Magnesium supplements may ease hot flashes for breast cancer patients

07-Jun-2011 Daily supplements of magnesium may ease hot flashes in women with breast cancer, suggest data from a pilot phase II trial from Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Women-s-health/Magnesium-supplements-may-ease-hot-flashes-for-breast-cancer-patients

Folate may reduce pre-menopausal breast cancer risk: Study

By Stephen Daniells, 11-Jul-2011 Increased intakes of folate may reduce the risk of breast cancer, but the benefits appear linked to a woman’s menopausal state, suggests a new study. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Women-s-health/Folate-may-reduce-pre-menopausal-breast-cancer-risk-Study

Dietary antioxidants may reduce stroke risk in women: Study

By Nathan Gray, 08-Dec-2011 Increasing the intake of antioxidants in the diet is associated with a reduced risk of stroke in women, according to new research. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Women-s-health/Dietary-antioxidants-may-reduce-stroke-risk-in-women-Study

Vitamins C & E may benefit women on oral contraceptives

By Stephen DANIELLS, 19-Jun-2012 Supplements of vitamins C and E may protect against the increase in markers of oxidative stress in women receiving oral contraceptives, says a new study. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Women-s-health/Vitamins-C-E-may-benefit-women-on-oral-contraceptives

Chocolate linked to improved brain performance

By Oliver Nieburg+, 23-Jul-2012 Chocolate can improve brain functioning and mood, according to scientific review assessing over 100 previous studies linking chocolate to health benefits. http://www.nutraingredients.com/Health/Cognitive-function/Chocolate-linked-to-improved-brain-performance

Germanium – The Missing Element

David M. Grace, B.S., D.C. and Karen Karvonen, M.F.A. Many of us regularly supplement our diets with vitamins and minerals. However, germanium is one naturally occurring trace mineral which you...