I thought I would review with you some of the latest research in Medicine and Nutrition. I will do this from time to time as long as you find it helpful.
If you are going to be a top performer this year, your physiology must be in tops form. You must be concerned with what the evidence is for a particular food or dietary supplement.
I hope therefore that you will welcome this random review of scientific studies. Try to use the suggestions that appeal to you, to improve your level of well being.
Here are 8 Facts about Nutrition that can affect your overall physiological performance in life:
· An article in the journal of Nutrition and Cancer by Sang LXet al showed that greater consumption of green tea might reduce the risk of esophageal cancer in females.
· Sweet potatoes is among the most nutritious vegetables and is a good choice to replace other more refined carbohydrates. It has been investigated to see its effect on Diabetes. It seems to be have the desired effect in reducing the risk of Diabetes but definite studies need to be done before we can recommend it but as it is without side effect, I recommend it to my patients who at risk of developing Obesity and Diabetes.
· Li Y et al studies the relationship between egg consumption and heart disease and diabetes. They found that the high the egg consumption the higher the risk of heart disease and diabetes.
· According to a study done by Waldman T, et al, Calcium supplementation, though encouraged for bone health, and for post menopausal women, its safety has been question because of a possible association with cardiovascular disease. One researcher suggests that more than 2000 mg may be do more harm than good.
· Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer and has a higher incidence than all other cancers combined. According to Noel SE, et al laboratory data suggests that Omega -3 could potentially protect against skin cancer.
· Greater intake of dietary fibre is associated with cardiovascular disease as well as coronary artery disease which leads to a heart attack. So read labels and aim to consume 40 gram of dietary fibre every day.
· More than 8 studies were examined to see if chocolate positively influenced brain function and the result was that there is a clear evidence of cognitive enhancement from chocolate ( cocoa and methylxantine).
· Don’t worry be happy. One hundred bouts of laughter is equivalent to 10 minutes exercise on a bike.
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