An Ancient Herbal Therapy For Diabetics
By Ng Peng Hock
Type 2 is an increasing health problem worldwide. Most of the 194 million people with have Type 2 diabetes, which is caused by inability to regular the sugar in the body properly. Diabetics are of high risk of developing other diseases including heart disease, if their conditions are not well-managed.

A recent study revealed that an herbal therapy that has been used for thousands of years may help control blood sugar levels in people suffering from Type-2 diabetes. Milk thistle, a flowering herb, contains several chemicals with possible medical effects. Most current research focuses on one of them, silymarin, which may have specific protective effects on cells in the liver. Milk thistle can also produce modest reductions in cholesterol levels and help to protect the heart muscle from damage caused by certain drugs. However, these potential uses have not been well-studied in humans.

As reported in the Journal Phytotherapy Research, a study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Medicinal Plants in Teheran seemed to indicate beneficial effects of silymarin for Type 2 diabetics.

The researchers compared the effects of daily supplements of silymarin against a placebo in 52 diabetics. Half of the patients received 200 mg of silymarin 3 times a day for 4 months or the dummy pill along with conventional treatments. At the end of the study, people in the herbal group

Recipes for Health: Grilled Mushrooms in Foil Packets
Prepare these packets at home, then toss them on the grill at a cookout. (Source: NYT)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Beat Breakfast Boredom with 5 New Ways to Jazz Up Cereal
Day after day (and bowl after bowl), the idea of the same old cereal gets a little soggy. So, to jazz up your old reliable cereal plus low-fat milk combo, we've poured out a few new breakfast options for you to crunch on. Click to read now (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Jewel-Osco 2010 Hunger Relief Grant Program
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Enterovirulent E. Coli (EEC)
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Recipes for Health: Turkish Bean and Herb Salad
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Contents ? Molecular Nutrition Food Research 9'2010
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Vitamin A status of healthy children in Manisa, Turkey
Conclusions: This study showed that VAD is a moderate health problem in Manisa. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
The effects of phytosterols present in natural food matrices on cholesterol metabolism and LDL-cholesterol: a controlled feeding trial
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Penetration of nutrition information on food labels across the EU-27 plus Turkey
Authors: S Storcksdieck genannt Bonsmann, L Fern&#225;ndez Celem&#237;n, A Larra&#241;aga, S Egger, J M Wills, C Hodgkins & M M Raats (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Environmental contaminants as biomarkers of fish intake: a case for hair mercury concentrations
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Should waist circumference be used to identify metabolic disorders than BMI in South Korea?
Should waist circumference be used to identify metabolic disorders than BMI in South Korea&#63; European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, September 1, 2010. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2010.175 Author: S-K Lee (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Neighbourhood-socioeconomic variation in women's diet: the role of nutrition environments
Authors: L E Thornton, D A Crawford & K Ball (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Development of a lifestyle?diet quality index for primary schoolchildren and its relation to insulin resistance: the Healthy Lifestyle?Diet Index
Development of a lifestyle&#8211;diet quality index for primary schoolchildren and its relation to insulin resistance: the Healthy Lifestyle&#8211;Diet Index European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, September 1, 2010. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2010.172 Authors: Y Manios, G Kourlaba, E Grammatikaki, A Koubitski, P-E Siatitsa, A Vandorou, K Kyriakou, V Dede & G Moschonis (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Role of physical activity and diet in incidence of hypertension: a population-based study in Portuguese adults
Authors: M Cam&#245;es, A Oliveira, M Pereira, M Severo & C Lopes (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Comparison of two methods for identifying dietary patterns associated with obesity in preschool children: the GENESIS study
Authors: Y Manios, G Kourlaba, E Grammatikaki, O Androutsos, E Ioannou & E Roma-Giannikou (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Diet and weight gain characteristics of pregnant women with gestational diabetes
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Effects of a sphingolipid-enriched dairy formulation on postprandial lipid concentrations
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The transcobalamin (TCN2) 776C>G polymorphism affects homocysteine concentrations among subjects with low vitamin B12 status
The transcobalamin (TCN2) 776C&gt;G polymorphism affects homocysteine concentrations among subjects with low vitamin B12 status European Journal of Clinical Nutrition advance online publication, September 1, 2010. doi:10.1038/ejcn.2010.157 Authors: A Stanis&#322;awska-Sachadyn, J V Woodside, C M Sayers, J W Yarnell, I S Young, A E Evans, L E Mitchell & A S Whitehead (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
School lunch and learning behaviour in primary schools: an intervention study
Authors: R Golley, E Baines, P Bassett, L Wood, J Pearce & M Nelson (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Can bone loss be reversed by antithyroid drug therapy in premenopausal women with Graves' disease?
Context: Hyperthyroidism can lead to reduced bone mineral density (BMD) and increased fracture risk particularly in postmenopausal women, but the mechanism behind is still unclear.ObjectiveProspective examination of the influence of thyroid hormones and/or thyroid autoantibodies on BMD in premenopause.DesignWe have examined 32 premenopausal women with untreated active Graves' disease from time of diagnosis, during 18 months of antithyroid drug therapy (ATD) and additionally 18 months after discontinuing ATD. Variables of thyroid metabolism, calcium homeostasis and body composition were measured every 3 months. BMD of lumbar spine and femoral neck were measured at baseline, 18+/-3 and 36+/-3 months. Data were compared to base line, a sex- and age matched control group and a group of patient...
