Metabolic abnormalities in obese teens may relate to poor diets

Obese teens may feel healthy, but blood tests reveal inflammation, insulin resistance and high homocysteine levels, metabolic abnormalities that heighten heart disease risk. Both obese and normal weight teens in the study did not eat enough fresh produce, fiber or dairy products, which resulted in deficiencies in important nutrients.

Oral Immunotherapy Desensitizes Milk-Allergic Children

Some 3 million children in the United States have some form of food allergy, ranging in severity from mild to life-threatening.

Putting The Pinch On Salt To Address High Sodium Intake Might Help Address Some Health Issues

Taking in too much sodium may turn out to be quite a salty situation. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2010 high blood pressure cost the United States $76.6 billion in health care services, medications, and missed days of work

What Is Vitamin B7 Or Vitamin H? What Is Biotin?

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, and sometimes vitamin H is a water soluble B-complex vitamin. Water soluble means it dissolves in water

A Dose Of Safflower Oil Each Day Might Help Keep Heart Disease At Bay

A daily dose of safflower oil, a common cooking oil, for 16 weeks can improve such health measures as good cholesterol, blood sugar, insulin sensitivity and inflammation in obese postmenopausal women who have Type 2 diabetes, according to new research…

What Is Vitamin B6? What Is Pyridoxine?

Vitamin B6, also known as Pyridoxine is a water-soluble vitamin – it dissolves in water. There are seven forms of this vitamin; pyridoxine (PN) is the most common form in vitamin B6 supplements. Vitamin B6 is a member of the family of B complex vitamins.

Multiple Roles Played By Vitamin A In The Immune System

Although it has been known for some time that vitamin A deficiency is linked with an impaired ability to resist infections, exactly how vitamin A and its metabolites contribute to the immune response is not well understood. Somewhat paradoxically, research has indicated that vitamin A can also act as an immunosuppressive agent…

New Ingredients Provide Spark To Energy Drinks And Foods

Caffeine is not the only ingredient that provides that extra boost. Today, there are a number of ingredients, in addition to caffeine, that are widely used in energy drinks and foods…

What Is Vitamin B5? What Is Pantothenic Acid?

Pantothenic acid, also known as Vitamin B5, and Pantothenate is a water-soluble vitamin from the B group of vitamins. Water soluble means that this vitamin dissolves in water. It runs through the bloodstream and is excreted in urine.

Could Rural Environment Protect Against Food Allergy?

The prevalence of food allergy may be lower in rural areas versus more urban areas, according to new research from China presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). “Studies have shown that a rural environment is protective against the development of asthma…

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