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Multivitamin supplements may reduce cancer risk
18 October 2012
According to a new US study, a daily intake of a combination of low-dose vitamins and minerals can decrease total cancer incidence by 8%.
12 October 2009
Taking a dietary supplement containing coenzyme Q10 and a selection of antioxidants and minerals can decrease skin roughness and fine wrinkles, according to a new study.
In the study, 60 female subjects were randomly assigned to either the supplement or a placebo (1). According to the researchers, the depth of skin roughness and fine wrinkles were not significantly different between placebo and treatment group at the beginning of the study, but by the end of week 4 there was a significant reduction in the treatment group. By the end of the study after 12 weeks, skin roughness and fine wrinkles had reduced by 21.22 %, compared to a 1.7 % improvement in the placebo group.
A reduction in pore size, skin roughness and fine wrinkles, was seen by those in the treatment group at a significantly higher level than those taking the placebo, but there were no perceived changes in pigmentation levels.
The supplement, taken once daily, contained antioxidants such as coenzyme Q10, beta-carotene, green tea extract and vitamin E acetate as well as minerals (zinc and selenium). The researchers hypothesized that coenzyme Q10 helped fight oxidative damage preventing DNA degradation and collagen destruction. In addition, vitamin E acetate might also help to reduce collagen degradation and the minerals zinc and selenium might help to support the cell’s own antioxidant enzyme SOD (superoxide dismutase).
18 October 2012
According to a new US study, a daily intake of a combination of low-dose vitamins and minerals can decrease total cancer incidence by 8%.
7 October 2013
A new review from Brazil concludes that orange juice has many positive effects that may aid cancer prevention, particularly because of its antioxidants. On the other hand, excessive consumption of orange juice may have harmful effects.
14 February 2014
People with higher blood concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids may have larger brain volumes in old age, suggests a new US study.