Silicon
…is prepared by combining silicon tetrachloride, hydrogen, and oxygen in a high-temperature flame. Silicon dioxide is widely distributed in foods such as whole grains, vegetables, and beans. Major Health Benefits…
Rehydration for Athletes
…study find? The study discovered that the composition of a rehydration formula was more important to returning plasma volume to normal than the degree of dehydration or how quickly a…
Which is the Best Type of Beta-Carotene?
…Concentrations Nutr Rep Int, 1987. 35(2): p. 413-422.PDF Manuscript: Nutr Rep Int, 1987. Earlier Paper: Jensen CD, et al. Observations on the Effects in Humans of Cis- and Trans-b-Carotene Isomers….
What is the Best Amount of Fiber to Improve Regularity?
…3009750. PDF Manuscript: J Nutrition, 1986. Earlier Abstract: Spiller GA, et al. Effect of Four Levels of Hard Wheat Bran on Fecal Composition and Transit Time in Healthy Young Women….
Keshan Disease in China
…of China. Authors: Luo XM, Wei HJ, Yang CL, et al. Am J Clin Nutr. 1985 Jul;42(1):31-7. PubMed Citation PMID: 4014065. PDF Manuscript: Am J Clin Nutr, 1985. Earlier Abstract:…
Multivitamin-Mineral Supplementation Reduces Nutrient Deficiencies
…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 blood screen (including cholesterol and…
Caffeine
Caffeine Caffeine is a compound that can be found in coffee, green tea, Guarana, cocoa, yerba mate, and other plants. Caffeine is typically produced for supplemental use by water extraction…
How Does Vitamin D Affect Cardiovascular Disease Risk?
…Maki KC, Rubin MR, Wong LG, McManus JF, Jensen CD, Lawless A. Int J Food Sci Nutr. 2011 Jun;62(4):318-27. PubMed Citation PMID: 21250901. PDF Manuscript: Int J Food Sci Nutr,…
Exercise and Nutrition Better than Exercise Alone for Increasing Lean Body Mass
Why was this study done? Lean body mass (muscle mass) is one of the largest modifiable components of metabolism. Lean body mass is of interest to scientists because increasing lean…
Laboratory Science: Human Parainfluenza Virus Infection
…Authors: Palermo LM, Porotto M, Yokoyama CC, Palmer SG, Mungall BA, Greengard O, Niewiesk S, Moscona A. J Virol. 2009 Jul;83(13):6900-8. PubMed Citation, PMID: 19386708. PDF Manuscript: J Virol 2009….