Archive for March 18th, 2007
Trans Fats Increase a Woman’s Infertility Risk by 70 to 100 Percent, Study Finds
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests trans fats may increase a woman’s risk of fertility problems by 70 percent or more. Unlike other fats, trans fats are neither required nor beneficial for health. Eating trans fats increase the body’s ratio of “bad” (LDL) to “good” (HDL) increasing the risk of [...]
Posted: March 18th, 2007 under Trans Fats.
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Antioxidant Shown to be Effective in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes, Study Concludes
An Iranian study published in Phytotherapy Research has shown an antioxidant extracted from milk thistle seeds known as Silybum marianum (silymarin) -to be effective in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Its flavolignans may also shield the liver. The study involved a group of 51 patients who had type 2 diabetes for at least two [...]
Posted: March 18th, 2007 under Diabetes.
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