Top 5 Natural Health studies from 2007

These were my picks of the most important natural health studies from 2007.....

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Journal: Annals of Internal Medicine

Effects of Folic Acid Supplementation on Hearing in Older Adults

Findings: Slowed the decline in hearing associated with aging

4.

Journal: American Journal of Gastroenterology

Helicobacter pylori Eradication: A Randomized Prospective Study of Triple Therapy Versus Triple Therapy Plus Lactoferrin and Probiotics

Findings: Addition of lactoferrin and probiotics increased eradication rate from 76% to 92%

3.

Journal: Rheumatology

Current Role of Glucosamine in the Treatment of Osteoarthritis

Findings: Positive effects on knee osteoarthritis symptoms and structure

2.

Journal: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

Fish Consumption, n-3 Fatty Acids, and Subsequent 5-y Cognitive Decline in Elderly Men

Findings: Fish consumers had less 5-y cognitive decline than non-consumers

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Journal: The Lancet

Evaluation of Echinacea for the Prevention and Treatment of the Common Cold: a meta-analysis

Findings: Echinacea reduces the chance of getting a cold by 58%, shortens duration by 1.4 days