Prostate cancer: FAQs Dec 10, 2008
In a finding being described as disappointing, vitamins E, C and selenium have been shown not to reduce the risk of prostate and other cancers, according to two large studies released Tuesday. Cancer will overtake heart disease as the world's top killer by 2010, part of a trend that should more than double global cancer cases and deaths by 2030, international health experts reported Tuesday. (CBC.ca)
Vitamins Do Not Prevent Prostate Cancer, Study Finds Dec 10, 2008
In two separate reports, both appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that men who took vitamins C, E or selenium developed prostate cancer as frequently as men who did not take the vitamins. In one trial, called SELECT, which tested the preventive effects of vitamin E and selenium in more than 35,000 men, participants taking 400 IU of vitamin E daily or 200 micrograms of selenium each day, or a combination of the two, had the same rates of prostate cancer... (Time.com)
Vitamins C, E don't protect cancer Dec 10, 2008
One of the two studies -- the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT) -- found that vitamin E or selenium supplements, whether taken alone or in combination, appear not to reduce the risk of prostate cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. "It may be time to give up the idea that the protective influence of diet on prostate cancer risk can be emulated by isolated dietary molecules given alone or in combination to middle-aged and older men,"... (India Times, India)
Vitamins Don't Protect Against Cancer Dec 10, 2008
Wednesday, December 10, 2008. Vitamins C, E don't protect against cancer: studies Posted: 10 December 2008 1410 hrs. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Health Facts: Natural Minerals Dec 6, 2008
Health Facts: Did you know in Ujang Tinggi s review , published in Toxicology Letters in 2003, great differences were found in the intake of the trace mineral selenium in 15 countries ... This is due to low soil and water selenium content in these countries. (Suite101.com)
Study may boost nutrient's use against HIV Dec 2, 2008
It has long been known that people infected with HIV/AIDS have lower levels of selenium in their bodies, with further evidence that supplements of the micronutrient slow the virus's progression. Now a Penn State University researcher has explained how selenium effectively battles the human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, that weakens the immune system and afflicts more than 33 million people worldwide ... K. Sandeep Prabhu, assistant professor of immunology and molecular toxicology, said his... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Selenium May Slow March Of AIDS Nov 30, 2008
29, 2008) Increasing the production of naturally occurring proteins that contain selenium in human blood cells slows down multiplication of the AIDS virus, according to biochemists ... "We have found that increasing the expression of proteins that contain selenium negatively affects the replication of HIV," said K. Sandeep Prabhu, Penn State assistant professor of immunology and molecular toxicology ... Selenium is a micronutrient that the body needs to maintain normal metabolism. (Science Daily)
Are vitamin supplements actually bad for us? Nov 25, 2008
Another recent study, part-funded by German chemicals firm BASF, whose products include vitamins, working in association with Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, discovered that there were no significant effects on rates of heart disease after taking vitamins E and C. Two months ago, a major trial studying whether vitamin E and selenium (which, among other things, helps regulate hormone metabolism in the thyroid) could lower a man's risk of prostate cancer ended amid worries that such... (Independent)
Natural Treatments for Infertility Nov 22, 2008
Still, some suggest that iron, selenium, zinc and essential fatty acids may have a positive effect on the reproductive systems of men, women, or both. Some specific diet changes may be useful against fertility obstacles such as Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, endometriosis, fibroids, irregular ovulation and elevated prolactin levels. (Suite101.com)
Study: Vitamins E and C Fail to Prevent Cancer in Men Nov 19, 2008
After following 35,000 men taking selenium and vitamin E, investigators halted their trial because no benefit was seen and in some supplement users there appeared to be a slight increase in the risk of cancer or diabetes. An author of the current study, an abstract of which was presented on Monday at the American Association for Cancer Research meeting in Washington, D.C., said his trial found neither risk nor benefit to use of the vitamins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Get your antioxidants from the grocer Nov 13, 2008
And last month, after researchers from the Cleveland Clinic discovered that selenium and vitamin E pills did nothing to ward off prostate cancer - and may even increase risk of the disease - they instructed the study participants to stop taking their supplements ... Antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, selenium and beta carotene are thought to thwart damage caused by free radicals, highly reactive oxygen molecules that harm cells, boosting the risk of cancer and other diseases ... Findings... (Globe and Mail)
Plastic surgeons warn of malnutrition in body contouring patients Nov 13, 2008
The study also noted the role various nutrients play in wound healing: Protein, vitamins A, B complex, C, arginine, glutamine, iron, zinc and selenium promote wound healing, collagen production and immune response; Vitamin B complex has also been associated with reducing the risk of deep vein thrombosis. According to the ASPS, nearly 67,000 body contouring procedures after massive weight loss were performed in 2007. (EurekAlert!)