Recipes for Health: Creamy Potato Salad With Yogurt Vinaigrette
This dish may resemble a traditional potato salad, but it does not rely on mayonnaise. (Source: NYT)
Really?: The Claim: Flying After Breast Cancer Surgery Can Cause Swelling
Lymph nodes are often removed as treatment. The concern is that changes in cabin pressure might influence the movement of fluid in the lymphatic system. (Source: NYT)
Making Soldiers Fit to Fight, Without the Situps
The goal of a new training program is to reduce injuries and better prepare recruits for the rigors of combat. (Source: NYT)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Personal Health: Weight Index Doesn?t Tell the Whole Truth
Body mass index may be useful for identifying obesity in large populations, but in individuals it doesn?t differentiate between fatty and lean tissue. (Source: NYT)
[August 2010 Blogroll] Top Gluten-Free Insider - ATX Gluten-Free
Even though she is obsessed with food and has a nutrition degree, Jessica Meyer struggled for a long time before she was diagnosed with Celiac disease and adopted a gluten-free diet. Jessica's blog includes her original gluten-free recipes, as well as new gluten-free menu options, and product and company information specific to the Austin, Texas local community. Click to read now (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Food Better Than Supplements for Cancer Prevention: Expert
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Health Tip: Treating Rotavirus at Home
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How Can I Help My Clients Sort Out the Conflicting and Confusing Information Regarding Dietary Supplements?
Last year's economic downturn didn't slow the sales of dietary supplements. Nutrition Business Journal estimates show that total US consumer sales of dietary supplements expanded to $25.2 billion (). Although many Americans use dietary supplements, a 2009 report from the US Government Accountability Office stated that consumers are not well informed about the safety and efficacy of dietary supplements and have difficulty interpreting labels on these products (). ADA's position paper on Nutrient Supplements states that it is the expertise of the registered dietitian to educate the consumer on safe and appropriate use of dietary supplements (). So where do you start? (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
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2010 ADA Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo November 6-9, 2010; Boston, MA (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
2010-2011 Officers List and Committee Members
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) has announced that the following members will serve as elected officers and committee members for 2010-2011. For more information on an officer whose address or telephone number has not been provided, contact the ADA staff member in that group or access ADA's online Leadership Directory at http://www.eatright.org/Members/leadership.aspx?&C=80003209. (The information on this list was provided to the Journal by various ADA staff members. Questions about this list should be directed to the corresponding ADA staff member.) (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Emerging Dietetics Leader Awards, 2010
The Emerging Dietetics Leader Award recognizes the competence and activities of members, regardless of their age, who are at the beginning of their dietetics careers. Members receiving this honor have supported the promotion of optimal health and nutritional status of the public through demonstrating leadership in legislation, research, education, management, and other areas related to the profession. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Outstanding Dietitian of the Year, 2010
The American Dietetic Association is honored to recognize the recipients of the affiliate dietetic associations' outstanding dietitian awards. These members have made distinguished contributions to advancing the profession. The criteria and the name of the award are determined by each state organization. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Outstanding Dietetics Educator Awards, 2010
The Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award recognizes the teaching, mentoring, and leadership activities of faculty and preceptors in dietetics education programs that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. The selection of awardees is determined by the Dietetic Educators of Practitioners Practice Group. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Outstanding Dietetics Student Awards, 2010
The Outstanding Dietetics Student Award encourages participation in the American Dietetic Association by recognizing the emerging leadership and achievement of students in dietetics education programs that are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education. States may select one student recipient from each type of education program: Didactic Program in Dietetics, Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program, and Dietetic Technician Program. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Recognized Dietetic Technicians of the Year, 2010
The American Dietetic Association recognizes the professional contributions of dietetic technicians and encourages their continued participation in the community and Association activities. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Recognized Young Dietitians of the Year, 2010
The American Dietetic Association (ADA) joins with its affiliated dietetic associations from 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the American Overseas Dietetic Association to salute the ADA members selected as ?Recognized Young Dietitians of the Year? for 2010. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Position of the American Dietetic Association: Food Insecurity in the United States
Abstract: It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that systematic and sustained action is needed to achieve food and nutrition security for all in the United States. To eliminate food insecurity, interventions are needed, including adequate funding for and increased utilization of food and nutrition assistance programs, inclusion of food and nutrition education in such programs, and innovative programs to promote and support individual and household economic self-sufficiency. More than 49 million individuals living in the United States experienced food insecurity in 2008. Negative nutrition and non?nutrition-related outcomes have been associated with food insecurity in children, adolescents, and adults, including substandard academic achievement, inadequate intake of key ...
Involvement of Young Australian Adults in Meal Preparation: Cross-Sectional Associations with Sociodemographic Factors and Diet Quality
Abstract: Involvement in meal preparation has the potential to affect diet quality, but has not been thoroughly investigated. The study aims were to describe the involvement of young adult men and women in meal preparation and to investigate whether extent of involvement was associated with diet quality. During 2004 to 2006, a national sample of 2,814 Australian adults aged 26 to 36 years completed a self-administered questionnaire on demographics, diet, and lifestyle factors. Participants were asked to report who was usually responsible for preparing the main meal on working days. Responses were categorized as ?myself,? ?shared,? or ?someone else.? Diet quality was assessed by calculating the mean number of daily servings for each food group. Analysis of variance was used to t...
