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Salicylate Intolerance - Fish oil Fish oil 10 gm/d (1 gm = 180 mg EPA, 120 mg DHA) in three divided doses with meals. [Br J Dermatol, 2008 Sep 15; [Epub ahead of print]. 46668 (1/2009)] Summary |
Salicylate Intolerance - Fish oil - 2 Fish oil 10 gm/d (1 gm = 180 mg EPA, 120 mg DHA) in three divided doses with meals. [Br J Dermatol, 2008 Sep 15; [Epub ahead of print]. 46668 (1/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Melatonin 20 mg at 8:00 p.m. q.d.. [The Lancet, November 4, 1995;346:229-230. 23549 (1995)] Summary Interview |
| Creatine 3 to 25gms/day with water or juice 1 hour before and immediately after working out (training days only). Cycle creatine supplementing 4-6 weeks on and then 4-6 weeks off creatine. [J Nutr Health Aging, 2007 Mar-Apr;11(2):185-8. 45920 (10/2007)] Summary Interview |
| Creatine at 5 gm qid for 1 week then gms per day. [Dyn Med, 2009 Dec 24; 8(1): 6. Epub ahead of print. 47670 (2/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Obesity-associated inflammation may play an important role in the age-related pathway leading to sarcopenia. Sarcopenia was inversely related to inflammation. [Am J Clin Nutr, 2005 Aug;82(2):428-34. 43595 (9/2005)] Summary Interview |
Satiety - oligofructose - 47273 Oligofructose (pre-biotic) 7 gms t.i.d. in water or beverage 30 minutes before meals. [Am J Clin Nutr, 2009; 89(6): 1751-9. 47273 (7/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
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62 gms of rye flakes microwaved in water for 3 minutes at 750 W served with lingonberry jam significantly prolonged satiety, lowered hunger and desire to eat up to 8 h after consumption compared to the refined wheat bread breakfast. [Food Nutr Res, July 28, 2008:[Epub ahead of print]. doi: 10.3402/fnr.v52i0.1809. 46911 (4/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Schizophrenia - Celiac disease Celiac disease screening. [Am J Med, March 1, 2004;116:312-317. 42425 (01/2005)] Summary Interview |
| Estradiol (valerate) 2mg P.O. x 2 weeks (males). ["Estrogen Effects in Psychiatric Disorders," Kulkarni J, 2005;5:107-122. Editors: Niels Bergemann, Anita Riecher-Rossler, Springer Wien New York. 43236 (7/2005)] Summary Interview |
Schizophrenia - Estradiol transdermal patch Estradiol transdermal patch 4mg of estradiol per patch, with a release rate of 50 mcg/24 hour, or 8 mg estradiol patches, with a release rate of 100 mcg of estradiol/24 hours. Patches were changed every 4 days (females). ["Estrogen Effects in Psychiatric Disorders," Kulkarni J, 2005;5:107-122. Editors: Niels Bergemann, Anita Riecher-Rossler, Springer Wien New York. 43236 (7/2005)] Summary Interview |
Schizophrenia - Fatty acid deficiencies Fatty acid deficiencies/insufficiencies of linoleic acid (LA), arachidonic acid (AA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA); increased omega-6:omega-3 ratio. [Lipids, 1996 (Suppl.);31:S163 - S165. 24850 (1997)] Summary Interview |
| Fish oil. [Lipids, 1996 (Suppl.);31:S163 - S165. 24850 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Schizophrenia - Gluten-free diet Gluten-free diet improves cerebral hypofusion. [Am J Med, March 1, 2004;116: 312-317. 42425 (01/2005)] Summary Interview |
| Glycine 2 to 30 gm/d. [CNS Drugs, January, 1997;7(1):47-67. 26967 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Schizophrenia - Omega-3 fatty acid Omega-3 fatty acid deficiency. [Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty acids, 1996;55(1&2):45-54. 25867 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Schizophrenia - Vitamins C and E Antioxidant vitamins C and E. [Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty acids, 1996;55(1&2):45-54. 25867 (1997)] Summary Interview |
