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Featured Research:

Probiotics Reduce Symptoms of Vaginal Infection

Summary: In a study involving 30 subjects, evidence suggests that supplementation with probiotics (UB-01BV) may help to reduce the risk of vaginal infection. Subjects (n=30) were women diagnosed with bacterial vaginosis (BV) presenting white discharge, pH > 4.7, increased discharge, odor, pruritus. Each subject received two capsules of UB-01BV per day, for 7 days. Subjects showed reduction in vaginosis symptoms post-treatment. Researchers conclude that UB-01BV may be able to reduce the effects of vaginal infection.

Reference: "Effect of oral supplementation of the probiotic capsule UB-01BV in the treatment of patients with bacterial vaginosis," Ratna Sudha M, Maruya AK, Benef Microbes; 2012 Mar 20:1-5. (Address: Centre for Research & Development, Unique Biotech Limited, Shameerpet, Hyderabad, India. E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ).

Anthocyanin-rich Fruit Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Summary: Eating foods rich in anthocyanin, like blueberries, may lower risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Researchers evaluated the relationships between intakes of different flavonoid subclasses and type 2 diabetes. Subjects were women (n=70,359) in the Nurses' Health Study (NHS; 1984-2008), women (n=89,201) in the NHS II (1991-2007), and men (n=41,334) in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (1986-2006) who were free of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer at baseline. Researchers found higher intakes of anthocyanin-rich food were associated with a lower risk of type 2 diabetes, particularly blueberries and apples/pears.

Reference: "Dietary flavonoid intakes and risk of type 2 diabetes in US men and women," Wedick NM, Pan A, et al, Am J Clin Nutr, 2012 Apr; 95(4):925-33. (Address: Departments of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA. E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ).

Vitamin B May Alleviate Symptoms Associated with Chronic Work Stress

Summary: High doses of vitamin B complex may reduce mood and psychological strain associated with chronic work stress. Participants (n=60) completed the 3-month, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in which personality, work demands, mood, anxiety and strain were assessed. Vitamin B complex treatment groups reported lower personal strain and reduction in confusion and depressed/dejected mood after 12 weeks. Treatment did not effect mood or anxiety. Findings that vitamin B may be a cost-effective treatment for the mood and psychological strain effects of occupational stress. 

Reference: "The effect of 90 day administration of a high dose vitamin B-complex on work stress," Stough C, Scholey A, et al, Hum Psychopharmacol, 2011 Oct; 26(7):470-6. (Address: Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia. E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ).

Flaxseed May Reduce Cholesterol and Hyperglycemia in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

Summary: Flaxseeds may have a therapeutic role to play in the management of diabetes mellitus. Subjects in this study were assigned to the flaxseed consumption (FS)(n = 18) or a control group (n = 11) on the basis of their desire to participate in the study. Treatment group received daily 10 g of FS powder for 1 month. The control group received no supplementation or placebo. Results indicated that supplementation with FS reduced fasting blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin, total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B and increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. These results suggest flaxseed powder may benefit diabetics.

Reference: "An Open-Label Study on the Effect of Flax Seed Powder (Lignum usitatissimum) Supplementation in the Management of Diabetes Mellitus," Mani UV, Mani I, et al, J Diet Suppl, 2011 Sep; 8(3): 257-65. (Address: Department of Foods and Nutrition, Faculty of Family and Community Sciences, WHO Collaborating Centre for Research & Training in Promoting Nutrition in Health & Development, M.S. University of Baroda, Fatehgunj, Vadodara, Gujarat, India. E-mail: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ).

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