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Vitamin E is a nutrient that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin E helps prevent cell damage caused by free radicals (highly reactive chemicals). It is fat-soluble (can dissolve in fats and oils) and is found in seeds, nuts, leafy vegetables, and vegetable oils. Not enough vitamin E can result in infertility (the inability to produce children). It is being studied in the prevention and treatment of some types of cancer. Vitamin E is a type of antioxidant.

TABS Group estimates U.S. Vitamin, Minerals and Supplements market at $11B

TABS Group, Inc., a leading marketing research and consulting company based in Shelton, CT, has released their latest estimate of the size of the Vitamin, Minerals and Supplements (VMS) market in the U.S. According to Dr. Kurt Jetta, President of TABS Group, the market has surged by about 20% since the last time an estimate was done in January 2008.

7 Jun 2010

Selenium not beneficial in reducing risk of lung cancer development

Selenium, a supplement taken daily by millions in hopes of protection against cancer and a host of other diseases, has proven to be of no benefit in reducing a patient's risk of developing lung cancer - either a recurrence or second primary malignancy, according to results of an international Phase III clinical trial.

7 Jun 2010

Chemists develop ultra-strength cleaners that could be used in the aftermath of terrorist attack

Chemists with the United States military have developed a set of ultra-strength cleaners that could be used in the aftermath of a terrorist attack. The new formulas are tough enough to get rid of nerve gas, mustard gas, radioactive isotopes, and anthrax. But they are also non-toxic, based on ingredients found in foods, cosmetics, and other consumer products.

5 Jun 2010

Ascalon International signs license agreement with CerRx

Ascalon International Inc., a newly established oncology drug developer, today announced an agreement for an exclusive option to license CerRx Inc's intravenous fenretinide product.

4 Jun 2010

Unhealthy diet and lifestyle linked to childhood asthma - study

Asthma in children is on the rise worldwide and scientists have often blamed the environment for this trend. Britain has more than 1.1 million children and the US has nearly 10 million children with asthma. In a new international study diet has been cited to be a factor that affects asthma in children. The study on Allergies and Asthma in Childhood has shown what many parents knew for a while now – burgers are not good for children.

3 Jun 2010

Over-the-counter supplements can cause hypertension and kidney failure

Negative health effects linked to taking too much supplemental calcium are on the rise, according to a commentary appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society Nephrology (JASN).

2 Jun 2010

Foods advertised on TV oversupply nutrients associated with chronic illness: Study

Making food choices based on television advertising results in a very imbalanced diet according to a new study comparing the nutritional content of food choices influenced by television to nutritional guidelines published in the June issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association.

1 Jun 2010

Mayo Clinic research reveals increase in incidence of rheumatoid arthritis in women

The incidence of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in women has risen during the period of 1995 to 2007, according to a newly published study by researchers from the Mayo Clinic. This rise in RA follows a 4-decade period of decline and study authors speculate environmental factors such as cigarette smoking, vitamin D deficiency, and lower dose synthetic estrogens in oral contraceptives may be the source of the increase.

27 May 2010

Blocking the activity of death receptor can stop tumor growth: New research study

Every cell contains machinery for self-destruction, used to induce death when damaged or sick. But according to a new research study, a receptor thought to mediate cell suicide in normal cells may actually be responsible for the unrestrained growth of cancerous tumors.

27 May 2010

Regular weightlifting exercise and milk consumption improve women's body composition, health: Study

Women who drink two large glasses of milk a day after their weight-lifting routine gained more muscle and lost more fat compared to women who drank sugar-based energy drinks, a McMaster study has found.

27 May 2010

Ambrotose AO capsules raise antioxidant protection in serum ORAC in healthy adults: Study

Mannatech, Incorporated, a global pioneer in the development of high-quality health, weight and fitness, and skin care solutions based on nutritional science, announced the results of an independent human clinical study that demonstrated intake of its proprietary Ambrotose AO capsules raised antioxidant protection in serum oxygen radical absorbance capacity in healthy adults, further validating a previous human study.

