nutrition

Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

14 May 2009

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A large body of literature suggests that higher intakes of omega-6 (or n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) reduce risk for coronary heart disease (CHD).…

Evidence-based decision making on micronutrients and chronic disease: long-term randomised controlled trials are not enough

8 May 2009

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Comment: Of course, everyone would agree that all persons should be encouraged to eat a good diet, but we are far from achieving this…

Low micronutrient intake may accelerate the degenerative diseases of aging through allocation of scarce micronutrients by triage

8 May 2009

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Inadequate dietary intakes of vitamins and minerals are widespread, most likely due to excessive consumption of energy-rich, micronutrient-poor, refined food. Inadequate intakes may result…

Is there convincing biological or behavioural evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to brain dysfunction?

8 May 2009

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Vitamin D insufficiency is common in the United States; the elderly and African-Americans are at particularly high risk of deficiency. This review, written for…

Higher serum folate levels are associated with a lower risk of atopy and wheeze

7 May 2009

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Folic acid, or vitamin B9, essential for red blood cell health and long known to reduce the risk of spinal birth defects, may also…