Medical News Summary: Cod liver oil may be a preventative measure for type 1 diabetes in children

About: Cod liver oil may be a preventative measure for type 1 diabetes in children
Date: 31 October 2004
Source: BBC
Medical News Summary (summary of medical news story as reported by BBC): Researchers have made the surprising conclusion that cod liver oil may help reduce the risk of childhood type 1 diabetes. The anti-inflammatory action of cold liver oil is believed to be the reason it works. The risk of diabetes was reduced by 26% if cod liver oil was taken during the first year of a child’s life.
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/3969693.stm
Related Disease Topics: Diabetes, Type 1 diabetes, Inflammation

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