Omega-3 Could Help Support "Friendly" Bacteria In the Gut!

The omage-3 fatty acid EPA may help to support the growth and tolerance of probiotic bacterial strains in the human gut, according to new preliminary research.

 

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Omega-3-could-help-support-friendly-bacteria-in-the-gut

High Doses of Vitamin D fails to Increase Calcium Absorption

High doses of vitamin D fail to boost calcium absorption, bone mineral density, study finds

High doses of vitamin D are no more effective than a placebo at improving muscle function and preventing falls and fractures in older adults who are deficient, according to recently published research that will weigh heavily in the ongoing debate about how much vitamin D is enough.

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/High-doses-of-vitamin-D-fail-to-boost-calcium-absorption-study-finds

Low Protein, High Carb Diet Effective for Heart Health!

"Low protein, high carbohydrate diets could be just as effective as low calorie diets at promoting a long life and good heart and digestive health.""The mice got the same benefits from a low protein, high carbohydrate as a 40 percent caloric restriction diet."

A low-protein, high-carb diet could be just as effective as cutting calories. ScienceAlert. Chris Pash. June 2, 2015. http://www.sciencealert.com/science-says-a-low-protein-high-carb-diet-could-be-just-as-effective-as-cutting-calories

Vitamin D and Calcium Does Not Reduce Menopause Symptoms - Study!

"Women who took vitamin D and calcium supplements had the same number of menopausal symptoms as women who did not take the supplements, according to a study published today in Maturitas, the official journal of the European Menopause and Andropause Society."

Vitamin D and calcium supplements do not improve menopausal symptoms. EurekAlert. Navneet Miller. June 1, 2015. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2015-06/kp-vda052815.php

Red Meat May Disturb Gut Bacteria to Cause Heart Disease!

"OUR GUTS ARE awash in bacteria, and now a new study fingers them as culprits in heart disease. A complicated dance between the microbes and a component of red meat could help explain how the food might cause atherosclerosis."

 Red Meat May Cause Heart Disease by Disrupting Gut Bacteria. Wired.

• AUTHOR: JENNIFER COUZIN-FRANKEL, SCIENCENOW.JENNIFER COUZIN-FRANKEL, SCIENCENOW. April 8, 2013. http://www.wired.com/2013/04/red-meat-microbiome/

Depression Increases Risk for Heart Disease!

"Long-term studies have found that people with depression have a significantly higher risk of subsequent heart disease, and vice versa."

Treating Depression Early May Protect the Heart. Scientific American. Tori Rodriguez. April 9, 2015. http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/treating-depression-early-may-protect-the-heart/?WT.mc_id=SA_Facebook

Probiotics May Reduce Triglycerides!

"Daily supplements of Lactobacillus curvatus HY7601 and L. plantarum KY1032 may significantly lower triglyceride levels, says a new study from Korea."

Probiotics may slash triglyceride levels: Study. By Stephen DANIELLS, 28-May-2015. http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Research/Probiotics-may-slash-triglyceride-levels-Study