A literature review published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found 15 supplements that had been studied for their benefits in preventing or treating coronary heart disease.
According to the researchers from the University of Washington in Seattle…
Recent evidence raises doubt about the protective effects of lycopene on the risk of prostate cancer.
Now, the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC) reports a 65% reduction in advanced prostate cancer risk among men with the highest intake of lycopene. Continue reading Positive results with lycopene in advanced prostate cancer
In their article published in InsideMS, Dr. Allen Bowling and Tom Stewart caution, “It’s not clear if omega-3 fatty acids really improve multiple sclerosis (MS).”
However, there is a scientific rationale for this supplement and some hints of effectiveness.
Continue reading The National Multiple Sclerosis Society reviews omega-3 fatty acids
Dr. Susan Levy reviewed charts for 284 patients at the Regional Autism Center, which is associated with The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She found that 32% of the children were using CAM.
Here’s why her work is important.
“The data that we have now is they don’t seem to work,” said Dr. Sean Hennessy, a University of Pennsylvania epidemiologist and one of the experts who testified to the FDA today.
But what about CAM as an alternative? Continue reading No more OTC meds to treat colds in children younger than 6 years old?
How many of these recommendations from the American Heart Association relate to complementary lifestyle changes discussed on this blog?
Continue reading 2007 Guidelines for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease in Women
According to a study presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists 2007 Annual Meeting, about 1 in 4 people with chronic pain also have inadequate blood levels of vitamin D. Continue reading Vitamin D deficiency in people with chronic pain
Researchers from the University of Western Sydney in Australia reviewed 40 years of research that compared calcium with or without vitamin D in older adults.
They looked at the ultimate outcome of treatment — fracture rate associated with osteoporotic bone loss. Continue reading Preventing fractures in older people
And half of the brands failed the test for folic acid. Continue reading ConsumerLab tests B vitamin pills
The National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition has summarized the recommendations from official groups, worldwide. Their website should be essential reading for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and women thinking of becoming pregnant.
Let’s summarize their summary recommendations. Continue reading Summarizing seafood recommendations during pregnancy
High concentrations of homocysteine in the blood (hyperhomocysteinemia) have been linked to an increased risk for cardiovascular (CV) disease for almost 40 years!
What’s this got to do with CAM? Continue reading Negative results for folic acid plus B vitamin therapy in kidney disease
About 23% or 62 million Americans have some form of cardiovascular disease (CVD; eg, heart disease, stroke, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, angina, coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, or heart failure).
The Women’s Antioxidant Cardiovascular Study concluded, “There were no overall effects of ascorbic acid [vitamin C], vitamin E, or beta carotene on cardiovascular events among women at high risk for CVD.”
But read on to see those who did benefit. Continue reading Some benefit from antioxidant vitamins on the risk of cardiovascular disease
Let’s see what the Cochrane Collaboration reveals. Continue reading Is there any justification to take high doses of vitamin C?
It’s associated with a significant reduction in the rate of neural-tube defects (eg, spina bifida) in Canada. Continue reading Benefits of folic acid fortification in Canada
An article in the Annals of Internal Medicine reports, “Selenium supplementation does not seem to prevent type 2 diabetes, and it may increase risk for the disease.” Continue reading The long-term effect of selenium on diabetes risk
Adequate calcium intake (along with adequate vitamin D status) reduces bone loss in peri- and postmenopausal women and reduces fractures in postmenopausal women older than age 60 with low calcium intake.
It’s a key component of any bone-protective treatment.
And the recommendations are?
Continue reading Latest recommendations for calcium during peri- and postmenopause
A news release promotes this product as a “natural cholesterol supplement [that is] effective without side effects.”
And on the LipidShield website there is an unpublished study in 30 men and women to prove it. Continue reading LipidShield: The rest of the story
It’s used to treat a broad range of diseases, but nobody believes enough in the formula to do a controlled clinical study.
Why not? Continue reading The Myers’ formula treats what ails ya
I received some emails promoting Nature Made CholestOff. It contains plant extracts called phytonutrients, specifically phytosterols and phytostanols. They work by reducing the absorption of LDL “bad” cholesterol and total cholesterol from the intestines.
The ad emphasizes a 24% reduction in LDL cholesterol when combined with diet and exercise. However… Continue reading CholestOff reduces cholesterol, but not as much as advertised
Dave in Minnesota writes, “Does it prevent colds?” Continue reading MayoClinic.com reviews Airborne