Folic acid, B vitamins don't prevent cancer in women, study finds Nov 5, 2008
Last week, the National Cancer Institute stopped a trial of 35,000 men after finding that the antioxidants vitamin E and selenium didn't prevent prostate cancer, but could increase some health risks. And last year, a large analysis in JAMA found the risk of premature death increased 7 percent for people taking beta-carotene, 16 percent for those taking vitamin A and 4 percent for vitamin E.. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Cancer Fighting Foods Nov 4, 2008
Supplements to prevent and fight cancer include vitamins A, B-complex, C, D, E, folic acid, multi/mineral, multi/vitamin, coenzyme Q10, selenium, chlorella and green tea. Chlorella is an excellent source of removing toxin from the body. (Suite101.com)
Prostate Cancer Prevention: No Benefit For Use Of Selenium And Vitamin E Supplements, Study Shows Oct 31, 2008
30, 2008) Initial, independent review of study data from the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT), funded by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other institutes that comprise the National Institutes of Health shows that selenium and vitamin E supplements, taken either alone or together, did not prevent prostate cancer ... The data also showed two concerning trends: a small but not statistically significant increase in the number of prostate cancer cases among the over... (Science Daily)
NCI's Flawed SELECT Study Attacks Vitamin E Oct 30, 2008
(NaturalNews) The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) SELECT study (Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial) for prostate cancer in men was halted this week after initial data analysis showed that selenium and vitamin E, taken alone or together for an average of five years, did not prevent prostate cancer ... Already, numerous Big Pharma-funded mainstream news organizations are running anti-vitamin E and selenium headlines, warning physicians to tell their prostate patients not to take... (Natural News.com)
With mom, politics is personal Oct 29, 2008
The government is stopping part of a major study of whether vitamin E and selenium prevent prostate cancer because the supplements aren't working and there's a hint of risk ... The government is stopping part of a major study of whether vitamin E and selenium prevent prostate cancer because the supplements aren't working and there's a hint of risk. (MSNBC -- Health)
Prostate Cancer Prevention Study Halted Oct 29, 2008
Prostate Cancer: Vitamin E, Selenium No Help ... Vitamin E, Selenium No Help in Preventing Prostate Cancer By WebMD Health News Reviewed by ... Oct. 28, 2008 -- The National Cancer Institute has halted its $114 million study of whether vitamin E and selenium can prevent. (WebMD)
Heart Disease Still Top Killer Worldwide Oct 28, 2008
(2:28)Doctors are telling patients to stop taking Vitamin E and Selenium for the prevention of prostate cancer because a new study shows they don't actually work. Dr. Jon Lapook reports. (CBS News)
Docs Pull Plug On Huge Cancer Trial Oct 28, 2008
Doctors are telling patients to stop taking Vitamin E and Selenium for the prevention of prostate cancer because a new study shows they don't actually work ... The largest trial of its kind - known as "SELECT" - hoped Vitamin E and selenium would prevent prostate cancer ... "Taking selenium or Vitamin E at the doses that we used in the SELECT trial for an average of five years did not prevent prostate cancer," said Dr. Eric Klein. (CBS News)
Cancer deterrent debunked Oct 28, 2008
Study including CU group finds no benefit to vitamin E and seleniumArticle Last Updated: 10/27/2008 11:44:29 PM MDT. A nationwide study of more than 35,000 men older than 50 has determined that taking vitamin E and selenium supplements has no effect on decreasing the occurrence of prostate cancer ... And for the same range of men, the addition of selenium in their diets contributed to a small, statistically insignificant increase in the occurrence of adult-onset diabetes. (Denver Post)
Major Cancer Study Pulled Oct 28, 2008
WASHINGTON (AP) - The government is stopping a major study of whether vitamin E and selenium prevent prostate cancer - because the supplements aren't working and there's a hint of risk ... Of more concern, slightly more users of vitamin E alone were getting prostate cancer - and slightly more selenium-only users were getting diabetes. (WTVR.com, VA)
Vitamin Didn't Lower Prostate Cancer Risk Oct 28, 2008
