Do flame retardants cause attention problems in children?

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are commonly used as fire retardants in many consumer goods. However, prenatal exposure to the product has now been associated with attention problems in 3-7-year-olds, according to an article the journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology.

 Do flame retardants cause attention problems in children? Medical News Today. October 13, 2015. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/300771.php

Certain People May Have Aging Benefits from Taking Antioxidants!

 

 



Specific sub-populations may benefit from antioxidant intakes to support healthy aging, with men particularly seen as an ‘at-risk’ group, says a new paper published in the American Journal of Epidemiology

‘An adequate supply of antioxidant nutrients may have a beneficial role for healthy aging’, says study

By Stephen DANIELLSStephen DANIELLS, 24-Sep-2015

 

 

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/An-adequate-supply-of-antioxidant-nutrients-may-have-a-beneficial-role-for-healthy-aging-says-study

Probiotics Improve Gut Health in Healthy People!

One of the largest probiotic clinical interventions has found significant improvement in gut health in healthy people.

 

Probiotics deliver significant defecation benefits in healthy people: Study

By Shane Starling+Shane STARLING, 24-Sep-2015

 

 

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Probiotics-deliver-significant-defecation-benefits-in-healthy-people-Study

Animal and Plant Proteins Improve Blood Sugar In Diabetic Patients!

High protein diets, from both animal and plant sources, improve blood sugar control in diabetic patients, according to new research.

Animal and plant proteins have equal benefits for diabetic blood sugar control

By Nathan Gray+Nathan GRAY, 24-Sep-2015

http://www.nutraingredients.com/Research/Animal-and-plant-proteins-have-equal-benefits-for-diabetic-blood-sugar-control 

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