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In June of 2002, one of the most respected journals in medicine, the Journal of the American Medical Association, published a comprehensive review of almost 40 years worth of scientific research on the relationship between vitamins and certain diseases.This review which was conducted by two Harvard researchers, clearly illustrates how vitamin deficiencies are associated with chronic diseases such as cancer, coronary heart disease,  and osteoporosis.

The researchers located many studies that prove taking folic acid during pregnancy helps prevent certain birth defects. Folic acid has also been proven to help prevent heart disease and several types of cancer when taken on a regular basis.

Regarding the intake of Vitamin E, the researchers located evidence that it is an important antioxidant necessary for immune function. They also found that Vitamin E has a role in the prevention of heart disease and prostate cancer in some people.

Vitamin D and it’s relation to bone mass appeared in the review as well as supportive evidence for the value of Vitamins B6 and B12.

Based on these findings and the recognition that Americans are not receiving enough vitamins from theit diets, the Harvard researchers recommend that all adults take one multivitamin daily.

For more information go to the Journal of the American Medical association, June 19, 2002

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In a recent study, Scientists examined the effects of a variety of Xanthones found in mangosteen fruit on human leukemia cells. Xanthones are plant nutrients or phytochemicals that have been studies for their medicinal and antioxidant potential. All of the Xanthones displayed cell growth inhibitory effects.

For more information go to the Journal of Natural Products, Volume 66, 2003.

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USDA statistics show the average American diet is significantly lacking in essential minerals needed for energy production and protection from free radical damage as well as other vital functions. Thi is according to statistics from the USDA’s 1994-1996 Continuing Survey of food intakes by individuals and 1994-1996 Diet and Health Knowledge Survey.

Additional information is available from The Council for Responsible Nutrition Recommended Intakes of Vitamins and Essential Minerals. www.crnusa.org/benpdfs/CRN012benefits_recs.pdf.

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A recent study conducted at the Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that when multivitamins are combined with antioxidant vitamins, such as Vitamin E, death risk from heart disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke goes down. The study compared the death rates of persons who used multivitamins in combination with Vitamin E and other antioxidants, as well as those persons who used antioxidant vitamins only versus the death rate of those who used no vitamins at all. What was concluded is that persons who took Vitamin E and other antioxidants along with multivitamins had a 15% lower risk of dying than those who used no vitamins at all.

For more information go to the American Journal of Epidemiology 2000; 152: 149-162.

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Johns Hopkins University researchers recently reported that the intake of Vitamins E and C in combination reduced both the prevalence and incidence of Alzheimer’s disease. Using data from a large group of respondents age 65 and older, The researchers’ investigation revealed that high doses of certain antioxidants may mitigate age related cognitive deterioration by protecting neurons from free radical damage. Free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules that can damage the body from exposure to environmental toxins, intake of chemicals found in processed foods, overexertion, etc. Because of the results of this study, researchers suggest that antioxidant supplements merit further study as agents for the primary prevention of Alzheimer’s disease.

For more information, go to the Archives of Neurology, Volume 61, Hanuary 2004.

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In a study conducted at the Gifu Pharmaceutical University in Japan, an in-vitro study showed that some of the xanthones from garcina mangostana (mangosteen) had strong antibacterial activity. Xanthones are plant nutrients or phytochemicals that have been studied for their medicinal and antioxidant potential.

For more information, go to the Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, Volume 48, Issue 8.

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Proanthocyanidins are a specific class of phytonutrients with numerous health giving properties. This class of flavonoids earned their primary reputation as being powerful antioxidants of free radical scavengers. Free radicals are damaging unstable oxygen molecules that get into the body as a result of over exercise, stress, being exposed to dirty air and other environmental pollutants. Proanthocyanidins also help in the stabilization of collagen and elastin. These are two critical fibrous proteins found in the connective tissues that support organs, joints, blood vessels and muscle. Proanthocyanidins can be found in numerous  plant and food sources including mangosteen.

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An anmal study based in Finland found that galactose may enhance wound healing. Manose, it was found, inhibits inflammatory reaction and decreases granulation tissue formation. Granulation tissue is the soft pink tissue that forms over the wound in the third stage of healing. Galactose and mannose are hexose sugars or simple sugars that have six carbon atoms per molecule.

For more information go to http://www.nutritionhealthinfo.com/links/58.html

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The potential for natural cancer therapy has been suggested recently by advances in the field of tumor immunobiology. It is believed that the body’s nutural neurohormones, such as Pineal Indole Melatonin (MLT) may activate anticancer immunity. In addition, immunomodulating substances have also been isolated from plants, particularly from Aloe Vera. A clinical study was conducted to evaluate whether or not the addition of aloe vera to MLT administration may enhance the theraputic results in patients with certain cancers. Cancer patients were given daily MLT alone or MLT plus aloe vera orally. This preliminary study suggests that natural cancer therapy with MLT plus aloe vera may produce some positive therapeutic benefits in certain cancer patients.

For more information go to Natural Immunity, Volume 16,Issue I.

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In a recent Norwegian-US study,it was found that a diet rich in flavinoids could slash the risk associated with cardiovascular disease. Flavinoids are a class of nutritionally rich water soluble pigments found in fruit, vegetables, coffee, tea, and chocolate. The prospective cohort study involving 34,489 postmenopausal women, reports that a high dietary intake of several classes of flavinoids can reduce the risk of death from coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease by between 10 and 22 per cent.This study adds to the mounting body of science that supports the benefit of plant based nutrition.

For more information go to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Volume 85, March 2007.

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