Daily non-political popular news in brief.

New study indicates that people may need more dietary choline than previously thought

A new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition indicates that the current recommended Adequate Intake (AI) for choline may, in fact, be inadequate for some people. Choline is an essential nutrient for normal functioning of all cells, including those involved with liver metabolism, brain and nerve function, memory, and the transportation of nutrients throughout the body.

Read more »

Keywords: study, indicates, people, dietary, choline, previously, thought, indicate

« Previous | Next »

Similar news on "New study indicates that people may need more dietary choline than previously thought":

1. Study suggests loss of 2 types of neurons -- not just 1 -- triggers Parkinson's symptoms
   08-13-2007 · EurekAlert!
   New evidence indicates that the loss of two types of brain cells -- not just one as previously thought -- may trigger the onset of symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. The evidence, based on mouse models, shows a link between the loss of both norepinephrine and dopamine neurons and the delayed onset of symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease. It was originally thought that the loss of only dopamine neurons triggered symptoms. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter critical for coordinating movement.
   Similar news · Read more »
   
2. Happy people are healthier, Carnegie Mellon psychologist says
   11-07-2006 · EurekAlert!
   Happiness and other positive emotions play an even more important role in health than previously thought, according to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine by Carnegie Mellon University psychology Professor Sheldon Cohen.
   Similar news · Read more »
   
3. New age for ancient Americans
   03-03-2007 · Science News Online
   New radiocarbon dates indicate that the Clovis people, long considered the first well-documented settlers of the New World, inhabited North America considerably later and for a much shorter time than previously thought.
   Similar news · Read more »
   
4. An end to snobbery? Study finds that ordinary people have surprisingly 'good taste'
   08-29-2007 · EurekAlert!
   Previous studies have shown that there is a very weak correlation between experts' judgments of cultural entertainment, such as movies, and popular judgments. These findings have been taken to mean that ordinary people don't have "good taste." However, a new study by researchers at Columbia University and Boccini University, Italy, argues that when controlling for marketing campaigns, regular consumers show more "good taste" than previously thought.
   Similar news · Read more »
   
5. Anthrax attack posed greater potential threat than thought
   01-04-2007 · EurekAlert!
   A new study shows that more people were at risk of anthrax infection in the Oct. 2001 attack on US Senator Tom Daschle's office than previously known. The research is published in the January 15 issue of the Journal of Infectious Diseases, now available online. On the other hand, the study shows, prompt intervention with antibiotics and vaccination appeared to be highly effective against the disease.
   Similar news · Read more »
   
6. National blood donor pool significantly smaller than previously thought
   07-31-2007 · EurekAlert!
   According to a new study in Transfusion, the number of individuals in the US who are eligible to donate blood may be smaller than previously believed -- approximately 60 million fewer people. The new figures suggest that only 37 percent of the US population is currently eligible to donate blood, and with anticipated demographic changes, that percentage is likely to drop.
   Similar news · Read more »
   
7. Study locates cholesterol genes; finds surprises about good, bad cholesterol
   01-13-2008 · EurekAlert!
   An international study of 20,000 people found seven new genes that influence blood cholesterol levels, a major factor in heart disease, and confirmed 11 other genes previously thought to influence cholesterol.
   Similar news · Read more »
   
8. U of M study finds national blood donor pool significantly smaller than previously thought
   08-01-2007 · EurekAlert!
   University of Minnesota research indicates the number of individuals eligible to donate blood in the United States, is much smaller than previously thought. In fact, it is estimated that only 37 percent of the population is currently eligible to donate blood.
   Similar news · Read more »
   
9. Calcium is spark of life, kiss of death for nerve cells
   02-28-2007 · EurekAlert!
   Oregon Health & Science University research shows how calcium regulates the recharging of high-frequency auditory nerve cells after they've fired a signal burst. The study indicates calcium ions play a greater role in keeping in check the brain's most powerful circuits, such as those used for processing sound signals, than previously thought. A better understanding of that role could someday help prevent the death of neurons behind such neurological disorders as stroke and multiple sclerosis.
   Similar news · Read more »
   
10. Dietary preferences and patterns may be linked to genes
    06-07-2007 · EurekAlert!
    Research indicates that the APOA2 gene is associated with food preferences and dietary patterns. About 15 percent of study participants had the genotype CC, which was linked to higher fat intake and almost two times the risk of obesity, as compared to people with more common genotypes of APOA2.
    Similar news · Read more »