Showing posts with label supplements. Show all posts
Showing posts with label supplements. Show all posts
Sunday, October 18, 2015
Should Cancer Patients Be Treated With Pro-Oxidants?
Antioxidant Use May Promoted Spread Of Cancer. UT Southwestern Medical Center/Science Daily. October 14, 2015.
Thursday, October 15, 2015
Thursday, January 23, 2014
With 30-40% Of Americans Taking Folic Acid Supplements, New Research Linking High Doses To Cancer Risk
Folic Acid Linked To Breast Cancer Growth In Animal Study. Medical News Today. January 23, 2014.
(1) Recent studies have begun to suggest ____________ of folic acid could increase breast cancer risks.
(2) The issue of high levels of folic acid is critically important because breast cancer patients
(3) Folate intake has "significantly increased" during the past 10 years as a result of _____________________________.
(4) According to a guideline set in 1991 by the US Public Health Services, some women who plan to get pregnant should consume _____________ of folic acid daily.
(5) _________% of cancer patients take supplements.
(1) Recent studies have begun to suggest ____________ of folic acid could increase breast cancer risks.
(2) The issue of high levels of folic acid is critically important because breast cancer patients
(3) Folate intake has "significantly increased" during the past 10 years as a result of _____________________________.
(4) According to a guideline set in 1991 by the US Public Health Services, some women who plan to get pregnant should consume _____________ of folic acid daily.
(5) _________% of cancer patients take supplements.
Friday, November 16, 2012
FDA Probes Health And Energy Drink Link
FDA Probes Whether Deaths Linked To Energy Shots by Elizabeth Weise and Jayne O'Donnell. USA Today.
At issue are 13 reports of deaths and 33 hospitalizations associated with highly caffeinated shots often sold in convenience stores. Due to the fact that energy drinks are classified as dietary supplements they are not regulated by the F.D.A and the amount of caffeine is often not known or inaccurately reported according to experts cited in the story. Soft drinks, by contrast, are regulated and must have no more than 71.5 milligrams of caffeine in a 12-ounce serving. An expert in caffeine toxicity listed among its possible symptoms cardiac arrhythmia, and psychotic episodes. The question of what the F.D.A. should do in response is the emphasis of this story.
At issue are 13 reports of deaths and 33 hospitalizations associated with highly caffeinated shots often sold in convenience stores. Due to the fact that energy drinks are classified as dietary supplements they are not regulated by the F.D.A and the amount of caffeine is often not known or inaccurately reported according to experts cited in the story. Soft drinks, by contrast, are regulated and must have no more than 71.5 milligrams of caffeine in a 12-ounce serving. An expert in caffeine toxicity listed among its possible symptoms cardiac arrhythmia, and psychotic episodes. The question of what the F.D.A. should do in response is the emphasis of this story.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Study: Modest Cancer Benefit in Multivitamins for Men Over 50
A Daily Multivitamin Reduces Cancer Risk in Older Men by Olivia B. Waxman. Time. October 18, 2012.
The study followed over 14,000 physicians over the age of 50 for 11 years. An 8% reduction in cancer rate, the study indicates, seems to be associated with taking a daily multivitamin. The study's lead author stated that skipping the vitamins and eating a healthy and varied diet could also keep the tumors at bay. This study contrasts with recent studies finding little benefit (omega 3, vitamin D) or harm (increased death rate for Vitamin B, folic acid, iron, copper, etc) for vitamin supplements.
The study followed over 14,000 physicians over the age of 50 for 11 years. An 8% reduction in cancer rate, the study indicates, seems to be associated with taking a daily multivitamin. The study's lead author stated that skipping the vitamins and eating a healthy and varied diet could also keep the tumors at bay. This study contrasts with recent studies finding little benefit (omega 3, vitamin D) or harm (increased death rate for Vitamin B, folic acid, iron, copper, etc) for vitamin supplements.
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