omega-3 fatty acids.
Legal Resume Before the FDA Please find below a list of matters before the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in which American Longevity participated.
Glade Report for Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate Based on my review of the reliable and credible scientific literature regarding articular cartilage biochemistry and physiology, cartilage degeneration, degenerative joint disease and osteoarthritis,
I conclude that there is significant scientific agreement in support of the following health claims...
Mineral Absorption and Deficiency A wide range of minerals is essential for human health. The recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) serve as guidelines for daily intakes of nutrients that population groups in the United States should have in their diets.
Selenium and its Relationship to Cancer The statements "Selenium may reduce the risk of certain cancers" and "Selenium may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body" are supported by scientific evidence.
FDA Censorship: Freedom on Trial It may come as a surprise to you, but the federal Food and Drug Administration prohibits makers of foods and dietary ingredients from informing you of the effects those substances have on disease.
Lycopene, Tomatoes, Tomato-Based Food Products and the Prevention of Cancer Michael J. Glade, Ph.D., F.A.C.N., C.N.S.:
Based on my review of the reliable and credible scientific literature regarding the effects of tomato and tomato-based food product consumption and of dietary supplementation with lycopene on various cancers, I conclude that there is significant scientific agreement in support of the following health claims.
Selenium-fortified bread launched in UK UK supermarket Waitrose has introduced a selenium-enriched bread, designed to give British consumers their daily required intake of the mineral.
Weekly baked fish cuts stroke risk in elderly Scientists reveal a link between regular consumption of baked or boiled fish, and a reduced risk of a stroke in a large sample of the elderly.
Curcumin under human trials for Alzheimer's prevention Curcumin, the yellow pigment in curry spice, is to be investigated for its potential in prevention of Alzheimer’s disease after tests on mice found it to be more effective than drugs currently being investigated for treatment.
WHO calls for further salt iodisation More than 50 countries around the world are still iodine-deficient, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), which is calling for strengthened salt iodisation programmes.
Iron supplements may help ADHD children Iron supplements may be useful for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), say researchers that have found a small group of these children to be deficient in the mineral.
Vitamin E may protect against Lou Gehrig's disease Regular users of vitamin E may be less likely to die from Lou Gehrig's disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), compared with non-users, suggests new research.
Aluminum in Vaccines Poses No Harm Despite the ouch and some minor skin irritation, there's no real danger facing children who receive vaccines that contain aluminum salts, according to an exhaustive new analysis of previous studies.
Lutein, zeaxanthin offer cataract protection, new research Lutein and zeaxanthin, carotenoids found in dark leafy green vegetables, were nearly 10 times more powerful than the antioxidant vitamin E in protecting human eye cells from UV-induced damage, report US researchers.
Dietary salt to benefit pregnant women? Government campaigns to reduce salt consumption in consumer diets are in place but scientists in Switzerland are calling for new research into the possible beneficial effects of salt increase in pregnant women with high blood pressure.
Apple antioxidant may help fight Alzheimer's disease A potent antioxidant abundant in apples and some other fruits and vegetables appears to protect brain cells against oxidative stress, a tissue-damaging process associated with Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders.
Omega-3s good for women's health Writing in the October issue of Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey 59(10):722-730, the researchers found evidence that supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids might help to prevent preeclampsia, postpartum depression, menopausal problems, postmenopausal osteoporosis and breast cancer, among others.
Further evidence for vitamin E's protection against Alzheimer's UK researcher Allan Butterfield, based at the University of Kentucky in the US, studied amyloid beta peptide, a compound known to contribute to the senile plaques seen in the brains of Alzheimer's patients and thought by many to be responsible for the damage.
Americans must up calcium and vitamin D intake Americans were warned last week that unless they up their consumption of calcium and vitamin D, the number of people suffering from osteoporosis and low bone mass is likely to jump, and advised that supplements could be the answer.
Vendors overcharging for flu vaccine U.S. hospitals have been actively solicited by pharmaceutical distributors offering the flu vaccine at vastly inflated prices, since the supply has been cut in half due to Chiron Corp.'s plant contamination problems, a survey said Wednesday.
FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Vioxx as its Manufacturer Voluntarily Withdraws the Product The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today acknowledged the voluntary withdrawal from the market of Vioxx (chemical name rofecoxib), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) manufactured by Merck & Co. FDA today also issued a Public Health Advisory to inform patients of this action and to advise them to consult with a physician about alternative medications.
Congressional Hearing Examines Supplements' Impact on Health Care Rep. Dan Burton (R-Ind.), chairman of the House Government Reform Subcommittee on Human Rights & Wellness (http://reform.house.gov), held an oversight hearing on Sept. 22, entitled "Dietary Supplements: Nature's Answer to Cost Preventive Medicine." Testimony focused on dietary supplements' ability to serve a preventive role in individual health care, as well as the possible cost savings to the U.S. health care system from such use.
Elderly need an extra pinch of salt As the UK launches a drive to reduce salt in the consumer diet, a recent study in Germany finds an extra dose of salt a day could benefit the elderly.
Chromium, diabetes and toenails Harvard researchers have been studying 15 year-old toenails in their attempts to discover whether there is a link between levels of chromium in the body and incidences of diabetes.
Petition Seeks FDA Approval To Speak The Truth Based on overwhelming documentation that greater consumption of omega-3 fatty acids reduce cardiovascular disease risk, Life Extension Buyers Club and Wellness Lifestyles, Inc. filed a health claim petition with the FDA.
Further evidence to link lycopene with heart disease protection Dietary lycopene may significantly reduce the risk of heart disease, suggests new research, which found that women with the highest levels of the antioxidant in their blood had a 34 per cent reduced risk of the disease compared to those with lower levels of the nutrient.
MSM, glucosamine combo have faster effect on arthritis Combining the sulphur-containing nutrient MSM with well-known joint health supplement glucosamine appears to speed up the anti-inflammatory effect and further reduce pain in patients with osteoarthritis, report Indian researchers.
Vitamin K found to protect against liver cancer Researchers in Japan investigating whether vitamin K could prevent bone loss in women with liver disease have uncovered a surprising, secondary benefit - the vitamin also helped to prevent liver cancer in the patients.
Eggs have no impact on dangerous cholesterol, new study Eating an egg a day does not impact the cholesterol particles in the blood most likely to cause heart disease, according to a new study that could play an important role in debunking myths surrounding the role of eggs in the diet.
Maternal fish diet boosts baby's language learning Women who ate fish regularly during pregnancy had children with better language and communication skills by the age of 18 months, shows a new study, which supports previous evidence that fatty acids found in the food boost children’s neurological development.
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