The Global Syndicator - vitamins

Vitamin A pushes breast cancer to form blood vessel cells

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 21:27:15 +0000

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have discovered that vitamin A, when applied to breast cancer cells, turns on genes that can push stem cells embedded in a tumor to morph into endothelial cells.

Vitamin C injections slow tumor growth in mice

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:23:05 +0000

High-dose injections of vitamin C, also known as ascorbate or ascorbic acid, reduced tumor weight and growth rate by about 50 percent in mouse models of brain, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers, researchers from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) report in the August 5, 2008, issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

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.

Citrus juice, vitamin C give staying power to green tea antioxidants

Wed, 14 Nov 2007 17:17:55 +0000

To get more out of your next cup of tea, just add juice. A study found that citrus juices enable more of green tea’s unique antioxidants to remain after simulated digestion, making the pairing even healthier than previously thought.

Dietary vitamin B6, B12 and folate, may decrease pancreatic cancer risk among lean people

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:57:23 +0000

Researchers exploring the notion that certain nutrients might protect against pancreatic cancer found that lean individuals who got most of these nutrients from food were protected against developing cancer.

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

Vitamin extends life in yeast

Thu, 03 May 2007 18:03:58 +0000

Imagine taking a vitamin for longevity! Not yet, but a Dartmouth discovery that a cousin of niacin prolongs lifespan in yeast brings the tantalizing possibility a step closer. The research, reported in the May 4 issue of Cell, shows how a new vitamin extends lifespan in yeast cells, much like calorie restriction does in animals.

Unique tomatoes tops in disease-fighting antioxidants

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 13:32:12 +0000

Deep red tomatoes get their rich color from lycopene, a disease-fighting antioxidant. A new study, however, suggests that a special variety of orange-colored tomatoes provide a different form of lycopene, one that our bodies may more readily use.

Plant-sourced food, vitamin intake associated with lower risk of endometrial cancer

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:05:20 +0000

A report published in the April 15, 2007 issue of the International Journal of Cancer described the finding of a study funded by the National Cancer Institute that a greater intake of calories, attrib

New studies back vitamin D for cancer prevention

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 18:58:12 +0000

Two new vitamin D studies using a sophisticated form of analysis called meta-analysis, in which data from multiple reports is combined, have revealed new prescriptions for possibly preventing up to ha

Does inhibiting a component of niacin point the way to anti-aging drugs?

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 18:23:40 +0000

In recent years, scientists have discovered that a family of enzymes called sirtuins can dramatically extend life in organisms as diverse as yeast, worms, and flies. They may also be able to control age-associated metabolic disorders, including obesity and type II diabetes.

Antioxidants decrease disease in an insect model of Alzheimer’s disease

Sun, 14 Jan 2007 16:00:13 +0000

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of a number of neurodegenerative disorders in which brain cells damaged by naturally occurring chemicals known as reactive oxygen species (ROS) have been observed. However, whether this oxidative damage causes neurodegeneration or is a consequence of it has not been previously determined.

Low folate diets found to increase risk of colorectal cancer

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 17:22:25 +0000

A new study by scientists at the MUHC has revealed that a diet low in folate may increase the risk of developing colorectal cancer. Published in the scientific journal Cancer Research today, the study

Curry may keep elderly minds sharp

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 23:26:22 +0000

A diet containing curry may help protect the aging brain, according a study of elderly Asians in which increased curry consumption was associated with better cognitive performance on standard tests. C

Vitamin D Cuts Pancreatic Cancer Risk

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:12:31 +0000

Taking vitamin D cut the risk of pancreatic cancer nearly in half, according to a new study that is being called the first to show such a benefit. Vitamin D protects against colorectal and breast cancer, earlier studies have found.