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The Herbal Supplement Market In The United States: A Look At St. John's Wort, Lorena Lanford
The Herbal Supplement Market In The United States: A Look At St. John's Wort, Lorena Lanford
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Herbal supplements have become increasingly popular in United States during the past decade. This trend begs the question: why are so many people turning to supplements?
The increased use of herbal supplementation appears to stem from a public demand for changes in health care. This paper will focus on the regulations placed on the supplement market and the impact that supplementation has on patient care. To illustrate these points, St. John's Wort (SJW) will be examined in detail.
Currently regulation in the United States comes from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and voluntary organizations within the supplement industry, such …
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (Snp) Analysis Of Tumor Necrosis Factor (Tnf)-Α In Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections (Pandas) Subjects, Corinna Wilhelmina Vonniederhausern
Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (Snp) Analysis Of Tumor Necrosis Factor (Tnf)-Α In Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated With Streptococcal Infections (Pandas) Subjects, Corinna Wilhelmina Vonniederhausern
Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects
In an ongoing research project, the Center for Persons with Disabilities at Utah State University, in collaboration with Dr. Susan E. Swedo at the National Institute of Mental Health, is evaluating genetic factors affecting the development of PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal infections). PANDAS is manifested in a group of prepubertal children who develop obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) following infection with Group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcal (GABHS) bacteria. We are assessing single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the promoter region of tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α and other cytokines known to be important in autoimmune diseases.
Portion Distortion Plays A Major Role In The American Obesity Epidemic, Amanda Kay Larsen
Portion Distortion Plays A Major Role In The American Obesity Epidemic, Amanda Kay Larsen
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The prevalence of overweight and obesity among the American population is on the rise. This epidemic can be attributed to an increase in energy intake. Research has shown that increased consumption is associated with both individual and societal factors including an increase in the size of portions, the influence of the food industry, and confusion on the part of the consumer. The findings indicate that dietitians and other healthcare providers need to do their part by informing society of the importance of decreasing portions and helping the consumer recognize appropriate portion sizes.