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Arch Intern Med -- Abstract: Effect of Cocoa and Tea Intake on Blood Pressure: A Meta-a... - 0 views

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    Taubert D, Roesen R, Schomig E. Effect of cocoa and tea intake on blood pressure: a meta-analysis. Arch Intern Med. 2007 Apr 9;167(7):626-34. PMID: 17420419 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Effects of low habitual cocoa intake on blood pressure and bioactive nitric oxide: a ra... - 0 views

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    Taubert D, Roesen R, Lehmann C, Jung N, Schomig E. Effects of low habitual cocoa intake on blood pressure and bioactive nitric oxide: a randomized controlled trial. JAMA. 2007 Jul 4;298(1):49-60. PMID: 17609490 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Long-Term Ingestion of High Flavanol Cocoa Provides Photoprotection against UV-Induced ... - 0 views

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    Heinrich U, Neukam K, Tronnier H, Sies H, Stahl W. Long-term ingestion of high flavanol cocoa provides photoprotection against induced erythema and improves skin condition in women. J Nutr. 2006 Jun;136(6):1565-9. PMID: 16702322 [PubMed - indexed for MEDL
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Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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    Dihomo-gamma-linolenic acid (DGLA) is 20-carbon ω-6 fatty acid. In physiological literature, it is given the name 20:3(n-6). Chemically, DGLA is a carboxylic acid with a 20-carbon chain and three cis double bonds; the first double bond is located at the
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Essential fatty acid interactions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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    The actions of the ω-3 and ω-6 essential fatty acids (EFAs) are best characterized by their interactions; they cannot be understood separately.
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Eicosapentaenoic acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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    Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA or also icosapentaenoic acid) is an omega-3 fatty acid. In physiological literature, it is given the name 20:5(n-3). It also has the trivial name timnodonic acid. Chemically, EPA is a carboxylic acid with a 20-carbon chain and f
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Arachidonic acid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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    Arachidonic acid (AA) is an omega-6 fatty acid 20:4(ω-6). It is the counterpart to the saturated arachidic acid found in peanut oil, Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is present in the phospholipids (especially phosphatidylethanolamin
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Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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    Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase (5-lipoxygenase, 5-LO, 5-LOX or Alox5), which transforms EFAs into leukotrienes, is a current target for pharmaceutical intervention in a number of diseases. 5-LO is a target for pharmaceutical intervention in CAD.
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Cyclooxygenase - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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    Cyclooxygenase (COX) is an enzyme (EC 1.14.99.1) that is responsible for formation of important biological mediators called prostanoids (including prostaglandins, prostacyclin and thromboxane). Pharmacological inhibition of COX can provide relief from the
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Eicosanoid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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    In biochemistry, eicosanoids are signaling molecules derived from omega-3 (ω-3) or omega-6 (ω-6) fats. They exert complex control over many bodily systems, especially in inflammation, immunity and as messengers in the central nervous system. The network
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Lipid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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    Lipids can be broadly defined as any fat-soluble (hydrophobic) naturally-occurring molecules. The term is more-specifically used to refer to fatty-acids and their derivatives (including tri-, di-, and monoglycerides and phospholipids) as well as other fat
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Protein in nutrition - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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    Proteins are broken down through digestion that begins in the stomach. Proteins are broken down by enzymes known as proteases into smaller polypeptides to provide amino acids for the organism, including the essential amino acids that the organism cannot b
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Recipes for Health - Asian Pasta With Tofu, Shiitake Mushrooms and Broccoli - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    I like to use soba - buckwheat pasta - for this dish. Soba has a nutty flavor and contributes a measure of all-important whole grain to the dish.
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Recipes for Health - Warm Chick Pea and Broccoli Salad - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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    Serve this comforting salad as a main dish or as a side. The chick peas contribute a considerable amount of protein, manganese and folate to the dish.
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MedWire News - Oncology - Vitamin D induces potential breast-tumor suppressor - 0 views

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    MedWire News: Calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, has been found to induce the tumor-suppressing protein CCAAT enhancer-binding protein (C/EBP)α, which can inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells, researchers report.
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Inflammation May Be Link Between Extreme Sleep Durations And Poor Health - 0 views

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    American Academy of Sleep Medicine. "Inflammation May Be Link Between Extreme Sleep Durations And Poor Health." ScienceDaily 7 February 2009. 25 February 2009 .
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WHO | Health topics - 0 views

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    The pages linked to below contain links to WHO projects, initiatives, activities, information products, and contacts, organized by health and development topics.
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Vitamin D Council | Understanding Vitamin D Cholecalciferol - 0 views

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    The Vitamin D Council is a group of concerned citizens that believe many humans are needlessly suffering and dying from Vitamin D Deficiency. We are incorporated as a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(e) educational corporation in the State of California. Our Board of Directors currently includes four physicians, including John Cannell as Executive Director. The board will eventually be expanded to 20 members.
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Dietary cis-monounsaturated fatty acids and metabolic control in type 2 diabetes -- Ros... - 0 views

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    Dietary cis-monounsaturated fatty acids and metabolic control in type 2 diabetes. Ros E. Am J Clin Nutr. 2003 Sep;78(3 Suppl):617S-625S. Review. PMID: 12936956
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Nutrition.gov - 0 views

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    Providing easy, online access to government information on food and human nutrition\nfor consumers.\nA service of the National Agricultural Library, USDA.
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