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Perspectives in nutrition and brain aging
Epidemiological studies and basic research suggest a protective effect of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, antioxidants and B vitamins against brain aging.
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Controversies in omega-3 fatty acid research
Long chain omega-3 fatty acids play important roles in growth, development, optimal functioning, and maintenance of health and well-being right across the life course.
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The controversy around antioxidants and prooxidants
Antioxidant research has progressed over the past decades from the initial enormous potential of antioxidants envisioned by researchers when the free radical theory of aging was proposed, through to the current reality of positive, negative, and inconsistent results from clinical trials investigating antioxidant interventions in numerous health conditions.
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Increased vitamin D levels could help to prevent asthma attacks
According to a new study from Israel asthmatics who are vitamin D-deficient seem to be at a higher risk of an asthma attack.
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Increased intakes of vitamin D and calcium may reduce risk of stress fractures
A new US study reports that a daily supplementation with calcium and vitamin D may help to increase bone density of people with a higher risk of skeletal stress fractures due to intense physical fitness training.
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Increased vitamin D intakes may decrease triglyceride levels
A new study from Mexico reports that a daily dose of vitamin D seems to decrease blood triglyceride concentrations of post-menopausal women with an increased risk of heart disease.
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Children who drink non-cow’s milk may have an increased risk for vitamin D deficiency
According to a new study from Canada children who drink non-cow’s milk such as rice, almond, soy or goat’s milk, are twice as likely to have low blood levels of vitamin D.
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A sufficient supply with vitamin E and folate seems to be key for cognitive health
A new review concludes that the strongest evidence for preventing cognitive decline and/or improving cognitive function is related to increased intakes of vitamin E and folate among individuals with low status of these vitamins.
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The role of antioxidants in menopause
Menopause, a form of reproductive aging, is defined as the permanent cessation of ovarian follicular activity and eventually, the menstrual cycle.
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Omega-3 fatty acid intake may improve the response to antidepressants
A new study from the Netherlands reports that patients who suffer from depression may increase the chance to respond to antidepressants by increasing the consumption of fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids.