Cause And Possible Treatment Of Motor Neurone Disease Illuminated Nov 28, 2008
30, 2006) A high dietary intake of polyunsaturated fat and vitamin E seems to halve the risk of developing motor neurone disease, suggests research published ahead of print in the Journal of Neurology. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Med diet 'could prevent asthma' Nov 24, 2008
Children who ate nuts - a rich source of vitamin E - at least three times a week, again just over 300, were less likely to wheeze. Vitamin E is the body's main defence against cell damage caused by free radicals. (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
AP IMPACT: Govt pays millions for unapproved drugs Nov 23, 2008
E-Ferol, a high potency vitamin E injection, was linked to serious reactions in some 100 premature babies, 40 of whom died. In response, the FDA started a program to weed out drugs it had never reviewed scientifically. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Vitamin E Won't Prevent Rheumatoid Arthritis Nov 22, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Taking vitamin E supplements does not reduce a woman's risk of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), an analysis of data from the Women's Health Study indicates. "Despite plausible biologic mechanisms," the present randomized, controlled trial does not show that long-term use of vitamin E supplements significantly decreases the risk of developing RA, Dr. Elizabeth W. Karlson and co-researchers conclude ... As part of the Women's Health Study, 39,144 women at least 45 years of... (MEDLINEplus)
Vitamin E supplementation and pneumonia risk in males who initiated smoking at an early age: effect modification by body weight and dietary vitamin C Nov 20, 2008
We had found a 14% higher incidence of pneumonia with vitamin E supplementation in a subgroup of the Alpha-Tocopherol Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention (ATBC) Study cohort: participants who had initiated smoking by the age of 20 years. In this study, we explored the modification of vitamin E effect by body weight, because the same dose could lead to a greater effect in participants with low body weight ... Vitamin E supplementation had no effect on the risk of pneumonia in participants with body... (Nutrition Journal)
Ginkgo may be waste of money, memory Nov 20, 2008
Research suggests that leafy green vegetables such as spinach, kale, Swiss chard and rapini offer the greatest protection, probably because of their vitamin E content. (Vitamin E in foods is thought to protect brain cells from inflammation and free-radical damage. (Globe and Mail)
Ojon's among top haircare lines aimed to battle the winter weather Nov 20, 2008
With ingredients like sweet almond oil, papaya extract and vitamin E, Ojon's conditioning formula gives hair luscious sheen and an amazing scent. This conditioner contains an antioxidant complex to protect your scalp and strands from environmental damage, and in winter when the elements work against us, that protection is essential. (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
Ginkgo Biloba for Prevention of Dementia Nov 19, 2008
This applies to approved dementia drugs as well as to other active substances such as acetylsalicylic acid, vitamin E, hormones, or NSAIDs. This makes it all the more important to support the cognitive performance at an appropriately early stage. (PR Newswire)
Herbal supplement Ginkgo doesn't stop Alzheimer's Nov 19, 2008
Dr. Murali Doraiswamy of Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, noted that other Alzheimer's prevention failures include statins, estrogen, anti-inflammatory drugs, vitamin E and drugs called cholinesterase inhibitors. Doraiswamy, a memory expert who was not part of the study, said the findings will lead him to actively discourage people from taking ginkgo with the aim of preventing Alzheimer's. (Scientific American)
Burger King limits sodium in kids meals Nov 19, 2008
The company said it will also make sure its kids meals provide a "good" or "excellent" source of at least two of several nutrients calcium, potassium, fiber, magnesium or vitamin E.. The chain's current kids meal, which features Kraft Macaroni e, apple slices cut to look like french fries with low-fat caramel dipping sauce and Hershey's low-fat milk, has 340 calories and 505 milligrams of sodium and meets the nutrient requirement. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Remove Shampeeling for Seborrhea Nov 18, 2008
tocopherol (vitamin E): anti-inflammatory. calcium pantothenate (pantothenic acid, vitamin B5): soothing, moisturizing. (Suite101.com)
Key Contributor To Alzheimer's Disease Process Identified Nov 17, 2008
11, 2004) University of Kentucky chemistry professor Allan Butterfield has uncovered new clues about how brain cells are damaged by Alzheimer's disease, evidence suggesting vitamin E may help prevent the. (Mar. (Science Daily)
No protective effect on cancer from long-term vitamin E or vitamin C supplementation Nov 17, 2008
These physicians were given 400 IU of vitamin E every other day or its placebo, or 500 mg of vitamin C daily or its placebo ... Analyses indicate that randomization to vitamin E did not have a significant effect on prostate cancer ... This lack of effect for vitamin E also extended to total cancer. (EurekAlert!)
