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Curcuminoids exert glucose-lowering effect in type 2 diabetes by decreasing serum free fatty acids: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial - Na - 2012 - Molecular Nutrition & Food Research - Wile...

Curcuminoids exert glucose-lowering effect in type 2 diabetes by decreasing serum free fatty acids: a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial - Na - 2012 - Molecular Nutrition & Food Research - Wile... | Longevity science | Scoop.it

This study found a possible glucose-lowering effect of curcuminoids in type 2 diabetes.

 

Curcuminoids are found in turmeric, the orange spice often used in Indian cuisine.

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CRN~The Benefits of Nutritional Supplements

CRN~The Benefits of Nutritional Supplements | Longevity science | Scoop.it

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the dietary supplement industry's leading trade association, has released its comprehensive report, The Benefits of Nutritional Supplements (4th Edition).

 

The updated book assesses the current state of the science on the health benefits associated with select nutritional supplements. It looks at positive studies as well as null and negative study results.

 

Specifically, the report addresses multivitamins, antioxidants (vitamins C and E), calcium, long chain omega-3 fatty acids (fish oils), vitamin D, vitamins B-6 and B-12, fiber and folic acid.

 

The report can be downloaded (individual chapters or in its entirety) at the CRN website.

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Multivitamin supplements boost brain function, say UK researchers

Multivitamin supplements boost brain function, say UK researchers | Longevity science | Scoop.it
Taking a multivitamin supplement daily can improve cognitive performance in both children and adults, say UK researchers.

 

A series of neurological studies evaluated multi-vitamin usage amongst men, women and children. The findings associated supplementation with improved cognitive effects and mood.

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Dietary antioxidants may help slash pancreatic cancer risk: EPIC data

Increasing dietary intake of certain antioxidants could help to cut the risk of developing pancreatic cancer by up to two thirds, according to new research.
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An App for Supplement Tracking

An App for Supplement Tracking | Longevity science | Scoop.it

Finally, there’s an app for that. MyDS is a complete dietary supplement tracking app that allows consumers to keep track of the products they take, as well as doses and other ingredients. It allows multiple profiles, so you can also track your child, spouse or parent.

 

Always on hand, now you can complete the list at the doctor’s office or remember which calcium your mother asked you to pick up.

 

It’s free and it works on iOS, Android, Blackberry, Kindle and laptops.

App link (Chrome or Safari only): http://myds.nih.gov/  

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