Why was this study done? There are areas of the world where selenium deficiency (Kashan’s disease) is prevalent due to lack of selenium in the soil. This study was designed to help determine the amount of selenium necessary for health. What did the study find? This study determined that 50 mcg of selenium may necessary…
Why was this study done? Determining which components of food lower the glycemic response is important for both good blood sugar control and weight loss. This study was designed to determine which macronutrient (fat or protein) has the most effect on lowering blood sugar response to a carbohydrate meal. What did the study find? This…
Why was this study done? This preliminary study (6 people) was designed to test the effects of a soy-based meal replacement and a 1200-calorie diet on measurements of long-term blood sugar control in diabetics using hemoglobin A-1C (HA-1C) as a measurement of control. What did the study find? Hemoglobin A-1C (HA-1C) improved in 3 of…
Why was this study done? Obesity and overweight are major health challenges and associated with many diseases. This study was designed to investigate the effects of one meal a day with high-protein soy meal replacement product on weight loss. What did the study find? The study followed individuals from one to 48 months and noted…
Why was this study done? Measuring the ability of a substance to clean hair is an important step in optimizing hair care formulas during formulation. This study was designed to test differing evaluations of shampoo detergency. What did the study find? The study describes a process whereby shampoos can be rated for efficacy in cleaning…
Why was this study done? Determining the best macronutrient (protein, carbohydrate, fat) makeup of a meal is difficult. This study was designed to investigate the effects of 58 grams of carbohydrate along with varying amounts of protein 0, 15.8, 24.1, 33.6, and 49.9 grams to determine the effects of serum glucose and insulin. What did…
Why was this study done? While eating a healthy diet is a goal for many people, they often fall short of supplying all the nutrients they need. This study was designed to investigate how supplementing with a multivitamin might affect blood chemistries. What did the study find? While the study found no changes to common…
Why was this article written? Athletic events today are so competitive that the difference between gold and silver medals is often measured in hundredths of seconds. Elite athletes must push themselves as never before to the limits of physical endurance, and now more than ever nutrition is one of many factors which may be optimized…
Why was this study done? Keshan disease, a selenium deficiency disease, occurs sporadically around the world primarily in areas where the soil is lacking selenium. This study was designed to investigate seasonal changes in selenium status in people living in a low selenium area. What did the study find? This study did find that living…
Why was this study done? Selenium is considered an important mineral for health maintenance and possibly for the prevention of certain cancers. There are geographic areas of the world where this mineral is deficient and the necessity of supplementation becomes important. This study was designed to assess differing forms of selenium (sodium selenite versus selenomethionine)…