Friday, November 17, 2006

American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Highlights - November

  • Data taken from southern European populations show an association between a higher frequency of consumption of allium vegetables (onion, garlic) and lower risk of several common cancers.
  • Subjects with the lowest intake of fiber and magnesium were three to four times as likely to have Type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, and inflammation (via C-reactive protein test).
  • According to a huge Norwegian population study, most pregnant women started folic acid supplementation too late with respect to the prevention of nerual tube defects. Supplementation needs to optimally begin at least one to two months pre-conception.

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