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Folate (the naturally occurring form of folic acid), a B vitamin, is one that I have written a lot about, it has been linked to heart health, mood, pregnancy outcomes and much more. In July I wrote about the B vitamins, folate and vitamin B12, being linked to heart disease . There has been [...]  Following a traditional Mediterranean Diet has been linked to good health in numerous association studies. Although there are many reasons why this kind of eating could be good for health, e.g. it is rich in antioxidants and nutrients that play a role in disease prevention, the studies only show potential links and do not [...] Last year I mentioned a couple of studies which found a link between folate and age-related hearing loss. Now, a newly published study in the American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition (1) has found that fish consumption and long chain omega 3 fatty acids, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), which are found in oily [...] Age related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in people over the age of 50 in the UK. The condition is one that I have written about many times previously. The exact causes of AMD are unknown although free radical damage, where unstable oxygen molecules damage the eye cells, is strongly [...] Previous evidence has suggested that probiotics (‘friendly’ gut bacteria) given to pregnant women at risk of having children with atopic dermatitis (a type of eczema), and then their infants, seems to reduce the incidence of eczema in the children. A recently published study in the British Journal of Dermatology (1) took place to examine [...] A few years ago I wrote about various studies which showed that diet could be useful in preventing against the development of cataract . In that post I mentioned the importance of lutein, zeaxanthin, antioxidants such as vitamin C and E and also omega 3 fatty acids. Now a new study (1) has found that [...] A recent study (1) has found that women who take fish oil supplements seem to have a reduced risk of developing breast cancer The VITAL (VITamins And Lifestyle) study (1) involved a cohort of over 35,000 women aged 50-76 years old. They completed a comprehensive 24-page questionnaire at the start of the study (2000), [...] Oily fish, such as salmon, trout, mackerel and sardines, and fish oil supplements provide the body with the long chain omega 3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) that are so important for health and which I write about so frequently. In adults there is indication that fish oil is important for heart health, it can help [...] Statins are commonly prescribed as cholesterol lowering agents and many individuals take them in the belief that they will reduce their risk of heart disease. Statins are considered by some as among the most successful drugs of all time and have been credited with preventing millions of heart attacks and strokes. However, there are [...] |
  
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