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - Hypericum extract (St. John’s Wort) Hypericum extract (St. John’s Wort) 900 mg/d. [Pharmacopsychiat, 1997;30 (Suppl.):89-93. 28892 (1998)] Summary Interview |
Seizures - hypocalcemia - 42506 Hypocalcemia secondary to calcium and vitamin D deficiencies corrected with oral calcium 1 gm daily in addition to oral calcitriol (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3) 0.25 ug/d. [Ann Pharmacotherapy, June 2004;38(6):1002-1005. 42506 (02/2005)] Summary Interview |
| Melatonin 2 3-mg tablets (children <9 years/weighing < 30 kg) or 2 3-mg (children >9 years/weighing > 30 kg) ad-on therapy with valproate. [Br J Clin Pharmacol, 2004;58(5):542-547. 42688 (03/2005)] Summary Interview |
| Omega-3 5 gm/d (65% n-3 FA of marine fish oil in 2.5 EPA:DHA ratio) was provided daily as a semisolid bread spread of different flavors. [Epilepsia, 2002;43(1):103-104. 39385 (2002)] Summary Interview |
Seizures - yoga meditation practice - 44343 / 45044 Yoga Meditation Practice (YMP) daily 3-6 months (pranayama methods used with major emphasis on silent meditation). [J Altern Complement Med.2006 May;12(4):367-71. 44343/45044 (8/2006)] Summary Interview |
| Vitamin B6 antenatally (mother) 50 mg/d orally, then postnatally (neonates) orally 10 mg/kg/day given by drops or liquid, in a single dose, with a maximum dose of 250 mg/d with or away from meals. [Eur J Pediatr, 2009 July 9; [Epub ahead of print]. 47346 (2/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Selenium - Selenium deficiency/insufficiency Selenium deficiency/insufficiency is associated with cardiomyopathy, cardiovascular disease, hypothyroidism, sperm dysfunction, rheumatoid disorders and viral susceptibility. [Br Med J, February 8, 1997;314:387-388. 26998 (1997)] Summary Interview |
| Diet - enteral nutrition (continuous tube-feeding) mean daily doses were: EPA 4.9 ± 0.14 g/d; GLA 4.60 ± 0.13 g/d; vitamin C 907 ± 27 mg/d; vitamin E 346 ± 10 IU/d. [Crit Care Med., 2006 Jul 17; [Epub ahead of print]. 44455 (9/2006)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Fish oil 0.1 – 0.25 g/kg/d . (Commercially available fish oil-based lipid emulsions have about 4 g of n-3 fatty acids per 10 g of lipids supplied. For a patient of 70 kg and at an infused dose of 0.15 g/kg/d this would result in the provision of about 4 g of n-3 fatty acids per day). [Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care, 2006 Mar;9(2):140-8. 44774 (11/2006)] Interview PubMed |
| Fish oil given parenterally in a 50:40:10 mixture of medium-chain fatty acids, soybean oil and fish oil reduced interleukin-6 in the blood, improved lung function and shortened hospital stay. [Critical Care, Jan 19, 2010;14:R5. 47796 (5/2010)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Sepsis - n-acetylcysteine - 46020 N-acetylcysteine 150 mg/kg and then 15 mg/kg/hr from a continuous I.V. infusion inhibited the adverse effects of E. coli endotoxin on renal function. [Crit Care Med, 2007; 35(8):1869-75. 46020 (7/2008)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Selenium deficiency is a risk factor and should be assessed for, if deficient replaced with 200-1000 mcg/d. [Biological Trace Element Research, 1995;50:149-155. 23738 (1995)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Sexual Activity/Behavior - Vitamin C Vitamin C 3000 mg/d sustained release increased sexual intercourse frequency. [Biol Psychiatry, 2002;52:371-374. 39982 (2002)] Summary Interview |
