Healthful Newsletters from Carlson Laboratories

February 2005

America Grows Fat Kids

A study conducted regarding 518 children of ages 15-18 in 1971-1981 and 228 of their offspring at the same ages in 2001-2003 showed we are getting fatter.

The Body Mass Index (kilograms of weight divided by height in meters squared) of the parents as teen-agers was 23.0 compared to their teen-age boys of 24.2. The girls increased from... Continue Reading

Antioxidants May Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

People with type 2 diabetes have high blood glucose levels, have insulin resistance and are very likely to have high cholesterol and triglyceride levels. These conditions may cause an increase in oxidative stress. Antioxidants have been studied for their potential benefit in reducing oxidative stress and the risk of complications. Several... Continue Reading

Beta-Carotene + Zinc = More Vitamin A

A study conducted with 170 pregnant women from rural Indonesian villages throughout pregnancy, and 6 months thereafter, assessed blood vitamin A status after supplementation with beta-carotene (vitamin A precursor) and zinc, either alone or in combination.

The women were separated into 4 groups to receive various supplement... Continue Reading

Calcium and Colorectal Cancer
The importance of calcium for bone health is well known. Scientists have also found that calcium may be important in colon health. Recently scientists reviewed the dietary records of 44,572 men and women who had a screening examination (sigmoidoscopic) for colon cancer. Pre-cancerous polyps were found in 3,696 people.

Food-frequency... Continue Reading
Lung Cancer
In 771 patients with newly diagnosed lung cancer, of whom three-quarters were male (men age 64 years), there was no relationship between eicosapentaenoic acid and docosapentaenoic acid intake, but those in the highest quartile of alpha-linolenic acid and total omega-3 fatty acid intake had a significantly reduced risk, with odds ratios of 0.50... Continue Reading
Lutein May Help Restore Vision Loss from Macular Degeneration
When we read, or see the faces of our family and friends, we use our central vision. A healthy macula, the center of the retina enables us to do so. Many people suffer a gradual loss of central vision as they age from the condition, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). This degenerative process is a major cause of vision loss in the United... Continue Reading
Milk, Lactose, and Ovarian Cancer
A study involving 61,084 Swedish women (38-76 years old) resulted in 266 who were diagnosed with ovarian cancer during the 13.5-year study period. The diets of these cancer patients were examined for intake of dairy products and lactose and then compared to the non-cancer controls.

A review of their diet found women who consumed 4 or... Continue Reading
Ozone and Mortality
Short term exposure to Ozone has been linked to serious health conditions. Researches investigated the relationship between ozone levels in various U.S. cities and mortality the day after the exposure. The results were sobering: Short term ozone exposure was associated with a 0.5% estimated increased mortality for the total population from... Continue Reading
Regular Fish Consumption Reduced the Risk for Prostate Cancer
Researchers analyzed the dietary fat intake of 47,866 men aged 40-75 for 14 years. During this period 2,965 new cases of prostate cancer were reported. Four hundred forty-eight of these cancers had progressed into an advanced stage.

Review of the data showed there was a significant association between the type of fat consumed and the... Continue Reading
Review on Vitamin E and Mortality

Review on Vitamin E and Mortality

By John Carlson

A recent report based on an analysis of 19 clinical trials stated that dosage of vitamin E 400 IU and higher used by patients with... Continue Reading

Vitamin C Rich Foods May Cut Arthritis Risk

Researchers in Europe conducted a population based case-control study of over 23,000 male and female UK residents between the ages of 45 and 74. Their goal was to determine if a relationship exists between antioxidant intake and inflammatory polyarthritis. Using a 7-day diet diary at the start of the 8-year study, the researchers assessed... Continue Reading

Vitamin E May Protect from Heart Disease

Vitamin E May Protect LDL Cholesterol from Changes that Lead to Heart Disease

BACKGROUND: The low-density lipoprotein (LDL) form of cholesterol is considered the "bad" form of cholesterol because it is strongly associated with an increased risk of developing coronary heart disease. However, considerable research indicates that LDL... Continue Reading

Vitamin E May Reduce The Risk for Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS)
Although the exact cause of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease) is unknown, oxidative stress is believed to play a significant role in its development. Harvard researchers followed 957,740 adults for 10 years to determine whether various antioxidant supplements have a protective effect against ALS. Those who regularly consumed... Continue Reading
Vitamin-Mineral Use Increasing
A survey of adult use of supplements in 1987, 1992, and 2000 provided some interesting results. The percentage of adults using supplements increased 1/2 of one percent from 1987 to 1992 (23.2% to 23.7%). However, in 2000, there was a 10.2% increase in usage over 1992 data. Also during this period, multivitamin usage increased 10.5% and vitamin... Continue Reading
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