Intake of Lutein and Zeaxanthin Differ with Age, Sex, and Ethnicity
Abstract: Lutein and zeaxanthin are carotenoids that are selectively taken up into the macula of the eye, where they may protect against development of age-related macular degeneration. Accurate assessment of their intakes is important in the understanding of their individual roles in eye health. Current dietary databases lack the appropriate information to ascertain valid dietary intakes of these individual nutrients. The purpose of this research is to determine intakes of lutein and zeaxanthin separately in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2004. The top major food sources for lutein and zeaxanthin intake in NHANES 2003-2004 were analyzed for lutein and zeaxanthin by high-performance liquid chromatography from June to August 2006. Results were applied to ...
Race, Homelessness, and Other Environmental Factors Associated with the Food-Purchasing Behavior of Low-Income Women
Abstract: Observance of the hunger-obesity paradox in urban Minnesota has ignited interest in the quality of low-income households' food purchases. This cross-sectional study investigated low-income, urban Minnesotan women's past-month food purchases and their associations with race, homelessness, and aspects of the food system, including food shelf (ie, food pantry) and food store usage, factors believed to influence food choice and grocery shopping behavior. The survey included demographics, the US Department of Agriculture's 18-item Household Food Security Survey Module, and grocery shopping questions related to food purchases and food stores visited in the past month. Participants were a convenience sample of 448 low-income, urban Minnesotan women, and data were collected from February...
Timely Resolution of Patient Concerns Improves Post-Discharge Satisfaction
Abstract: This research examined the effectiveness of a Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) Patient Advocate program on post-discharge patient satisfaction. All inpatients (n=187) who rated their satisfaction with one or more of six FNS attributes as 3 or lower (on a 5-point scale) during a 4-month time period were visited by the FNS Patient Advocate, as were other patients on the units. A questionnaire similar to the inpatient satisfaction questionnaire was sent post-discharge to patients visited by the FNS Patient Advocate (n=374); a total of 158 (42%) responded. Results indicated that most patients (73%) recalled their interaction with the FNS Patient Advocate and were highly satisfied with their interaction with the Advocate (mean=5.8 on 7-point scale). Comparison of inpatient and post-d...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Dietary Intake Patterns of Low-Income Urban African-American Adolescents
This study aimed to describe dietary patterns including energy, nutrients, food groups, and diet quality and to identify areas to guide future interventions. Baseline data for a school-based obesity prevention study were collected from 382 African-American adolescents (10- to 14-year-olds) from four Chicago, IL, public schools in 2003. Diet was assessed using a 152-item food frequency questionnaire. Diet quality was measured using a modified version of the US Department of Agriculture Healthy Eating Index (HEI) and compared to published estimates for a nationwide sample. Participants reported high energy intakes and several unhealthy eating patterns: 58.6% consumed one or more servings of sweetened beverages per day and 15.7% consumed three or more servings per day; average fried food cons...
The Beneficial Effect of Family Meals on Obesity Differs by Race, Sex, and Household Education: The National Survey of Children's Health, 2003-2004
In conclusion, family meals seem to be protective of obesity in non-Hispanic white children and non-Hispanic black boys, whereas they may put Hispanic boys living in low-education households at risk. Greater emphasis is needed in future research on assessing why this association differs among different race/ethnic groups, and evaluating the influence of the quality and quantity of family meals on child obesity. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Population-Specific Short-Form Mini Nutritional Assessment with Body Mass Index or Calf Circumference Can Predict Risk of Malnutrition in Community-Living or Institutionalized Elderly People in Taiwan
The objectives of this study were to determine whether adoption of population-specific body mass index (BMI) cutpoints would improve the predictive ability of the short-form Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA) and whether calf circumference could be an acceptable alternative to BMI in the short-form MNA without compromising its predictive ability. Using convenience sampling, the study recruited 301 community-living, 109 care center?living, and 68 nursing home?living elderly people, 65 years or older, as subjects. Subjects were evaluated with the short-form MNA in three versions: (a) the original, (b) Taiwan version 1 (T1), that adopted population-specific BMI cutpoints, and (c) Taiwan version 2 (T2), which substituted calf circumference for BMI, and with the long-form MNA-T2 as a referen...
Snack Selection Influences Nutrient Intake, Triglycerides, and Bowel Habits of Adult Women: A Pilot Study
Abstract: Because appropriate snacking can promote a healthy body weight and serve as an important contributor to a healthy diet for women, identification of suitable foods for incorporation between meals is essential. We investigated the influence of short-term (2 weeks) incorporation of 100-kcal servings of snacks of dried plums vs low-fat cookies twice daily on total energy and nutrient intake, biochemical parameters, and bowel habits in a randomized crossover design of two 2-week trials separated by a 2-week wash-out period in 26 women aged 25 to 54 years with a body mass index between 24 and 35. Incorporation of dried plums or low-fat cookies into the diet did not alter energy intake or weight; however, compared to cookies, dried plums promoted greater (P?0.05) intake of fiber, pota...