26 May 2010

Cytochroma reports positive Phase 1/2 results for CTAP101 Capsules in non-dialysis CKD patients

Cytochroma today announced positive Phase 1/2 results for CTAP101 Capsules, a product being developed to treat secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) associated with vitamin D insufficiency in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The study demonstrated that a single dose of CTAP101 Capsules was safe, effective and well tolerated.

25 May 2010

Folate supplementation thwarts heart birth defects induced by alcohol exposure in early pregnancy

A new animal study has found that high levels of the B-vitamin folate (folic acid) prevented heart birth defects induced by alcohol exposure in early pregnancy, a condition known as fetal alcohol syndrome.

25 May 2010

With 7.7M child deaths expected this year, study finds global child deaths falling faster than expected

Researchers estimate that 7.7 million children under the age of 5 will die this year, an indication that global child deaths "seem to have fallen faster than officials thought," according to a study, published online Monday in the Lancet, the Associated Press reports (Cheng, 5/23).

25 May 2010

Vitamin D plays much wider role in people's life

Vitamin D is the sunshine vitamin - we make it when our skin is exposed to UV rays. In a perfect world everyone would eat fresh, organic foods, get outside, and enjoy a little sunshine all year round. But with today's busy lifestyles and concerns about skin cancer many people are vitamin D deficient and don't know it.

21 May 2010

Pistachio nuts increase levels of antioxidants in blood of adults with high cholesterol: Researchers

Pistachio nuts, eaten as part of a healthy diet, can increase the levels of antioxidants in the blood of adults with high cholesterol, according to an international team of nutritional scientists.

20 May 2010

GFCF diet shows no significant benefits on the behavior of children with ASD: Study

A popular belief that specific dietary changes can improve the symptoms of children with autism was not supported by a tightly controlled University of Rochester study, which found that eliminating gluten and casein from the diets of children with autism had no impact on their behavior, sleep or bowel patterns.

20 May 2010

Vitamin Shoppe prices common stock public offering at $23.50 per share

Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. today announced that the public offering of 6,236,320 shares of its common stock has priced at $23.50 per share. All of the shares of common stock are being sold by certain stockholders of Vitamin Shoppe. The underwriters have a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 935,448 shares from the selling stockholders.

20 May 2010

Is gluten the latest villain in the battle for better health?

If you've been food shopping or out to eat lately, you've probably noticed that "gluten-free" foods now claim their own grocery store shelves and dozens of national restaurant chain menus highlight "gluten-free" entrees.

17 May 2010

Long-term, regular use of vitamin E in women may help decrease risk of COPD: Study

Long-term, regular use of vitamin E in women 45 years of age and older may help decrease the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease by about 10 percent in both smokers and non-smokers, according to a study conducted by researchers at Cornell University and Brigham and Women's Hospital.

17 May 2010

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TABS Group estimates U.S. Vitamin, Minerals and Supplements market at $11B

Selenium not beneficial in reducing risk of lung cancer development

Chemists develop ultra-strength cleaners that could be used in the aftermath of terrorist attack

Ascalon International signs license agreement with CerRx

Unhealthy diet and lifestyle linked to childhood asthma - study

Over-the-counter supplements can cause hypertension and kidney failure

Foods advertised on TV oversupply nutrients associated with chronic illness: Study

Mayo Clinic research reveals increase in incidence of rheumatoid arthritis in women

Blocking the activity of death receptor can stop tumor growth: New research study

Regular weightlifting exercise and milk consumption improve women's body composition, health: Study

Ambrotose AO capsules raise antioxidant protection in serum ORAC in healthy adults: Study

Cytochroma reports positive Phase 1/2 results for CTAP101 Capsules in non-dialysis CKD patients

Folate supplementation thwarts heart birth defects induced by alcohol exposure in early pregnancy

With 7.7M child deaths expected this year, study finds global child deaths falling faster than expected

Vitamin D plays much wider role in people's life

Pistachio nuts increase levels of antioxidants in blood of adults with high cholesterol: Researchers

GFCF diet shows no significant benefits on the behavior of children with ASD: Study

Vitamin Shoppe prices common stock public offering at $23.50 per share

Is gluten the latest villain in the battle for better health?

Long-term, regular use of vitamin E in women may help decrease risk of COPD: Study

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