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Latest in Clinical Nutrition: Volume 13

The “volumes” refer to a series of DVDs (now digital only) upon which NutritionFacts.org is based (all proceeds donated to charity). The DVDs give folks the opportunity to sneak preview videos months ahead of time, watch them all straight through, and share as gifts, but there’s nothing on the DVDs that won’t eventually end up online free at NutritionFacts.org.

Volume 13 is the eighth NutritionFacts.org DVD covering the peer-reviewed scientific nutrition literature published between spring 2011 and spring 2013. For more information about Volume 13 click here.

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April 15, 2013

Can Cellulite Be Treated with Diet?

Two theories about the buildup of subcutaneous fat, involving the chemical spermine and the hormone...

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April 17, 2013

Update on Cinnamon for Blood Sugar Control

Cinnamon can no longer be considered a safe and effective treatment for diabetes.

whole nutmeg and a microplane

April 19, 2013

Don’t Eat Too Much Nutmeg

The spice nutmeg may have a relatively narrow margin of safety.

pile of dried tarragon

April 22, 2013

The Safety of Tarragon

Longstanding concerns about certain isolated components of the spice tarragon have broadened into questions about...

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April 24, 2013

Plant-Based Diets for Breast Pain

Plant-based diets appear to offer relief from a variety of menstrual symptoms, including cramping, bloating,...

diagram showing how consumption of carnitine affects the body

April 26, 2013

Carnitine, Choline, Cancer, & Cholesterol: The TMAO Connection

Expanding on the subject of my upcoming appearance on The Dr. Oz Show, a landmark...

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April 29, 2013

Flaxseeds for Breast Pain

A tablespoon a day of ground flax seeds appears to improve ovarian function, and is...

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May 1, 2013

Does a Drink of Water Make Children Smarter?

Most children don't drink water from when they wake up to when they go off...

May 3, 2013

Eating Healthy on a Budget

When measured on a cost-per-serving, cost-per-weight, or cost-per-nutrition basis, fruits and vegetables beat out meat...

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May 6, 2013

Breast Cancer and Alcohol: How Much Is Safe?

Nearly 5,000 breast cancer deaths a year may be attributable to just light drinking (up...

May 8, 2013

The Lie That Heals: Should Doctors Give Placebos?

About half of doctors admit to intentionally deceiving patients by prescribing placebos, but might the...

graph showing the effects of various fruits on cancer cell proliferation

May 10, 2013

Which Fruit Fights Cancer Better?

The ability of eleven common fruits to suppress cancer cell growth in vitro was compared....

May 13, 2013

Cranberries vs. Cancer

Drug companies and supplement manufacturers have yet to isolate the components of cranberries that suppress...

diagram of cancer in the esophagus

May 15, 2013

Strawberries vs. Esophageal Cancer

A randomized phase II clinical trial on the ability of strawberries to reverse the progression...

plate of blackberries and raspberries

May 17, 2013

Black Raspberries vs. Oral Cancer

Black raspberries may cause complete clinical regression of precancerous oral lesions (oral intraepithelial neoplasia).

graph showing the antibody-stimulating capabilities of various mushrooms

May 20, 2013

Boosting Immunity While Reducing Inflammation

Cooked white mushroom consumption stimulates antibody production, while potentially still playing an anti-inflammatory role.

glass of white and glass of red wine

May 22, 2013

Breast Cancer Risk: Red Wine vs. White Wine

Modest lifestyle changes that include the avoidance of alcohol may cut the odds of breast...

May 24, 2013

Preventing & Treating Diarrhea with Probiotics

Probiotics may help prevent antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and appear to speed recovery from acute gastroenteritis.

May 27, 2013

Preventing the Common Cold with Probiotics?

Though prebiotics may be preferable, probiotics may reduce the risk of upper respiratory tract infections.

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May 29, 2013

Should Probiotics Be Taken Before, During, or After Meals?

Proper timing of probiotic supplements may improve their survival.

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May 31, 2013

Gut Feelings: Probiotics & Mental Health

We've known our mental state can affect our gut flora, but might our good bacteria...

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June 3, 2013

Lavender for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

In a double-blind study, lavender oil worked as well as the valium-like drug lorazepam (Ativan)...

June 5, 2013

Lavender for Migraine Headaches

A placebo-controlled clinical trial of lavender essential oil aromatherapy shows it to be an effective...

June 7, 2013

Bacterial Vaginosis and Diet

A more plant-based diet may help prevent vaginal infections, one of the most common gynecological...

June 10, 2013

Avoiding Chicken to Avoid Bladder Infections

Handling chicken can lead to the colonization of one's colon with antibiotic-resistant E. coli that...

anatomical illustration highlighting the bladder

June 12, 2013

Can Cranberry Juice Treat Bladder Infections?

Cranberries may reduce the recurrence of urinary tract infections, but their role in treating infections...

June 14, 2013

Childhood Tea Drinking May Increase Fluorosis Risk

Green tea consumption may help prevent cavities, but excessive consumption among young children may lead...

illustration of radiation in the pacific ocean

June 17, 2013

Fukushima & Radioactivity in Seafood

The majority of radioactive fallout from the Fukushima nuclear power plant tragedy was absorbed by...

June 19, 2013

Cancer Risk from CT Scan Radiation

Pediatric CAT scans are estimated to cause hundreds of cancer deaths every year.

June 21, 2013

Do Dental X-Rays Cause Brain Tumors?

Getting bitewing or full mouth (panoramic) X-rays at the dentist may be associated with an...

June 24, 2013

Mediating Radiation Exposure from Airline Travel

Based on studies of atomic bomb survivors, Chernobyl victims, and airline pilots exposed to more...

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June 26, 2013

Reducing Radiation Damage with Ginger & Lemon Balm

A component of cooked ginger root protects human white blood cells in vitro against radiation-induced...

June 28, 2013

Trans Fat in Meat & Dairy

About half of America's trans fat intake now comes from animal products.

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June 30, 2013

Male Fertility & Diet

Dioxins, endocrine disrupting pollutants, heavy metals, saturated fat, and steroids in the meat supply may...

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July 3, 2013

Eggs and Cholesterol: Patently False and Misleading Claims

Egg industry claims about egg safety found to be patently false, misleading, and deceptive by...

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July 5, 2013

Beans and the Second-Meal Effect

The so-called "lentil effect" or "second meal effect" describes the remarkable effect of beans to...

July 8, 2013

Past the Age of Miracles: Facing a Post-Antibiotic Age

The Director-General of the World Health Organization warns that we may be facing an end...

July 10, 2013

Why Might Vegetarians Have Less HPV?

Most young women get infected with human papilloma virus, the cause of cervical cancer, but...

illustration of blocks showing the effects of celery and bell peppers

July 12, 2013

Anti-Angiogenesis: Cutting Off Tumor Supply Lines

Cancer cells are commonly present in the body, but cannot grow into tumors without hooking...

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