Fructose: Metabolic, Hedonic, and Societal Parallels with Ethanol
Abstract: Rates of fructose consumption continue to rise nationwide and have been linked to rising rates of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. Because obesity has been equated with addiction, and because of their evolutionary commonalities, we chose to examine the metabolic, hedonic, and societal similarities between fructose and its fermentation byproduct ethanol. Elucidation of fructose metabolism in liver and fructose action in brain demonstrate three parallelisms with ethanol. First, hepatic fructose metabolism is similar to ethanol, as they both serve as substrates for de novo lipogenesis, and in the process both promote hepatic insulin resistance, dyslipidemia, and hepatic steatosis. Second, fructosylation of proteins with resultant superoxide formation can result in h...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Perceived Benefits, Barriers, and Strategies of Family Meals among Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Their Parents: Focus-Group Findings
Abstract: Dietary management of type 1 diabetes mellitus has become much less restrictive and more flexible in recent years due to contemporary insulin regimens, which may afford families of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus greater ease in sharing family meals. Although these treatment advancements might facilitate family meals, overall demands of diabetes management can influence family's perceived or actual ability to do so. Youths with type 1 diabetes mellitus (ages 8 to 20 years) and parents participated in separate focus groups. Thirty-five youths with type 1 diabetes mellitus (mean age=15.1±3.6 years) and their parents participated in 21 focus groups (12 youth groups, nine parent groups). Although there was substantial variability in how often family meals occurred, both paren...
Are Ethanol and Fructose Similar?
In this issue, the review by Lustig, ?Fructose: Metabolic, Hedonic, and Societal Parallels with Ethanol? (), contains a juxtaposition of information on metabolic, inflammatory, and hormonal pathways from which the author suggests ?parallelism? between fructose and ethanol. The major premise of the review is that neither ethanol nor fructose provokes a satiety signal (insulin or leptin), so feedback on the consumption of these nutrients is lacking, leading to hedonic and societal consequences. The author further draws the parallel between alcoholic fatty liver disease (AFLD) and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). He suggests the metabolic consequences of fructose and ethanol are also ?parallel? based on similarities in signaling pathways associated with the steatohepatiti...
Weighing in on Added Sugars and Health
In this issue of the Journal, Lustig contends that a reduction in fructose consumption is necessary to combat the obesity epidemic (). His review is one of many recently that is focused on the adverse health effects of increased intakes of sugars, especially added sugars and those coming from sugar-sweetened beverages. Although registered dietitians have for years focused on fat as the macronutrient most associated with chronic disease, it has become increasingly clear that the amount and quality of carbohydrates in the diet may be equally as important as fats to reduce diet-related chronic disease. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Registered Dietitians and Speech-Language Pathologists: An Important Partnership in Dysphagia Management
Swallowing difficulties, termed dysphagia, result in unsafe swallowing, and thus increase risk for inadequate food and fluid intake, aspiration pneumonia, and decreased cognitive and internal organ function. Swallowing is a complex process that relies on a series of well-timed and coordinated neuromuscular events. Initiation of swallowing is voluntary, but it is completed reflexively. Swallowing difficulties result from the delay, misdirection, or miscoordination of food and/or liquid as the material is transferred from the mouth to the stomach (). Eating often requires increased time and effort for the patient with dysphagia. Difficulties may result in a fear of eating or drinking, which in turn can limit food intake and lead to malnutrition, dehydration, and general decline. (Source: Jou...
A National Approach to Restaurant Menu Labeling: The Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act, Section 4205
As health care professionals and researchers continue their efforts to determine effective ways of addressing the continuing national struggle with overweight and obesity, legislators, too, have sought to do their part. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
ADA Value: Innovation
It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.?Charles Darwin Innovation?in short, a new way of doing something?can occur in small, incremental steps or in a radical or revolutionary way. To refer to someone as innovative generally has positive connotations that imply being ahead of the times, visionary, or forward-looking. Through ADA's core value of innovation, we constantly seek new ways to serve members, serve clients, and improve the way we deliver our work. (Source: Journal of the American Dietetic Association)
Sweet Obsession, Bitter Facts
Between 1970 and 2000, average daily consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages increased by 70%, from 7.8 oz/day to 13.2 oz/day, representing an extra 63 kcal/day that in 1 year is equivalent to a 6.7-lb weight gain from sugar alone (). A recent statement by the American Heart Association addressed the concerns related to this increasing intake and identified several potential problems ranging from diminished nutrient adequacy due to energy dense but nutrient poor sources, potential adverse impact on glucose-insulin response to these foods, and the contributions of the added sugar intake to the obesity epidemic that continues to rage across this country (). Children ages 14 to 18 years consume the highest amounts of added sugar, at approximately 34 teaspoons or the equivalent of 549 calorie...
This Month in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association
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Recipes for Health: Cooked Grains Salad With Tomato Vinaigrette
This robust summer salad can be made with a wide variety of grains. (Source: NYT)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Randomised, double-blind and placebo-controlled study using new probiotic lactobacilli for strengthening the body immune defence against viral infections
Conclusion&nbsp;&nbsp;In conclusion, intake of the probiotic strains Lactobacillus plantarum HEAL 9 (DSM 15312) and Lactobacillus paracasei 8700:2 (DSM 13434) reduces the risk of acquiring common cold infections. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s00394-010-0127-6Authors Anna Berggren, Probi AB, Ideon, Gamma 1, 223 70 Lund, SwedenIrini Lazou Ahrén, Probi AB, Ideon, Gamma 1, 223 70 Lund, SwedenNiklas Larsson, Probi AB, Ideon, Gamma 1, 223 70 Lund, SwedenGunilla Önning, Probi AB, Ideon, Gamma 1, 223 70 Lund, Sweden Journal European Journal of NutritionOnline ISSN 1436-6215Print ISSN 1436-6207 (Source: European Journal of Nutrition)
2nd World Congress on Immunity Ingredients
28 October 2010 Radisson SAS Bay Point Resort, Malta For more information, please visit www.immunity-site.com (Source: The Nutrition Society)
Author's reply: Low?dose eicosapentaenoic acid and/or docosahexaenoic acid and triglyceride lowering
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Low?dose eicosapentaenoic acid and/or docosahexaenoic acid and triglyceride lowering
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Nutrition Updates
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Health nutrition practice in Italy
The increasing need for nutrition professionals is driven by growing public interest in nutrition and the potential of nutrition to prevent and treat a variety of diet?related conditions. Health promotion units and health services face great challenges in trying to address current and future population health issues. This review describes the present state of health nutrition practice in Italy, exploring the nature, role, and utility of training for nutrition professionals to meet the increasing burden of nutrition?related diseases. Evidence suggests that the public health nutrition workforce and infrastructures lack the necessary capacity to respond to national population needs regarding food and nutrition at many levels. This situation is aggravated by the growing prevalence of nutri...