A large government study of whether Vitamin E and selenium protect men against prostate cancer has been suspended, federal health officials announced yesterday, after an independent analysis determined that the nutrients did not reduce the risk for the common malignancy ... Andrew Shao of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, an industry group, said in a statement that the findings did not "discount the value of taking vitamin E and selenium for other general benefits.". (Washington Post)
Supplements Don't Prevent Prostate Cancer Oct 28, 2008
Selenium and vitamin E supplements do not prevent prostate cancer and may in fact be a little bit dangerous, U.S. researchers reported on Monday ... "The data also showed two concerning, but not statistically significant, trends: there were slightly more cases of prostate cancer in men taking only vitamin E and slightly more cases of diabetes in men taking only selenium," the NCI, one of he National Institutes of Health, said in a statement ... The men in the study were randomly assigned to take... (Newsmax)
Good mood food Oct 24, 2008
Brazil nuts are the number one source of the mineral selenium, which helps maintain your mood and keeps depression at bay. Although scientists haven't figured out exactly how, it seems that selenium is essential for maintaining a happy mood it's so important that when the body's stock is being run down, the brain is the last organ to give up its stash. (iAfrica.com)
More Exercise and Less Alcohol Oct 19, 2008
The American Institute for Cancer Research has found that the food that once seemed promising, such as eating more soy or taking supplements like vitamin E, vitamin C, or selenium was overestimated in protecting women from cancer. But evidence is accumulating that we can lower our risk through certain healthy lifestyle choices, such as increased exercise, and clinical studies suggest some medical strategies. (eFluxMedia)
Foods that Boost Immunity Oct 15, 2008
Foods which contain vitamins A, B6, C and E, and the minerals zinc and selenium not only boosts immunity, but are vital to a healthy immune system ... Selenium is a mineral that increases the cells in the body that find and destroy germs ... The best food sources of selenium include: whole grains, scallops, shrimp, halibut, tuna, chicken, liver, cottage cheese, brown rice, brazil nuts, and garlic. (Suite101.com)
Essential Eye Vitamins Oct 14, 2008
How to Improve Vision Naturally. Eye vitamins are essential to optimum vision health. (Suite101.com)
Hildreth on Health: Do we need vitamin supplements? Oct 10, 2008
Selenium cuts cancer risk. Zinc is very important for tissue repair and immune support. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Top Healthy Foods: Onions & Garlic Oct 6, 2008
They are also good source of beta-carotene, vitamins B and C, potassium and selenium and they contain small amounts of prostaglandins A1 and E which help lower high blood pressure. Cancer-fighting Properties. (Suite101.com)
Take a load off your waist to spare your knees Sep 18, 2008
In a U.S. study of 4,400 adults, those with higher selenium levels in their body had a 40 per cent lower risk of knee osteoarthritis than those in the lowest selenium group. People in the highest selenium group also faced half the risk of severe osteoarthritis in both knees ... Adults need 55 micrograms of selenium daily. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Milk may play anti-cancer role Aug 29, 2008
The university said it expected to have clear evidence by the end of the year on the role milk could play in boosting the anti-cancer properties of a natural trace element, selenium. In a human trial already underway, Graeme Young is testing the beneficial impact of selenium when delivered through cow's milk compared with other forms of the dietary supplement ... Previous trials had confirmed that selenium in milk could lift levels of selenium in the blood. (Sydney Morning Herald)
New Test To Diagnose Osteoarthritis Early Aug 22, 2008
14, 2005) People without enough selenium in their bodies face a higher risk of knee osteoarthritis, a first-of-its-kind new study suggests. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Thurston Arthritis. (Science Daily)
Vitamin Causes 200 to Lose Hair, Fingernails Aug 19, 2008
Some batches of Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula contained excessive amounts of the minerals selenium and chromium. Selenium, a trace mineral, is only needed in small amounts for good health, the FDA said, and too much of it can cause the symptoms listed above. (Fox News)