Sexual Activity/Behavior - climacteric - dhea - 48915 DHEA 10 mg/d orally (female). [Climacteric, 2011 Dec;14(6):661-8. 48915 (1/2012)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Shock (septic shock) - N-acetylcysteine N-acetylcysteine 150 mg/kg. [Critical Care, April 2004; 8(2):R66-R71. 41842 (09/2004)] Summary Interview |
Sickle Cell Anemai - dha, epa - 48751 EPA 15 mg/kg body wt /d and DHA 10 mg /kg body wt/d taken in 2 divided doses mixed in food if children, and in capsules if adults twice daily, reduced bilirubin level in the eye following daily intake of the omega-3 fatty acids and was associated with a reduction in the number of sickle cell crisis with no side effects.[APMIS, 2011 July;119(7):442-8. 48751 (9/2011)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Sickle Cell Anemia - Glutamine Glutamine 600 mg/kg/d in 2 doses, at breakfast and in the afternoon/supper. Patients mixed the glutamine in a beverage (e.g. orange juice, milk) or a semi-liquid food (e.g. pudding, oatmeal). [J Pediatr Hematol Oncol, 2004;26(10):619-625. 42297 (12/2004)] Summary Interview |
Silicone Breast Implant Syndrome - Silicon implant Silicon implant removal improved symptoms of chronic fatigue, muscle pain, joint pain, joint swelling and/or lymphadenopathy. [Sem Arthritis Rheum, August 1994;24(1)/Suppl. 1:22-28. 20882 (1995)] Summary Interview |
Sleep Disorder - caffeine - 23013 Caffeine containing medications may be a cause (analgesics, cold preparations may contain 30 mg of caffeine or the equivalent of a weak cup of coffee). Coffee a lesser cause. Tea and decaffeinated coffee showed no effect. [J Am Geriatric Society, 1995;43:860-864. 23013 (1996)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Sleep Disorder - cherry juice, melatonin - 50021 Cherry juice (tart) Montmorency cherry concentrate administered at 30 mls twice per day, morning and evening, diluted with about 200 mls (.84 of a cup) of water, consumed about 30 minutes before breakfast and the evening meal for 7 days increased total melatonin content (aMT6s - urinary 6-sulphatoxymelatonin) in the urine and significantly increased the time in bed, total sleep time and sleep efficiency. [ J Nutr. 2011 Oct 30. [Epub ahead of print]. 50021 (2/2012)] Interview PubMed |
| Diet - high glycemic index meal (high glycemic index rice) 4 hours before bed shortened sleep onset time. [Am J Clin Nutr. 2007 Feb;85(2):426-30. 45792 (7/2007)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Sleep Disorder - magnesium - 48503 Magnesium citrate providing 320 mg elemental magnesium daily. Five capsules daily each providing 64 mg of magnesium. Two capsules with the morning meal, one with at the noon meal, and two during the evening meal. [Magnes Res, 2010 Dec 1; 23(4): 158-68. 48503 (3/2011)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Sleep Disorder - melatonin - 22042 Melatonin 1-5 mg induces an hypnotic effect when administered at 12 noon, 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., but less so when it was administered at 9:00 p.m.. [Eur J Pharmacol, 1995; 275:213-216. 22042 (1995)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Sleep Disorder - melatonin - 42513 Melatonin 0.5 to 1 mg fast or controlled release on an empty stomach 20 to 30 minutes before bed time in children with circadian rhythm sleep problems and severe neuropsychiatric developmental disorders; cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism, visual impairment, intellectual deficits and other neurological problems, usually present in combination (children with severe brain damage may require up to 6 to 10 mg and occasionally even up to 15 mg). [Developmental Medicine Child Neurology, 2004;46:776-782. 42513 (02/2005)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Sleep Disorder - valerian - 50096 Valerian at 530 mg of a concentrated valerian extract (CVE) showed significant improvement in sleep quality in postmenopausal women without side effects. [Menopause, 2011 Sep;18(9):951-5. 50096 (5/2012)] Interview PubMed |
