Integrative Medicine Alert – September 1, 2016
September 1, 2016
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Dietary Supplement Use Among the Elderly
A study finds increasing prevalence of polypharmacy and dietary supplement use among older adults and an escalation in risk of drug-drug interactions.
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Incretin and Insulin Secretion Improved in Non-Diabetic Individuals by Lactobacillus reuteri Supplementation
In this prospective, double-blind, randomized trial, the probiotic strain Lactobacillus reuteri SD5865 at a dosage of 1010 colony-forming units or placebo was provided to non-diabetic individuals twice daily for a period of four weeks to investigate the effect on various parameters associated with blood sugar handling, including secretion of insulin, C-peptide, and glucagon-like peptides-1 and -2.
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Chocolate Counteracts the Effects of Sleep Deprivation
An acute administration of a chocolate rich in flavanols (a subclass of flavonoids) was found to mitigate the cardiovascular and cognitive effects of sleep deprivation in a group of young and healthy individuals.
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Add Fat to the Mediterranean Diet? Some Benefits Found
Studies examining the Mediterranean diet with unrestricted fat intake find benefits on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and breast cancer risk.
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Dietary Supplement Safety
A recent ABC article on a Consumer Reports publication reviewed concerns surrounding dietary supplement safety.