High dose B vitamins help prevent Alzheimer’s, says researchers
A new study is suggesting that a high
dose of B vitamins could stop the onset of Alzheimer’s by preventing
shrinkage of the medial temporal lobe, the area of the brain that
defines the disease.
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Is theobromine responsible for cocoa’s cholesterol benefits?
The potential of cocoa to beneficially
impact ‘good’ cholesterol levels may be linked to the theobromine
content and not the flavonoids, says a new study from Unilever Research
& Development Vlaardingen.
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Magnesium L-threonate may boost memory, ease anxiety: animal data
Supplementing the diet of lab animals
with magnesium L-threonate may boost the memory lead to the
consolidation and retention of conditioned taste aversion (CTA), says a
new study that adds to the science behind the ingredient.
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We should get down to 2,300mg sodium/day, but data does not support 1,500mg target, says IOM
New research supports significant
reductions in sodium from where most Americans are today, but does not
justify population-wide reductions below 2,300 mg per day, according to a
new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM).
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Dark chocolate enhances mood but not cognition, say researchers
Cocoa flavanols in dark chocolate may
keep you calmer and content but no link has been established with
enhanced cognitive performance, according to a study funded by Barry
Callebaut.
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Prebiotic inulin shows glycemic benefits for diabetic women
Dietary supplements of inulin may improve some glycemic measures in women when type-2 diabetes, suggests a new study.
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Omega-3 may reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases
Increased intakes of the omega-3 fatty
acids EPA and DHA may counter the alleviate oxidative stress in older
people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), says a new study from
Malaysia.
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Study finds ‘no clear evidence’ of calcium supplements affecting cardiovascular death
There is ‘no clear evidence’ that calcium
supplements may increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, says a
new analysis from an international team of researchers.
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Obesity during pregnancy poses lifetime health risk for babies
A woman’s diet and lifestyle before and
during pregnancy, and her baby’s diet in early life, can affect the
infant’s risk of succumbing to disease later on and this will have
important implications for the food industry, a new scientific report
has concluded.
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