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Aug 09, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Antioxidants – What They Are and Why We Need Them
When the body's "front line antioxidants" absorb an electron from a free radical they are neutralized, but they re-activate themselves by passing that electron back to "second line antioxidants," which in turn pass it to the vitamin that is the "ultimate repository of electrons." |
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Aug 08, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Wondering About Mercury? Environment Working Group Offers Tuna Consumption Calculator and Much More
Find the maximum amount of tuna members of your family can eat in a week, depending on weight and gender, to stay within the FDA’s health standards for mercury intake. |
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Aug 08, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Increased oxidative stress suggested by low serum vitamin E concentrations in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome – Source: International Journal of Cardiology, Aug 4 2008
Lower blood levels of the antioxidant vitamin E are typical of those with coronary risk factors; but among ME/CFS patients, even those with no risk factors have significantly lower vit E levels, implying they have greater oxidative stress. Oxidative stress is caused by free radicals breaking down the integrity of cells unless neutralized by antioxidants. [Source: International Journal of Cardiology, Aug 4, 2008] |
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Aug 04, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
What initiates the formation of senile plaques? The origin of Alzheimer-like dementias in capillary hemorrhages - Source: Medical Hypotheses, Sep 2008
The proposal that plaques form at the sites of bleeding from the brain's tiny blood vessels explains many things: e.g., why oxidative stress/cardiovascular disease are associated with Alzheimer's, why antioxidants and other vascular-protective factors protect against dementia. [Source: Medical Hypotheses, Sep 2008 ] |
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Aug 01, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Deficiency of Sunlight and Vitamin D
"Fortification of foods and advice on sensible sun exposure are urgently needed," states Dr. Holick, an endocrinologist and vitamin D expert at Boston University Medical Center. |
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Jul 31, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Radical scavengers for elderly patients with age-related hearing loss - Source: Acta Otolaryngologica. June 11, 2008
Hearing levels "were significantly improved at all frequencies" in patients with age-related hearing loss who supplemented 8 weeks with the antioxidants vitamin C, alpha-lipoic acid, and rebamipide. [Source: Acta Otolaryngologica. June 11, 2008] |
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Jul 26, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Dr. Fortanasce Explains the Alzheimer's Disease Crisis and a Protocol to Prevent or Delay It - at Any Age
Alzheimer's doctor and innovator Vincent Fortansce, MD (author of The Anti-Alzheimer's Prescription) provides useful information on Alzheimer's and its diagnosis, his view that a cure is unlikely any time soon, and the science-based protocol he recommends to prevent or delay the disease. |
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Jul 25, 2008 |
Abstract |
CFIDS&FM |
Effect of a daily supplement of soy protein on body composition and insulin secretion in postmenopausal women – Source: Fertility and Sterility, Dec 2007
A daily supplement of soy protein taken in a shake reduced subcutaneous & total abdominal fat in postmenopausal women - vs. a fat increase in controls given a shake with equivalent calories but containing milk protein (casein). Insulin secretion did not differ but isoflavone levels rose in the soy group. Full text now available. Source: Fertility and Sterility, Dec 2007 |
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Jul 25, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
Vitamin D Deficiency - 'A Disease of Neglect' and Its Unrecognized Toll
“Who is at risk of vitamin D deficiency? Everyone is,” says Dr. Michael Holick, PhD, MD, in his fascinating presentation - “The Vitamin D Pandemic and Its Health Consequences" - offered free online to all. |
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Jul 21, 2008 |
Article |
CFIDS&FM |
A Primer on Blood Pressure – High, Low, Dysregulated
Blood pressure is created as a combination of three factors, explains UK-based ME/CFS/FM specialist Sarah Myhill, MD. In simple terms, she outlines the causes of high & low blood pressure, their diagnosis, and treatments. |
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