March 2005

In 205 patients undergoing coronary angioplasty* subjects received 1 mg of folic acid, 400 mcg of vitamin B-12, and 10 mg of vitamin B-6. There was a 33% reduction in homocysteine vs. 14% in placebo, and at 6 months the rate of restenosis** was twice as high in the placebo group as in the treatment group. At 1 year, despite the... Continue Reading

A Citizen Petition filed with the FDA requests "Statin" drug labeling should be revised to carry a warning that the drugs deplete Co-Enzyme Q10 levels and contribute to the risk of myopathy (muscle weakness - heart weakness).

Statins are a group of common prescription drugs to reduce blood cholesterol levels and the risk of... Continue Reading

A cross-sectional observational study analyzed 3,581 urban black and white young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 for hostility levels based upon their fatty acid intakes. Data obtained from hostility measurements in 1990-1991 and dietary assessments in 1992-1993, both from an ongoing cohort study, were used in this trial. Analysis of... Continue Reading

McDonalds are currently in 36 hospitals. They are one of 9 fast food restaurants in the food court of the renown Cleveland Clinic known world-wide for their heart research and procedures. It's heart center sees over 200,000 patients yearly and performs nearly 4,000 heart operations. The Cleveland Clinic was ranked by U.S. News & World... Continue Reading

In March 1982, Carlson Laboratories introduced the first Fish Oil soft gel (Salmon Oil) to North America based on reputable scientific studies on the benefits of a fish diet.

In June 1988, the FDA objected to our Salmon Oil product based on our promotional materials. The FDA complained that "Promotional material distributed with... Continue Reading

Many believe that pet ownership can lead to better health. Researchers set out to test the claim that pet ownership reduces cardiovascular risk.

In 2,528 adults who were 40-44 years of age and 2,551 adults who were 60-64 years of age, pet owners and non-pet owners living in Australia were found to have similar levels of systolic... Continue Reading

Leading Health Officials Raise Questions about Validity of Vitamin E Study, Call Findings "Hugely Speculative and Misleading"
Lack of "risk-factor" adjustments among sick, older patient population, including varying diets and multiple medication intake, raises serious concerns about... Continue Reading

BACKGROUND: Cells eventually die in a normal process called apoptosis. In prostate cancer cells, the survivin gene programs for the manufacture of survivin protein, which prevents apoptosis. Some potential treatments for prostate cancer involve suppressing activity of the survivin gene.

RESEARCH: Researchers tested the effects of... Continue Reading