by Becky | Jul 3, 2023 | 2022, Diabetes, Eye Health, Garlic
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 4-week garlic supplementation significantly improved best-corrected visual acuity and reduced central macular thickness compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 3, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of a 12-week treadmill exercise training intervention of 33 subjects (16 experiencing mild cognitive impairment and 17 with intact cognition) shows that exercise training significantly increased within-network connectivity for the default network mode of all participants (p = 0.008). (more…)
by Becky | Jul 3, 2023 | 2023, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Infant and Children's Health, Omega - 3
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. LDL, triglycerides, and total cholesterol was significantly lower in babies treated with omega-3 compared to controls (P < 0.05). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 26, 2023 | Caffeine
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…)
by Becky | Jun 22, 2023 | 2023, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week consumption of cocoa (197.5 mg total polyphenols) significantly increased FMD values and decreased TMAO levels, while red berry consumption (104 mg total polyphenols) significantly improved heart rate values. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 20, 2023 | 2023, Botanicals, Diabetes, Ginger, Kidney Health
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that ginger supplementation may improve levels of triglycerides, albumin, and markers of inflammation in diabetic dialysis patients. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 19, 2023 | 2023, Botanicals, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Ginkgo Biloba, Stroke
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…)
by Becky | Jun 19, 2023 | 2023, Botanicals, Ginger, Multiple Sclerosis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week ginger supplementation at 500 mg three times a day resulted in significantly reduced IL-17 levels (p = 0.003), along with a significant reduction in the Expanded Disability Status Scale (p < 0.001). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 19, 2023 | Fruits and Vegetables, Lycopene, Skin Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation of Lycomato resulted in 88% of female subjects experiencing improved skin elasticity, and 76% having improved skin firmness. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 19, 2023 | 2023, Diabetes, Kidney Health, Vitamin K
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Primary outcome showed no significant improvement in CF PWV (P= 0.24). Subgroup analysis showed improvement among diabetic chronic kidney disease patients (P < 0.05). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 19, 2023 | 2023, Caffeine, Eye Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the cross-sectional study including 35,557 participants shows that both coffee and tea consumption are significantly associated with mRNFL thickness. The association was significant for subjects consuming 2-3 cups of coffee a day and for those consuming ≥4 cups of tea per day. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 14, 2023 | 2023, Botanicals, Brain Health, Depression, Diabetes
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that lemon balm supplementation may have a beneficial effect on depression and anxiety in type 2 diabetics. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 8, 2023 | 2023, Autism, Brain Health, Infant and Children's Health, Pregnancy and Lactation, Vitamin B12
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…)
by Becky | Jun 8, 2023 | 2023, Skin Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the meta-analysis of 26 RCTs and 1721 participants shows that hydrolyzed collagen supplementation significantly improved skin elasticity (p < 0.00001) and hydration (p < 0.00001). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 7, 2023 | 2023, Boswellia, Botanicals
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. No significant difference was noted between the mean (95% CI) healing times for the SSD group and the BCF group, which were 10.94 days and 10.73 days, respectively (p = 0.71). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 7, 2023 | 2023, Botanicals, NHRI
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results show that topical application of a hydrogel containing licorice root may accelerate the healing of second-degree burns. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 1, 2023 | Infant and Children's Health, Minerals, Vitamins
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…)
by Becky | Jun 1, 2023 | 2023, Antioxidants, Brain Health, Depression, Stroke, Vitamin A
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Higher dietary vitamin A, total carotenoids, and selenium intake were associated with decreased risk of PSD (p < 0.05) after adjusting for potential confounders. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 1, 2023 | 2023, Eye Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. The rate of late age-related macular degeneration in the serum 25(OH)D sufficiency group was lower than that of the deficiency group (1.06% versus 1.62%), and this trend was more apparent among subjects over 60 years (2.06% versus 3.82%). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 1, 2023 | 2022, Aging, Proteins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study determined that a higher total protein intake and higher plant-based protein intake were positively associated with muscle mass in the elderly. (more…)