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 […]
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Vitamin E compound shown to fight breast cancer
Published December 16th, 2006 in Women's Health, Cancer Help, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsStudy: Sunlight exposure may lower ovarian cancer risk
Published November 17th, 2006 in Women's Health, Cancer Help, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsIncreasing 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
Published November 10th, 2006 in Anti-Aging, Brain Health, Supplements and Health Studies. 0 CommentsTaking 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
Published November 2nd, 2006 in Healthy Foods, Diabetes, Anti-Aging, Supplements, Health Studies and Fitness. 0 CommentsResveratrol, 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
Published October 26th, 2006 in Diabetes, Anti-Aging, Supplements, Heart Health and Health Studies. 1 CommentRecent 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 […]