BACKGROUND Although many health care professionals (HCPs) in the United States have been educated about and recommend dietary supplements, little is known about their personal use of dietary supplements and factors associated with their use. METHODS We surveyed HCPs at the point of their enrollment in an on-line course about dietary supplements between September, 2004 and May, 2005. We used m...

the aim of the present study was to prepare an oral tablet from liquid yogurt by reforming the physical properties for easy transportation, long-term storage and also as a complementary dairy product in case of nutrient deficiency. the liquid fresh yogurt was lyophilized at -40°c and 0.03 mtor pressure. the dry powder was homogenized by a 12 mesh size sieve. some tests such as carr’s compressib...

Limited data exist on consumer beliefs and practices on the role of omega-3 fatty acid and vitamin D dietary supplements and health. For this reason, theGlobal Health andNutrition Alliance conducted an online survey in 3 countries (n = 3030; United States = 1022,Germany = 1002,UnitedKingdom= 1006) of a convenience sample of adults (aged 18Y66 years) who represented the age, gender, and geograph...

Recent studies in mice have identified single molecules that can delay multiple diseases of aging and extend lifespan. In theory, such molecules could prevent dozens of diseases simultaneously, potentially extending healthy years of life. In this review, we discuss recent advances, controversies, opportunities, and challenges surrounding the development of SIRT1 activators, molecules with the p...

Background: Dietary supplements (DS) are products that intended to be consumed orally and serve the purpose of supplementing one's diet. Although, these very popular, their usage among undergraduate students in Iraq is still obscure. Aim: To evaluate pattern, type, reasons for supplement Iraqi detect source information about dietary supplements. Methods: A sample 442 at different colleges Baghd...

We are proud to bring you the first issue of the Annual Bibliography of Significant Advances in Dietary Supplement Research. The purpose of this bibliography is to help develop an overall perspective on how the dietary supplement field is advancing through quality research, as well as to provide well-deserved peer recognition to investigators. Today, dietary supplements are a multi-billion doll...

BACKGROUND There is currently many over the counter products on the market that exert nutritional or physiological effects on the human body. The differences between dietary supplements and non-prescription drugs are however poorly understood by the average consumer and may thus affect their expectations as to the desired effect produced on the body. OBJECTIVES To evaluate patients' knowledge...

The power of mushrooms as medicine was recognized nearly two thousand years ago. They are nature’s miniature pharmaceutical factories, rich in a vast array novel constituents and wide open for exploration. Reishi mushroom also called “the immortality” yields miraculous health benefits contains over 400 bioactive compounds, which have number medicinal effects. 
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