Integrative Medicine Alert – February 1, 2014

February 1, 2014

• Resveratrol: Highlights of Relatively Recent Interest in an Old Chemical

  Resveratrol has substantial potential to improve health in different ways based on the research.

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• Vitamin D Supplementation and Bone Mineral Density: Is There an Effect?

  This systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effects of vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral density (BMD) and found no significant effect of vitamin D supplementation on the hip or spine and a small and significant increase in femoral neck BMD.

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• The Effect of Yoga, Exercise, and Omega-3s on Menopausal Symptoms

  This 12-week, randomized, controlled trial assessed the effect of yoga, exercise, and omega-3 supplements on menopausal symptoms in 355 women. Yoga slightly improved quality of life, whereas exercise and omega-3s did not.

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• Curcumin Comparable to Fluoxetine for Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder

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