Integrative Medicine Alert – February 1, 2010

February 1, 2010

• Prostate Health to a T? Tea and Tomatoes for Cancer Chemoprotection

  Prostate cancer is the most common non-cutaneous cancer and is the second leading cause of cancer death for men in the United States.

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• Na = Not Appropriate: Salt, CVD, and CVA

  Dietary salt intake around the world is very high, especially in certain regions, and this finding is associated with higher rates of stroke (CVA) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in those areas.

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• Can Supplementation with Vitamin D Reduce the Risk of Falls in Older Adults?

  A meta-analysis of eight randomized controlled trials (n = 2,426) of supplemental vitamin D showed a dose of 700-1,000 IU/d reduced fall risk in older individuals by 19% (or by 26% with vitamin D...

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• DHEA and Quality of Life in Women with Adrenal Insufficiency

  In women with primary or secondary adrenal insufficiency, a meta-analysis found a small beneficial effect of DHEA supplementation on health-related quality of life and depression, but no significant effect on anxiety or sexual function.

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• No Go? Ginkgo and Dementia

  In this re-examination of data from the large GEM study of Ginkgo biloba in elderly subjects and incident dementia, the investigators suggest that ginkgo not only does not prevent the development of dementia, but also does not slow the rate of cognitive decline in old age.

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