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Vitamin E Helps Combat Heart Attacks for Those with Diabetes

Posted: Monday, January 23, 2006

A new study has indicated that about 40 per cent of diabetic patients can reduce their risk of heart attacks and of dying from heart disease by taking vitamin E supplements.

Walnuts Improve Lipid Profile in Type 2 Diabetes

Posted: Wednesday, December 14, 2005

Walnuts are distinguished from other nuts by virtue of their higher polyunsaturated fat content (and importantly their a-linolenic acid [ALA] content) combined with antioxidants in the form of tocopherol

Cold Potatoes Have A Lower Glycemic Index

Posted: Thursday, December 08, 2005

Cold storage of potatoes and the addition of vinegar reduced acute glycemia and insulinemia in healthy subjects after a potato meal.

High-Carbohydrate Diet Increases Blood Pressure in Diabetics

Posted: Thursday, December 08, 2005

In patients with type 2 diabetes, 14 weeks of a high-carbohydrate diet modestly raises blood pressure compared to a diet high in cis-monounsaturated fat.

Pollutants Linked to Type 2 Diabetes Risk

Posted: Thursday, December 08, 2005

People exposed to high levels of pollutants found in oily fish such as salmon are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes.

The Secret to Low-Carb Diet Success: Eat Less

Posted: Friday, December 02, 2005

You can lead a man to steak, but you can't make him eat. This is the secret of success for low carbohydrate diets, according to researchers

400 IU/Daily of Vitamin E May Increase Risk of Dying

Posted: Wednesday, November 30, 2005

People taking vitamin E supplements of 400 IU or more per day had an increased risk of death.
Because most of the patients in all of the trials were over 60, and a majority had pre-existing conditions, such as heart disease, the study’s application to younger, healthy adults may be limited, the Hopkins researchers point out.

Artificial Sweetener Causes Cancer in Rats at Levels Approved for Humans

Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005

The authors wrote that the study has shown that aspartame is a multipotential carcinogenic compound whose carcinogenic effects are also evident at a daily dose of 20 milligrams per kilogram of body weight (mg/kg), notably less than the current acceptable daily intake for humans. Currently, the acceptable daily intake for humans is set at 50 mg/kg in the United States and 40 mg/kg in Europe.

Diets Rich in Protein, Good Fat, Lower in Carbs Linked to Better Heart Health

Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005

A diet that replaces some carbohydrates with either protein or monounsaturated fat can substantially reduce blood pressure and cholesterol levels, resulting in a substantial reduction in overall risk of heart disease

How Protein-Rich Diets Curb Hunger

Posted: Monday, November 28, 2005

Researchers have uncovered new evidence to explain the observation that diets rich in protein stunt the appetite, according to a report in the November Cell Metabolism. The findings suggest a novel link connecting macronutrients in the diet to hunger,