Vitamins E, C don't prevent cancer Nov 17, 2008
WASHINGTON: A 10-year clinical trial did not seem to benefit 14,641 cancer patients above 50 years, after they were administered 400 units of vitamin E or 500 mg of vitamin C.. Analyses indicate that the randmised vitamin E trial did not have a significant effect on prostate cancer ... This lack of effect for vitamin E also extended to other cancers. (India Times, India)
iPanic? Headphones Can Hinder Pacemakers Nov 11, 2008
Taking Vitamin E And C Supplements Dont Help And May Actually Be Harmful, Research Shows. . (CBS News)
Study: Vitamin E doesn't prevent heart 'events' Nov 10, 2008
Study: Vitamin E doesn't prevent heart 'events ... By Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY An eight-year study of more than 14,000 male physicians found that taking vitamin C and vitamin E did not prevent cardiovascular disease ... But the findings for vitamin E are new because this was the first large, strictly controlled study to assess the supplement and how it affects the heart and blood vessels, Sesso says. (USA Today)
Brandeis and Smart Balance team up to advance heart-healthy research Nov 7, 2008
Additionally, Hayes and Perlman have licensed their patented technology to fortify milk with vitamin E to Smart Balance. Drinking milk with vitamin E may help prevent heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, skin aging, and other conditions that result from oxidative processes. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Optimal Dose Of Vitamin E Maximizes Benefits, Minimizes Risk Nov 5, 2008
4, 2008) Vitamin E has been heralded for its ability to reduce the risk of blood clots, heart attack, and sudden death. Yet in some people, vitamin E causes bleeding ... Scientists have known for more than 50 years that excess vitamin E promotes bleeding by interfering with vitamin K, which is essential in blood clotting. (Science Daily)
Antioxidant Effects From Eating Almonds Nov 5, 2008
While this study helps to show the antioxidant benefit of eating almonds, further research is needed to shed light on the individual contributions of vitamin E and polyphenolic constituents, such as flavonoids, found in almonds and other tree nuts. The study did not demonstrate a minimum amount of dietary almonds that would result in a biological effect. (Science Daily)
Editorial -- Help a vet Nov 5, 2008
To help soldiers deal with the cold nights, send multivitamins, vitamin E, zinc tablets, Cold-Eeze, vitamin C, throat lozenges, cough drops and tissue packets that can be carried in a pocket. Send disposable cameras, batteries (AA and AAA), flashlights, phone cards, pens, stationery, postcards, unused greeting cards and journals so they can communicate with their loved ones. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Cancer survivors improve chances with good diet Nov 4, 2008
Walnuts contain omega-3-fatty acids called alpha-linolenic acids, vitamin E, and fiber all nutrients that may reduce cancer growth. The mice were fed the equivalent of two servings of walnuts about 28 walnut halves that contain about 350 calories. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Study: Breast ailments rampant among Nepali women Nov 4, 2008
In such cases, doctors either give vitamin E to the patient or the patient is made to undergo hormone therapy. "This disease occurs due to lack of oxygen in the part of the breast where the lump develops," Dr. Singh said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Spinning the Truth About the Halted NCI Prostate Cancer Study Oct 31, 2008
(NaturalNews) The National Cancer Institute has announced a halt to its $114 million study of whether vitamin E and selenium can prevent prostate cancer, saying that they cannot and that they might even cause slightly elevated risks for more prostate cancer and diabetes. However, upon further examination it becomes apparent that the study was flawed to begin with due to the forms of vitamin E and selenium chosen for the study ... The safety panel for the 35,000-man study called SELECT (SELenium... (Natural News.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
NCI's Flawed SELECT Study Attacks Vitamin E ... NCI's Flawed SELECT Study Attacks Vitamin E ... (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. (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)
Statins Lower PSA Levels Oct 29, 2008
Separately, findings released on Monday from a study funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health showed that taking selenium and vitamin E supplements, either alone or in combination, did not reduce the risk of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in men worldwide, with about 780,000 men diagnosed per year, and the sixth mostly deadly form, with about 250,000 deaths per year, the American Cancer Society said. (Newsmax)
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)
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 -- Iraq)
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 ... In fact, it showed just the opposite, that the vitamin E supplements contributed to a small, statistically insignificant increase in the occurrence of prostate cancer. (Denver Post)
