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Quest nutritionists keeps abreast of the latest nutritional research and safety data using published data from Journals, Research Websites and Nutrition Science Newsletters.

Quest also funds and collaborates on various research projects, some of which are;

Vitamins and Essential Nutrients during Pregnancy and Development

Professor Michael Crawford's work at the University of North London, focuses on the link between vitamins and other essential nutrients during pregnancy, and the development of the baby.

Essential Fatty Acids in Multiple Sclerosis and Auto-Immunity

Dr. L. Harbige of the University of Greenwich (London), investigating the role of essential fatty acids in multiple sclerosis and auto-immunity.

The role of Aged Garlic Extract in controlling Cholesterol

Dr. K. Rahman's research at John Moores University (Liverpool), on the antioxidant role of Kyolic Aged Garlic in controlling HDL and LDL cholesterol at the cellular level.

Evening Primrose Oil's role in Pre Menstrual Syndrome

Huddinge University, Sweden Bertil Larsson et al, investigation into the potential therapeutic effects of Evening Primrose oil to reduce the symptoms associated with Pre-Menstrual syndrome.

The role of Aged Garlic Extract in platelet aggregation.

Dr Khalid Rahman et al (Liverpool John Moores University), investigation into the effects of Aged Garlic Extract for the prevention of unwanted aggregation of human platelets.

Immunomodulation of Isolated Human Neutrophils by a Green Tea Extract.

Dr K. Gana et al (Liverpool John Moores University), investigation into the effects of Green Tea extract on human neutrophils and its potential as an immunity modulating herb.

Echinacea's use in countering Upper Respiratory Tract Infections

Dr. David Maslin of University of Wolverhampton (UK) investigated the value of the herb Echinacea in countering infections of the upper respiratory tract.

Lutein based supplement complex and Age-related Macular Degeneration

Dr. Eperjesie's department developed and tested a dietary supplement's effect on ArMD.

Coenzyme Q10 management of Statin induced side-effects

Dr G.I. Adebayo of Sligo Hospital (Ireland) is studying the effect of coenzyme Q10 in a placebo, double-blind study involving patients prescribed statin drugs.

For more information please do not hesitate to contact the Quest Nutritionist Department; nutrition@questvitamins.co.uk