Natural pigments found in vegetables and fruits may help prevent bone loss among older people, according to a new study. Findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrate the power of carotenoids to protect bone mineral density. Carotenoids are biological antioxidants that provide living things with their color. They have also been shown
Research has shown that vitamin D can help strengthen bones because it promotes calcium absorption. However, patients who suffer from long-term liver disease or cirrhosis experience decreased bone strength, a new study reveals. An article soon to appear in the World Journal of Gastroenterology indicates that individuals with cirrhosis had more fragile bones while they
Raw broccoli may be better for your health than a cooked version of the vegetable, according to new research. A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests that when broccoli is cooked, it reduces the amount of sulforaphane absorbed by the body, foodnavigator-usa.com reports. Sulforaphane is an anti-carcinogen which some researchers
Adolescents who eat foods that are considered part of a fast food diet may be at a higher risk of developing attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a report published in the Journal of Attention Disorders. A western diet consists of processed foods that are high in saturated fat, sugars and sodium, and lacks
A healthy bowel transit time should take between 16 and 24 hours from eating to eliminating. But the average American can go up to 96 hours without a bowel movement. Thats four days that rotting waste has been in your system blocking the absorption of key minerals and nutrients causing fatigue and severe abdominal pain
Gastroenterologists standard guidelines for dealing with irritable bowel syndrome have been expanded to include nutritional supplements and alternative therapies, it has emerged. The recommendations, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, take the place of a 2002 document and expand the list of treatment options, HealthDay News reports. For example, they suggest that patients may
New research has shown that some of those who take statins to help decrease their risk of heart disease and lower their cholesterol may experience muscle weakness and other side effects. Teams from the University of Bern in Switzerland and Tufts University in Massachusetts conducted a study that examined 83 patients to determine the effect
Women who are looking to shed excess weight without losing muscle tone should concentrate on getting enough protein in their daily diet, an expert has suggested. Writing on the Kansas City infoZine, dietician Karen Collins describes how multiple studies have found that female dieters tend to lose muscle as they lose weight, even if they
The consumption of dry beans has been demonstrated to reduce the incidence of breast cancer in a new animal studies. Researchers at Colorado State University fed dry bean powder to a number of rats that were in a standard preclinical model for breast cancer. There were six types of beans used in the study: small
Plenty of Americans who are concerned with their health try to exercise, take daily vitamin supplements and eat organic food. That said, a new study has determined that individuals can be influenced by an “organic” label on food items even if what is inside is no better than typical food. Research presented at the annual