Vitamin A News and Research

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Access Pharmaceuticals provides update on its Cobalamin insulin development program

ACCESS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. provided an update today on its Cobalamin™ oral drug delivery product development programs. The proprietary Cobalamin™ technology utilizes the body's natural vitamin B12 oral uptake mechanism to facilitate oral absorption of pharmaceuticals by a "Trojan horse" mechanism.

20 Jan 2010

Eating strategies can reduce cell damage and enhance sports performance

For a week Ms Gravina evaluated players from the first two Athletic teams (Superleague and National League), in order to observe their eating habits and where they could improve.

19 Jan 2010

Study of link between vitamin D deficiency and hypertension uses SunTech Medical’s Oscar 2 ABPM

A study led by Dr. William White and Dr. Pooja Luthra at the University of Connecticut Health Center is using the Oscar 2™, 24 hour ambulatory blood pressure monitor (ABPM) to investigate a possible link between vitamin D deficiency and hypertension.

19 Jan 2010

Sunlight and vitamin D deficiency linked to 17 varieties of cancer

For humans, sunlight and vitamin D is critically important for the development, growth, and maintenance of a healthy body, from birth until death. "Humans make thousands of units of vitamin D within minutes of whole body exposure to sunlight. From what we know of nature, it is unlikely such a system evolved by chance," states Dr. John Cannell, Executive Director, Vitamin D Council.

18 Jan 2010

New genetic risk factor for Parkinson's disease identified

An international team of doctors and human geneticists has identified a new genetic risk factor for Parkinson's disease. The institutions involved in the study were the Institute of Human Genetics of Helmholtz Zentrum München and Technische Universität München, the Neurological Clinic of Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität Munich (LMU) and the Mitochondrial Research Group of Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK.

18 Jan 2010

Study reveals interaction of genetic and environmental factors in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease

"Our study reveals the interaction of genetic and environmental factors such as dietary habits in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease," explained Dr. Matthias Elstner of the Neurological Clinic of LMU and Helmholtz Zentrum M-nchen, lead author of the study.

18 Jan 2010

Role of H. pylori in autoimmune atrophic gastritis

Experimental animal studies have shown that H. pylori shares several antigenic regions in common with acid secreting cells in gastric mucosa. Antibodies triggered by H. pylori destroy acid secreting cells due to this antigenic mimicry.

17 Jan 2010

Mindful Health introduces 'Body Balance Holistic Weight Loss' program

Imagine a program that brings you as much balance as a down dog yoga pose, as much energy as a Red Bull, and as much confidence as The Naked Cowboy in Times Square- and yes you can actually lose weight too. Mindful Health introduces The Body Balance Holistic Weight Loss Program which combines nutrition, in home fitness, pilates, acupuncture, private cooking classes, massage and Mindful Health's very own natural weight loss supplement, Fucofuel, designed to target abdominal fat.

13 Jan 2010

UNICEF program aimed at curbing deaths in West Africa falls short of goals, study finds

A $27 million UNICEF program that aims to decrease disease-related child deaths in West Africa did not meet its goal of reducing death rates by at least 25 percent at the conclusion of 2006, according to a Lancet study published on Tuesday, the Associated Press reports.

13 Jan 2010

Tocotrienol form of vitamin E prevents neural cell death and rescues the brain after stroke injury

Blocking the function of an enzyme in the brain with a specific kind of vitamin E can prevent nerve cells from dying after a stroke, new research suggests.

12 Jan 2010

A forum for clinicians and scientists to share research results and new developments

ESHRE invites you to attend its workshop on 'The search for excellence in IVF: a practical approach'. The workshop provides a forum for clinicians and scientists to share research results and discuss problems and new developments.

9 Jan 2010

SpectraCell Laboratories agrees to become Aetna's contracted in-network provider

SpectraCell Laboratories announced today that it has agreed with Aetna Health, one of the nation's largest health insurers, to become a contracted in-network provider. The contract provides coverage by Aetna of SpectraCell's micronutrient testing, as well as other advanced tests offered by the company.

7 Jan 2010

Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to higher risk of death among African-Americans compared to whites

Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to a higher number of heart and stroke-related deaths among black Americans compared to whites, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study.

6 Jan 2010

Fish oil supplement now available in water-soluble drink

Nordic Naturals, the industry leader in omega-3 fish oil, introduces Omega-3 Effervescent, an innovative way to enjoy fish oil supplementation via a water-soluble drink mix containing EPA and DHA in a delicious orange flavor.

5 Jan 2010

Vitamin C reverses accelerated aging due to Werner's syndrome

A new research discovery published in the January 2010 print issue of the FASEB Journal suggests that treatments for disorders that cause accelerated aging, particularly Werner's syndrome, might come straight from the family medicine chest. In the research report, a team of Canadian scientists show that vitamin C stops and even reverses accelerated aging in a mouse model of Werner's syndrome, but the discovery may also be applicable to other progeroid syndromes.

5 Jan 2010

Highlights of January 2010 'Ophthalmology'

This month's Ophthalmology, the journal of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, includes a research review of the effects of Vitamins C and E and magnesium on diabetic retinopathy and findings from the first large study of vision problems in Hispanic and African-American infants and young children.

5 Jan 2010

Vitamin A News and Research

Latest Vitamin A News and Research

Access Pharmaceuticals provides update on its Cobalamin insulin development program

Eating strategies can reduce cell damage and enhance sports performance

Study of link between vitamin D deficiency and hypertension uses SunTech Medical’s Oscar 2 ABPM

Sunlight and vitamin D deficiency linked to 17 varieties of cancer

New genetic risk factor for Parkinson's disease identified

Study reveals interaction of genetic and environmental factors in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease

Role of H. pylori in autoimmune atrophic gastritis

Mindful Health introduces 'Body Balance Holistic Weight Loss' program

UNICEF program aimed at curbing deaths in West Africa falls short of goals, study finds

Tocotrienol form of vitamin E prevents neural cell death and rescues the brain after stroke injury

A forum for clinicians and scientists to share research results and new developments

SpectraCell Laboratories agrees to become Aetna's contracted in-network provider

Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to higher risk of death among African-Americans compared to whites

Fish oil supplement now available in water-soluble drink

Vitamin C reverses accelerated aging due to Werner's syndrome

Highlights of January 2010 'Ophthalmology'

Citicoline supplements may reduce cravings and increase satiety

Anti-inflammatory prescription drug reduces the risk of common skin cancer in humans

Research suggests high-dose Vitamin E supplements may do more harm than good

Experts release recommendations to help adults bolster their cognitive health

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