| Smoking cessation for 12-15 months normalized the high level of nasal pathogens caused by smoking. [Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2007 Feb;133(2):135-8. 45781 (7/2007)] Summary Interview |
| Vitamin C 130 mg/d in smokers from diet. [Circulation, April 15, 1996;93(8): 1488-1492. 24261 (1997)] Interview |
| Vitamin C 2 gm/d x 10 days decreased monocyte adhesiveness to levels found in nonsmokers. [Circulation, April 15, 1996;93(8):1488-1492. 24261 (1997)] Interview |
| Vitamin C 1 gm/d in smokers lowered blood lead. [J Am Coll Nutr 1999;18(2): 166-170. 32149 (1999)] Summary Interview |
| Vitamin C 1 gm b.i.d. (with breakfast and dinner) prevented monocyte dysfunction in smokers; normal monocyte function stimulates collateral arteriogenesis. [Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol, 2007; 27(1): 120-6. 45084 (4/2007)] Summary Interview |
Soy Foods - Soy food absorption Soy food absorption - higher levels daidzein attained in women. Tempeh (mainly isoflavone aglycon) resulted in higher serum peak levels of both daidzein and genistein and the associated area under the curve compared to textured vegetable protein (predominantly isoflavone glucosides). Soy milk was absorbed faster and peak levels of isoflavones were attained earlier than with the other soy foods. [J Nutr. 2006 Jan;136(1):45-51. 44376 (2/2006)] Summary Interview |
| High dose B-complex vitamin supplementation (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 (25 mg), B9 and B12) taken in two tablets after breakfast daily in a complex of small doses of vitamins C and E, passion flower and inositol. [Hum Psychopharmacol, 2011 Sept 8; [Epub ahead of print]. 48855 (10/2011)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Stress - black cohosh - cimicifuga racemosa - 49274 Cimicifuga racemosa (CR) [black cohosh] 200 mg/d significantly attenuated the elevated subjective perception of stress and increased salivary chromogranin-A levels; and rapidly recovered the decrease in alpha waveband induced by performing mental arithmetic task. [Biomed Res, 2012; 33(3):145-52. 49274 (9/2012)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Caffeine may aggravate the combat-stress response. [Military Medicine, 1996; 161:230-232. 25102 (1997)] Summary Interview |
| Green tea consumption in ascending order of intake 1 to 5 or more cups per day is associated with a reduction in functional disability (cognitive function, depression, psychological distress, stroke) and healthy life expectancy, in a dose dependent fashion. [Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 March;95(3):732–739. 50050 (5/2012)] Interview PubMed |
| Meditation - memorization of a favorite spiritual or religious passage and then the slow recitation of that passage for 20 to 30 minutes. Teachers were given guided practice in three corollary techniques. These were to: 1) Deliberately slow down as often as possible. 2) Do one thing at a time. 3) Take a short part of the passage one uses for meditation and repeat it to oneself during the day as a mantra (teachers). [Stress Medicine 1999;15:69-77. 32163 (1999)] Summary Interview |
Stress - omega-3 fatty acids, phosphatidyl serine - 49193 Omega-3 PS capsules consisting of phosphatidyl serine (PS) (20-22%), DHA (minimum 25%),and EPA (minimum 5%) [3 capsules = a minimum of 15 mg EPA, 75 mg DHA and 60-66 mg PS] once daily in the morning with breakfast. [Nutr Res, 2012 Apr;32(4):241-50. 49193 (7/2012)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Stroke - 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D 1,25 dihydroxyvitamin D low predictive. [Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2005 Jun;15(3):188-97. 43761 (10/2005)] Summary Interview |