Clinical pharmacology of isoflavones and its relevance for potential prevention of prostate cancer
Isoflavones are phytoestrogens that have pleiotropic effects in a wide variety of cancer cell lines. Many of these biological effects involve key components of signal transduction pathways within cancer cells, including prostate cancer cells. Epidemiological studies have raised the hypothesis that isoflavones may play an important role in the prevention and modulation of prostate cancer growth. Since randomized phase III trials of isoflavones in prostate cancer prevention are currently lacking, the best evidence for this concept is presently provided by case control studies. However, in vitro data are much more convincing in regard to the activity of a number of isoflavones, and have led to the development of genistein and phenoxodiol in the clinic as potential treatments for cancer. In ad...
Omega?3 fatty acids in critical illness
The objective of this article is to review the data on supplementing omega?3 fatty acids during critical illness; enteral and parenteral supplemental nutrition are reviewed separately. The results of the research available to date are contradictory for both enteral and parenteral omega?3 fatty acid administration. Supplementation with omega?3 fatty acids may influence the acute inflammatory response in critically ill patients, but more research is needed before definitive recommendations about the routine use of omega?3 fatty acids in caring for critically ill patients can be made. (Source: Nutrition Reviews)
Use of ferrous fumarate to fortify foods for infants and young children
Ferrous fumarate is currently recommended for use in the fortification of foods for infants and young children. This recommendation is based on the compound's good sensory properties and on results from isotope studies in adults that reported similar iron absorption values for ferrous fumarate and ferrous sulphate (relative bioavailability [RBV] of ferrous fumarate, 100). However, later isotope studies conducted on both iron?replete and iron?deficient young children found that iron absorption from ferrous fumarate was only about 30% of that achieved from ferrous sulphate (RBV, 30). The reasons for the differences observed in adults compared with children are unclear but could be related to the following factors: lower iron status in children resulting in greater iron absorption via upr...
Impact of water intake on energy intake and weight status: a systematic review
The effects of consuming water with meals rather than drinking no beverage or various other beverages remain under?studied. This systematic review of studies reported in the English?language literature was performed to compare the effects of drinking water and various beverage alternatives on energy intake and/or weight status. Relevant clinical trials, epidemiologic studies, and intervention studies were identified and findings across the literature were summarized. From the clinical trials, average differences were calculated in total energy intake at test meals (?TEI) for each of several beverage categories in comparison with water. The available literature for these comparisons is sparse and somewhat inconclusive. However, one of the most consistent sets of findings was related to...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Eggs Being Produced by Recall Farms Safe, if Pasteurized, Experts Say
Title: Eggs Being Produced by Recall Farms Safe, if Pasteurized, Experts SayCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/26/2010 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Egg Recall: FDA Finds Salmonella on Suspect Farms
Title: Egg Recall: FDA Finds Salmonella on Suspect FarmsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2010 9:58:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2010 9:58:01 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Black Rice Is Cheap Way to Get Antioxidants
Title: Black Rice Is Cheap Way to Get AntioxidantsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/27/2010 10:06:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/27/2010 10:06:13 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
BJN impact factor increases by 25 %.
Authors: Calder PC PMID: 20735899 [PubMed - in process] (Source: The British Journal of Nutrition)
Advocacy and Public Policy Special Report: Disease-Related Malnutrition and Enteral Nutrition Therapy: A Significant Problem With a Cost-Effective Solution.
Authors: PMID: 20802144 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: Nutrition in Clinical Practice)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Carbohydrate mouth rinse: does it improve endurance exercise performance?
It is well known that carbohydrate (CHO) supplementation can improve performance in endurance exercises through several mechanisms such as maintenance of glycemia and sparing endogenous glycogen as well as the possibility of a central nervous-system action. Some studies have emerged in recent years in order to test the hypothesis of ergogenic action via central nervous system. Recent studies have demonstrated that CHO mouth rinse can lead to improved performance of cyclists, and this may be associated with the activation of brain areas linked to motivation and reward. These findings have already been replicated in other endurance modalities, such as running. This alternative seems to be an attractive nutritional tool to improve endurance exercise performance. (Source: Nutrition Journal)
[August 2010 Blogroll] Top Herbivore - Herbivoracious
Each post tells a short story with fancy-looking food but simple recipes. We love the creativity that comes through in his recipes, and the variety of ingredients and flavors that he draws from, which inspired and equipped us to try more meatless dishes. Click to read now (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Future events
(Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
The Entrepreneurial Nutritionist
(Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
Great Wealth Poor Health: Contemporary Issues in Eating and Living
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Obesity and female fecundity
(Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
4th asia pacific nutrigenomics conference: 21?24 february 2010, auckland, new zealand
(Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
Nutrition society of australia 33rd annual scientific meeting, 8?11 december 2009, newcastle, new south wales, australia
(Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
28th National Dietitians Association of Australia: Lecture in Honour of Audrey Cahn
(Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
Evaluation of the composition of omega?3 fatty acids in dietary oil supplements
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Development and validation of a three?item questionnaire for dietitians to screen for poor oral health in people living with human immunodeficiency virus and facilitate dental referral
Abstract (Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
The Aboriginal Birth Cohort Study: When is a cohort study not a cohort design?
