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Resveratrol may improve memory in elderly
27 August 2014
A new study from Germany reports that regular increased intakes of the polyphenol resveratrol seem to support memory performance and glucose metabolism in older adults.
14 October 2013
27 August 2014
A new study from Germany reports that regular increased intakes of the polyphenol resveratrol seem to support memory performance and glucose metabolism in older adults.
1 March 2009
“On March 10, 2009, a summary of a study was published which reports a higher incidence of prostate cancer after several years’ (up to 10.8 years, median 7 years) intake of folic acid.
1 June 2011
Observations from epidemiological studies on the protective effect of antioxidant micronutrients in relation to cardiovascular diseases (see Part 1) warranted an attempt to prove the hypothesis by means of intervention studies. However, the results of many randomized controlled studies were disappointing: many investigations revealed few, if any, differences between groups receiving placebo and those receiving food supplements with vitamin C and/or E and beta-carotene in regard to the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a benefit was found in only a few groups.