Friday, 13 April 2012

Health links

This time there were quite many interesting articles...

Sea buckthorn leaf extracts show exercise benefits: Study

Extracts from the leaves of the sea buckthorn plant may boost exercise capacity and protect against oxidative damage caused by excessive exercise, suggests new data from a lab rat study.

Allergen test may not accurately detect milk proteins triggers, warn researchers

The standard test used to detect potentially allergenic milk proteins in processed foods may not work as well as previously believed, according to new research.

Vitamin C good for blood pressure: Meta-analysis

Short-term supplementation with vitamin C may reduce blood pressure, with benefits even greater for people with high blood pressure, says a new meta-analysis.

Marine omega-3s may reduce depressive symptoms: Study

Increased intakes of the marine omega-3s EPA and DHA may be associated with a decrease in the number of depressive symptoms, say researchers from the University of Rochester, New York.

Baked goods and fast-foods linked to depression: Study

Consumption of fast food and commercial baked goods are linked to an increased risk of depression, according to new research.

Sunshine vitamin supplements could boost critically ill survival rates

Vitamin D supplementation could help to boost survival rates of critically ill patients in hospital intensive care units, suggest researchers.

Bioavailable curcumin matches prescription drug for joint health benefits

Supplements of a patented, high bioavailability curcumin may match a prescription rheumatoid arthritis drug for joint health benefits, but with fewer side effects, suggests new data.
Managing weight is about more than energy balance or ‘bad foods’, warn experts

Weight management is more far more complex than cutting out a few ‘bad’ foods or balancing energy in and energy out, according to a new consensus paper.

Vitamin D-fortified yogurt may cut heart disease risk in diabetics

A traditional Persian yogurt drink fortified with vitamin D may reduce markers of inflammation in diabetics and reduce the risk of heart disease, suggest results of a randomized clinical trial.

Chilli compound delivers heart benefits: Hamster study

The chilli compound capsaicin could help heart health by lowering cholesterol and increasing blood flow in vessels, according to new research in hamsters.

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