Abstract (Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
Prediction of resting energy requirements in people taking weight?inducing antipsychotic medications
Abstract (Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
Body composition in older orthopaedic rehabilitation inpatients: Are field methods valid?
Abstract (Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
A novel approach to treating eating disorders in a day?hospital treatment program
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Bone density, calcium intake and vitamin D status in South Asian women living in Auckland, New Zealand
Abstract (Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
Effect of a television programme on nutrition cognitions and intended behaviours
Abstract (Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
Exposure to non?core foods and beverages in the first year of life: Results from a cohort study
Abstract (Source: Nutrition and Dietetics)
Appropriate introduction of solids: Another reason to promote breastfeeding
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Erratum
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Mentoring for professional development and the future of nutrition and dietetics
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From the editor
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Are The Eggs in Your Fridge Safe to Eat?
Title: Are The Eggs in Your Fridge Safe to Eat?Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2010 12:10:00 PMLast Editorial Review: 8/26/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Hemorrhoids
Title: HemorrhoidsCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 8/26/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Recipes for Health: Bruschetta With Tomato Topping
In Greece this tomato mixture is served with rusks, thick slices of twice-baked bread. (Source: NYT)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Sexual dimorphism in the lasting effects of moderate caloric restriction during gestation on energy homeostasis in rats is related with fetal programming of insulin and leptin resistance
Conclusion: It is suggested that hyperinsulinemia may play a role in the etiology of hyperphagia in the offspring of caloric restricted animals during gestation, with different outcomes on body weight depending on the gender, which could be associated with different programming effects on later leptin resistance. (Source: Nutrition and Metabolism)
Predictive equations over-estimate the resting energy expenditure in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis patients who are dependent on invasive ventilation support
Conclusions: The mREE values were significantly lower for every patient than all the predicted ones. Determination of daily nutrition with predictive equations may therefore lead in mis-estimation of energy requirements. Because ALS patients may live years with artificial ventilation their nutritional support should be based on individual measurements. However, further study is needed due to the small number of subjects. (Source: Nutrition and Metabolism)
Peoples Garden School Pilot Program
applications to enter into a cooperative agreement for the purposes of awarding grants to develop and run community gardens at eligible high-poverty schools and a variety of other activities. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- USDA Food and Nutrition Service (Source: Food and hunger funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)
Top Food and Nutrition Blogs You Should Check out
We've scouted numerous food and nutrition blogs on the web and found the best 8! Check them out now! Click to read now (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Health Tip: Did You Eat Bad Food?
Title: Health Tip: Did You Eat Bad Food?Category: Health NewsCreated: 8/25/2010 10:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis)
Title: Diverticulitis (Diverticulosis)Category: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 8/25/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Recipes for Health: Tomato Frittata With Fresh Marjoram or Thyme
This frittata makes for a perfect, substantial meal on a hot summer day. (Source: NYT)
When snacks become meals: How hunger and environmental cues bias food intake
Conclusions: The present study demonstrated that environmental and situational cues associated with an eating occasion could influence overall food intake. People were more likely to eat foods when they were associated with meal cues. Importantly, the present study reveals that the effect of these cues is uniquely intertwined with cognition and motivation. First, people were more likely to eat ambiguous foods when they perceived them as a meal rather than a snack. Second, the effect of the environmental cues on intake was only observed among those who were hungry. (Source: International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity)
Long-term increase of fat mass after a four week intervention with fast food based hyper-alimentation and limitation of physical activity
Conclusion: One year after a short term intervention with increased fast food based hyper-alimentation there was an increase of fat mass but unchanged fat free mass. As the change of fat mass was larger than expected from epidemiological studies and as there was no increase of body weight in controls it raises the issue whether there is a long-term effect to increase fat mass of a short period of hyper-alimentation. (Source: Nutrition and Metabolism)
Thyroid volume in Swedish school children: a national, stratified, population-based survey
Authors: H Filipsson Nystr&#246;m, M Andersson, G Berg, R Eggertsen, E Gramatkowski, M Hansson, L Hulth&#233;n, M Milakovic & E Nystr&#246;m (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Calcium and vitamin D intake and biochemical tests in short-stature children and adolescents
Authors: A L Bueno, M A Czepielewski & F V Raimundo (Source: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
International Scientific Symposium: Biodiversity and sustainable diets united against hunger
3-5 November 2010 FAO Headquarters, Rome, Italy For more information please visit www.fao.org/infoods/biodiversity. (Source: The Nutrition Society)
The role of body mass index, physical activity, and diet in colorectal cancer recurrence and survival: a review of the literature.
In conclusion, only a paucity of data is available on the effect of dietary and other lifestyle factors on colorectal cancer recurrence and survival. Thus far, no clear conclusions can be drawn. Future studies are warranted, particularly on postdiagnosis BMI and diet. PMID: 20729339 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Am J Clin Nutr)
Calendar of events.
