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Loneliness and J Nutr, Feb 2011 from Nutrition Investigator Roc -See this, longer synopses, and links to published articles at Nutrition investigator.

SUMMARY -

1. From SCIENCE 14 Jan- Loneliness: Hazardous to your health - [Scientists] have identified several potentially unhealthy changes in the cardiovascular, immune, and nervous systems of chronically lonely people.
2. From SCIENCE 21 Jan - Probiotics essential to immune system - After antibiotics, it is especially important to eat fermented foods to repopulate your intestines.
3. From the Institute of Medicine - New Daily Values for calcium and vitamin D - Less calcium - about 800 mg daily, and more vitamin D, up from 400, and noting up to 4,000IU daily is safe. AJCN sources advocate 2,000 IU daily.
4. From J Nutrition Feb, 2011
FISH OIL IS GREAT. A. Fish oil reduces breast cancer and mortality risks B. DHA in fish oil improves serum lipids in overweight adults C. DHA has potent antiinflammatory properties D. Lactating mothers taking DHA help pre-term infants; also DHA helps babies' brains
E. BCAA Intake is associated with being thinner - Just as hypothesized in my weight loss study, people with a higher intake of branched chain amino acids are less likely to be overweight.
F. Obese people use vitamin supplements least - Use in the US has risen substantially since the 1970s, 44% of males and 53% of females take them. 33% take a multivitamin, 30% take vitamin C.
G. Vitamin C supplements may reduce bladder emptying - High-dose supplemental and total vitamin C were positively associated with problems with voiding and storage, particularly among older men.
H. Arginine supplements do not help muscles
I. Race and region cause dietary concerns for stroke and heart disease in the US
J. Low fast food and high fruit and vegetable prices promote fat children

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