More evidence needed for low-carb diets
Researchers have expressed the need for long-term studies on the effects of low-carbohydrate diets, especially to assess the impact of the diet on people over 50 years old.
Archives for April 8, 2003
Don't believe the supermarket hype
Health conscious consumers are being misled by supermarkets capitalising on increasing interest in 'healthy' eating options, according to a British consumer association.
Low-carb diets - where is the evidence?
Researchers have expressed the need for long-term studies on the effects of low-carbohydrate diets, especially to assess the impact of the diet on people over 50 years old. In a special obesity issue of JAMA a team from Stanford University Medical...
Turmeric-based supplements reduce chemotherapy fatigue
A new study aiming to reduce fatigue during chemotherapy treatment suggests that a properly administered nutritional protocol including the use of turmeric-based supplements may significantly enhance patients' quality of life.
Recognition for Pycnogenol role in eye health
The natural antioxidant Pycnogenol, a European pine bark extract made by Horphag Research, has been included in the new Twinlab product, Dia-Balance for Eye Health, designed for diabetics and pre-diabetics.
Heart healthy margarine may have benefits for diabetics
Phytosterol-enriched margarines, known to significantly lower total and LDL cholesterol, may also be able to reduce the risk of heart disease in people with type 2 diabetes, report German researchers.
Organic farming as viable as conventional, new study
The debate on the yield superiority of traditional crops over organic crops is set to continue as a recent study reveals that corn and soybeans were only minimally reduced when organic production practices were used instead of conventional production...