Nutrition
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To investigate whether gender differences in tooth loss are influenced by caries risk and sources of dietary calcium intake. ⋯ Dietary calcium intake, particularly calcium from dairy products, seems to protect against loss of teeth in adult men and women. The previous gender differences found in the relation between calcium intake and tooth loss may be the result of differences in the caries risk between genders.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Milk fat globule membrane (INPULSE) enriched formula milk decreases febrile episodes and may improve behavioral regulation in young children.
Polar lipids constitute an important part of cellular membranes. The mucosal surface of the gastrointestinal tract is a critical barrier between noxious and immunogenic substances in the lumen and the mucosal immune system. ⋯ Regular consumption of formula enriched with a concentrated milk fat membrane (INPULSE) product by preschool children was safe, well tolerated, and, based on per-protocol analysis, is associated with a significant decrease in the number of short febrile episodes and leads to improved behavioral regulation.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on inflammatory markers (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, and homocysteine) in patients with coronary artery disease.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of coenzyme Q10 supplementation on inflammatory markers (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein [hs-CRP], interleukin-6 [IL-6], and homocysteine) in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). ⋯ Coenzyme Q10 supplementation at a dosage of 150 mg appears to decrease the inflammatory marker IL-6 in patients with CAD.