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Biomarker Analysis Reveals Omega-6 Is Not One Uniform Category
A major prospective study in the UK Biobank reported higher plasma linoleic acid (LA)—the most common omega-6 fatty acid in the diet—was associated with a lower risk of incident dementia. Higher levels of non-LA omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-6 PUFAs) were associated with a higher risk. The findings were published in the American Journal of ...
NPA Responds to “Misleading” Study on Dietary Taurine
On May 20, the Natural Products Association (NPA) responded to a study published in Nature on taurine that has been widely “misrepresented in media coverage and scientific commentary.” Contrary to the headlines and speculation, the study does not demonstrate that dietary taurine intake causes leukemia or poses safety risks to consumers, the association said. Taurine ...
Nature’s Way Introduces “Innovation Challenge”
On Feb. 20, Nature’s Way (Green Bay, WI) launched its Innovation Challenge, a collaborative platform designed to provide funding and expert support to emerging scientific innovators while helping to bring groundbreaking ideas to market. According to the company, the program will elevate emerging leaders in the field and drive product innovation across key areas, shaping the ...
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[Extra! Extra!] Researchers Suggest Running Rather than Cycling Better Protects Bones
Exercise that puts greater strain on bones, like running, may improve long-term bone health more effectively than non-weight-bearing activities like cycling, according to research from the European Society of Endocrinology. Previous research from the Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi in Milan found that cyclists racing in ultra-endurance conditions suffered chronic bone resorption, where calcium from bone is ...
Consistent Good Sleep Can Extend Life, Say Researchers
We realize that sleeping well keeps us healthy, that waking up refreshed enhances daily quality of life, and promotes overall well-being. Now, researchers at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) say that about 8 percent of deaths from any cause could be attributed to poor sleep patterns. They presented their findings at the ACC’s Annual ...
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