Polyphenols In Whole Foods Work Together!

Research has not demonstrated a very positive effect with supplements of polyphenols. This study shows that the most benefit of polyphenols for cancer prevention and oxidative stress reduction comes from them working together. Their benefits are more potent together compared to their activity individually!


The anti-cancer effects of carotenoids and other phytonutrients resides in their combined activity. Archives of biochemistry and biophysics, Vol. 572 (15 April 2015), pp. 28-35 by Karin Linnewiel-Hermoni, Marina Khanin, Michael Danilenko, et al. http://www.citeulike.org/user/kimberlykramer2015/article/13593243

Rheumatoid Arthritis May Start In The Gut!

"Doctors aren’t entirely sure what triggers rheumatoid arthritis, a disease in which the body turns on itself to attack the joints, but an emerging body of research is focusing on a potential culprit: the bacteria that live in our intestines."

Joint Pain, From the Gut. The Atlantic. David Kohn. January 12, 2015. http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2015/01/joint-pain-from-the-gut/383772/?linkId=13734327

Enzyme In Fat Controls Brain's Energy Levels!

An enzyme secreted by the body's fat tissue controls energy levels in the brain, according to new research at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. The findings, in mice, underscore a role for the body's fat tissue in controlling the brain's response to food scarcity, and suggest there is an optimal amount of body fat for maximizing health and longevity.

Washington University in St. Louis. (2015, April 23). Fat tissue controls brain's response to food scarcity, helping regulate optimal amount of body fat for brain function. ScienceDaily. Retrieved April 26, 2015 from www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/04/150423124818.htm

Statins Raise Risk of Diabetes in Men By 44%!

"In the new study, during a 5.9-year follow-up, 625 men were diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, determined by either an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), an HbA1c level of at least 6.5 percent, or the commencement of anti-diabetic medication. The results of the analysis revealed that men taking statins were at 44 percent higher risk of diabetes than men not taking statins."

Study Shows Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes for Statin Users. News Inferno. F.A. Kelley. April 22, 2015. http://www.newsinferno.com/study-shows-increased-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-for-statin-users/

Supplements May Raise The Risk For Some Cancers!

"Although dietary supplements are often touted for their health benefits, they may in fact increase your cancer risk, especially if taken in high doses, according to a new analysis of previous research."

Supplements May Raise, Not Lower, Cancer Risk. Live Science. Agata Blaszczak-Boxe. April 20, 2015. http://www.livescience.com/50539-supplements-increased-cancer-risk.html?adbid=10152707871566761&adbpl=fb&adbpr=30478646760&cmpid=514627_20150425_44368496&short_code=2vbti#

Too Much Pasta and Carbs Increases Risk For Depression!

"You’re not alone if a big bowl of pasta puts a smile on your face, but according to new research, that sense of happiness may be short-lived. A new study links pasta and other carbohydrates to a risk of being diagnosed with depression."

Pasta And Depression: Grains And Other Carbs Could Be Affecting Your Mood. Medical Daily. Justin Caba. October 29, 2013. http://www.medicaldaily.com/pasta-and-depression-grains-and-other-carbs-could-be-affecting-your-mood-261266

Brain Chemical Made in the Gut Linked to Emotion and Depression!

Serotonin is probably best known as a brain chemical that affects emotions and behavior, an imbalance of which is thought to contribute to depression. Less well-known is that scientists estimate 90% of serotonin is made in the gut, and imbalances in this peripheral serotonin have been linked to diseases ranging from irritable bowel syndrome and cardiovascular disease, to osteoporosis.

Gut microbes important for serotonin production. Medical News Today. Catharine Paddock, Ph.D. April 21, 2015. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/292693.php