Who's Really Backing Barack Obama? Oct 28, 2008
CBS Evening News Exclusive: Vitamin E And Selenium Fail To Prevent The Disease In Large Clinical Trial ... CBS Evening News Exclusive: Vitamin E And Selenium Fail To Prevent The Disease In Large Clinical Trial. (CBS News -- Evening News)
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)
Med diet 'could prevent asthma' Oct 28, 2008
Children who ate nuts - a rich source of vitamin E - at least three times a week, again just over 300, were less likely to wheeze. Vitamin E is the body's main defence against cell damage caused by free radicals. (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
Witness: Warden's Wife, Prisoner Lived As Married Oct 28, 2008
Investigator Testifies Deputy Warden's Wife, Escaped Prisoner Lived As A Married Couple. (AP) The wife of a deputy warden and the prisoner she's accused of helping escape lived as man and wife in a small trailer on a chicken ranch in east Texas for more than a decade, an investigator testified Monday. (CBS News -- US)
Atlantic City Delays Smoking Ban For 1 Year Oct 28, 2008
Atlantic City Delays Casino-floor Smoking Ban For 1 Year Due To Bad Economy. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J., Oct. 27, 2008. (CBS News -- US)
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)
Memory loss focus of talk for seniors Oct 22, 2008
Ginkgo Biloba and Vitamin E are thought to have some small effects on preventing memory loss, although there is some debate about both having possible side effects. Lifestyle is another place where changes can help to maintain a healthy memory by lots of repetition, in morning routines, in organizing medications, getting dressed and by doing mentally challenging activities. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Aspirin use in people with diabetes Oct 20, 2008
The researchers tested two active ingredients, a daily dose of 100mg aspirin as a tablet and an antioxidant capsule containing a mixture of approved antioxidants, including vitamin E, ascorbic acid, pyridoxine, zinc and nicotinamide. Plasma vitamin E and ascorbic acid levels are known to be low in people with diabetes, and both aspirin and the antioxidant therapy are thought to affect platelet stickiness (platelets are blood cells that can clump together and lead to heart attacks). (NHS Choices)
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)
Silent liver disease plagues overweight kids Oct 17, 2008
Researchers are testing the diabetes medication Metformin and vitamin E as possible treatments. For now, healthy eating and exercise are your best defense. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Gene Therapy Restores Vision To Mice With Retinal Degeneration Oct 17, 2008
(July 20, 2006) Scientists at Johns Hopkins have successfully blocked the advance of retinal degeneration in mice with a form of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) by treating them with vitamin E, alpha-lipoic acid and other. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Melrose student at MIT helps develop technology for Peruvians Oct 16, 2008
The bean mash is then filtered out and the water left behind is soymilk, containing about the same amount of protein as cow s milk, along with vitamin E and little of the saturated fat and none of the cholesterol found in cow s milk. Two of the hardest parts were how do we make a way to grind these soybeans in a human-powered way that isn t too long and easy Kozlowski said, and how do we filter out all the particulates out of the water once it s ready to be served. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Public Health Experts Discover New Information About Diabetes' Link To Tuberculosis Oct 16, 2008
21, 2008) Six-year vitamin E supplementation increased tuberculosis risk by in male smokers who had high dietary vitamin C intake, according to a new study. Previous studies had suggested that vitamin E might. (Science Daily)
• Breast pain common - and often harmless Oct 16, 2008
Initial discomfort might be treated with a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory over-the-counter drug, 1,000-milligram capsules of evening primrose three times a day, 400 IU of vitamin E up to three times a day, or hot or cold compresses. Any discomfort or unusual symptoms should always be brought to the attention of a physician or gynecologist, who can perform an exam, schedule a mammogram, ultrasound or biopsy and rule out abnormalities. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Sunlight exposure plus low antioxidant levels may place older adults at risk for eye disease Oct 14, 2008
"In particular, the combination of blue light exposure in the presence of low levels of zeaxanthin, alpha-tocopherol [vitamin E] and vitamin C was associated with a nearly four-fold odds ratio of neovascular AMD," the authors write. Key recommendations from the results include ensuring the intake of key antioxidants, which can be accomplished by consuming recommended dietary intake levels of vitamin C and zinc and increasing consumption of carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables, the authors note. (EurekAlert!)
