Archive for the 'Supplements' Category



Vitamin E compound shown to fight breast cancer

Alpha-tocopheryl succinate, a “precursor” of vitamin E, may help some breast cancer patients fight the disease, according to a new study from Australia. The substance, usually referred to as alpha-TOS, was found to reduce the amount of tumors in test animals significantly.
This research may lead to a cheap, safe therapy for women suffering from […]

Study: Sunlight exposure may lower ovarian cancer risk

Increasing their exposure to sunlight may help women lower their risk of ovarian cancer, according to a new study from UC San Diego. Researchers found that women who live in sunnier regions have a much lower risk of developing ovarian cancer than women who live in colder, less-sunny climates.
This research further confirms the important link […]

Omega-3 supplements may assist those with mild Alzheimer’s disease

Taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements may help slow the cognitive decline associated with mild Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent Swedish study. Researchers found that patients with very mild cases of the disease benefited from taking DHA and EPA supplements - two types of omega-3 fats.
This research provides yet more evidence that omega-3 fats — […]

Study: Red wine extract helps old, fat mice live longer

Resveratrol, a compound found in grapes, wine, nuts and other foods, may allow people to enjoy the health benefits of cutting calories without actually doing it. A new study from Harvard Medical School and the National Institute of Aging shows that large doses of resveratrol lowered the rate of diabetes, liver problems and other health […]

Alpha-lipoic acid may prevent atherosclerosis in diabetics

Recent research suggests alpha-lipoic acid may be useful in preventing atherosclerosis, especially in diabetics. Researchers from the University of North Carolina found that dietary supplementation of alpha-lipoic acid completely prevented atherosclerosis in diabetic mice. This powerful antioxidant may prove to be a very effective way to prevent the increase in cholesterol, atherosclerotic lesions and other […]