Authors: PMID: 20729340 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Am J Clin Nutr)
Original Article: Household food insecurity is associated with depressive symptoms among low?income pregnant Latinas
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Original Article: Is baby?led weaning feasible? When do babies first reach out for and eat finger foods?
(Source: Maternal and Child Nutrition)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Bloating
Title: Health Tip: Help Prevent BloatingCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/23/2010 10:10:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/24/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Egg Recall: Trail Leads to Iowa Firm
Title: Egg Recall: Trail Leads to Iowa FirmCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/24/2010 10:55:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/24/2010 10:55:55 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Rectal Cancer on the Rise in Young People
Title: Rectal Cancer on the Rise in Young PeopleCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/24/2010 11:07:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/24/2010 11:07:36 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Personal Health: Frank Talk About Care at Life?s End
Under a new law in New York, physicians who treat patients with a terminal illness must offer information about prognosis and options for palliative care. (Source: NYT)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Really?: The Claim: Dark Cats Cause More Allergies Than Light Ones
Some scientists suspect that the darker a cat?s coat, the greater the likelihood of it inducing allergic reactions. (Source: NYT)
Recipe: Hot ham and cheese sandwiches with mushrooms
Hot ham and cheese sandwiches with mushrooms &mdash; one of many healthy recipes from Mayo Clinic. (Source: MayoClinic.com Recipe of the Day)
Lack of effects of tomato products on endothelial function in human subjects: results of a randomised, placebo-controlled cross-over study.
In conclusion, consumption of tomato products associated with a significant increase in plasma lycopene levels had no effects on endothelial function in healthy postmenopausal women. PMID: 20735877 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Nutrition)
Supplementation with EPA or fish oil for 11 months lowers circulating lipids, but does not delay the onset of diabetes in UC Davis-type 2 diabetes mellitus rats.
In conclusion, EPA and fish oil supplementation lowers circulating lipid concentrations, but does not delay the onset of T2DM in UCD-T2DM rats. PMID: 20735878 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher] (Source: The British Journal of Nutrition)
The effective fraction isolated from Radix Astragali alleviates glucose intolerance, insulin resistance and hypertriglyceridemia in db/db diabetic mice through its anti-inflammatory activity
Conclusion: These findings suggest that suppression of the inflammation pathways in macrophages represents a valid strategy for high-throughput screening of lead compounds with anti-diabetic and insulin sensitizing properties, and further support the etiological role of inflammation in the pathogenesis of obesity-related metabolic disorders. (Source: Nutrition and Metabolism)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Eggs: How Do You Know They're Safe? We've Compiled a Safe List
The massive egg recall announced last week rings an alarm bell to many people. The most shocking fact is, close to half a billion (with a B) were produced by just 2 farms in Iowa, Wright County and Hillandale Farm. Click to read now (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Recipes for Health: Tomatoes Pack a Nutritional Punch
Tomatoes, a staple of late summer, bring flavor and nutrients to a variety of light dishes. (Source: NYT)
[August 2010 Blogroll] Top Kid-Pleaser - Weelicious
Weelicious is a blog loaded with useful information if you have young children at home. Catherine McCord shows busy parents how to cook recipes that are kid-friendly, quick, and nutritious using few, but fresh, ingredients. Click to read now (Source: HealthCastle.com Nutrition Tips - written by Registered Dietitians)
Nutrition Society Cuthbertson Medal 2010
The Nutrition Society is pleased to announce the winner of the Cuthbertson Medal for 2010, Dr Barbara Fielding from the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK. Congratulations to Dr Fielding who will deliver the Cuthbertson Medal lecture at the Annual BAPEN conference on 3 November 2010. (Source: The Nutrition Society)
Nutrition Society Cuthbertson Medal 2010
The Nutrition Society is pleased to announce the winner of the Cuthbertson Medal for 2010, Dr Barbara Fielding from the Oxford Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Churchill Hospital, Oxford, UK. Congratulations to Dr Fielding who will deliver the Cuthbertson Medal lecture at the Annual BAPEN conference on 3 November 2010. (Source: The Nutrition Society)<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Parkinson's Disease
Title: Parkinson's DiseaseCategory: Diseases and ConditionsCreated: 12/31/1997Last Editorial Review: 8/23/2010 (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Egg Recall: Frequently Asked Questions
Title: Egg Recall: Frequently Asked QuestionsCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/23/2010 9:59:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/23/2010 9:59:19 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Reduction of common cold symptoms by encapsulated juice powder concentrate of fruits and vegetables: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
Authors: Roll S, Nocon M, Willich SN Dietary supplements have been suggested in the prevention of the common cold, but previous investigations have been inconsistent. The present study was designed to determine the preventive effect of a dietary supplement from fruits and vegetables on common cold symptoms. In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, healthcare professionals (mainly nursing staff aged 18-65 years) from a university hospital in Berlin, Germany, were randomised to four capsules of dietary supplement (Juice Plus+(R)) or matching placebo daily for 8 months, including a 2-month run-in period. The number of days with moderate or severe common cold symptoms within 6 months (primary outcome) was assessed by diary self-reports. We determined means and 95 % CI, and ...
The effect of a fibre supplement compared to a healthy diet on body composition, lipids, glucose, insulin and other metabolic syndrome risk factors in overweight and obese individuals.