Pill to prevent cancer Oct 11, 2008
SCIENTISTS are developing a daily pill, using vitamin E derived from palm oil, that they say could prevent breast cancer in at-risk women ... Dr Sylvester, a leading pharmacologist, has spent two decades showing how tocotrienols, a rare form of vitamin E, can attack cancer cells in early stages without harming healthy cells. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Turning Cancer Friend Into Cancer Foe Oct 10, 2008
(May 19, 2006) Researchers here have learned how a derivative of vitamin E causes the death of cancer cells. The researchers then used that knowledge to make the agent an even more potent cancer killer. (Science Daily)
Fall Good Time to Review Mastitis Basics Oct 10, 2008
Try to avoid ketosis, and make sure prefresh cows and lactating cows get enough vitamin E and selenium, the veterinarian says. Vaccines. (Agri-View, WI)
Slim Down By Getting Dressed Oct 3, 2008
Skineez have a patented technology called "Skintex," a combination of cellulite fighters such as retinol, caffeine and red algae extract, and moisturizers such as shea butter and Vitamin E. They're contained in "microcapsules" woven into the fabric of the items, and they release as you move. They can be worn under any garments, and are like a constant massage. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Make coach feel like first class Oct 3, 2008
She recommends Tush Wipes with aloe vera and vitamin E.) Head-to-toe, there are abundant choices for flyer who want to carry a personal pampering program. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Travel)
12 emergency beauty substitutes Oct 3, 2008
How to: Most any type of oil -- baby, olive, avocado, or the contents of a vitamin E capsule -- massaged into the cuticles will work, says Mark G. Rubin, a dermatologist in Beverly Hills, California. "It's really just the fact that you're putting on something oily to hold in water and moisture that matters," he says. (CNN)
Grazing rights Sep 25, 2008
Grass also provides an impressive lineup of nutrients: elevated levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to lower blood pressure; conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fat that shows promise as a cancer-fighter; and vitamin E and beta-carotene. And there are no hormones, said Rimel, who buys his grass-fed meats from Mendenhall. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Some local patients are having success with aromatherapy. Sep 24, 2008
Wells used lemongrass oil to promote healing of the ligaments and tendons, and to help reduce scarring and ensure the scar would not adhere to the surrounding tissue or bone, Wells used lavender oil and Vitamin E.. The lavender oil worked great. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Beauty Tips Using Oil Sep 24, 2008
Vitamin E oil is an excellent cuticle softener ... Next rub a small amount of vitamin E oil on each cuticle. (Suite101.com)
> Business Profile: Bath salt maker stays above water Sep 24, 2008
WHAT IT DOES: Manufactures salt scrubs, body oils and bath salts featuring sea salt, olive oil, vitamin E and fragrance. All of the manufacturing is done in Milpitas. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Walnut Trees Emit Aspirin-like Chemical To Deal With Stress Sep 23, 2008
19, 2001) A combination of the anti-oxidant Vitamin E and a cox inhibitor such as aspirin significantly delays the development of atherosclerosis in mice even when their cholesterol levels remain high. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Today world Alzheimers day Sep 21, 2008
2) Scientists think vitamin E may help because it is an antioxidant, a substance that may protect nerve cells from certain kinds of chemical wear and tear. Many people with Alzheimers experience changes in their sleep patterns. (Kerala Online)
V N Dalmia, President IOA Sep 20, 2008
Olives are high in Vitamin E. As per WHO, heart disease will be the single greatest killer in India by 2015. India already ranks No 1 in cardiac patients. (India Times)
IBS treatment starts with diet Sep 19, 2008
A good moisturizing lotion with vitamin E is recommended. While it s easier said than done, I suggest your daughter not scratch any lesions. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Liver disease in overweight children latest obesity risk Sep 16, 2008
The U.S. government is testing the diabetes drug metformin and vitamin E and is funding about 20 other studies, including one that aims to determine how the disease progresses and who is most likely to develop cirrhosis or liver failure. When her son was diagnosed with advanced liver disease three years ago, Susan Siegfried recalls being "devastated." Curtis, then 12, was just over 5 feet, 5 inches and weighed 179 pounds. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Camelina looks to be best crop for biodiesel production (13) Sep 14, 2008
However, the camelina oil also contains a high level of vitamin E that serves as an anti-oxidant and extends the oil's shelf life ... Cold-pressed camelina meal contains a residual oil of 8 to 11 percent and this oil contains 34 to 38 percent omega 3 fatty acids and very high levels of vitamin E.. (Great Falls Prairie Star, MT)
Foods to help Lift Brain Fog Sep 12, 2008
A new study published in Nutrition Research shows you may also be able to sort of cancel out this effect with high doses of vitamin E found in oils, nuts and seeds, and vitamin C found in citrus and some other fruits like strawberriesall easily added to a salad. The study compared those with diabetes after meals and found when tests were taken to measure memory and recall people who at a high-fat meal along with 1,000 units of vitamin C and 800 international units of vitamin E, offset the... (WOKR13 Rochester)
Nuts: packed with nutrition — and calories Sep 12, 2008
But sunflower seeds are complex and complete little kernels, containing, per 1-ounce serving (about 2 tablespoons), at least 30 percent of the daily value of six vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin E, phosphorous, selenium and manganese. Once relegated to the status of bar snack and saddled with hick associations calling former President Jimmy Carter a "peanut farmer from Georgia" was not intended as a compliment nuts were later shunned for being high in fat. (Albany Times Union)
