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Vitamin C supplementation may decrease diabetes risk
8 November 2010
Frequent users of vitamin C or calcium supplements may have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a new US study suggests.
04 February 2015
A new study reports that the benefits of consuming fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids on prenatal development may offset the risks associated with mercury exposure.
The observational study measured the blood concentrations of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) and the mercury levels in hair samples of 1265 pregnant mothers from the Seychelles (1). At 20 months after birth, their children’s communication skills, behavior, and motor skills were tested. The study results showed that the children of mothers with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids during pregnancy performed better in the neural development tests. Children of mothers with relatively higher levels of omega-6 fatty acids did poorer on tests measuring motor skills. The mercury exposure of the women did not correlate with lower test scores.
The scientists concluded that it is becoming increasingly clear that the benefits of consuming fatty fish, which is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, seems to counteract any potentially adverse effects of mercury (through oxidation and inflammation) on brain development. Omega-3 fatty acids are known to have anti-inflammatory properties, compared to omega-6 fatty acids from meat and cooking oils, which can promote inflammation. The Seychelles, a cluster of islands in the Indian Ocean, has proven to be the ideal location to examine the potential health impact of persistent low-level mercury exposure. The nation’s residents consume fish at a rate 10 times greater than the populations of the U.S. and Europe.
8 November 2010
Frequent users of vitamin C or calcium supplements may have a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, a new US study suggests.
21 February 2019
DHA is vital to ensure a healthy pregnancy by supporting optimal maternal and infant health. The current recommendation is that pregnant women consume at least 500 mg of DHA omega-3 per day. (2) However, only a small proportion of women consume the recommended level. Learn why DHA omega-3 is such an important nutrient during pregnancy.
21 September 2018
As they age, men have special health needs that are different than women’s. There are certain biological distinctions that make men more prone to certain conditions and diseases. Read on to learn more about men’s health in the later years.