Supplement News Blog Antioxidants-Magnesium Combo Protect Against Hearing Loss Previous research suggests that harmful free radicals are produced in the inner ear in response to noise exposure. This free radical formation decreases blood flow in the inner ear and contributes to noise-induced hearing loss. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals and protect against oxidative stress (cell damage caused by free radicals). Now research reports that a combination of antioxidant vitamins A, C and E plus magnesium can prevent noise-induced hearing loss. The study, published in Free... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on March 31, 2007 12:15 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Folic Acid Prevents Hearing Loss Deficiency of the B-complex vitamin folic acid (also called folate) is linked to birth defects (such as spina bifida), poor hearing, poor cognitive performance, atherosclerosis and osteoporosis. Studies suggest that folic acid supplementation can help prevent birth defects, lower levels of homocysteine (a metabolite that damages blood vessels) and improve blood flow. Now research reports that folic acid supplementation can help prevent age-related hearing loss in older adults. The randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study,... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on February 26, 2007 03:33 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Hearing Loss Gene Discovered Age-related hearing loss affects about 25 to 30 percent of people age 65 and older. Previous research has suggested that age-related hearing loss may be heritable, but few studies have investigated the genetic factors. Now, for the first time, research reports the discovery of genes on chromosome 3 that are associated with hereditary hearing loss. The study, published in Archives of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, investigated whether any chromosomal regions were linked to... More» Posted by Elaine Gavalas on October 26, 2006 02:40 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Progestin Affects Hearing Loss in Elderly Women According to a new study, progestin, a hormone commonly used to treat menopause, may increase the risk for hearing loss in elderly women. The report was presented in the September Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. It is the first to document negative effects of progestin on hearing. A total of 124 women age 60-85 were used in the study. Women were either on estrogen alone, estrogen with progestin, or no hormones. A rigorous... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on September 30, 2006 10:51 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Burning Mouth Syndrome Individuals who complain of a burning or tingling pain in the mouth that begins with no apparent trigger may be suffering from glossopyrosis, or burning mouth syndrome. The syndrome has been described in numerous medical texts and journals although relatively little concrete information is known about the condition. Burning mouth syndrome affects about 3% of the general population, women more than men. If taking into account only postmenopausal women, incidence ranges from 40-80 percent affected.... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on September 12, 2006 03:04 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Tongue Scrapers Not that Useful for Bad Breath Marketing executives for tongue scraper manufacturers would have you believe that their products rid users of bad breath, known medically as halitosis. However, a review publsihed in The Cochrane Library in April of 2006 showed there is not much evidence to support this claim. Both toothbrushes and tongue scrapers produce similar results in the two short trials which have been conducted. One study took place in Germany and excluded both smokers and patients with illnesses... More» Posted by Dr. Jennifer Stagg on August 13, 2006 08:21 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) One of the Worst Allergy Seasons- Find Out What Causes a Reaction in You This spring's allergy season may be one of the worst ever, with pollen counts at all time highs in some parts of the country, countless allergy sufferers are left wondering what they can do. The basic approach is to find out what causes your allergic reactions and avoid those triggers. Simply stated, that may be easier said than done. However, once the allergens are identified there are many treatment options. Some people resort to prescription... More» Posted by Dr. Jennifer Stagg on June 30, 2006 05:05 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Impotence and Sleep Apnea Men who suffer from sleep apnea may be more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction or impotence. Are the two conditions related? A new study in the journal Urology seems to think they may be. The study enrolled men with suspected sleep apnea. Each man underwent conventional testing for the sleep disorder. They were also given a self report questionaire that inquired about symptoms and incidence of erectile dysfunction. Out of 50 men, 30 were... More» Posted by Dr. Christina Gutierrez on June 30, 2006 01:51 PM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) When Should You Take Dietary Supplements? Your supplement program will be most effective if you follow these simple guidelines. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on March 16, 2006 11:39 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Specific Bacteria Exert Immune Modulating Effects in Allergic Rhinitis A study published in the April issue of Allergy and Immunology examined the effect of Bacillus clausii on the immune response in adults with allergic rhinitis. More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on February 10, 2006 09:15 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0) Herbal Extract of Butterbur Helps Relieve Rhinnitis In a study published in the December issue of Archives of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, the authors examined both the safety and efficacy of Butterbur for allergic rhinitis More» Posted by Kristopher Foster on January 18, 2006 10:18 AM Comments (0) | Trackbacks (0)

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