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Antioxidants may hold the key in preventing severe flu-related lung damage

As the nation copes with a shortage of vaccines for H1N1 influenza, a team of Alabama researchers have raised hopes that they have found an Achilles' heel for all strains of the flu-antioxidants. In an article appearing in the November 2009 print issue of the FASEB Journal (http://www.fasebj.org) they show that antioxidants-the same substances found in plant-based foods-might hold the key in preventing the flu virus from wreaking havoc on our lungs.

30 Oct 2009

Sickle cell disease can be treated with resveratrol extract, according to researchers

An extract in red grape skin may be a new treatment for sickle cell disease, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.

23 Oct 2009

Plant-based foods could help fight obesity and heart disease

The cheeseburger and French fries might look tempting, but eating a serving of broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle metabolic processes that lead to obesity and heart disease, a new University of Florida study shows.

22 Oct 2009

Resveratrol in red grapes offers some protection against diabetes

A naturally produced molecule called resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, has been shown to lower insulin levels in mice when injected directly into the brain, even when the animals ate a high-fat diet.

15 Oct 2009

Nutrient-rich powder from wine by-products

Two years ago, a group of friends were enjoying a glass of wine in the Mosel region in south-west Germany when their conversation turned to the health benefits which studies attribute to the drink.

18 Sep 2009

No performance enhancing effect of quercetin seen, according to a study

The antioxidant quercetin is increasingly being marketed as a supplement that boosts athletic performance, but a new University of Georgia study finds that it is no better than a placebo.

4 Sep 2009

LifeVantage granted third patent for Protandim

LifeVantage Corporation, has been granted a third patent for its flagship product Protandim from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Protandim has been clinically proven in earlier studies to slow the progressive rate of aging by reducing oxidative stress and this new patent further documents Protandim’s® effect on antioxidant enzymes in vivo, describing anti-inflammatory effects such as the lowering of C-reactive protein.

2 Sep 2009

New sleep formula unveiled at USANA Health Sciences' 17th annual international convention

USANA Health Sciences, Inc. hosted thousands of independent Associates and guests from around the world this week for its 17th annual international convention in Salt Lake City.

30 Aug 2009

LifeVantage Corporation invites independent distributor applications in Mexico ahead of planned product launches

LifeVantage Corporation (OTCBB: LFVN), a science-based, natural products company dedicated to helping people reach their health and wellness goals through science-based solutions for oxidative stress and the maker of Protandim® and TrueScience™ Anti-Aging Cream, announced today that independent distributor applications and orders are being accepted in Mexico in anticipation of a launch late this summer.

20 Aug 2009

Wine may offer radioprotective effect for breast cancer patients

Drinking wine while undergoing radiation treatment for breast carcinoma may reduce the incidence of skin toxicity in breast cancer patients, according to a study in the August issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).

13 Aug 2009

Research shows how resveratrol works as an effective therapy for life-threatening inflammation

Scientists from Scotland and Singapore have unraveled a mystery that has perplexed scientists since red wine was first discovered to have health benefits: how does resveratrol control inflammation?

31 Jul 2009

Flavonoids offer dementia, Alzheimer's hope

A group of chemicals found in many fruits and vegetables, as well as tea, cocoa and red wine, could protect the brain from Alzheimer's disease, a dementia expert told scientists at a conference last Friday.

12 Jul 2009

Targeting tumor behavior may find new anti-cancer agents

Ohio State University cancer researchers have used computational and genomic methods to identify possible anti-cancer agents that may block a particular kind of tumor behavior. The agents target multiple genes associated with that behavior at one time.

18 Jun 2009

Resveratrol shows potential for significant health benefits

The benefits of alcohol are all about moderation. Low to moderate drinking - especially of red wine - appears to reduce all causes of mortality, while too much drinking causes multiple organ damage. A mini-review of recent findings on red wine's polyphenols, particularly one called resveratrol, will be published in the September issue of Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research; the review is also available at Early View.

12 Jun 2009