Many breast cancer patients take high doses of antioxidants despite possible consequences
A new study finds that many women with breast cancer take antioxidant supplements while undergoing cancer treatment, even though the consequences of doing so are unknown. Published in the July 15, 2009 issue of CANCER , a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the study indicates t...Too Much Sun, Too Few Antioxidants Spell Eye Trouble
The combination contributes to age-related macular degeneration, study finds TUESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- If you're planning to retire to Florida or Arizona for health reasons, be sure to pack your sunglasses. That's the message from a new study that found that older people...Natural Antioxidants Help Reduce Oxidative Stress in Diabetes Treatment
CARMEL, Ind., Nov. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The voices of frustration from those who live with the risk of Type 2 Diabetes are finally being heard. Recent studies suggest that the comprehensive and often complicated diabetes treatment programs are overwhelming diabetes patients to the point of inact...Studies Show Genetic Activity of Antioxidants
Clues found on how they help arteries stay clear and healthy TUESDAY, July 21 (HealthDay News) -- Using the latest genetic technology, researchers have begun to discover the exact molecular reasons why foods such as turmeric -- a popular curry spice -- and ordinary orange juice are goo...Semen quality depends upon antioxidants
Low antioxidant intake is associated with low reproductive capacity in semen. This is the finding of a new study carried out in two infertility centres in Alicante and Murcia, and which has been published online in the journal Fertility and Sterility . "Our previous research study, published ...Cancer Patients Should Steer Clear of Antioxidants
Research review suggests they may help cancer cells resist chemo, radiation TUESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- A new review of existing research suggests that cancer patients undergoing radiation or chemotherapy avoid supplements with high levels of antioxidants. Although multivita...EUCODIS Bioscience Achieves Development Milestone in Second Collaboration With Lohmann Animal Health
... As European market leader LAH offers a wide variety of proven and innovative products in the Feed Additives segment. They range from amino acids and antioxidants to flavors and colorants to probiotics and enzymes. LAH also offers the entire spectrum of vitamins and provitamins, including beta-carotene, as well ...Glycerin Proven to Improve Bruising and Swelling Caused By Trauma to Skin
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...esearch studies have reported protective effects against Alzheimer's and dementia for education; exercise; mental activities; foods and fluids rich in antioxidants and polyphenols such as fruit or vegetable juice, wine, green tea, and fish; and long-term use of certain medications, including non-steroidal anti-in...Physicians' Health Study II Finds No Magic Bullet for Preventing Cardiovascular Disease
... in a series of clinical trials that generally have failed to confirm hopes of identifying a strong preventive effect of vitamin E, vitamin C or other antioxidants in relation to cardiovascular disease. The trials were undertaken because of strong positive evidence from epidemiological studies, and the reasons fo...Grapes May Aid a Bunch of Heart Risk Factors, U-M Animal Study Finds
... to the potential of grapes in reducing cardiovascular risk. The effect is thought to be due to the high level of phytochemicals - naturally occurring antioxidants - that grapes contain. The study was performed in laboratory rats. The researchers noted that while these study results are extremely encouraging, m...Just in Time for Winter, a New Berry That's Good for Your Health
... Wide Availability of Original Black Elderberry Products, Sambucol(R), Highlights this Little-Known Berry that has Twice the antioxidants of Both Blueberries and Cranberries NOTTINGHAM, England, Oct. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- A little known berry, Sambucus nigra L, otherwise known as black el...Wild Blueberries Take Top Spot in New Antioxidant Research Study
...hest antioxidant activity, with other berries and pomegranates also showing strong performance. While further testing is needed to confirm how dietary antioxidants are absorbed by and go to work in the human body to prevent cancer and other chronic diseases, we're encouraged by the response in this initial screen...Concord Grape Juice Has No Significant Impact on Body Weight
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Researchers from the John Innes Centre in Norwich, Great Britain, in collaboration with other European centres participating to the FLORA project, have obtained genetically modified tomatoes rich in anthocyanins, a category of antioxidants belonging to the class of flavonoids. These tomatoes, adde...Research shows Brazilian acai berry antioxidants absorbed by human body
A Brazilian palm berry, popular health food though little research has been done on it, now may have its purported benefits better understood. In the first research involving people, the acai (ah-sigh-EE) berry has proven its ability to be absorbed in the human body when consumed both as juice ...Clemson chemists discover new way antioxidants fight debilitating diseases
CLEMSON Cancer, cardiovascular diseases, Parkinsons and Alzheimers are often linked to DNA damage that occurs when metal ions in the body such as iron and copper produce reactive oxygen compounds that damage human cells. Studies have shown antioxidants that neutralize this activity and that occur ...ASU research shows connection between testosterone, dietary antioxidants and bird coloration
Mom may have been right all along, especially when we were hormone-raging teenagers, eat your veggies and good things will happen. In a new physiological study of birds, a researcher at Arizona State University has found that carotenoids, the pigments that color carrots orange and corn yellow, ...Honeydew honeys are better antioxidants than nectar honeys
A study of 36 Spanish honeys from different floral origins revealed that honeys generated by bees feeding on honeydew have greater antioxidant properties than those produced by bees feeding on nectar. The study is published in this month’s edition of the Journal of the Science of Food and Agricultu...Free-radical busting antioxidants might not promote healthy hearts
Antioxidants, such as beta-carotene and Vitamin E, have been touted for their ability to protect against heart disease. This protective effect is attributed to their ability to prevent the oxidation of bad cholesterol by free radicals—a process thought to contribute to the build-up of disease-causi...New supplement may help slow sight loss in elderly
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