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Whats New in The Understanding Of The Immunology Of Ulcerative Colitis?

October 5, 2009

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IBD’s are characterised by wasting and chronic intestinal inflammation induced by many different cytokine-mediated pathways. It is clearly recognised that medical and surgical interventions…

French Study Contradicts FSA’s Opinion on Organic Food Benefits

September 11, 2009

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A report just published by the French Agency for Food Safety (AFSSA), the equivalent to the UK’s Food Standards Agency has described organic foods…

Phosphatidylcholine (PC) Controls Inflammation in Ulcerative Colitis

July 15, 2009

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Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is a major lipid of the gastrointestinal mucus layer. We recently showed that mucus from patients suffering from ulcerative colitis has low…

Walnuts Lower Cholesterol and Other CV Risk Factors

July 3, 2009

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Background: Consumption of nuts has been associated with a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease events and death. Walnuts in particular have a unique profile:…

Dietary Reference Intakes for EFA’s

June 9, 2009

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There is considerable interest in the impact of (n-3) long-chain PUFA in mitigating the morbidity and mortality caused by chronic diseases. In 2002, the…

Omega-6 Fatty Acids and Risk for Cardiovascular Disease

May 14, 2009

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A large body of literature suggests that higher intakes of omega-6 (or n-6) polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) reduce risk for coronary heart disease (CHD).…

Is docosahexaenoic acid, an n–3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, required for development of normal brain function? An overview of evidence from cognitive and behavioural tests in humans and animals

May 8, 2009

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This review is part of a series intended for non specialists that will summarise evidence relevant to the question of whether causal relations exist…

Detoxify Your Way to Optimal Health

December 17, 2008

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Detoxification is the normal biochemical process undertaken by our cells and organs in the metabolic coordination of homeostasis.. Whilst the concept has been oversold…