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Use and abuse of dietary supplements in persons with diabetes
The dietary supplement industry has estimated sales of over $30 billion in the US and over $100 billion globally. Many consumers believe that dietary supplements are safer and possibly more effective than drugs to treat diabetes.
Bridget A. Hannon +5 more
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Improving and Comparing Probiotic Plate Count Methods by Analytical Procedure Lifecycle Management
Probiotics are live microorganisms that confer a health benefit to the host when administered in adequate amounts. This definition links probiotic efficacy to microbial viability. The current gold standard assay for probiotic potency is enumeration using
M. L. Jane Weitzel +8 more
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Rupture Test and Bioavailability of Oil-Soluble Vitamins [PDF]
In lieu of an abstract, here is the article\u27s first paragraph: Bioavailability of multi-vitamins as dietary supplements has always been a concern. Dissolution studies have been successfully used to predict drug release of bioactive molecules, but with
Chablani, Lipika
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Dietary Supplements Pose Real Dangers to Patients
The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act led to a flood of poor-quality dietary supplements. The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) jurisdiction is limited to removing products proven unsafe, rather than prospectively assessing them for ...
C. Michael White
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Breast cancer risk continues to increase post menopause. Anti-estrogen therapies are available to prevent postmenopausal breast cancer in high-risk women. However, their adverse effects have reduced acceptability and overall success in cancer prevention.
Atieh Hajirahimkhan +11 more
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Health risks from consumption of medicinal plant dietary supplements
The aim of this study was to determine the heavy metal contents of dietary supplements manufactured from medicinal plants and assess the potential daily burden on their consumers.
M. Ćwieląg-Drabek +7 more
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Carotenoids - Effective Radical Scavengers for Healthy and Beautiful Skin [PDF]
Free radicals are involved in various diseases and skin aging. To reduce and prevent this risk, our body produces antioxidants that can neutralize free radicals.
Darvin, Maxim E. +4 more
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Seasonal Variation in 25(OH)D at Aberdeen (57°N) and Bone Health Indicators- Could Holidays in the Sun and Cod Liver Oil Supplements Alleviate Deficiency? [PDF]
Vitamin D has been linked with many health outcomes. The aim of this longitudinal study, was to assess predictors of seasonal variation of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25(OH)D) (including use of supplements and holidays in sunny destinations) at a northerly ...
Aucott, Lorna +5 more
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Acne related to dietary supplements.
Multiple prescription medications may cause or aggravate acne. A number of dietary supplements have also been linked to acne, including those containing vitamins B6/B12, iodine, and whey, as well as "muscle building supplements" that may be contaminated ...
Dina H. Zamil +2 more
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Background. Cytochrome P450 complex plays a key role in drug metabolism. CYP2B6 has an essential part in Cytochrome P450 complex metabolism. This study aims to determine the allelic distribution of CYP2B6∗2 and CYP2B6∗3 in three main Iranian ethnicities:
Armin Khavandegar +7 more
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