Stroke - amino acids, branched-chain - 48363 Amino acid mixture (Aminotrofic®) composed of 50% branched-chain amino acids given in two daily doses via a nasogastric tube in the ICU. [ Neurocrit Care, 2010, Oct 23; [Epub ahead of print]. 48363 (1/2011)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Antioxidants - vitamin E 800 IU (727 mg) and vitamin C 500 mg within 12 hours post-infarct after acute stroke enhanced antioxidant capacity, mitigated oxidative damage and reduced tissue inflammation. [Eur J Clin Nutr, 2005 Dec;59(12):1367-73. 43890/44353 (2/2006)] Summary Interview |
| Aspirin 325 mg/d and vitamin E 400 I.U./d reduced risk of ischemic stroke 25% more than ASA alone. [Am J Clin Nutr, 1995;62(suppl):1381S-1384S. 23791 (1996)] Summary Interview |
| Caffeine intake daily may increase deaths from stroke 17 to 24 percent. [The Lancet, 1997;349:279-281. 27049 (1997)] Summary Interview |
| Coffee does not increase stroke risk; intakes of 2 or more cups per day versus less than 1 cup per month may reduce risk. [Circulation, 2009 Feb 16; [Epub ahead of print]. 47016 (5/2009)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Diet rich in potassium, magnesium and fiber is protective against stroke mortality in men. [Br J Nutr, 2000;84:5-17. 35798 (2000)] Summary |
| Diet rich in fruits and vegetables (at least 5 serving per day), legumes, fish, grains and cereals. [Br J Nutr, 2000;84:5-17. 35798 (2000)] Summary |
| Exercise (regular) reduces risk. [Br J Nutr, 2000;84:5-17. 35798 (2000)] Summary |
| Fish consumption in women two to four times per week had a 48% decrease in risk of thrombotic stroke; fish 5+ times/week had a 70% decreased risk of thrombotic stroke. Women who ate fish two to four times per week had a 27% decrease in total and a 37% decrease in ischemic stroke, while those who ate fish 5+ times per week had a 52% decrease in total stroke and a 62% decrease in ischemic stroke. Omega-3 fatty acid intake, 87% of which was from seafood/fish sources, women in the highest quintile had a significant 28% decrease in total stroke, with nonsignificant reductions in risk of ischemic stroke (29%), and thrombotic stroke (33%). No increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke was observed. [JAMA, 2001;285: 304-312. 33726 (2001)] Interview |
| Fish two to four times per week reduced the risk of thrombotic stroke 48%; fish 5+ times/week reduced risk 70% . [JAMA, 2001;285:304-312. 33726 (2001)] Interview |
| Fish two to four times per week reduce risk of total stroke 27% and ischemic stroke 37% in women; fish 5+ times per week reduced risk of total stroke 52% and reduce the risk of ischemic stroke 62% in women. [Eur J Clin Nutr, 2005 Dec;59(12):1367-73. 43890/44353 (2/2006)] Summary Interview |
| Fruit and vegetable consumption lower risk. [Br J Nutr, 2000;84:5-17. 35798 (2000)] Summary |
| Green tea consumption in ascending order of intake 1 to 5 or more cups per day is associated with a reduction in functional disability (cognitive function, depression, psychological distress, stroke) and healthy life expectancy, in a dose dependent fashion. [Am J Clin Nutr. 2012 March;95(3):732-739. 50050 (5/2012)] Interview PubMed |
| Homocysteine is a risk factor. [Br J Nutr, 2000;84:5-17. 35798 (2000)] Summary |
Stroke - Homocysteinemia/homocystinuria Homocysteinemia/homocystinuria is a risk factor. [NEJM, February 2, 1995;332 (5):328-329. 21740 (1996)] Summary Interview |
| Iron low in serum is predictive. [Nutr Metab Cardiovasc Dis. 2005 Jun;15(3): 188-97. 43761 (10/2005)] Summary Interview |
