Follow the links below to find information on nutritional food supplements and their health effects.
Reviewed August 2011
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29 Resources Found
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Sporting performance and food
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Better Health Channel
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Good diet and nutrition can enhance sporting performance. Carbohydrates should form the basis of the sportsperson' s diet. For most athletes, a varied healthy diet will provide vitamins and minerals as well as protein to promote growth and repair of muscle tissues. Adequate fluid intake is essential to help performance and prevent dehydration. |
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Oct 2011 |
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Calcium
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| Publisher: |
Better Health Channel
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| Description: |
Calcium is essential for strong bones and teeth. Calcium deficiency can lead to disorders like osteoporosis (brittle bones). Good sources of calcium include dairy foods and calcium fortified products such as soymilk and breakfast cereals. Calcium is especially important for young children, teenagers and older women. |
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Jun 2011 |
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Phytoestrogens
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
Phytoestrogens are compounds that occur naturally in plants (phyto) and under certain circumstances can have actions like human oestrogen. |
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Jun 2011 |
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Phytoestrogens and breast cancer
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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| Description: |
There has been much speculation about phytoestrogens - particularly soy products, and breast cancer risk. This is mainly based on the idea that because these foods contain oestrogen, they can stimulate the breast tissue like our own body's oestrogen or prescribed oestrogen might. |
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Jun 2011 |
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Glucosamine and chondroitin
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Arthritis Australia
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| Description: |
This information sheet provides details about glucosamine and chondroitin as treatment options for people with arthritis. It includes information about the effectiveness and possible risks of taking these supplements. |
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Jan 2011 |
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Fish oils
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Arthritis Australia
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| Description: |
This information sheet provides general information about the use of fish oil supplements as a treatment for arthritis. It includes details about who may benefit from taking fish oils, how much to take and possible side effects of taking fish oil supplements. |
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Jan 2011 |
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Bioactives
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Bioactives are chemical molecules and microbes that have some biological effect on our body. Bioactive food components are bioactives that have been added to food. They are not essential for nutrition, but are thought to offer some health benefits. |
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Dec 2010 |
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Vitamins, supplements and cancer
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
Many cancer survivors use supplements to try to strengthen their immune system, help them to feel better, and to cope with stress. Most believe that there is a benefit in taking dietary supplements. Cancer patients will often home-research various herbal remedies and preparations, and then ask their oncologist whether or not it is all right to take them. |
| Date: |
Nov 2010 |
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Pain and nutrition
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| Publisher: |
Virtual Medical Centre.com
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| Description: |
There is a strong relationship between pain and nutrition. Ongoing pain is associated with major stress on both the mind and the body. By spending a bit of time to prepare proper food and eat healthily, we can help minimise any pain directly, or indirectly through methods such as weight loss. |
| Date: |
Jun 2010 |
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Updated advice to consumers regarding Hydroxycut products
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| Publisher: |
Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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| Description: |
Until the TGA has completed its investigations, consumers are advised to exercise caution when using Australian Hydroxycut products. |
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Feb 2010 |
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Folic acid and pregnancy
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| Publisher: |
Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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| Description: |
Taking folic acid before pregnancy and for the first three months of pregnancy can reduce your chances of having a baby with spina bifida. |
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Jan 2012 |
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Glucosamine and chondroitin (Vietnamese)
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| Publisher: |
Arthritis Australia
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| Description: |
This information sheet provides details about glucosamine and chondroitin as treatment options for people with arthritis. It includes information about the effectiveness and possible risks of taking these supplements. Written in Vietnamese. |
| Date: |
Jan 2010 |
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Fish oils (Vietnamese)
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| Publisher: |
Arthritis Australia
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| Description: |
This information sheet provides general information about the use of fish oil supplements as a treatment for arthritis. It includes details about who may benefit from taking fish oils, how much to take and possible side effects of taking fish oil supplements. Written in Vietnamese. |
| Date: |
Jan 2010 |
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Glucosamine and chondroitin (Italian)
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| Publisher: |
Arthritis Australia
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| Description: |
This information sheet provides details about glucosamine and chondroitin as treatment options for people with arthritis. It includes information about the effectiveness and possible risks of taking these supplements. Written in Italian. |
| Date: |
Jan 2010 |
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Fish oils (Italian)
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| Publisher: |
Arthritis Australia
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| Description: |
This information sheet provides general information about the use of fish oil supplements as a treatment for arthritis. It includes details about who may benefit from taking fish oils, how much to take and possible side effects of taking fish oil supplements. Written in Italian. |
| Date: |
Jan 2010 |
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Glucosamine and chondroitin (Greek)
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| Publisher: |
Arthritis Australia
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| Description: |
This information sheet provides details about glucosamine and chondroitin as treatment options for people with arthritis. It includes information about the effectiveness and possible risks of taking these supplements. Written in Greek. |
| Date: |
Jan 2010 |
| Title: |
Fish oils (Greek)
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| Publisher: |
Arthritis Australia
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| Description: |
This information sheet provides general information about the use of fish oil supplements as a treatment for arthritis. It includes details about who may benefit from taking fish oils, how much to take and possible side effects of taking fish oil supplements. Written in Greek. |
| Date: |
Jan 2010 |
| Title: |
Glucosamine and chondroitin (Chinese)
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| Publisher: |
Arthritis Australia
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| Description: |
This information sheet provides details about glucosamine and chondroitin as treatment options for people with arthritis. It includes information about the effectiveness and possible risks of taking these supplements. Written in Chinese. |
| Date: |
Jan 2010 |