Friday, January 13, 2006

Friday Fun Facts from Designs for Health

Here are some 'Friday fun facts' that were sent from Designs for Health. Thought I would share a few here.

#1.
Research as far back as 1975 told us that hyperactive children have low levels of serotonin. Oral doses of pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin B6) resulted in an appreciable increase in the serotonin content and a very large increase in the PLP (pyridoxal phosphate) content of blood in these hyperactive patients according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics. Click here for related abstract.

#2.
There is evidence that H. Pylori infection may be the cause of stomach autoimmune disease that leads to decrease in stomach acid production and intrinsic factor production, that leads to B12 deficiency, that leads to pernicious anemia. Click here for related abstract.

#3.
SAMe protects against acetaminophen-induced liver toxicity in mice. Click here for related abstract

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