News on Food Supplements

2010-09-01 Leo Galland, M. D. : How to Boost Immunity After Exercise

A study done at the prestigious University of Tokyo found that intense physical training reduced activity of natural killer (NK) cells, which are a vital part of immune function. When the scientists gave athletes the supplements cysteine (700 mg) and theanine (280 mg) once daily for two weeks, they found that this helped to restore activity of their natural killer (NK) cells. (5)

Recent research done at two universities in Japan looked at how intense physical exercise effects immunity, and the effects of taking amino acids supplements. These studies indicate that the amino acids cysteine and theanine could help boost immunity and prevent infections for people engaging in intense physical activity.

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For people who are sedentary or get very little exercise, moderate physical activity can enhance immune function. Yet intense physical training, at any level, could actually decrease immunity. - How to boost immunity after exercise living

2010-08-31 Supplements target teens, pose dangers and are virtually unregulated The Columbus Dispatch

Greg Pickett, founder of parent company CytoSport in Benicia, Calif. , says on the Muscle Milk website that "Dietary supplements in general are not regarded as harmful and the benefits provided by high quality, well-manufactured dietary supplements, such as protein supplements and sport drinks for sport performance are clear.

Between 2006 and 2008, Ohios three poison-control centers fielded nearly 3,200 calls about children and teenagers who knowingly or accidentally ingested supplements. Six of those children suffered life-threatening consequences.

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2010-08-30 Tehran times : Food better than supplements for cancer prevention

While Scroggs does advise caution, there are some situations where taking supplements may benefit people, especially those who arent getting enough nutrients due to food allergies, genetics or chronic illnesses, she said.

Vitamins E and C, for example, were found not to prevent cancer in the large-scale Womens Health Study and the Physicians Health Study II. Findings from other studies suggest that some supplements may actually increase cancer risk by affecting the balance of nutrients in the body.

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2010-08-29 The Hindu : News / International : UNICEF scrambles to save malnourished children in Pakistan

The United Nations Childrens Fund UNICEF immediately needs 80 million dollars to provide emergency food supplements to over 272,000 malnourished Pakistani children displaced by the devastating floods, a UN official said on Saturday.

Dr Mehboob said most of the breastfeeding mothers are also malnourished and need additional food supplements to help them breastfeed infants under five months to avoid waterborne diseases.

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2010-08-28 Food Better Than Supplements for Cancer Prevention: Expert - MSN Health and Fitness - Cancer

While Scroggs does advise caution, there are some situations where taking supplements may benefit people, especially those who arent getting enough nutrients due to food allergies, genetics or chronic illnesses, she said.

Vitamins E and C, for example, were found not to prevent cancer in the large-scale Womens Health Study and the Physicians Health Study II. Findings from other studies suggest that some supplements may actually increase cancer risk by affecting the balance of nutrients in the body.

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Always check with a doctor dietician before taking supplements she advises - Cancer Diet and Fitness Nutrition Diet and Fitness Nutrition Vitamins and Minerals

2010-08-27 Actavis food supplements sold in hypermarkets too - FOCUS Information Agency

Since the middle of Actavis has been offering all its food supplements and vitamins from the ActaStyle series also in hypermarkets HIT in capital Sofia, the pharmaceutical company announced.

Since Actavis has been offering its vitamins and food supplements in the petrol stations Petrol. The companys products are on sale also in the pharmacies across the country.

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Sofia. Since the middle of Actavis has been offering all its food supplements and vitamins from the ActaStyle series also in hypermarkets HIT in capital Sofia, the pharmaceutical company announced. - Bulgaria Macedonia

2010-08-25 Supplements inadequately regulated, making them risky to users

Second, this doctors statement: Richard Creger, a pharmacist at University Hospitals Case Medical Center who counsels cancer and bone marrow transplant patients, asks all of his patients to stay off supplements during treatment. I can tell you from vast readings on the topic, that treating cancer with megadoses of Vitamin C is not at all dangerous, and a diet heavy in vegetables (juices mainly), has proven to be more effective than all this chemo and drugs. The whole healthcare system is a sham folks. Follow the money. There is no cure for cancer and never will be, after how many billions and billions have been spent They dont want a cure. In med school, they dont even teach how to treat patients anymore, but rather what drugs to prescribe. The pharmaceutical companies money is controlling the educational system and the

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In an effort to protect access to herbal remedies, consumers are left vulnerable to harm by inadequate regulation of the supplement industry.

2010-08-24 Calcium supplements may do more harm than good

I began to suspect that calcium could have a and ldquo;dark side and rdquo; when I learned that goats at a petting zoo were developing kidney stones because they were eating the limestone off the ground. This happened when little children dropped their ice cream or other food while in the petting area and the goats would gobble it off the ground, limestone pebbles and all. When the zoo replaced the limestone with fieldstone pebbles, the kidney stones went away.

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2010-08-22 Calcium supplements and bone health

She leads clinical nutrition efforts for a staff of more than 50 clinical dietitians and nine dietetic technicians and oversees staffing, strategic and financial planning, and quality improvement. Nelson was co-editor of the James Beard Foundation Award-winning "The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook. " She has been a contributing author to and reviewer of many Mayo Clinic books, including "Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight for EveryBody," "The Mayo Clinic Family Health Book" and "The Mayo Clinic/Williams Sonoma Cookbook. " She contributes to the strategic direction of the Food and Nutrition Center, which includes creating recipes and menus, reviewing nutrition content of various articles, and answering nutrition questions posed to Ask a Specialist.

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