Iron Energy
Even if you don’t have full-blown anemia, low iron levels can be a cause of fatigue. So researchers looked at what would happen if they gave either 80mg of elemental iron or a placebo to women with borderline low iron who complained of fatigue. . . .
A New Use of Probiotics: Allergies
240 children with tickly, runny noses and nasal congestion from allergies to dust or mold were given either a placebo or a probiotic supplement for twelve weeks. . . .
BPA is Linked to Obesity in Kids
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical found in plastic bottles and canned foods. A study of 2,838 children between the ages of six and nineteen has now found that BPA is significantly associated with obesity in children and teenagers. . .
Better Fats, Better Brain
This study looked at 6,138 women who were sixty-five or older. It found that the ones who ate the most monounsaturated fat . . .
Folic Acid Slows Atherosclerosis
Thickening of the wall of the carotid artery is the hallmark of atherosclerosis. Homocysteine is an important risk factor for atherosclerosis. Folic acid prevents the build up of homocysteine. This review of ten studies included 2,052 people who used folic acid. It found that . . .
Media Misrepresentation of Vegetarian Diets: Losing in the age of information
Thank you to everyone who came out to our talk at the Toronto Vegetarian Food Festival. For those of you who asked, here are the references for the main studies we discussed:
Antioxidants Reduce the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. So clues on how to prevent it are incredibly valuable. A new study followed 23,658 people between forty and seventy-four for ten years. They found that . . .
Saw Palmetto & Sexual Function: One More Reason for Men to Take Saw Palmetto
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), the enlarged prostate so common in older men, can cause erectile dysfunction and loss of libido. The drugs conventionally used for this condition often make the sexual problems even worse. When sixty-nine men were given 320mg of saw palmetto berry extract a day for eight weeks, . . .
Think Eggs are Good for You?
If you think eggs in the morning are good for you, here’s a big surprise. . . .
More Evidence of Benefits of Vegetarian Diet
This meta-analysis of studies of vegetarians included 124,706 people. The huge study added to the evidence that vegetarians live longer, healthier lives. . . .
Your Guide to Good Health & Vitality
Cutting Edge Research Made Easy
by Linda Woolven, B.A., Master Herbalist, Acupuncturist and Ted Snider, B.Ed., M.A.