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Lactobacillus casei Supplementation Improves Inflammatory Markers and Disease Activity Scores in Rheumatoid Arthritis
In this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, the probiotic strain Lactobacillus casei 01 was provided to women with rheumatoid arthritis at a dosage of 108 colony forming units for a period of 8 weeks and compared to a placebo treatment. Disease activity score and levels of the proinflammatory cytokines tumor necrosis factor-α, interleukin-6, and interleukin-12 were found to be significantly decreased at the end of the intervention. Additional parameters of state and trait anxiety were also evaluated and were not significantly altered by therapies.
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Live Longer: Substitute in Whole Grains
When adjusted for possible confounding variables, this analysis of U.S. men and women found an association between higher whole grain intake and lower mortality from all causes, including cardiovascular disease, but no association for cancer mortality.
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Blueberry Consumption Improves Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in Postmenopausal Women with Hypertension
This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study demonstrated that consumption of freeze-dried blueberry powder twice daily for 8 weeks improved blood pressure and measurements of arterial stiffness in postmenopausal women with pre- or stage 1 hypertension.
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In the News: Lipokinetix and Hepatitis
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Supplements for Female Sexual Dysfunction
Bratman S, Fugh-Berman A. Supplements for female sexual dysfunction. Altern Ther Women's Health 2002;4:25-28. -
Proteolytic Enzymes for Chronic Pain Conditions
Bratman S. Proteolytic enzymes for chronic pain conditions. Altern Ther Women's Health 2002;4:28-30. -
In the News: St. John’s Wort Diminishes the Effect of Oral Contraceptives
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Clinical Abstracts: Breastfeeding and Atopy
Fugh-Berman A. Breastfeeding and atopy. Altern Ther Women's Health 2002;4:32. -
Clinical Abstracts: Raspberry Leaf in Pregnancy
Fugh-Berman A. Raspberry leaf in pregnancy. Altern Ther Women's Health 2002;4:32. -
Clinical Abstracts: Soy Intake and Hot Flashes
Fugh-Berman A. Soy intake and hot flashes. Altern Ther Women's Health 2002;4:31-32.