Sentences with phrase «potential protective role»

The potential protective role of magnesium intake against the disease may be due to improvement of insulin sensitivity, and on glucose control, since magnesium can act as a co-factor for enzymes involved in the metabolism of glucose, and / or insulin secretion.

Conclusion «Our results suggest that the dietary intake of both active forms of vitamin K has a potential protective role in cardiovascular mortality, cancer mortality, and all - cause mortality in a cohort of Mediterranean individuals at high cardiovascular disease risk with a relatively high consumption of this vitamin», the researchers conclude.

Cloves are among the most notable vegetable sources of phenolic acids, which are powerful antioxidants with a potential protective role against degenerative diseases, and have proven useful for the treatment of memory deficits caused by oxidative stress.

I've talked about the role meat may play in increasing the risk of diabetes, and the potential protective role of healthy plant foods.

Breast milk contains multiple factors that modulate and promote the development of the infant immune system, including its potential protective role against allergic disease.

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Walcott's presence on the right not only pushed Ashley Cole right back, nullifying his potential attacking threat and leaving a small brown stain in his pants every time Theo got the ball in the process, but it allowed Samir Nasri to play a more protective role on the left.

And even in dissent, Justice Stevens» opinions played an important role, ensuring that a more defendant - protective perspective, driven in part by concerns about the potential for race discrimination in law enforcement, remained a part of the legal discussion.

From Safe Sanctuaries to Strong Communities: The Role of Communities of Faith in Child Protection Melton & Anderson Family and Community Health, 31 (2), 2008 View Abstract Discusses the potential contributions of faith communities to child abuse prevention efforts, examines the role of religiosity as a protective factor, and describes two community initiatives that are engaging churches in child abuse preventRole of Communities of Faith in Child Protection Melton & Anderson Family and Community Health, 31 (2), 2008 View Abstract Discusses the potential contributions of faith communities to child abuse prevention efforts, examines the role of religiosity as a protective factor, and describes two community initiatives that are engaging churches in child abuse preventrole of religiosity as a protective factor, and describes two community initiatives that are engaging churches in child abuse prevention.

A recent investigation from the UK Millennium Cohort Study found that a variety of parenting, home learning, and early education factors explained a small portion of the socioeconomic status (SES) gradients in children's cognitive ability by age 5.2 Although some US studies have examined selected factors at different stages of childhood, 24 — 27 few have had comprehensive data to examine the socioeconomic distribution of a wide variety of risk and protective factors across early childhood and their role as potential independent mediators of the SES gradients in cognitive ability at kindergarten entry.

This study, espousing an ecological — transactional theoretical approach, investigates the role of supportive relationships with parents and friends as potential protective factors against the development of adolescent sexual risk behavior.

While current findings suggest spousal support plays a mediating role in family adaptation, greater understanding of the importance of the marital relationship in families of young children with ASD are needed, including its potential as a protective factor, in successful adaptation.