A recent article in JAMA is raising concern about high-dose folate intake: Ebbing M, Bønaa KH, Nygård O, Arnesen E, Ueland PM, Nordrehaug JE, Rasmussen K, Njølstad I, Refsum H, …
Acting From An Excess of Caution
There is uncertainty about average and peak levels of radioactivity to which some people are being exposed. Radioactive materials cause harm only when not enough antioxidants are present to soak …
Vitamin E in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. The Women’s Health Study: A randomized controlled trial.
Observations from basic research and epidemiologic studies support the hypothesis that the antioxidant vitamin E may reduce the risks of developing cardiovascular disease (CV) and cancer, but findings from randomized …
Fish oil supplementation and risk of ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation in patients with implantable defibrillators: A randomized controlled trial.
Findings from studies suggest that the antiarrhythmic properties of omega-3 fatty acids may play a role in reducing sudden cardiac death. This study was a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in …
Protect your Heart & Bones with Vitamin D
A recent study shows that with vitamin D you can regulate homocysteine, helping the heart and bone at the same time! Homocysteine Homocysteine is usually linked with cardiac status; B …
Steroids: More Harm Than Good?
In the late 1940s, the steroid cortisone, an anti-inflammatory drug, was first synthesized and hailed as a landmark. Cortisone shots became one of the preferred treatments for overuse injuries of …
Detoxification: Staying Healthy in a Toxic World
Persistent Organic Pollutants: One study recently in the news looked at persistent organic pollutant (POP) levels in the U.S. food supply.This study, conducted by cientists at the University of Texas …
Links Between Nutrients, Genes and Cancer Spread Documented
There is new reason to take PERQUE! In a recent article posted in ScienceDaily, more than 40 plant-based compounds have been identified as being able to turn on genes that …
High Homocysteine Impact Osteoporotic Fractures
High homocysteine (HCY) levels are a risk factor for osteoporotic fracture. Furthermore, bone quality and strength are compromised by elevated HCY owing to its negative impact on collagen maturation. Click …
Adrenal function an Introduction
Fatigue and lack of energy account for over 80% of adult health complaints. You may be suffering from adrenal fatigue, technically known as hypoadrenalism; Addison’s syndrome if you have any …