Category Archives: Neurological

Omega-3 Fatty Acids in Inflammation and Autoimmune Diseases

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Doug Robinson

The importance of omega-3 essential fatty acids in the diet is now evident, as well as the need to return to a more physiologic omega-6/omega-3 ratio of about 1-4/1 rather than the ratio of 20-16/1 provided by current Western diets. … Continue reading →

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Low vitamin D levels lead to poor physical performance in the elderly

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Doug Robinson

In a recent study, researchers examined the association between vitamin D status and physical performance. Among subjects with low vitamin D levels, physical performance and grip strength were significantly lower than that of participants who did not have reduced levels. … Continue reading →

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Vitamin E supplements reduce the risk of ALS

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Doug Robinson

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis(ALS) , or Lou Gehrig’s disease causes degeneration and death of nerve cells. Harvard researchers found that people who used vitamin E supplements for over ten years experienced less than half the risk of dying of ALS than … Continue reading →

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Beta-carotene supplementation long-term may delay mental decline

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Doug Robinson

According to a study from Harvard, men who supplement with beta-carotene long-term may experience a slower rate of age- related cognitive decline.In a newly published study, researchers tested the cognitive function of participants in the Physicians’ Health Study II (PHSII), … Continue reading →

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Low levels of vitamin D are common among healthy children

Posted on June 11, 2008 by Doug Robinson

Vitamin D is essential for normal growth and development in children, yet many children who are otherwise healthy may have inadequate blood levels of vitamin D. A vitamin D deficiency in childhood may lead to muscle weakness, defective bone mineralization, … Continue reading →

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