Research news on nutrition, environmental medicine and health
New research suggests that there could be health hazards associated with consuming excessive amounts of beta-carotene. This antioxidant is a naturally occurring pigment that gives color to foods such as carrots, sweet potatoes and certain greens. It also converts to vitamin A, and foods and supplements are the only sources for this essential nutrient. But …
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Researchers find form commonly used in supplements has no such benefit. Next time you need to choose between vegetable oil and margarine in that favorite recipe, think about your health and reach for the oil. While the question of whether vitamin E prevents or promotes cancer has been widely debated in scientific journals and in …
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Some lactic acid bacteria can alleviate inflammation and therefore prevent intestinal disorders. Scientists have now decoded the biochemical mechanism that lies behind the protective effect of the bacteria. In experiments with mice, the researchers succeeded in demonstrating that lactocepin – an enzyme produced by certain lactic acid bacteria – selectively degrades inflammatory mediators in diseased …
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We all want more energy, an ideal body and beautiful younger looking skin. So what is stopping us from getting this? From the creators of the best-selling documentary Food Matters comes another hard-hitting film certain to rock your world. Hungry for Change (2012) exposes shocking secrets the diet, weightloss and food industry don’t want you to know …
