cardiovascular disease
Study: Zinc Deficiency Linked To Immune System Response, Particularly In Older Adults
Zinc, an important mineral in human health, appears to affect how the immune system responds to stimulation, especially inflammation, new research from Oregon State University shows. Zinc deficiency could play a role in chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes that involve inflammation. Such diseases often show up in older adults, who are ...
Fish oil and krill oil reduce cardiovascular inflammation. Should cardiovascular patients use one or the other or both?
Ask Dr. Mike Question (follow-up to “Should patients use fish oil and/or krill oil to reduce cardiovascular inflammation?”): Fish oil and krill oil reduce cardiovascular inflammation. Should cardiovascular patients use one or the other or both? – Robert A Goodwin, Jr., Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon Answer: For preventative measures, I start people with fish oil. However, ...
High Homocysteine Levels and Nutraceutical Treatment
Dean of Academics, Huntington College of Health SciencesHomocysteine is a byproduct of normal protein metabolism. It is formed from the conversion of the amino acid methionine. Since high levels of homocysteine is not a good thing for our health, the body has a built-in mechanism to partially convert it back into methionine and other beneficial, ...
Vitamin E: An Important & Controversial Nutrient
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin with a well-established need in human health. Over the past decade or so, however, there has been a great deal of controversy surrounding whether supplementation with vitamin E increases or decreases the risk of heart disease and prostate cancer. This article will review the functions of vitamin E and ...
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