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Does diet affect our mood? The significance of folic acid and homocysteine

Mineral Levels, Vitamin Studies /

[Article in Polish]Hanna Karakuła 1, Aneta Opolska, Anna Kowal, Maciej Domański, Aniela Płotka, Janusz PerzyńskiAffiliations expand PMID: 19388520   Abstract In recent years, there has been growing interest in the association between national diet and the possibility of developing various mental disorders, as well as between deficiency of such vitamins as, e.g. folic acid, vitamin B12, B6, and others (e.g., omega-3 […]

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Lactoferrin inhibits the growth of nasal polyp fibroblasts

Disease Treatment /

This abstract is written byBeata Nadolska , Marcin Frączek, Tomasz Kręcicki, Maja Kocięba, Michał ZimeckiAffiliations expand PMID: 19388520   Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of lactoferrin (LF) on the growth of fibroblasts derived from nasal polyps. We showed that the proliferation of fibroblasts was inhibited in a dose-dependent manner by both native and recombinant LF. The greatest inhibition of

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Preconception B-vitamin and homocysteine status, conception, and early pregnancy loss

Mineral Levels, Vitamin Studies /

This abstract is written by:Alayne G Ronnenberg 1, Scott A Venners, Xiping Xu, Changzhong Chen, Lihua Wang, Wenwei Guang, Aiqun Huang, Xiaobin WangAffiliations expand PMID: 17478435 DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwm078   Abstract Maternal vitamin status contributes to clinical spontaneous abortion, but the role of B-vitamin and homocysteine status in subclinical early pregnancy loss is unknown. Three-hundred sixty-four textile workers from Anqing, China, who conceived at

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Metformin May Help Manage Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia, Study Suggests

Disease Treatment /

TOPLINE: Metformin significantly improved symptoms and resulted in hair regrowth in Black women with treatment-refractory central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA), in a retrospective case series. METHODOLOGY: Researchers conducted a case series involving 12 Black women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, with biopsy-confirmed, treatment-refractory CCCA, a chronic inflammatory hair disorder characterized by permanent hair loss,

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High-Dose Vitamin D Linked to Lower Disease Activity in CIS

Disease Treatment, Mineral Levels /

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — High-dose oral cholecalciferol (vitamin D3) supplementation significantly reduces evidence of disease activity in patients with clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), results of a randomized, controlled trial suggest. In addition, cholecalciferol had a favorable safety profile and was well tolerated. “These data support high-dose vitamin D supplementation in early MS and make vitamin D

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The impact of zinc on the molecular signaling pathways in the diabetes disease

Disease Treatment, Mineral Levels /

The following abstract is written by: Keyvan Asghari, Zahra Sharg, Sina Fatehfar, Leila Chodari, Parsa Sameei. Originally published: Journal of Trace Elements in Medicine and Biology Volume 72, July 2022, 126985   Abstract Since there’s been an upsurge in people with diabetes or pre-diabetes conditions, many studies have been conducted to evaluate approaches for reducing

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Role of zinc in insulin regulation and diabetes

Disease Treatment, Mineral Levels /

The following abstract is written by: Resham Raj Poudel, Yuvaraj Bhusal1, Biswaraj Tharu2, Nisha Kusum Kafle   Abstract Zinc (Zn) affects glucose metabolism through insulin regulation and has potential implication in diabetes. Zn deficiency has not been proven in diabetes; however, observations of hyperzincuria, hypozincemia, and Zn malabsorption in diabetes indicate additional requirements for Zn.

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The Use of Natural Agents to Counteract Telomere Shortening: Effects of a Multi-Component Extract of Astragalus mongholicus Bunge and Danazo

Integrative Approach /

The following abstract is written by: Isabelle Guinobert, Claude Blondeau, Bruno Colicchio, Noufissa Oudrhiri, Alain Dieterlen, Eric Jeandidier, Georges Deschenes, Valérie Bardot, César Cotte,Isabelle Ripoche, Patrice Carde, Lucile Berthomier and Radhia M’Kacher. Biomedicines 2020, 8(2), 31; https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines8020031Submission received: 19 December 2019 / Revised: 6 February 2020 / Accepted: 7 February 2020 / Published: 12 February

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Gut Health: the Microbiome & Short Chain Fatty Acids

Integrative Approach /

Improving a healthy microbiome in humans involves several lifestyle and dietary factors. Here are some strategies: Dietary Fiber: Consuming a diverse range of fiber-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds can support the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Probiotics: Foods rich in probiotics, such as yogurt, kefir, kimchi,

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Improving Gut Health: A Comprehensive Approach

Integrative Approach /

Recent scientific research has highlighted the critical connection between the bacteria residing in our gastrointestinal tract and our overall health, including mental well-being. A high-fiber diet has been shown to promote a healthy balance of gut bacteria, even aiding in weight loss for those predisposed to obesity. Additionally, autoimmune disorders may be influenced by the

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