Posts Tagged ‘dietary supplements’
Fed fiber, killer cells may ward off cancer
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Fiber supplements may help the body’s own killer cells fight bacterial infection and reduce inflammation, greatly decreasing the risk of colon cancer. Continue…
Monday, May 7, 2012 11:57 - 0 Comments
Health & Medicine - Apr 23, 2012 12:56 - 1 Comment
Vitamin E pills fail to deliver cancer benefits
RUTGERS (US) — Two forms of vitamin E found in nuts and vegetable oils may protect against cancer, while the type most commonly used in supplements has no benefit, research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 20, 2011 13:23 - 0 Comments
Mouth swab detects zinc deficiency
U. FLORIDA (US) — Newly discovered biomarkers allow for accurate measurement of human zinc by a simple blood test or mouth swab. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 19, 2011 11:28 - 1 Comment
Fish oil may harm lung injury patients
VANDERBILT (US) — Lung injury patients who were given a supplement of omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants did not fare better, and in some cases fared worse, than those who did not receive the supplement. (more…)