Total Body Formula no Rx for health Aug 19, 2008
Gurley also lost his fingernails, apparently due from taking excessive amounts of selenium contained in the supplement ... Yet several batches of Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula contained hazardous amounts of the mineral selenium up to 40,800 micrograms per serving, 200 times the amount listed on the product s label, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... Tests by the FDA found the supplement contained high amounts of selenium as well as levels of chromium that... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Did vitamins sicken people? Aug 17, 2008
Gurley of Marietta lost his fingernails, apparently due to taking too much selenium ... Yet several batches of Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula contained hazardous amounts of the mineral selenium up to 40,800 micrograms per serving, 200 times the amount listed on the product s label, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... Tests by the FDA found the supplement contained high amounts of selenium as well as levels of chromium that were 17 times higher than recommended.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Herbs for Breast Health Aug 10, 2008
Selenium: This metallic trace element is important in potentiating the effects of vitamin E.. Alpha lipoic acid: This potent antioxidant is found in red meats, some organ meats, spinach, broccoli, and yeast (particularly brewer s yeast). (Suite101.com)
Good news for dieting rats Aug 10, 2008
Research has focused on the antioxidant properties of some constituents, for example vitamin A, vitamin C, selenium and vitamin E. However, the results so far have been unconvincing either way with some studies reporting increased mortality associated with some supplements. What is known is that over-supplementation can be harmful and it is important that people who supplement their diets follow dosing recommendations. (NHS Choices)
Billed as healthy, diet aid proves the opposite Jul 20, 2008
We didn't know what was going on," Virginia Crawford said. At least 201 people in 10 states have experienced adverse reactions from the product since the recall, according to the FDA, but the agency didn't provide a state-by-state breakdown. The supplement was distributed in 15 states. Vitamin supplements are sold over the counter and are not FDA-regulated. However, the agency is responsible for warning consumers about recalls and determining how a product became contaminated. MULTIMEDIA PDF:... (Athens Banner-Herald)
THE YOU DOCS Jul 16, 2008
Meanwhile, selenium didn't seem to affect the risk of dying. But as far as living well, selenium appears to lower some cancer risks and increase prostate health. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Vitamins: Friend or foe? Jul 14, 2008
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Prevent prostate cancer with checkups Jun 30, 2008
He said foods loaded with antioxidants, lycopenes, selenium and vitamin E are essential. He said eating fruits and vegetables is key as well. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Sperm tablet fertile grounds for trial debate Jun 29, 2008
It contains vitamins C and E, zinc, folic acid, lycopene, garlic oil and selenium. Dr Tremellen said the pill worked by neutralising the free radicals that help break down sperm DNA, resulting in a greater risk of infertility, miscarriage and birth defects. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
What vitamins should I take? Jun 17, 2008
5mg), chromium (20mcg) and selenium (25mcg) ... An anti-oxidant supplement should contain vitamins A, C and E, beta-carotene, zinc and selenium. (iAfrica.com)
Avoiding mineral toxicity in cattle (7) Jun 16, 2008
The microminerals required are chromium, cobalt, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, nickel, selenium, and zinc ... In this report, sodium chloride (salt) and eight individual minerals were identified as being of frequent concern for toxicity in cattle: cadmium, copper, fluorine, lead, mercury, molybdenum, selenium, and sulfur. (Minnesota Farm Guide, MN)
Vitamins Improve Tuberculosis Treatment Jun 14, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Supplementing the diet with nutrients, including selenium and vitamins A, B complex, C, and E, improves the outcomes of patients being treated for tuberculosis, according to a new report. "The nutritional status is a very important predictor of clinical outcomes in patients with infections," Dr. Eduardo Villamor from Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, told Reuters Health. (MEDLINEplus)
