Melatonin Supplements May Help Those Who Need to Sleep in the Daytime
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. In a test with 36 adults, those taking melatonin had sleep efficiencies by 6 or 7% more than the control group.
Flaxseed Oil May Lower Blood Pressure
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Participants who supplemented with flaxseed oil experienced an 8% drop in systolic blood pressure and a 10% drop in diastolic blood pressure.
Folic Acid Lowers Homocysteine Levels in Hemodialysis Patients
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Study found that folic acid supplementation lowered homocysteine levels in adult hemodialysis patients.
The Compatibility of Antioxidant Supplements with Chemotherapy
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. In a review of 19 studies with 1554 patients checking on the effects of antioxidant nutrients on chemotherapy found no evidence of interference with chemotherapy. Some trials showed better survival in the antioxidant group.
Two Studies Examine Vitamin D Intake and Pancreatic Cancer Incidence
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Pancreatic cancer rates were 20% less in those who took vitamin D.
Curry May Be Protective Against Alzheimer’s Dementia
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. In a study of 1092 Singapore residents, those using curry in their diet had an average mental performance score equal to those ten years younger and not using curry.
American Men and Women Fail to Meet Calcium Recommendations
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. A large survey of 9477 Americans found that 60% did not reach the recommended daily levels.
Calcium Supplements May Save Mothers and Babies Worldwide
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Calcium supplementation in 8325 women in seven countries, reduced preterm deliveries from 3.8% to 2.4% (by 36%), eclampsia by 32%, and infant deaths by 30%.
Omega-3 May Reduce Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Studies suggest that increasing omega-3 PUFA’s (polyunsaturated fatty acids) in the diet might help reduce the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Both omega-6 and omega-3 PUFA’s are not produced in the body and must be obtained from ones diet.
