Folic Acid Supplementation and Cardiovascular Disease: A Meta-Analysis – In this study the authors found no conclusive evidence that folic acid supplementation reduced cardiovascular disease because they steadfastly refuse to understand or address the concept of biochemical individuality. While the population as a whole may not show statistically significant benefits, individuals with certain characteristics may show massive reductions in cardiovascular disease by supplementing folic acid. Another reason why scientific research into nutritional supplementation is so poor.

Leading an Active Lifestyle Substantially Lowers the Risk of Future Coronary Heart Disease in Apparently Healthy Men and Women – From the University of the Obvious, these authors conclude that an active lifestyle equates to a healthier one. Also, they determined the sky was blue and the oceans are wet.

Drinking Coffee May Lower Risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma – For you coffee drinkers out there (caffeinated only) it seems that 28 cups a week reduced the risk of Hepatocellular Carcinoma by 60% over 2 cup a day drinkers. Still, that much coffee will demineralize you and potentially cause a whole lot of other health problems.

L-Carnitine Attenuates Oxidative Stress in Hypertensive Rats – As if we needed more research showing the enormous benefits to L-Carnitine supplementation, this study clearly illustrates the benefits both cardiovascularly and hepatically (liver) of the use of this remarkable nutrient.

Mixture of Micronutrients May Enhance Immunity in Healthy Persons, While Bovine Colostrum Concentrate Found to Have No Such Effect – In this study we see that adding vitamins C and E, beta carotene (A) and zinc improved immune function while bovine colostrum did not. While the benefits were small, it seems to be another reason to take a good broad spectrum multimineral/vitamin supplement every day.

Supplementation with Melatonin May Benefit Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome – In this somewhat small study, it looks like melatonin supplementation may have a number of benefits to IBS patients, especially in improving their quality of life.

Consumption of Fructose May Lead to Elevated Triglyceride and Glucose Concentrations – High-fructose corn syrup is a food item I would love to see banned from our store shelves right after trans fats and this study suggested that this sweetener may increase the risk for coronary heart disease. We should all make a concerted effort to stop buying products containing high-fructose corn syrup.

Supplementation with Ginkgo biloba May Protect Against Ovarian Cancer – This study showed a major reduction in the risk of developing ovarian cancer among regular ginkgo biloba users and non-users. The reduction was 67% which is quite staggering. If your a women concerned about ovarian cancer, start taking ginkgo today.

Omega-6 Fatty Acids May Stimulate and Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Inhibit Prostate Cancer Growth – Since the western diet is high in Omega-6 fatty acids (despite the insane ravings of a so-called expert in the field of fatty acids), this study makes the case that we need to seriously change our dietary patterns to reduce men’s risk of developing prostate cancer. Regular Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation may be very beneficial in reducing the risk of developing this common cancer.