Taking gluten-free nutritional health supplements may be a good way to sidestep inflammation reactions to wheat and other grains.
Many people take herbal supplements, multivitamins and probiotics as a way to naturally improve their well-being with resorting to prescription drugs or costly treatments.
If you take herbal supplements or over-the-counter tablets as a way to fight indigestion, then the following story may be for you, particularly if you like a glass of beer or wine every now and then. According to research conducted at Switzerland’s University Hospital of Zurich, alcohol may slow digestion, but it doesn’t cause gas, bloating or cramping. The Swiss team announced their finding in the British Medical Journal.
Individuals who take vitamin supplements in order to maintain a positive sense of well-being make take heart from recent scientific news, which suggests that a simple substance may be used to help nutrients make it intact through the digestive tract to the intestines.
A team of researchers led by officials at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center recently reported that of patients who ate at lest two ounces of freeze-dried strawberries per day for six months, 80 percent were found to have fewer bloodborne biomarkers for the carcinoma afterward.
For the more than 100 million Americans who suffer from the symptoms of occasional heartburn and stomach problems, one would guess that most people think acid is a bad thing associated with pain, discomfort and recurring heartburn. However, by maintaining the correct balance of healthy digestive acids and enzymes in your stomach, you can toss out those purple pills and antacid tablets once-and-for-all.
By sequencing the genes of bacteria living in the human intestinal tract, researchers believe they have found two particular varieties whose presence or absence may be associated with a serious liver condition. A study published in the journal Gastroenterology determined that people with fatty liver disease display unusual levels of two species of gut flora. Specifically, they have higher than normal levels of Gammaproteobacteria and low levels of Erysiptoltrichi.
Now, research is recommending that families implement a number of simple remedies for pediatric loose bowels, including taking vitamin supplements.
Researchers at the University of Chicago Department of Medicine say they have found what may be a trigger for celiac disease, which is a genetic inability to digest the gluten found in certain grains. A study published in the journal Nature found that two molecules appear to signal an inflammatory response in the body. One is interleukin 15, a protein that activates immune cells called T lymphocytes. The other is retinoic acid, a molecule derived from vitamin A that helps human cells grow.
A recent online health report stated one nutritionist’s advice related to diabetics and their consumption of carbohydrates. Author Susan Dopart, addressed at least half a dozen ways to avoid high blood sugar and type 2 diabetes. In particular, her advice centered on the consumption of carbohydrates, which she said many people find difficult to completely avoid. It is a common suggestion that people who have or are at risk for type 2 diabetes should not eat carbohydrates.
Recent research has revealed that the smallest recommended daily dose of vitamin B9 may be all the body requires to flush out homocysteine, an amino acid commonly found in high levels among those with heart disease. Just one-fifth of a milligram (mg) of folic acid, also known as vitamin B9, appears to be enough to effectively lower the body's level of homocysteine, according to the report published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN).
In recognition of National Colon Cancer Month, the American Cancer Association (ACA) has released a new study outlining the lifestyle changes that Americans can make to reduce their risk of developing the disease.
A box of 55-year-old computer punch cards has yielded a wealth of scientific data on high-density lipoprotein (HDL), commonly known as "good" cholesterol. Created by scientist John Gofman, Ph.D., at the United States Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory between 1954 and 1956, the cards detail the HDL levels of nearly 2,000 of the department's employees.
A study undertaken by Norwegian community health experts has found that a significant portion of pregnant women eat organic food, and that most were either below the age of 25 or over the age of 40.
Drinking whole milk may entail a number of health benefits, according to studies collected by the Washington Post. The newspaper has joined the lively debate over whether full-fat dairy products may improve health or prevent chronic diseases.
