by University of East Anglia Omega-3 fats have little or no effect on risk of Type 2 diabetes according to new research from the University of East Anglia. Increased consumption of omega 3 fats is widely promoted globally because of a common belief that it will protect against, or even reverse, conditions such as diabetes....
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Nutritional supplements and diets not always protective, research suggests
by West Virginia University Do the nutritional supplements people take or the diets they adhere to actually protect them against cardiovascular problems and death? Maybe not, suggests a new umbrella review of meta-analyses and randomized controlled trials by Safi Khan, an assistant professor in the West Virginia University School of Medicine. His findings appear in the Annals of Internal Medicine. He and his colleagues analyzed...
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New food supplement made from bacteria fights metabolic syndrome
By Ana Sandoiu Fact checked by Gianna D’Emilio Scientists have now confirmed what they previously tested in mice: the benefits of a bacterium for cardiometabolic health. In a new study, a food supplement containing Akkermansia muciniphila improved metabolic markers in people with prediabetes and at risk of cardiovascular conditions. The term “metabolicsyndrome” describes a cluster...
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Oral steroids put patients with inflammatory disease at high risk of infection
JOULE INC. Oral steroid use in patients with the inflammatory diseases polymyalgia rheumatica and/or giant cell arteritis significantly increased the risk of infection, and the risk increased with higher doses, found a study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). In a large study of almost 40 000 adult patients with polymyalgia rheumatica or giant cell arteritis in England, researchers found higher absolute risks of infectionwhen patients were taking oral steroids than when they were not...
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Are testosterone-boosting supplements effective? Not likely, according to new research
by University of Southern California Men who want to improve their libido or build body mass may want to think twice before using testosterone-boosting supplements—also known as “T boosters—as research shows these alternatives to traditional testosterone replacement therapy may not have ingredients to support their claims, according to Mary K. Samplaski, MD, assistant professor of clinical...
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Dietary supplements linked with severe health events in children, young adults
HARVARD T.H. CHAN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH Key takeaways: Compared with vitamins, dietary supplements sold for weight loss, muscle building, and energy were associated with nearly three times the risk of severe medical events in children and young adults. Efforts aimed at reducing access and consumption of these types of dietary supplements, implementing proactive enforcement of regulations, and providing clear warnings at the point of purchase are needed. Boston,...
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Put down the protein shake: Variety of protein better for health
Popular protein great for increasing muscle mass, but could reduce your life-span — researchers say to vary protein intake UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY Amino acids have long been touted by the fitness and bodybuilding communities for their muscle building benefits. From ultra-bulk protein powders to lean mass-promoting snack bars, there’s no shortage of products available for those seeking a muscle boost. However, protein’s...
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How safe is your complementary health product?
NUS researchers have found that skin allergies are the most common adverse reaction associated with the use of complementary health products. Complementary health products are a diverse group of commercial products which are commonly consumed by the general public to enhance their health. These include Chinese proprietary medicines and health supplements, which typically contain ingredients...
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Hundreds of ‘natural’ supplements contain experimental drugs – and the FDA knows but doesn’t tell the public, report warns
Supplements can be sold over the counter because they supposedly don’t contain active pharmaceutical ingredients But between 2007 and 2016, the FDA found 776 supplements were not what they claimed to be – and most contained drugs Yet it only issued recalls for less than half of those, a new study from the California Department...
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These supplements may actually harm your health
New research warns that a number of weight loss and workout supplements contain — without accurately listing — potentially harmful doses of a substance that has been ruled as unsafe. A range of dietary supplements contain a substance that may harm you. Recently, scientists looked into whether a range of supplements used as weight loss...