The Positive and Negative Effects of Caffeine Consumption

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Clinical research has associated caffeine consumption with improved brain health, cardiovascular function, and has been linked to a lower risk of all-cause mortality. However, overconsumption can lead to negative effects on nervous system and cardiovascular health. (more…)

Gingko Biloba Extract (EGb 761) Improves Cognitive Assessment Scores Relating to Delayed Recall and Language in Post-Stroke Patients

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 24-week consumption of the Gingko biloba leaf extract EGb 761, according to the clinicians’ global ratings, shows that 80.2% of participants taking EGb 761 improved compared to baseline versus 20.8% of participants who received standard treatment.  (more…)

High Maternal Vitamin B12 Linked to Increased Risk for Offspring Childhood Autism

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the population-based study show a significant association between maternal vitamin B12 levels in the highest quintile and offspring childhood autism (p = 0.026), with a close to significance association noted in the lowest quintile (p = 0.064). (more…)

A Combination of Vitamins and Mineral Supplementation May Improve Hetero-aggression in Children and Youth

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the systematic review of 22 studies shows that supplementation with a board range of vitamins and minerals was significantly more effective at reducing hetero-aggressive behavior in adolescents compared to single micronutrient or macronutrient supplementation.  (more…)