Abstracts & Commentary

ND
Although all 3 relieved constipation, kiwifruit was better tolerated, though, in this study, its effects seemed to decline after 2 weeks.
ND, FABNO
A recent study finds benefits to consuming chocolate in the morning but reminds us our best guess when it comes to chocolate and health is still only a guess.
FNP, MS, CNS, CNSC, DC
Supplementing with ubiquinone and selenium yeast may lower cardiovascular risk in certain populations.
ND, FABNO
An intervention with zinc chloride mouth rinse dramatically improved the incidence and severity of oral mucositis.
ND, FABNO
Data from nearly 80,000 women in the Women’s Health Initiative suggest that there is no difference in breast cancer incidence regardless of intake of regular or decaffeinated coffee or tea.
ND, FABNO
Some pancreatic cancer patients receiving gemcitabine treatment had improved progression-free survival when taking antibiotics.
ND, FABNO
Vitamin D supplementation may reduce the risk of total death in GI cancer patients, partly by enhancing anticancer immunity.
ND, FABNO
A recent study found that periodontal treatment carried out by a dentist specializing in gum disease was associated with a significant reduction in loss of brain matter.
ND, RD, CDCES
Multiple sclerosis patients taking an andrographolide compound saw significant improvements in some outcome measures, but not all.
ND, FABNO
Researchers found that magnesium not only enhances the effectiveness of sodium valproate but also enables a lower dose of the pharmaceutical to be used.