| Isoflavone 80 mg/day in a single dose with or without food. [Eur Heart J, 2008 Sept 23; [Epub ahead of print]. 46714 (12/2008) Summary |
Stroke - mediterranean diet - 48965 Diet - Mediterranean-style diet, defined as a diet with a high intake of fruits, vegetables, monounsaturated fat, fish, whole grains, legumes, and nuts, moderate alcohol consumption, and a low intake of red meat, saturated fat, and refined grains, was associated with a decreased risk of having a vascular event. [Am J Clin Nutr, 2011 Dec;94(6):1458-64 48965 (01/2012)] Summary Interview PubMed |
| Calorie containing soft drinks including caloric sweeteners such as sucrose, or high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), cola-type beverages, flavored juices and non-100% fruit increased stroke, especially ischemic stroke, by 20% and 80% respectively in Japanese women (highest intake group compared to the lowest) between 40 and 59 years of age but not in men. [Am J Clin Nutr, 2012 Dec;96(6):1390-7. 50161 (12/2012)] Interview PubMed |
| Tocotrienols 200 mg b.i.d. with meals may be protective. [Mol Aspects Med. 2007 Oct-Dec;28(5-6):692-728. Epub 2007 Mar 27. 46221 (6/2008)] Summary Interview |
Stroke - vegetarian diet - 49219 Vegetarians have lower : all cause mortality; ischemic heart disease (IHD) ; mortality from circulatory diseases; mortality from cerebrovascular disease; significantly lower cancer incidence than nonvegetarians. Vegetarians have reduced cardiovascular risk factors compared with omnivores including: decreased body mass index; waist to hip ratio; blood pressure; plasma total cholesterol (TC); triglycerides; LDL-C levels; serum lipoprotein(a); plasma factor VII activity; the ratio of TC/HDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C and TAG/HDL-C, and serum ferritin levels. [Ann Nutr Metab, 2012 Jun 1;60(4):233-240. 49219 (7/2012)] Summary Interview PubMed |
Substance Abuse - Omega-3 fatty acids Omega-3 fatty acids - Five capsules each containing 450 mg of EPA, 100 mg of DHA and 50 mg of other omega-3 LC PUFAs were taken in divided doses with or without meals reduced feelings of anger. [Psychiatry Res, 2008 Jan 15;157(1-3):95-104. 45708 (2/2008)] Summary Interview |
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Iron fortification Iron fortification in infant formulas use with caution. Iron enables toxigenic bacteria to seed in the infant gut. Infants who die of SIDS usually have a history of receiving iron supplements or iron enriched formulas; their livers have 3 times the amount of iron as do infants who die of non-infectious causes. Breast feeding is best. [J Trace Elements Exp Med, 1994;7:47-51. 22201 (1996)] Summary Interview |
| Arachidonic acid (omega-6):DHA ratio higher - increases risk. [Am J Psychiatry, 2006 Jun;163(6):1100-2. 44473/45043 (7/2006)] Summary Interview |
| Cholesterol levels naturally low (<5 mmol/l), not pharmacologically reduced, were associated with depression and suicide. [Br J Psychiatry 1999;175: 259-262. 33674 (2000)] Summary Interview |
Suicide - Cholesterol/Triglyceride Total serum cholesterol level and low density lipoprotein levels were decreased significantly in a parasuicidal population; triglyceride concentrations were decreased in suicide attempters with major depression. [Acta Psychiatry Scand, 2003;108:215-221. 40826 (2003)] Summary Interview |
Suicide - Docosahexaenoic acid Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels low increased risk. [Am J Psychiatry, 2006 Jun;163(6):1100-2. 44473/45043 (7/2006)] Summary Interview |
| Vitamin C 2 gm/d plus d-alpha-tocopherol 1000 IU/d P.O. reduced sunburn development. [J Am Acad Dermatol, January 1998;45-48. 29565 (1998)] Summary Interview |
