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Dietary intake of fiber and risk of knee osteoarthritis in two US prospective cohorts.

June 10, 2017

Research Summaries

Osteoarthritis High Fiber

Adequate intake of fiber-rich foods may help guard
against the development of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and reduce the pain associated with disease.

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INFORMATION
Year
2017
Author
Dai Z, Niu J, Zhang Y, Jacques P, Felson DT.
Credit
Department of Medicine, Boston University School of Medicine, Clinical Epidemiology Research and Training Unit, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging and Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts, USA. University of Manchester and Central Manchester Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK.
AVAILABILITY
Available Free?
Yes, Free full text of study was found:
Link #1:
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases Full Text Publication
Link #2:
NCBI PubMed Abstract
Link #3:
Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases Abstract
DISCLOSURES
Funding?
No. Source of funding disclosure not found
Conflicts?
No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found

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Vitamin E supplementation and cardiovascular events in high-risk patients.

June 9, 2017

Research Summaries

Cardiovascular Disease Supplements

Consistent consumption of vitamin E supplements may not prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular events, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular-related deaths in diabetic and cardiovascular disease patients.

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INFORMATION
Year
2000
Author
Heart Outcomes Prevention Evaluation Study Investigators, Yusuf S, Dagenais G, Pogue J, Bosch J, Sleight P.
Credit
Canadian Cardiovascular Collaboration Project Office, Hamilton General Hospital, ON. yusufs@fhs.mcmaster.ca
AVAILABILITY
Available Free?
Yes, Free full text of study was found:
Link #1:
New England Journal of Medicine PDF Version of Full Text Publication
Link #2:
NCBI PubMed Abstract
Link #3:
New England Journal of Medicine Abstract
DISCLOSURES
Funding?
No. Source of funding disclosure not found
Conflicts?
No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found

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Cardiovascular Disease Cardiovascular Mortality Myocardial Infarction Stroke Viamin E

Antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for preventing age-related macular degeneration.

June 9, 2017

Research Summaries

Macular Degeneration Supplements

Habitual intake of antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements may not reduce an individual's chances of suffering from age-related macular degeneration.

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INFORMATION
Year
2012
Author
Evans JR, Lawrenson JG.
Credit
Cochrane Eyes and Vision Group, ICEH, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK. jennifer.evans@lshtm.ac.uk.
AVAILABILITY
Available Free?
Yes, Free full text of study was found:
Link #1:
Cochrane Library PDF Version of Full Text Publication
Link #2:
NCBI PubMed Abstract
Link #3:
ResearchGate Abstract
DISCLOSURES
Funding?
No. Source of funding disclosure not found
Conflicts?
No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found

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Macular Degeneration AMD Antioxidants

Efficacy of vitamin and antioxidant supplements in prevention of cardiovascular disease: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

June 9, 2017

Research Summaries

Cardiovascular Disease Supplements

Frequent consumption of vitamin and antioxidant supplements may not lower cardiovascular disease risk.

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INFORMATION
Year
2013
Author
Myung SK, Ju W, Cho B, Oh SW, Park SM, Koo BK, Park BJ; Korean Meta-Analysis Study Group.
Credit
Department of Family Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea. msk@ncc.re.kr
AVAILABILITY
Available Free?
Yes, Free full text of study was found:
Link #1:
The British Medical Journal PDF Version of Full Text Publication
Link #2:
NCBI PubMed Abstract
Link #3:
NCBI PubMed Full Text Publication
DISCLOSURES
Funding?
No. Source of funding disclosure not found
Conflicts?
No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found

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Vitamin Supplements Cardiovascular Disease Antioxidants

Effect of folic acid supplementation on cardiovascular outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

June 9, 2017

Research Summaries

Cardiovascular Disease Stroke Cardiovascular Vascular Supplements

Contrary to popular belief, regular intake of folic acid supplements may not prevent the occurrence of adverse cardiovascular events, such as stroke, cardiovascular mortality, and myocardial infarction.

