The Global Syndicator - supplements

Synthetic molecules could add spice to fight against cancer

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 19:07:03 +0000

Seeking to improve on nature, scientists used a spice-based compound as a starting point and developed synthetic molecules that, in lab settings, are able to kill cancer cells and stop the cells from spreading.

Low vitamin E levels associated with physical decline in elderly

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:01:40 +0000

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have found that a low concentration of vitamin E in the blood is linked with physical decline in older persons.

Why fish oil is good for you

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:08:53 +0000

It’s good news that we are living longer, but bad news that the longer we live, the better our odds of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Many Alzheimer’s researchers have long touted fish oil, by pill or diet, as an accessible and inexpensive “weapon” that may delay or prevent this debilitating disease.

Lipoic acid could reduce atherosclerosis, weight gain

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:00:24 +0000

A new study done with mice has discovered that supplements of lipoic acid can inhibit formation of arterial lesions, lower triglycerides, and reduce blood vessel inflammation and weight gain – all key issues for addressing cardiovascular disease.

Zinc may reduce pneumonia risk in nursing home elderly

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 03:50:08 +0000

When elderly nursing home residents contract pneumonia, it is a blow to their already fragile health. Simin Nikbin Meydani, DVM, PhD of the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at

Green tea boosts production of detox enzymes, rendering cancerous chemicals harmless

Sat, 11 Aug 2007 04:31:16 +0000

Concentrated chemicals derived from green tea dramatically boosted production of a group of key detoxification enzymes in people with low levels of these beneficial proteins, according to researchers at Arizona Cancer Center.

Selenium supplements may increase the risk of type 2 diabetes

Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:55:48 +0000

Selenium, an antioxidant included in multivitamin tablets thought to have a possible protective effect against the development of type 2 diabetes, may actually increase the risk of developing the disease, an analysis by researchers at the University at Buffalo has shown.

Omega-3 fatty acids protect eyes against retinopathy

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 19:03:42 +0000

Increasing intake of the omega-3 fatty acids DHA and EPA, found in popular fish-oil supplements, may protect against blindness resulting from abnormal blood vessel growth in the eye, according to a study published online by the journal Nature Medicine on June 24.

Soy nuts may improve blood pressure in postmenopausal women

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:14:27 +0000

Substituting soy nuts for other protein sources in a healthy diet appears to lower blood pressure in postmenopausal women, and also may reduce cholesterol levels in women with high blood pressure, acc

Fish oil plus exercise may banish body fat

Thu, 24 May 2007 23:51:53 +0000

People looking to shed body fat might want to follow their workouts with a few capsules of fish oil, if preliminary research is correct. In a study of overweight adults, Australian researchers found that a combination of exercise and fish oil supplements was effective at reducing body fat and improving cholesterol levels and blood vessel function.

Alpha Lipoic acid explored as an anti-aging compound

Sat, 19 May 2007 03:40:43 +0000

Researchers said today they have identified the mechanism of action of lipoic acid, a remarkable compound that in animal experiments appears to slow down the process of aging, improve blood flow, enha

Higher intake of fish and vitamin D levels linked to lower risk of age-related macular disease

Tue, 15 May 2007 00:25:40 +0000

Individuals who have higher dietary intake of foods with omega-3 fatty acids and higher fish consumption have a reduced risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration, while those with higher serum

Pomegranate Juice May Help Fight Lung Cancer

Sat, 28 Apr 2007 00:48:04 +0000

Researchers are adding to the list of cancer types for which pomegranates seem to halt growth. A recent study at the University of Wisconsin–Madison using a mouse model shows that consuming pomegran

Antioxidant found in many foods and red wine is potent and selective killer of leukemia cells

Thu, 26 Apr 2007 01:46:14 +0000

A naturally occurring compound found in many fruits and vegetables as well as red wine, selectively kills leukemia cells in culture while showing no discernible toxicity against healthy cells, according to a study by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

Omega-3 fatty acid may help prevent Alzheimer’s brain lesions

Wed, 18 Apr 2007 03:54:14 +0000

A type of omega-3 fatty acid may slow the growth of two brain lesions that are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease, UC Irvine scientists have discovered. The finding suggests that diets rich in docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can help prevent the development of Alzheimer’s disease later in life.