Are High Glycemic Index Foods Worse Than Saturated Fats?
Many people realize the benefits of cutting saturated fatty acids from their diet. However, according to a recent analysis of 21 separate studies, replacing those fats with the wrong foods can be even more detrimental to your health. This study was published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition... (read more)
Fish Oil Shown To Aid Blood Pressure and Weight Loss
A study published in the journal Nutrition found that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil, which are deficient in the diets of most Americans, may be effective at reducing blood pressure and aiding in weight loss...
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Q&A with Dr. Perry
Q: What do you make of the recent report on contaminants in supplements reported recently by the media?
A: Dr. Perry… First, some background. This report was based on a study pursued by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) at the request of Senator Herb Kohl, who chairs the Special Senate Committee on Aging... (read more)
High Levels of Vitamin E Shown to Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk. A recent study published in the journal Alzheimer’s Disease followed 232 individuals over 80 years of age with no signs of dementia for six years. Researchers found that participants with the highest levels of vitamin E were significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. This result was attributed to vitamin E’s strong antioxidant properties, which help protect brain cells.
Berries May Reduce Blood Sugar Spikes. A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that adding a berry puree (made of bilberries, blackcurrants, cranberries and strawberries) to a high sugar meal resulted in a lower blood glucose spike than when the berries were excluded. The researchers believe that the berries reduced digestion and/or absorption of sugar, resulting in the lower glycemic response.
Lutein, Vitamin A Combo May Slow Vision Loss. A study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology monitored individuals suffering from Retinitis Pigmentosa, which refers to a group of hereditary eye disorders that lead to progressive vision loss. Under normal conditions someone with Retinitis Pigmentosa would lose their mid-peripheral vision by age 51. Participants that took the lutein plus vitamin A saw that extended to age 61, a significant increase.
A Little Walking May Go a Long Way for Reducing Stroke Risk. Researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston analyzed data from nearly 40,000 women aged 45 and older for a study recently published in the journal Stroke. The researchers compared women who walked at least 2 hours a week (at any pace) to those that did not. They found an impressive 30% reduction in stroke risk among women that walked. They also found that women who walked at a pace of at least 3 miles per hour further reduced their risk of stroke by an additional 7%.
Higher Levels of Vitamin D Recommended for Mature Adults. Writing in the May 2010 issue of the journal Osteoporosis International, the International Osteoporosis Foundation stated that the high prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency globally among mature adults is causing widespread health problems. Currently the daily recommendations for vitamin D are 400 IU. According to the Foundation, mature adults actually need to consume at least 800-1000 IU daily, with supplements being the best option. For people that have osteoporosis, limited sun exposure or are obese the daily value should be closer to 2000 IU.
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