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INFORMATION
Year
2011
Author
Zhou YH, Tang JY, Wu MJ, Lu J, Wei X, Qin YY, Wang C, Xu JF, He J.
Credit
Department of Health Statistics, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China.
AVAILABILITY
Available Free?
Yes, Free full text of study was found:
Link #1:
NCBI PubMed Full Text Publication
Link #2:
NCBI PubMed Abstract
Link #3:
PloSone Full Text Publication
DISCLOSURES
Funding?
No. Source of funding disclosure not found
Conflicts?
No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found

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Folic Acid Cardiovascular Disease Myocardial Infarction Stroke Cardiovascular Mortality

Effect of antioxidant vitamin supplementation on cardiovascular outcomes: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

June 8, 2017

Research Summaries

Cardiovascular Disease Stroke Supplements

The use of antioxidant vitamin supplements may not protect individuals against the stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular mortality.

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INFORMATION
Year
2013
Author
Ye Y, Li J, Yuan Z.
Credit
Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Shanghai First People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China.
AVAILABILITY
Available Free?
Yes, Free full text of study was found:
Link #1:
PloSone Journal Full Text Publication
Link #2:
NCBI PubMed Abstract
Link #3:
NCBI PubMed Full Text Publication
DISCLOSURES
Funding?
No. Source of funding disclosure not found
Conflicts?
No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found

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Vitamin Supplements Stroke Myocardial Infarction Cardiovascular Mortality Antioxidants

Prospective study of carotenoids, tocopherols, and retinoid concentrations and the risk of breast cancer.

June 7, 2017

Research Summaries

Breast Cancer Carotenoids

Breast cancer is less likely to occur in women with high serum concentrations of carotenoids, such as lutein, lycopene, and beta-carotene.

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INFORMATION
Year
2002
Author
Sato R, Helzlsouer KJ, Alberg AJ, Hoffman SC, Norkus EP, Comstock GW.
Credit
Department of Epidemiology, Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21205, USA.
AVAILABILITY
Available Free?
Yes, Free full text of study was found:
Link #1:
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention PDF Version of Full Text Publication
Link #2:
NCBI PubMed Abstract
Link #3:
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention Abstract
DISCLOSURES
Funding?
No. Source of funding disclosure not found
Conflicts?
No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found

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Total Carotene Beta Carotene Lycopene Lutein Breast Cancer

A randomized, 12-year primary-prevention trial of beta carotene supplementation for nonmelanoma skin cancer in the physician's health study.

June 7, 2017

Research Summaries

Skin Cancer Oncology Supplements

Regular intake of beta-carotene supplements may have no preventive effect on nonmelanoma skin cancer, including basal and squamous cell carcinoma.

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INFORMATION
Year
2000
Author
Frieling UM, Schaumberg DA, Kupper TS, Muntwyler J, Hennekens CH.
Credit
Division of Preventive Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Mass, USA.
AVAILABILITY
Available Free?
Yes, Free full text of study was found:
Link #1:
Journal of American Medical Association Dermatology PDF Version of Full Text Publication
Link #2:
NCBI PubMed Abstract
Link #3:
The Journal of American Medical Association Dermatology Abstract
DISCLOSURES
Funding?
No. Source of funding disclosure not found
Conflicts?
No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found

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Skin Cancer Betacarotene Supplements

Inverse associations between plasma lycopene and other carotenoids and prostate cancer.

June 6, 2017

Research Summaries

Prostate Cancer Carotenoids Lycopene

Low prostate cancer risk is associated with high plasma levels of lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-cryptoxanthin.

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INFORMATION
Year
2011
Author
Lu QY, Hung JC, Heber D, Go VL, Reuter VE, Cordon-Cardo C, Scher HI, Marshall JR, Zhang ZF.
Credit
Center for Human Nutrition, University of California at Los Angeles School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. qlu@mednet.ucla.edu
AVAILABILITY
Available Free?
Yes, Free full text of study was found:
Link #1:
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention PDF Version of Full Text Publication
Link #2:
NCBI PubMed Abstract
Link #3:
Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention Abstract
DISCLOSURES
Funding?
No. Source of funding disclosure not found
Conflicts?
No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found

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Prostate Cancer Lutein Beta Cryptoxanthin Zeaxanthin Lycopene

Antioxidant Supplementation Increases the Risk of Skin Cancers in Women but Not in Men.

June 6, 2017

Research Summaries

Skin Cancer Oncology

Prolonged use of antioxidant supplements, such as beta-carotene, selenium, zinc, and Vitamins C and E may raise the odds of developing skin cancer in adult females.