Authors: Pal S, Khossousi A, Binns C, Dhaliwal S, Ellis V Optimum levels and types of dietary fibre that provide the greatest beneficial effects on metabolic syndrome risk factors in overweight and obese individuals have yet to be determined in clinical trials. The present parallel design study compared the effects of fibre intake from a healthy diet v. a fibre supplement (psyllium) or a healthy diet plus fibre supplement on fasting lipids, glucose, insulin and body composition. Overweight/obese adults were randomised to either control (with placebo), fibre supplement (FIB), healthy eating plus placebo (HLT) or healthy eating plus fibre supplement (HLT-FIB). There was a significant increase in fibre intake in HLT-FIB, HLT and FIB groups up to 59, 31 and 55 g, respectively, at 12 weeks ...
Gold kiwifruit consumed with an iron-fortified breakfast cereal meal improves iron status in women with low iron stores: a 16-week randomised controlled trial.
Authors: Beck K, Conlon CA, Kruger R, Coad J, Stonehouse W Ascorbic acid, and more recently, the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin have been shown to enhance Fe absorption. However, it is not clear whether Fe status improves when foods high in ascorbic acid and carotenoids are consumed with Fe-fortified meals. The present study aimed to investigate whether consuming high v. low ascorbic acid-, lutein- and zeaxanthin-rich fruit (gold kiwifruit v. banana) with Fe-fortified breakfast cereal and milk improved Fe status in women with low Fe stores. Healthy women aged 18-44 years (n 89) with low Fe stores (serum ferritin &lt;/= 25 mug/l and Hb &gt;/= 115 g/l) were randomly stratified to receive Fe-fortified breakfast cereal (16 mg Fe as ferrous sulfate), milk and either two gold kiwifruit or...<div id="medworm"><p><b><i>MedWorm Message:</i></b> Register for<b><a href="http://www.medmatcha.com" target ="_self">MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network</a></b>, and receive $5 free advertising.</p></div>
Genomic and metabolomic patterns segregate with responses to calcium and vitamin D supplementation.
Authors: Elnenaei MO, Chandra R, Mangion T, Moniz C Inter-individual response differences to vitamin D and Ca supplementation may be under genetic control through vitamin D and oestrogen receptor genes, which may influence their absorption and/or metabolism. Metabolomic studies on blood and urine from subjects supplemented with Ca and vitamin D reveal different metabolic profiles that segregate with genotype. Genotyping was performed for oestrogen receptor 1 gene (ESR1) and vitamin D receptor gene (VDR) in fifty-six postmenopausal women. Thirty-six women were classified as low bone density as determined by a heel ultrasound scan and twenty women had normal bone density acting as 'controls'. Those with low bone density (LBD) were supplemented with oral Ca and vitamin D and were classifi...
Supplemental beta-carotene increases IgA-secreting cells in mammary gland and IgA transfer from milk to neonatal mice.
Authors: Nishiyama Y, Sugimoto M, Ikeda S, Kume S Mortality of neonates continues to be a major problem in humans and animals. IgA provides protection against microbial antigens at mucosal surfaces. Although beta-carotene supplementation has been expected to enhance retinoic acid-mediated immune response in neonates, the exact mechanism by which beta-carotene enhances IgA production is still unclear. We investigated the effect of supplemental beta-carotene for maternal mice during pregnancy and lactation on IgA antibody-secreting cells (ASC) in mammary gland and guts and on IgA transfer from milk to neonatal mice. Pregnant mice were fed untreated or 50 mg/kg beta-carotene-supplemented diets from 6.5 d postcoitus (dpc) to 14 d postpartum (dpp). Supplemental beta-carotene increased the n...
Conference Diary
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BNF Notices
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BOOK REVIEW: Fat Matters: From Sociology to Science
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NEWS FROM EU RESEARCH: BaSeFood: sustainable exploitation of bioactive components from the Black Sea Area traditional foods
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NEWS FROM EU RESEARCH: Preparation of active packaging with antioxidant and antimicrobial activity based on astaxanthin and chitosan
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NEWS AND VIEWS: The possible impact of inflation on nutritionally vulnerable households in a developing country using South Africa as a case study
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NEWS AND VIEWS: Breakfast clubs: availability for British schoolchildren and the nutritional, social and academic benefits
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NEWS AND VIEWS: Government advice revised ? early life exposure to peanut no longer a risk factor for peanut allergy
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NEWS AND VIEWS: NDNS rolling programme ? what do the Year 1 results show?
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NEWS AND VIEWS: Nine billion mouths to feed by 2050: the challenge of establishing a sustainable food supply
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FACTS BEHIND THE HEADLINES: 5 A DAY and cancer prevention called into question
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had reduced blood glucose levels compared to their earlier levels.

The results were indeed very encouraging but further large multi-center studies were necessary. Although some substances appear to have an effect in people with Type 2 diabetes, it is warned that they should not be used as a cure and should not replace traditional therapies. As the study was very small and still in its early stages, it is not recommended to use milk thistle or any other supplement for people with diabetes.

Women who have cancers of the breast, ovaries, or uterus or who have other hormone-dependent conditions should not take or use milk thistle plant extract due to its possible estrogenic effects. Pregnant women should also not take milk thistle because of it could interfere with normal fetal development. Men who have prostate cancer should not take milk thistle without the approval of a doctor.

Despite the findings, researchers still stressed that the best methods of controlling glucose levels is through a combination of regular physical activity, a healthy diet, and the relevant prescribed medication.

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