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Pantethine Aids Stress Tolerance
Prolonged stress, whether a result of mental/emotional upset or due to physical factors such as malnutrition, surgery, chemical exposure, excessive...
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Hunger Hormone May Act as Antidepressant
We found that increasing ghrelin levels, through subcutaneous injections or calorie restriction, produced anxiolytic- and antidepressant-like responses in the elevated...
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Melatonin and Breast Cancer
Background Low urinary melatonin levels have been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer in premenopausal women. However, the...
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DHA As An Anti-Inflammatory Nutrient
Background:Dietary fish or fish oil rich in n–3 fatty acids (n–3 FAs), eg, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA),...
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Stress Intensity Leads to Obesity
Background:Whether alterations in the sympathoadrenal system contribute to obesity or, rather, are consequences of it, is an unresolved issue. Objective:We...
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Vitamin C and Antioxidants Reduce Cataracts
Background: Oxidative stress has been implicated in cataractogenesis. Long-term intake of antioxidants may offer protection against cataract. Objective: We investigated...
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PCB Exposure has Long Term Health Consequence for Children
BACKGROUND: In utero exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls, a ubiquitous environmental contaminant, has been linked to adverse effects on neurologic and...
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Dioxins and PCBs Affect Thyroid Function
Dioxins [polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDD), dibenzofurans (PCDF)] and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) are potentially hazardous compounds. Animal studies have demonstrated that PCDD,...
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Chlorella Reduces Dioxin Content of Breast Milk
In addition to meeting nutritional requirements, breast milk plays important roles in biodefense for nursing infants. Dioxins have been detected...
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