Research Summary Information

INFORMATION
Year
2007
Author
Hercberg S, Ezzedine K, Guinot C, Preziosi P, Galan P, Bertrais S, Estaquio C, Briançon S, Favier A, Latreille J, Malvy D.
Credit
UMR U557 Inserm/U1125 Inra/EA3200 Cnam/Univ Paris 13, Bobigny, France 93017. hercberg@cnam.fr
AVAILABILITY
Available Free?
Yes, Free full text of study was found:
Link #1:
The Journal of Nutrition PDF Version of Full Text Publication
Link #2:
NCBI PubMed Abstract
Link #3:
The Journal of Nutrition Abstract
DISCLOSURES
Funding?
No. Source of funding disclosure not found
Conflicts?
No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found

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Skin Cancer Vitamin Supplements Selenium Supplements Zinc Supplements Antioxidants

Beta-carotene supplementation and cancer risk: a systematic review and metaanalysis of randomized controlled trials.

June 5, 2017

Research Summaries

Lung Cancer Stomach Cancer Supplements

A surge in lung and stomach cancer risk is associated with regular use of beta-carotene supplements.

Research Summary Information

INFORMATION
Year
2011
Author
Druesne-Pecollo N, Latino-Martel P, Norat T, Barrandon E, Bertrais S, Galan P, Hercberg S.
Credit
UMR U 557 INSERM, U 1125 INRA, CNAM, Université Paris 13, F-93017 Bobigny, France. nathalie.pecollo@jouy.inra.fr
AVAILABILITY
Available Free?
Yes, Free full text of study was found:
Link #1:
International Journal of Cancer PDF Version of Full Text Publication
Link #2:
NCBI PubMed Abstract
Link #3:
ResearchGate Abstract
DISCLOSURES
Funding?
No. Source of funding disclosure not found
Conflicts?
No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found

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Stomach Cancer Lung Cancer Betacarotene Supplements Smokers Asbestos Workers

Effects of Beta-Carotene Supplements on Cancer Prevention: Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

June 5, 2017

Research Summaries

Cancer Bladder Cancer Supplements

Non-smokers and smokers who take beta-carotene supplements are more prone to develop bladder cancer and all types of cancer respectively.

Research Summary Information

INFORMATION
Year
2011
Author
Jeon YJ, Myung SK, Lee EH, Kim Y, Chang YJ, Ju W, Cho HJ, Seo HG, Huh BY.
Credit
Department of Family Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Busan, Republic of Korea.
AVAILABILITY
Available Free?
No, Free full text of study was not found.
Link #1:
Nutrition and Cancer Abstract
Link #2:
NCBI PubMed Abstract
Link #3:
Nutrition and Cancer Full Text Publication
DISCLOSURES
Funding?
No. Source of funding disclosure not found
Conflicts?
No. Potential conflicts disclosure not found

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Adequate intake of fiber-rich foods may help guardagainst the development of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and reduce the pain associated with disease.

Research Summary Information

Consistent consumption of vitamin E supplements may not prevent the occurrence of cardiovascular events, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular-related deaths in diabetic and cardiovascular disease patients.

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Habitual intake of antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements may not reduce an individual's chances of suffering from age-related macular degeneration.

Research Summary Information

Frequent consumption of vitamin and antioxidant supplements may not lower cardiovascular disease risk.

Research Summary Information

Contrary to popular belief, regular intake of folic acid supplements may not prevent the occurrence of adverse cardiovascular events, such as stroke, cardiovascular mortality, and myocardial infarction.

Research Summary Information

The use of antioxidant vitamin supplements may not protect individuals against the stroke, myocardial infarction, and cardiovascular mortality.

Research Summary Information

Breast cancer is less likely to occur in women with high serum concentrations of carotenoids, such as lutein, lycopene, and beta-carotene.

Research Summary Information

Regular intake of beta-carotene supplements may have no preventive effect on nonmelanoma skin cancer, including basal and squamous cell carcinoma.

Research Summary Information

Low prostate cancer risk is associated with high plasma levels of lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-cryptoxanthin.

Research Summary Information

Prolonged use of antioxidant supplements, such as beta-carotene, selenium, zinc, and Vitamins C and E may raise the odds of developing skin cancer in adult females.

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A surge in lung and stomach cancer risk is associated with regular use of beta-carotene supplements.

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Non-smokers and smokers who take beta-carotene supplements are more prone to develop bladder cancer and all types of cancer respectively.

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Adequate intake of fiber-rich foods may help guard
against the development of symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and reduce the pain associated with disease.