More people are eating high amounts of animal products and pesticide-laden fruits and veggies. And it’s no secret that there are far too many processed foods lining grocery store shelves. These changes in diet may lead to nutrient deficiencies that could be related to other health issues.
If you’ve felt a rush of heat across your face, neck and upper body that causes you to reach for the nearest makeshift fan… then chances are you were experiencing a hot flash. This is a common symptom associated with body changes that occur in women over 40. These episodes can be linked to excess estrogen in your body. And this can pose a health concern for women, and men, as they age.
Eating well, exercising and taking dietary supplements are three ways that modern humans can improve their well-being and promote cardiovascular health. Ancient civilizations did not have the luxury of supplements, and so a recent scientific finding has revealed the oldest known case of heart disease.
Taking dietary supplements is an effective way to maintain adequate levels of minerals and nutrients in one’s body, especially when fruit and vegetables are in limited supply. Every year in the United States, spoiled produce contributes to millions of dollars in wasted food, but new technology may one day change all that.
Whether they take multivitamins or herbal supplements for their health, many Americans invest in dietary supplements in order to make sure they are getting plenty of nutrients, minerals and antioxidants. Recently, scientists at the Central Food Technological Research Institute said that a tasty source of antioxidants may be sitting on your spice rack.
Numerous studies have shown that oxidative damage caused by free radicals can increase the rate of cellular aging in the body. Now, a study published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Journal has determined that some vitamin deficiencies can affect healthy aging.
You may have heard of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the so-called good cholesterol that can be supported by taking omega-3s in fish oil, eggs and certain dietary supplements. You may also be aware of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, the correspondingly bad cholesterol that is more likely to affect blood vessels. But have you heard of methylglyoxal-modified (MGmin) LDL cholesterol?
Individuals who take multivitamins and dietary supplements for health and well-being may be heartened by recent news announced at the American Thoracic Society’s 2011 International Conference in Denver, Colo. Researchers from Beijing’s Gunag’anmen Hospital stated that a traditional herbal medicine called Xiao Chuan (XCP) appears to support healthy lungs, even when breathing is affected by winter weather.
While most people are familiar with blueberries as an addition to smoothies, cereals or pies, few may have heard about their recent use in a study aimed at determining the fruit’s effect on cardiovascular health. Research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry announced that laboratory rodents fed blueberry peels and the leftovers from blueberry processing tended to have healthier cholesterol levels in comparison to those given a diet without blueberries.
While many individuals take vitamin supplements as part of a holistic health and wellness regimen, researchers at New Zealand’s Waikato Hospital recently reported that having high blood serum levels of vitamin D has been linked to a lower risk of long term health impacts in people with less than optimal lung health. And supporting that finding is a study appearing in the journal Respirology. The study is based on data collected from 112 people with respiratory health concerns.
Taking fish oil-based dietary supplements is something countless Americans do as a way to try to promote heart health. Now, a study conducted by scientists at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has found that eating plenty of baked or broiled fish may be beneficial for long-term cardiovascular maintenance.
Much research has been done on the origins of allergies, as well as on which nutritional supplements might reduce their severity. While some scientists investigate what triggers allergic reactions in the body, others are looking into the mechanisms by which they occur. Recently, a group of Swedish immunologists found that a common anticoagulant molecule plays a big part in many allergic reactions.
Individuals who enjoy red wine, grapes, peanuts and blueberries—or who take nutritional supplements—may have ingested it, possibly without knowing they were doing so. It's called resveratrol, and scientists are saying that the naturally occurring compound may help the body burn fat cells. Arrate Lasa, a researcher at the University of the Basque Country, Spain, recently wrote that resveratrol appears to reduce fat stores in the human body, especially when compared to a molecule found in many meat and dairy products called conjugated linoleic acid (CLA).
Taking a daily vitamin supplement is a routine that has helped millions of Americans improve their senses of health, energy and well-being. Now, experts at Yeshiva University's Albert Einstein College of Medicine have announced that maintaining adequate nutrition appears to be linked to lower allergy rates in children. A report published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found that children who have vitamin D deficiencies had higher rates of 11 common allergens.
Studies have found that the presence of homocysteine in the blood may indicate an increased risk of heart disease and atherosclerosis, and new research indicates that this principle may even hold true for obese teenagers. Scientific investigation conducted at the Children's Hospital and Research Center Oakland in California found that teens whose body mass indexes (BMI) qualify them as obese tend to have high levels of inflammation, insulin resistance and homocysteine.
