Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Six months of supplementation with Bergavit® was shown to significantly improve not only plasma lipid levels in subjects with moderate hypercholesterolemia, but lipoprotein profile as well. In patients with high serum...
Rehydration with Fructose -Sweetened Drinks Exacerbates Dehydration and Associated Renal Injury
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates in a mouse model that rehydration with fructose-containing beverages may lead to renal damage and hypertension. Chronic kidney disease has reached epidemic proportions among Central American sugarcane workers, with...
Rosemary Extract Protects Against Harmful Effects of Mobile Phone Electromagnetic Radiation
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Researchers, in a rat model, demonstrated that an extract of rosemary could protect against the damaging effects of electromagnetic radiation from cell phones. The use of electronic...
Cigarette Smoking Associated with Chronic Kidney Disease in African Americans
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an independent association for current smokers between cigarette smoking and rapid renal function decline in African American participants, particularly among current smokers who smoke over 20 cigarettes per day. African...
Does Supplementation with Lactobacillus casei Shirota Prevent Aflotoxin Absorption?
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that Lactobacillus casei Shirota may be useful as a dietary approach to prevent human exposure to aflatoxin by reducing its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Aflatoxins are a family of toxins...
Ultra-Processed Foods Contain Added Sugars
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study suggests that decreasing the consumption of ultra-processed foods could be an effective way of reducing the excessive intake of added sugars in the American diet. Several leading health bodies, including the World Health Organization...
Lead and Phthalate Concentrations Associated with Behavioral Outcomes in Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study shows that although some indicators of child behavior were significantly associated with their urinary BPA and phthalate concentrations, the major chemical associated with adverse behavioral indicators was lead....
Benefits of Non-viable Lactobacillus Gasseri on Gut Environment and Function
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Supplementation with non-viable Lactobacillus gasseri was associated with significant improvement in gut function and intestinal environment. Gut microbiota are essential to health and well-being. Research thus far has...
Evidence for Maternal-Fetal-Infant Transfer of Phthalates
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest a potential transfer of maternal-fetal- infant transfer of phthalates and that meconium may be a useful matrix for measuring in utero exposure to phthalates. Phthalates, often called plasticizers, are...
Bisphenol A Associated with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Children
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that higher urinary BPA concentrations were associated with ADHD in U.S. children and were stronger in boys than in girls. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), previously known as attention deficit disorder or...
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