October 2, 2019

Mechanisms of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Prostate Cancer Prevention

URL: http://downloads.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2013/824563.pdf Journal: BioMed Research International Publication Date: 05/2013 Summary: A review of the effects of omega 3 on prostate cancer. Omega 3 may have preventative effects against prostate cancer. Key Takeaways Omega-3’s are a type of fat that is found most abundantly in animal foods, especially fish. This type of fat may show some protection against prostate …

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Metabolic Effects of L-carnitine on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

URL: https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/html/10.1055/s-0033-1333688#N69324 Journal: Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology & Diabetes Publication Date: 02/2013 Summary: The administration of L-carnitine in type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with an improvement in glycaemia and plasma lipids. Key Takeaways Carnitine is a nutrient only found in meat. When carnitine supplements are given to type 2 diabetics, they had an improvement in blood sugar and …

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Elevated serum insulin is an independent risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma: a case control study from Nepal

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/24460297/?i=2&from=/24568446/related Journal: Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention Publication Date: 02/2013 Summary: The effect of an insulin level in increasing HCC risk appeared consistent, influencing incidence, risk of recurrence, overall survival, and treatment-related complications in HCC patients. Key Takeaways Increased levels of insulin correlate with increased risk of getting liver cancer and negative outcomes in patients with …

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Effects of energy-restricted high-protein, low-fat compared with standard-protein, low-fat diets: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

URL: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/96/6/1281/4571449 Journal: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Publication Date: 12/2012 Summary: Compared with an energy-restricted SP diet, an isocalorically prescribed HP diet provides modest benefits for reductions in body weight, FM, and triglycerides and for mitigating reductions in FFM and REE. Key Takeaways High protein diets are more favorable for reducing body weight, fat mass, and triglycerides, …

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Effect of dietary fiber on constipation: A meta analysis

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3544045/ Journal: World Journal of Gastroenterology Publication Date: 12/2012 Summary: Dietary fiber intake can obviously increase stool frequency in patients with constipation. It does not obviously improve stool consistency, treatment success, laxative use and painful defecation. Key Takeaways While increased fiber in the diet can increase number of bowel movements if you are constipated, the increased fiber does …

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Status of 25(OH)D levels in pregnancy: A study from the North Eastern part of India

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/23565444/ Journal: Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism Publication Date: 12/2012 Summary: Study of Vitamin D levels in pregnant Indian women. Vitamin D deficient women were significantly more likely to be vegetarian Key Takeaways Pregnant women on vegetarian diets are more likely to be vitamin D deficient, which can lead to complications with the pregnancy and development …

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Stopping or reducing dietary fiber intake reduces constipation and its associated symptoms

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3435786/ Journal: World Journal of Gastroenterology Publication Date: 09/2012 Summary: Idiopathic constipation and its associated symptoms can be effectively reduced by stopping or even lowering the intake of dietary fiber. Key Takeaways Reduced intake of fiber can improve constipation. Constipated? Stop Eating Fiber And You’ll Be Much Happier

A potential pathogenic role of oxalate in autism

URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1090379811001541 Journal: European Journal of Pediatric Neurology Publication Date: 09/2012 Summary: Oxalates levels found to be elevated 2.5- 3 times higher in children with autistic spectrum disorder than children who do not have autistic spectrum disorder Key Takeaways Oxalates are crystals found in many plant foods such as spinach, potatoes, nuts, and many others that can deposit in …

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Comparative effects of low-carbohydrate high-protein versus low-fat diets on the kidney

URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/22653255/ Journal: CJASN Publication Date: 07/2012 Summary: In healthy obese individuals, a low-carbohydrate high-protein weight-loss diet over 2 years was not associated with noticeably harmful effects on GFR, albuminuria, or fluid and electrolyte balance compared with a low-fat diet. Key Takeaways Another set of data showing high protein diets do not cause kidney dysfunction. High Protein Diets Will …

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