Foods can boost your mood Jun 4, 2008
It has also been found that as little as three ounces of canned light tuna contains 95 percent of your RDA of selenium, a trace mineral that studies show is necessary for good mood. As a bonus, researchers found that eating two or more servings of fish a week can cut your risk of stomach, colon and pancreatic cancer in half most likely by inhibiting cancer-cell growth. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan' May 21, 2008
The Copenhagen team reviewed more than 815 clinical trials into the benefits of vitamins A, E, and C, alongside beta-carotene and selenium - all commonly-used supplements ... While the risk of death was unchanged among selenium and vitamin C users, a statistically significant increase in risk emerged for the other three supplements. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)
3 Women Suffer Kidney Failure after Derriere Injections May 3, 2008
Previously, Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar flavors of the products were shown to contain dangerous amounts of selenium. Almost 200 people have reported adverse reactions and the distributor has voluntarily recalled the products. (MEDLINEplus)
Do "Detox" Diets Work? Are They Safe? Apr 23, 2008
Examples include: Vitamin K - green leafy vegetables Arginine - beans, carob, walnuts Antioxidants - green drinks like wheatgrass and barley-grass juice, and fresh fruits, particularly citrus and kiwi fruit and berries Selenium - Brazil nuts, kelp, brown rice, garlic and onions. Essential fatty acids - avocado, green leafy veggies, flaxseed. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Interactive: How the body ages Apr 22, 2008
Health officials are investigating more than 180 reports of illness in people who took dietary supplements containing toxic levels of the mineral selenium. Multimedia. (MSNBC -- Health)
CDC: More Than 180 Sickened From 'Toxic' Vitamins Apr 22, 2008
Health officials are investigating more than 180 reports of illness in people who took dietary supplements containing toxic levels of the mineral selenium. Last month, federal officials warned consumers about harmful doses of selenium _ a mineral considered healthful in small amounts in plastic bottles of liquid Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration found up to 200 times the label level of selenium in the products. (Fox News)
Mounting Illness Reports Linked To Supplement Apr 20, 2008
(April 19, 2008)--Officials are investigating more than 180 reports of illness in people who took dietary supplements containing toxic levels of the mineral selenium. Last month, federal health officials warned consumers about harmful doses of selenium in plastic bottles of liquid Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula. (KWTX.com, TX)
More ills tied to toxic dietary supplement Apr 19, 2008
ATLANTA - Health officials are investigating more than 180 reports of illness in people who took dietary supplements containing toxic levels of the mineral selenium. Last month, federal officials warned consumers about harmful doses of selenium a mineral considered healthful in small amounts in plastic bottles of liquid Total Body Formula and Total Body Mega Formula ... The U.S. Food and Drug Administration found up to 200 times the label level of selenium in the products. (MSNBC -- Health)
The DNA of antioxidants Apr 19, 2008
The first is made up of certain familiar vitamins and minerals, like vitamins C and E, selenium, and zinc, that have antioxidant capabilities ... Selenium: Brazil nuts, red meat, tuna. (CNN -- Health)
Vitamins 'may shorten your life' Apr 17, 2008
The research involved selecting various studies from 817 on beta-carotene, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium which the team felt were the most likely to fairly reflect the impact of the supplements on reducing mortality ... VITAL VITAMIN FACTS Vitamin A: Found in: Oily fish, eggs and liver; Good for: Thought to boost immune system, and help skin, sight and sperm formation Vitamin C: Found in: Many fruit and vegetables; Good for: Helps heal wounds and assists the body in absorbing... (BBC News -- Health)
State issues warning for 'Total Body' dietary supplements Apr 17, 2008
