September 2008

CoQ10, green tea and vitamins help athletes recover

CoQ10, green tea, vitamins C and E help athletes recover from strenuous exercise

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Omega-3s, alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) help manage type 2 diabetes

Fish oil helps women with type 2 diabetes control fat; lab study reveals ALA and ALC may help fat cells improve diabetes and obesity

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Soy protein, isoflavones and resveratrol reduce fat

Obese post-menopausal women lose inches on waist with soy protein; lab studies show fat cells exposed to soy isflavones and resveratrol die off

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Vitamin B6 levels low in arthritis and Parkinson’s disease

Three studies show general population has low levels of vitamin B6; lack of absorption of B6 may play a role in rheumatoid arthritis; B6 lowers risk for Parkinson's disease

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Saw palmetto, vitamin K and vitamin D protect the prostate

Symptoms of BPH improve with saw palmetto; high vitamin K2 consumption reduces risk for advanced prostate cancer; vitamin D may help prevent prostate cancer

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Relora reduces anxiety and stress eating in women

Combination of Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron helps stress eaters reduce bursts of anxiety

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Probiotics strengthen the liver in alcoholics

Lactobacillus casei Shirota strengthen bacteria-fighting white blood cell in people with alcoholic cirrhosis

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