Supplements of soy isoflavones may help reduce body weight and improve the metabolism of glucose, according toa new meta-analysis of suitable studies with non-Asian women. Data from nine randomized clinical trials indicated that, for doses
Short-term supplementation with vitamin E may support the function of cells lining blood cells from potential damage during the increase in blood sugar levels after eating, says a new study. Five days of supplementation with
Five weeks of supplementation with plant sterols/stanols softgels in combination with lifestyle changes may reduce total cholesterol levels by 7.4%. Numerous clinical trials in controlled settings have reported that daily consumption of 1.5 to
High consumption of vitamin E either from diet or vitamin supplements may lower the risk of liver cancer, according to new research. The study investigated the relationship between vitamin E intake and liver cancer risk
The potential heart health benefits of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) may be linked to its ability to alter protein expression in platelets, says a new study that may explain some of the anti-atherogenic effects of
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that plant stanols and sterols can more powerfully reduce cholesterol reduction after assessing fresh data. EFSA found sterol-stanol consumption of 1.5-3g per day for 2-3 weeks could
