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Osteoporosis Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State …

General 1. PEM is caused by deficiencies in macronutrients. Severe forms are known as marasmus (due to severe restrictions in all sources of energy intake) and kwashiorkor … See more

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Coronary Heart Disease Linus Pauling Institute Oregon …

WEBSummary. Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is a leading cause of heart attack and death worldwide. Consumption of nuts, legumes, phytosterols, whole grains, moderate amounts of alcoholic beverages, food rich in long …

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Inflammation Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State …

WEBInflammation, the immune response of body tissues to injury or infection, is an important component of innate immunity. The inflammatory process involves a complex biological …

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Bone Health In Depth Linus Pauling Institute Oregon …

WEBBone mass refers to the quantity of bone present, both matrix and mineral. Bone mass increases through adolescence and peaks in the late teen years and into our …

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Skin Health Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State …

WEBThe effect of micronutrient supplementation on skin health is a relatively new field of study, as associations between diet and skin conditions are only now starting to emerge (1-3, …

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Endothelial Dysfunction Linus Pauling Institute Oregon …

WEBEndothelial dysfunction is a term that refers to impaired functioning of the lining of blood vessels. It is characterized by: impaired vasodilation. deficiency of nitric oxide. an …

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High Blood Pressure Linus Pauling Institute Oregon …

WEBVitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin that helps maintain calcium and phosphorus balance, promotes bone health and immune function, and influences cell growth and …

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High Triglycerides Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State …

WEBHigh triglyceride concentration in the blood is associated with an increased risk of developing atherosclerosis and coronary heart disease (CHD). The long-chain omega-3 …

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Immunity In Depth Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State …

WEBAccording to the World Health Organization, more than one-third of the world’s underprivileged, preschool age children (80% living in Asia, 15% in Africa, and 5% in …

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Cardiovascular Disease Linus Pauling Institute Oregon …

WEBCardiovascular disease (CVD) is a general term that refers to any condition affecting the heart and blood vessels. CVD is one of the leading causes of disease and death in the …

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Immunity In Brief Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State University

WEBOverview. The immune system protects the body against infection and disease. It is a complex system of organs, tissues, and cells located throughout the body. The immune …

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Minerals and Skin Health Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State

WEBSee the Skin Health Overview article. Summary. While each essential mineral has a role in normal skin development and function, few have been studied in the context of optimal …

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Alzheimer's Disease Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State …

WEBDEFINITIONS Alzheimer’s disease – a disease characterized by abnormal clumping and tangles of proteins in the brain, thus interfering with nerve cell function Dementia – a …

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High Homocysteine Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State …

WEBHigh homocysteine concentration in the blood is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Therefore, homocysteine-lowering strategies are being …

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Vitamin E and Skin Health

WEBIn human subjects, the use of vitamin E on skin lowers peroxidation of skin surface lipids (57), decreases erythema (58, 59), and limits immune cell activation after UV exposure …

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Vitamin E Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State University

WEBLinus Pauling Institute Recommendation. The Recommended Dietary Allowance ( RDA) for vitamin E for adult men and women is 15 mg (22.5 IU) per day. Notably, more than 90% …

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Nutritional strategies to support your immune system

WEBAs COVID-19 continues to spread, you may wonder what you can do besides the well-known behavior changes (frequent handwashing, social distancing, etc.) to protect …

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Vitamin C Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State University

WEBThe Physicians’ Health Study II was a randomized, placebo-controlled trial that examined the effect of vitamin E (400 IU/day), vitamin C (500 mg/day), and a multivitamin …

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Pregnancy In Brief Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State University

WEB2. Water - The fluid found inside and around our cells, tissues, and organs is critical for our body’s ability to function — body water maintains our blood volume, helps transport …

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Exploring the benefits of hops

WEBMetabolic syndrome is an increasing problem in the United States. At least 1/4 of the adults meet the criteria - abdominal obesity, elevated blood lipids, high blood pressure, high …

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Choline Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State University

WEBLinus Pauling Institute Recommendation. Little is known regarding the amount of dietary choline required to promote optimum health or prevent chronic diseases in humans. The …

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Phytosterols Linus Pauling Institute Oregon State University

WEBSummary. Plant sterols and plant stanols, known commonly as phytosterols, are plant-derived compounds that are structurally related to cholesterol. (More information) Early …

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