Why was this study done? Determining the effectiveness of supplemental forms of nutrients is of upmost importance for the manufacture of quality supplements. This study was designed to test the effectiveness of an algae-derived beta-carotene compared to food-based (carrots). What did the study find? This study found that supplemental carotenes (in an oily base derived…
Why was this study done? Athletes need optimal nutrition in order to perform at their best. This study analyzed the diets of current elite male and female Nordic skiers. What did the study find? The study found that this group of elite athletes were consuming enough calories, but not enough carbohydrates, and too much fat…
Why was this article written? While we now know that bone loss progresses with age (especially in women following menopause) that link has not always been well understood. This article summarizes the knowledge base of the time, the relationship between age and bone mass, and attempts to aid in the understanding of calcium need in…
Why was this article written? While there is now a well-established link between bone building and calcium supplementation, at the time this article was written the connection was less sure. This article summarizes the relationship between supplementing with calcium and its incorporation into skeletal bone. Albanese AA, et al. Calcium Nutrition and Skeletal and Alveolar…
Why was this study done? Discovering tools for inducing satiety is an important part of the weight management puzzle. This study was designed to investigate the role of fiber in managing hunger. The study used differing types (water soluble, water insoluble) and differing amounts of fiber. What did the study find? The study discovered that…
Why was this study done? Constipation is a condition that many people suffer from. This study was designed to investigate the role of hard wheat fiber on transit time (time it takes food to travel from mouth to anus) and increasing fiber’s effects on fecal weight, mineral, and steroid excretion. The study used three different…
Why was this study done? This study was designed to investigate the assessment of vitamin A status in humans. What did the study find? The study determined that fasting is the best state to determine vitamin A status as many blood changes occur following a carotene-rich meal. Acute Effects of Dietary Carotenes on Serum Alpha…
Why was this study done? Iron depletion is common female athletes and may be common in male athletes. Reasons for lowered iron status in athletes are unknown, but hypothesized to be a result of red blood cell destruction, or increased iron uptake by myoglobin and other enzyme systems. This study was designed to see the…
Why was this study done? Two of the keys to a successful weight loss program are a low-calorie diet and increased exercise. These two strategies are often combined without understanding the effects of each individual part. This study was designed to separate a low-calorie diet from aerobic conditioning to determine which has more effect on…
Why was this article written? At the time this article was written, the jury was still out on whether Omega-3 Fish oils were beneficial or not. This article reviewed the evidence to date on the relationship between fish oils and heart disease (atherosclerosis). Marine Lipids and Atherosclerosis: A Review Authors: Davidson MH, Liebson PR. Cardiovasc…