| Alpha-ketoglutarate (AKG) 7.2 g and 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (5-HMF) 720 mg per day (SANOPAL), given in three single doses a day just before breakfast, lunch and dinner (lung cancer). [Eur J Cardiothorac Surg, 2007 Nov;32(5):776-82. Epub 2007 Sep 4. 46255 (07/2008)] Summary Interview |
| Glutamine 20-30 gm/d P.O. or I.V. for catabolic state. [J Nutr, 2001:2569S-2577S. 38827 (2003)] Summary Interview |
| Glutamine, a non-essential amino acid, under stress helps maintain gut barrier function, which prevents bacterial translocation and possible multi-organ system failure. [Nutrition, Sept/Oct 1994;10(5): 385-391. 21498 (1995)] Summary Interview |
| Magnesium sulphate (50 mg/kg in 100 ml saline over 10 min followed by a continuous infusion of 20 mg/kg/h) decreased blood loss; provided a better surgical condition; prolonged activated partial thromboplastin time; increased heart rate and lowered mean arterial pressure in microscopic disc surgery. [Anaesthesia, 2011 Dec;66(12):1140-5. 50118 (9/2012)] Interview PubMed |
| N-acetylcysteine (NAC) I.V. at 50 mg/kg bolus 1 hour pre-operatively (CABG and/or valve surgery) and then at 50 mg/kg/d for the next 48 hours reduced atrial fibrillation. [Eur Heart J, 2008; 29(5): 625-31. 46319 (08/2008)] Summary Interview |
Surgery - Omega-3 fatty acid therapy Omega-3 fatty acid therapy is beneficial in reducing the incidence and severity of multiple organ failure; improving recovery from trauma; reducing the incidence of infectious complications; decreasing the cachectic effect of pancreatic malignancy; decreasing inflammatory conditions; decreasing the clinical severity scores of inflammatory bowel conditions such as ulcerative colitis; reducing the incidence of rejection in kidney transplant patients and prolongation of allograft survival. [Nutrition, 1998;14(7/8): 627-633. 30632 (1999)] Summary Interview |
| Selenium should be assessed and low serum levels should be replaced with 200-1000 mcg of selenium which can reduce complications and oxidative stress. [Biological Trace Element Research, 1995;50:149-155. 23738 (1995)] Summary Interview |
| Alcohol - one to three drinks per day may enhance insulin sensitivity and reduce biochemical factors associated with Syndrome X. [Nutr Rev, May 2000;154-160. 35814 (2001)] Summary Interview |
| Chromium 200 mcg/d may help. [Nutr Rev, May 2000;154-160. 35814 (2001)] Summary Interview |
| Diet - high in fat and refined carbohydrates and low in dietary fiber and nutrients, increases risk of insulin resistance. [Nutr Rev, May 2000;154-160. 35814 (2001)] Summary Interview |
| Diet - replace refined carbohydrates with fiber-rich complex carbohydrates; whole or minimally-processed fruits and vegetables; reduce saturated fat intake. [Nutr Rev, May 2000;154-160. 35814 (2001)] Summary Interview |
| Diet - reducing refined carbohydrates is most important. [Nutr Rev, May 2000; 154-160. 35814 (2001)] Summary Interview |
| Lifestyle is usually sedentary life; consumes a diet high in calories, total fat and refined carbohydrates; and is overweight with a central abdominal pattern of distribution. [Nutr Rev, May 2000;154-160. 35814 (2001)] Summary Interview |
Syndrome X - Lifestyle factors Lifestyle factors increase risk - smoking, lack of physical activity and excessive alcohol intake. [Nutr Rev, May 2000;154-160. 35814 (2001)] Summary Interview |
| Magnesium beneficial. [Nutr Rev, May 2000;154-160. 35814 (2001)] Summary Interview |
Syndrome X - Physical activity Physical activity reduces risk. [Nutr Rev, May 2000;154-160. 35814 (2001)] Summary Interview |
| Vitamin E 100-200 IU/d. [Nutr Rev, May 2000;154-160. 35814 (2001)] Summary Interview |
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