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Tea, Citrus Products Could Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk, Research Finds
Tea and citrus fruits and juices are associated with a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA), reported Science Daily. The research reveals that women who consume foods containing flavonols and flavanones (both subclasses of dietary flavonoids) significantly decrease their risk of developing epithelial ovarian ...
Study Suggests Omega-3s Improve Behavior in Children and Adolescents
According to a recent Natural Medicine Journal report, omega-3 fatty acids can improve behavioral problems in children and teenagers. Authored by Jaclyn Chasse, ND, “Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids the Answer to Behavioral Problems in Kids?” in the October issue, the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was taken on children aged 8 to 16. According to the ...
Seroyal Announces New Online EFA Selection Tool For Healthcare Professionals
Seroyal (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) announced the launch of My Pharmax EFA Consultant, an online essential fatty acid selection tool and a new, convenient online ordering system for healthcare professionals at Seroyal.com. My Pharmax EFA Consultant, found at www.mypharmaxconsultant.com/EFA, provides healthcare professionals with a convenient way to determine the appropriate fish oil supplement for individual patients ...
Study: New Dietary Supplement Beats Calcium, Vitamin D for Bone Strength
A new study by a Florida State University researcher reveals that a new dietary supplement is superior to calcium and vitamin D when it comes to bone health, reported Science Daily. Over a 12-month period, Bahram H. Arjmandi, Margaret A. Sitton, professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences and Director of the ...
Organic Acids Testing Workshops Offered Nationwide
The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. will bring its Organic Acids Testing Workshops to several U.S. cities in the coming months, including a visit to San Francisco on Jan. 24, 2015 and San Diego on Feb. 21, 2015. Workshops are planned for both Chicago and Washington, D.C. in the spring, with details to be determined. The workshops ...
Dr. Mark Miller Joins Life Extension as Executive Director of Product Development
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Life Extension announced Mark Miller, PhD, MBA, FACN, CNS, has joined Life Extension as executive director of research and development. According to the company Miller was previously vice president of research and development for six years with AdvoCare International (Plano, TX). “For 34 years, Life Extension, has been a pioneer in funding ...
Saliva Study May Reveal Deadly Diseases At Early Stages
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) research could lead to a simple saliva test capable of diagnosing — at an early stage — diabetes and cancer and perhaps neurological disorders and autoimmune diseases, according to scientists. The study, the most comprehensive analysis ever conducted of RNA molecules in human saliva, reveals that saliva contains many ...
Connie Richter Promoted to Vice President of Purchasing for Life Extension
Life Extension (Fort Lauderdale, FL) announced that Connie Richter has been promoted to vice president of purchasing. A nine-year Life Extension veteran, Richter was previously director of purchasing; however, now Richter’s responsibilities include all purchasing and supply chain operations for Life Extension. For 34 years, Life Extension has been a pioneer in funding and reporting ...
Environmental Working Group Launches “Food Scores: Rate Your Plate”
The Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) release of its “Food Scores: Rate Your Plate” earlier this week has already helped tens of thousands of consumers find out what’s really in their food. EWG noted nearly 60 percent of the foods in this new database contain at least one form of added sugar, and in some food categories ...
Ayush Herbs and Bastyr University Announce Externship Program
Redmond, Washington-based Ayurvedic herbal supplement manufacturer Ayush Herbs USA announced it has finalized an externship arrangement between Bastyr University of Kenmore, WA, and the Rajiv Gandhi Government Post-Graduate Ayurvedic College in India. The arrangement, brokered by Dr. Shailinder Sodhi, BAMS, ND, of Ayush Herbs USA, is the first of its kind between a Western-based institution ...
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