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A compound found in grape seed extract reduces plaque formation and resulting cognitive impairment in an animal model of Alzheimer's disease, new research shows.
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Researchers report that low doses of resveratrol -- a natural constituent of grapes, pomegranates, red wine and other foods -- can potentially boost the quality of life by improving heart health in old age.
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Researchers at the University of Illinois report that a flavonoid, an antioxidant, found in abundance in celery and green peppers can disrupt a key component of the inflammatory response in the brain.
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Investigations by USDA scientists provide some new clues about how phytochemicals attack cancer cells. The studies evaluated phytochemicals such as carnosol from rosemary, curcumin from turmeric, resveratrol from grapes, and ellagic acid, kaempferol, and quercetin in strawberries.
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A study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) nutrition scientists has shown, for the first time, that high levels of vitamin A can suppress development of type 1 diabetes in laboratory mice prone to diabetes.
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Cancer and Nutrition: A review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet

It has been estimated that 30–40 percent of all cancers can be prevented by lifestyle and dietary measures alone...
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Debate: "How low should LDL cholesterol be lowered?" Viewpoint: "It doesn't need to be very low"

We defend the viewpoint that not all high risk patients should have the objective to reach a low LDL concentration...
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The Case for Low Carbohydrate Diets in Diabetes Management

A low fat, high carbohydrate diet in combination with regular exercise is the traditional recommendation for treating diabetes. Compliance with these lifestyle modifications is less than satisfactory, however,...
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Nutrition and cancer: A review of the evidence for an anti-cancer diet

It has been estimated that 30–40 percent of all cancers can be prevented by lifestyle and dietary measures alone. Read more...