To answer the titular question of this article: more than you might think. Reading labels is an important step in the purchase of food, beverages and dietary supplements. However, there is a significant gap between how much Americans think they read on nutrient labels and the amount of information they actually absorb. A study published
Overweight postmenopausal women with Type 2 diabetes may successfully manage their weight if they consume two types of dietary oils, a new study has suggested. Scientists from Ohio State University have built on previous studies which found that safflower oil, and conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), naturally found in some meat and dairy products, are associated
Do you know which foods naturally contain the most vitamin D? Bread or milk may be the first thing that comes to mind, but these foods are typically enriched with the nutrient, rather than naturally containing it. In fact, few foods are organic sources of vitamin D. If that weren’t discouraging enough, new research has
Alcohol and marijuana use during adolescence may lead to cognitive complications, according to findings published in the journal of Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. For the trial, researchers conducted a series of psychological exams on three groups 19 teenagers with substance dependency, 14 with a family history of usage who don’t drink or smoke
Researchers have determined that consumption of almonds may be associated with a lower chance of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Type 2 diabetes, a chronic disease caused by high blood sugar levels, has become increasingly common in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in every three Americans
A study undertaken by Norwegian community health experts has found that a significant portion of pregnant women eat organic food, and that most were either below the age of 25 or over the age of 40. Published in the journal BioMed Central Public Health, the survey indicates that approximately 10 percent of pregnant women eat
More than $62 billion a year is spent worldwide on over-the-counter painkillers, according to Psychological Science. Now scientists have discovered that popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)such as aspirin and ibuprofenmay be dangerous for your prostate. These drugs can reduce blood levels of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) marker doctors use to detect abnormal prostate cells. This
Individuals may want to consider taking natural diabetes supplements as a way to curb their blood sugar, as a new study finds that hypoglycemiaor low blood sugaris linked to mortality in critically ill patients. According to research published in the journal Mayo Clinic Proceedings, scientists have found a link between mild to moderate hypoglycemia and
Plenty of Americans consume strawberries as a way to get their daily dose of vitamin C, while others choose vitamin supplements for the same reason. Besides being loading with nutrients, these sweet fruits contain compounds that may act as antioxidants in the blood stream, researchers recently said. A study published in the journal Food Chemistry
Women who drink up to two alcoholic beverages per day may not be more likely to suffer from an irregular heartbeat, new research suggests. However, any more than two each day may up your chances of developing the condition, scientists warned in the Journal of the American Medical Association. A study of more than 34,000