The products have been shown to contain dangerous amounts of selenium, which, if taken in excessive amounts, can cause significant hair loss, muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain, fatigue, loss of skin and blistering of skin, according to the federal Food and Drug Administration. The distributor recalled these products almost a month ago, but the Georgia Poison Center is still receiving calls about new cases. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Research: Vitamins may increase risk... Apr 17, 2008
The review, published by The Cochrane Collaboration, involved trials on beta-carotene, A, vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium ... When the different antioxidants were assessed separately and low risk of bias trials were included and selenium excluded, vitamin A was linked to a 16% increased risk of dying, beta-carotene to a seven percent increased risk and vitamin E to a four percent increased risk ... "Selenium tended to reduce mortality but only when high-bias risk trials were considered.... (CNN -- Law)
The Truth About Antioxidants: Useless? Apr 17, 2008
Bjelakovic added that there was no indication that the antioxidants vitamin C and selenium had any effect on life expectancy. Some diet experts said the results are not surprising in light of previous findings. (ABC News)
Total Body Essential Nutrition recalls two products Apr 16, 2008
Due to excess amounts of selenium and chromium, the eight- and 32-ounce bottles of "Total Body Formula" dietary supplement in tropical orange and peach nectar flavors and the 32-ounce bottles of "Total Body Mega Formula" in orange/tangerine flavor should not be consumed, the Pennsylvania Department of Health warned. The Food and Drug Administration investigated the products and found extremely high levels of selenium -- up to 40,800 micrograms per recommended serving, or more than 200 times the... (Bizjournals.com)
Vitamin pills 'increase risk of early death' Apr 16, 2008
"Antioxidants, including vitamins A, E, C and beta-carotene and selenium, are said to mop up compounds, called free radicals, which cause disease. It is this action that researchers believe may cause problems with the defence system.The Danish research, released by the influential Cochrane Library, applied only to synthetic supplements and not to vitamins that occur naturally in vegetables and fruit.It found that vitamin A supplements increased the risk of death in healthy people by 16 per cent.... (Telegraph.co.uk)
PA Department of Health Warns Consumers About Adverse Reactions From Dietary Supplements Apr 15, 2008
Due to excess amounts of selenium and chromium, the eight- and 32-ounce bottles of "Total Body Formula" dietary supplement (in tropical orange and peach nectar flavors) and the 32-ounce bottles of "Total Body Mega Formula" (in orange/tangerine flavor), are not to be consumed ... The Food and Drug Administration analyzed the product and found extremely high levels of selenium -- up to 40,800 micrograms per recommended serving, or more than 200 times the amount of selenium per serving (i ...... (PR Newswire)
Heart risk may be set in the womb Apr 9, 2008
The researchers said their work on animals suggested it may be possible to reverse the damage caused by a lack of oxygen by boosting beneficial nutrients such as Vitamins C and E, selenium and lycopene in the mother's diet. Dr Giussani said: "This may halt the development of heart disease at its very origin, bringing preventative medicine back into the womb.". (BBC News -- Health)
Supplements are not nutritious Apr 5, 2008
Selenium supplementation, for example in mineral tablets, might not be that beneficial for the majority of people according to researchers writing in the open access journal Genome Biology. Although this trace element is essential in the diet of humans, it seems that we have lost some of the need for selenium, which occurs in proteins and is transported in blood plasma, when our evolutionary ancestors left the oceans and evolved into mammals ... Weve found that the evolutionary change from fish... (EurekAlert!)
Get your antioxidants from food Mar 28, 2008
Going back to 1983, the British medical journal "Lancet" published a study that showed people with low levels of antioxidants such as selenium were twice as likely to develop cancer, compared to those with normal levels. Another study from the Netherlands associated low selenium levels with an increased risk of heart attacks. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
