by Becky | Feb 2, 2021 | 2017, Polyphenols, Resveratrol, Thyroid
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This in vitro and in vivo rat study suggests that resveratrol acts as a thyroid disruptor and a goitrogen and thus recommends caution when using it as a supplement or therapeutic. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 1, 2021 | 2018, Cancer, Diabetes, Men's Health - Prostate, Selenium
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This Mendelian randomization analysis does not support the use of selenium supplementation in prostate cancer prevention and suggests that supplementation might increase the risk of advanced prostate cancer and type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2020, Antioxidants, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study authors attribute the blood pressure- and cholesterol-lowering effects of tart cherry juice consumption to specific biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Dieting
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. There is a reasonable amount of research on the effect of resistant starch on improving glycemic control, cholesterol levels, and possibly reducing the risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, further research is needed. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2019, Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Sleep, Stress
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ashwagandha, at both 250 and 600 mg/day doses, significantly decreased perceived stress scores and improved sleep quality in participating subjects compared to controls. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2020, COVID-19, Vitamin D - Infections & Immunity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an inverse association between serum vitamin D levels and SARS-CoV-2 positivity rates. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2020, Aging, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Nervonic acid, an n-9 monounsaturated fatty acid, was positively associated with sarcopenia diagnosis and may be a useful marker of sarcopenia. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2020, Digestive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study evaluates the metabolic health benefits of avocado consumption and their effects on gastrointestinal microbiota in overweight and obese individuals. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2020, Magnesium, Minerals, Pregnancy and Lactation, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Oral magnesium supplementation of 300mg daily during pregnancy did not reduce the occurrence and frequency of leg cramps episodes. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | 2019, Aging, Fats and Oils - General
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A three -month supplementation with medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) significantly improved muscular strength in elderly participants. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 18, 2021 | 2020, COVID-19, Environmental Health, Heavy Metals, Immune Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that higher cadmium exposure is associated with higher mortality from influenza and pneumonia. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 18, 2021 | 2020, Autism, Environmental Health, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that impaired microbial detoxification pathways may play a role in the development of autism in children. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 18, 2021 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Icosapent ethyl, a highly stable and purified formulation of EPA significantly reduced cardiovascular events and triglyceride levels in elderly patients with cardiovascular risk factors who were on statin therapy. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2021 | 2020, Botanicals, Depression
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study suggests that an oral extract of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) can function both as an anxiolytic and antidepressive in subjects with comorbid generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depression. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2021 | 2020, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Sleep
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study finds that amyloid beta (Aß) plaques in the hippocampus and brainstem of people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) does not correlate with OSA severity. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2021 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Fats and Oils - General, Omega - 3
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study, which found a significant increase in atrial fibrillation in participants who consumed omega-3 carboxylic acid (CA), does not support the use of this omega-3 fatty acid formulation to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events in high risk patients. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2021 | 2020, Aging, Cardiovascular Health, Fats and Oils - General, Omega - 3
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The OMEMI trial found that treatment with 1.8 g n-3 PUFAs daily for 2 years did not reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events or all cause death in elderly patients with a recent acute myocardial infarct (MI). (more…)
by Becky | Jan 4, 2021 | 2020, Iodine, Vegetarianism
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that vegans, vegetarians and pescatarians in Norway are not only at risk of iodine deficiency but have limited knowledge of iodine as well. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 4, 2021 | 2020, Diabetes, Iron, Minerals, Pancreatic Health
Written by Halima Phelps, DC, ND. Residents from the Mediterranean area of Catalonia had elevated blood levels of iron, (serum ferritin [SF]) that were associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 4, 2021 | 2020, Botanicals, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a combination of kudzu flower and mandarin peel (KM) consumption may improve the symptoms associated with menopause. (more…)