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Fishing for link between fat consumption and immunity
January 12th, 2012
Modern changes in food production such as the introduction of intense farming methods, food processing and use of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers have led to cheaper, readily available foods. The…
Five foods for an immune kick-start
December 13th, 2011
Winter is upon us and, along with the sharp temperature drop and the preparations for Christmas, comes the expectation of a bout of cold or flu. But it is important to understand that suffering a drawn…
Decreasing absorption of heavy metals: the role of phytates
December 5th, 2011
Consumption of fish from marine environments is the main source of human exposure to mercury. Inorganic mercury is transformed into methylmercury accumulating through the food chain, leading to high concentrations…
Triglyceride management in cardiovascular health: EPA triumphs over DHA
November 30th, 2011
The heart health benefits of omega-3s in fish oils are well established, and many of us may be supplementing daily to help control our triglyceride and/or cholesterol levels. Not all fish oils are equal…
Top five veggie nutrient needs
October 4th, 2011
Vegetarians and vegans may exhibit wide diversity in their dietary practices, but they are linked by what they omit from their diet. When a vegetarian/vegan diet is well-planned, diverse in choice and…
Fast food and the fast route to depression
September 27th, 2011
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘you are what you eat’ and the majority of us are familiar with the fact that so-called ‘junk food’ can have a major influence on our health, both short and long term…
21st September – World Alzheimer’s Day 2011
September 21st, 2011
According to The World Alzheimer Report 2011, three-quarters of the estimated 36 million people with dementia worldwide do not have a formal diagnosis. Understanding the condition and its key symptoms…
Echium seed oil: offering optimal heart health for vegetarians and vegans
September 16th, 2011
It’s pretty common knowledge that consuming fish or fish oils is beneficial when considering general heart health. However, whilst the omega-3s from marine sources are attributed to a reduced risk…
Understanding how the omega-3 index influences heart health
September 2nd, 2011
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in many developed countries, and its incidence is increasing at a rapid rate in developing countries. Diet and lifestyle issues are closely associated…
The benefits of managing oxidative stress in fibromyalgia syndrome
September 2nd, 2011
Whilst fibromyalgia syndrome is generally characterised by systemic unexplained pain, it can also be accompanied by various psychological symptoms that include depression, anxiety and fatigue. Research…
Media Coverage
BodyFit Magazine – ‘Q & A on salt’
September 2nd, 2011
Dr Nina Bailey was featured as an expert in Questions & Answers section of ‘BodyFit Magazine’. If you want to find an answer for the question: “I’ve recently read conflicting ideas about how much salt we should include in our diets – I eat well and exercise regularly, but should I cut it out completely?”, [...]
NutraCos Omega 3 issue – ‘Fatty acids and neurodevelopmental disorders’
September 2nd, 2011
There is high degree of overlap between the range of neurodevelopmental disorders that includes attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and autism. Generally considered to be neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood, they all persist into adulthood affect as many as 10% of the population. The association between dietary changes and the increasing incidence of neurodevelopmental disorders [...]
Bioidentical Hormone Health website – ‘Unravelling the Soy and Breast Cancer Story’
July 29th, 2011
Apart from age, and a family history of breast cancer, many of the known risk factors for breast cancer relate to a woman’s reproductive history, and any use of oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The majority of breast cancers are oestrogen dependant and, more recently, the role of dietary factors and particularly the [...]
NHD – ‘Fish oils offer known health benefits, but what are the vegetarian alternatives?’
July 8th, 2011
Fish oils offer known health benefits, but what are the vegetarian alternatives? - an article by Dr Nina Bailey in ‘NHD’, UK’s independent monthly magazine for nutrition and dietetic professionals. It was published in 66 Issue in July 2011, an online version is available at NHD Issue 66.
VegFamily Magazine – ‘Healthy Omega-3 from Echium Seed Oil’
June 1st, 2011
In June 2011 Nina Bailey published her article Healthy Omega-3 from Echium Seed Oil at VegFamily website. You can read an online version of the article at VegFamily.
The Nutrition Practitioner – ‘The role of the omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid in clinical depression’
March 2nd, 2011
The role of the omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid in clinical depression, Nina Bailey, ‘The Nutrition Practitioner’, Spring Issue 2011 Abstract Clinical depression, characterised by alterations in mood and cognition and with disease severity correlating inversely with cognition scores, is the most common psychiatric disorder, and is thought to affect around one in five people during [...]
The Nutrition Practitioner – ‘Microstructure changes and atrophy in the aging brain’
December 21st, 2010
In winter 2010 issue of ‘The Nutrition Practitioner’ Nina Bailey BSc PhD published her article Microstructure changes and atrophy in the aging brain. Abstract The association between brain ageing and age-related cognitive decline is of great interest to both researchers and practitioners. The risk of cognitive decline, and for developing dementia, increases with age, with [...]
NutraCos – ‘Fish oils offer known health benefits, but what are the vegetarian alternatives, and how do they compare?’
December 20th, 2010
In special Omega 3 issue 2010 of ‘NutraCos’ Journal Dr Nina Bailey published an article Fish oils offer known health benefits, but what are the vegetarian alternatives, and how do they compare? It can be downloaded from NutraCos Archive.
Cambridge Evening News – ‘Igennus makes a case for financial nutrition’
October 15th, 2010
In September 2010 Jenny Chapman wrote an article for ‘Cambridge Evening News’ entitled Igennus makes a case for financial nutrition. There is an online version available at Cambridge-News.co.uk.
Your Healthy Living Magazine – ‘Expert’s answer on diabetes’
October 4th, 2010
In September/October 2010 issue of ‘Your Healthy Living’ magazine nutritionist Nina Bailey, as one of the experts of ‘Complementary Confidential’ section, answered a reader’s question on diabetes. You can find it in Your Healthy Living Magazine Archive.
