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Study suggests that antioxidant supplements may make cancer worse
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for October 13, 2015 Source: Antioxidants: helpful or harmful for melanoma? Reference: Antioxidants can increase melanoma metastasis in mice, Martin Bergö et al., Science Translational Medicine, doi: 10.1126/scitranslmed.aad3740, published online 7 October 2015, abstract.
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Study finds that antioxidants do not prevent stroke and dementia
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for February 21, 2013 [display_podcast] Source: Antioxidants may not help prevent stroke and dementia Reference: Total antioxidant capacity of the diet and major neurologic outcomes in older adults
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Maple syrup's health claims unproven
Madely Health Headlines Commentary for March 22, 2010 [display_podcast] Source: Pure maple syrup good for health Comment: Big surprise that the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers are jumping all over this. The report does not involve human testing and cannot make any association with claims of anti-cancer, anti-bacterial and anti-diabetic properties. Further, even if…
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Study: antioxidants increase the risk of all-cause death
It is estimated that 80 to 160 million adults take antioxidants in the form of Vitamin A, E and beta-carotene. The premise is that antioxidants will prevent cellular damage from environmental sources maintain their health and thus lead to a longer life. A new study published in the February 28, 2007 issue of the Journal…