by Becky | Aug 4, 2022 | 2022, Brain Health, Vitamin D - Mental Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Nonlinear MR analyses show the threshold effect of 25(OH)D levels on dementia, with the risk predicted to be 54% (95% CI: 1.21, 1.96) higher for participants at 25 nmol/L compared with 50 nmol/L. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 4, 2022 | 2020, Aging, Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Sleep
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation of Ashwagandha root extract (600 mg/day) resulted in a significant increase in sleep quality (P<0.001) and mental alertness (P<0.034) compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 4, 2022 | 2022, Eye Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Individuals in the highest quintile of nitrate intake had a 62% lower risk of developing open-angle glaucoma (p= 0.002). (more…)
by Becky | Aug 2, 2022 | 2022, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Dispositional optimism observed in 26-year old subjects correlated with higher scores on matrix reasoning, while higher dispositional pessimism correlated with lower scores on matrix reasoning, vocabulary, and motor skills. 46-year old subjects with higher dispositional optimism correlated with higher memory scores. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 2, 2022 | 2022, DHA, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Polyunsaturated
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analyzing data from the NHANES 2003-2004 shows that US older adults with higher PLP levels was associated with a greater level of EPA, DHA, EPA + DHA, EPA/AA, and (EPA + DHA)/AA. The odds of having high plasma EPA (aOR: 2.03, P=0.049) and EPA/AA (aOR: 3.83, P<0.001) were greater in those with adequate B6 status compared to those with low B6 levels. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 1, 2022 | 2022, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers observed an average 12.12 and 10.16 mmHg decrease in daytime and nighttime systolic blood pressure, respectively (p< 0.001). (more…)
by Becky | Aug 1, 2022 | Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, DHA, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study observations show an association between higher omega-3s, DHA and EPA and slower cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer’s disease on acetylcholinesterase inhibitors. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 25, 2022 | 2022, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. According to data assessed from the UK Biobank study, approximately 11% of CHD could be averted if TV viewing time was reduced from ≥2h/day to ≤1h/day, even after accounting for genetic risk, assuming causality. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 25, 2022 | 2022, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Omega - 3
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Most significant changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure were observed between 2-3g/d dosage of EPA plus DHA. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 18, 2022 | 2022, Botanicals, COVID-19
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 10-day consumption of amla (either 2 g of the sachet powder or 100 cc amla tea/day) given to subjects recently diagnosed with COVID-19 resulted in a significant increase in SpO2 levels compared to the control arm (P < 0.001), along with a reduction in the mean percentage of lung involvement on CT (P < 0.001) and an improvement in CRP test results (P < 0.001). (more…)
by Becky | Jul 18, 2022 | 2022, Botanicals, Diabetes
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the study show a significant correlation between 400 mg moringa supplementation and changes in HbA1c levels and the basal TNF-α value (r=0.361; p=0.050; r=0.375; p=0.045). (more…)
by Becky | Jul 18, 2022 | 2022, Diabetes, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Examining vitamin D serum levels and prevalence of insulin resistance using data from the 2011-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey show that those in the lowest serum vitamin D level group had 54% greater odds of being insulin-resistant compared to those in higher serum vitamin D level groups. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 18, 2022 | 2022, Fiber
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Fiber intake was associated with low ARG, specifically low abundance of aph3-dprime (aminoglycoside-O-phosphotransferases) and genes associated with multimetal resistance. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 5, 2022 | 2022, Olive Leaf Extract, Skin Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study concluded that 2% olive leaf extract cream was an effective option for herpes simplex virus (HSV). (more…)
by Becky | Jul 5, 2022 | 2022, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Men's Health, Vitamin D - Heart
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Deficient levels of serum 25(OH)D (<12ng/mL) is associated with increased risk of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality in Korean adults. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 5, 2022 | 2022, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings using data from the NHANES III Survey (1988-1994) show that serum lutein+zeaxanthin was associated with a reduced risk of all-cause dementia, with an inverse relationship being noted between serum β-cryptoxanthin and all-cause dementia. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 5, 2022 | 2022, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Vitamin K
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the MAP longitudinal study show that higher brain MK4 concentrations in all four brain regions resulted in a 17% to 20% lower chance of dementia or mild cognitive impairment occurrence (ORs 0.80 to 0.83, all P-values < .014). (more…)
by Becky | Jul 5, 2022 | 2021, Alpha Lipoic Acid
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 2-month supplementation of both 400 mg/day and 800 mg/day of ALA significantly reduced pain management amongst subjects, with both groups experiencing changes in pain scores, decreasing from moderate to mild pain. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 22, 2022 | 2022, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analyses of observational studies show that increasing ALA intake is associated with a 10% lower risk of total CVD, while a prospective cohort study reported that higher ALA consumption was associated with slower decline in global cognitive functioning. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 22, 2022 | 2021, Botanicals, Oral Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the 28-day study show that treatment consisting of non-surgical periodontal treatment with the use of complex phytoadaptogens (70% alcoholic extract of G. glabra and 40% alcoholic extracts of R. rosea and A. senticosus in a 2:1:1 ratio) effectively relieves inflammation related to chronic periodontitis. (more…)