Coenzyme Q10 for Fibromyalgia
The first study to investigate treatment of fibromyalgia with coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has demonstrated improvement in major symptoms such as fatigue, pain and migraines.
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Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 11
Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 11
Calcium: aids weight loss, but confuses scientists
An important study has found that increasing calcium intake can have a significant positive effect on weight loss and body fat reduction. However, like many studies of nutrients the investigators studied calcium as if it were a drug (its not) and inappropriately dismissed the importance of these findings.
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Posted on Mon, 10 Oct 11
Omega-3 helpful for children with ADHD
A number of studies have set out to see if omega-3 supplements can reduce attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms but results have been mixed. A review of 10 studies has found that, on the whole, omega-3 supplements are beneficial.
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Posted on Mon, 3 Oct 11
Multivitamins benefit mother and baby
Low birth weight babies are at higher risk of illnesses such as diabetes, obesity and heart disease throughout childhood and in adult life. Inadequate intake of vitamins and minerals has been associated with low birth weight and a simple multivitamin may help.
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Posted on Mon, 27 Jun 11
Curcumin for colorectal cancer prevention: clinical trial
A small exploratory clinical trial of curcumin, the yellow pigment in the spice turmeric, suggests that a higher dose can reduce precancerous changes in the colon.
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Posted on Mon, 30 May 11
Probiotics for irritable bowel syndrome
Probiotics are widely claimed to help relieve irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and while some do, others may not work at all and some may even make things worse. Not all probiotics are the same and it pays to know the difference.
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