by Becky | Nov 2, 2023 | 2021, Diabetes, Vitamin B12, Vitamins
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with vitamin B12 in patients with diabetic neuropathy and low b12 levels improves pain, quality of life, and results of neurophysiologic testing. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 20, 2023 | 2022, Brain Health, Depression, Digestive Health
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that 85% dark chocolate has a beneficial effect on negative mood states and gut microbial diversity. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 20, 2023 | 2022, Antioxidants, Menopause, Skin Health, Women's Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week once-daily consumption of a nutraceutical supplement containing Glycine max, Cimicifuga racemosa, Vitex agnus-castus, and Oenothera biennis extracts significantly improved skin elasticity (p < .0001) and smoothness (p < .0001), while also increasing glutathione levels (p = .0242). (more…)
by Becky | Oct 20, 2023 | 2023, Brain Health, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Results demonstrate that ASD, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder are potential independent risk factors for decreased 25OHD levels. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 19, 2023 | 2023, Blood Lipids, Carnitine
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this umbrella meta-analysis of 13 meta-analyses shows that L-carnitine supplementation significantly decreased total cholesterol (p < 0.001), triglycerides (p < 0.001), and LDL-C (p < 0.001) levels, while also increasing HDL-C levels (p = 0.005). (more…)
by Becky | Oct 19, 2023 | 2021, Oral Health, Propolis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 7-day use of a propolis-based paste significantly improved healing time of dental sockets (p < 0.001). Furthermore, 2-day use of a propolis-based mouthwash reduced bacterial proliferation and results were deemed significant for a combination of a propolis and chlorhexidine-based mouthwash. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 19, 2023 | 2023, Aging, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Sleep, Vitamin D - General
Written By Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that normal cognitive function is positively associated with sufficient vitamin D3 levels and good sleep quality. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 19, 2023 | 2023, Aging, Bone Health, Flavonoids
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this meta-analysis including 6 RCTs shows that flavonoid intervention improved muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in sarcopenic participants. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 17, 2023 | 2023, Skin Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Cox proportional risk regression analysis findings suggest an inverse correlation between higher serum 25OHD concentrations and the risk of rosacea incidence. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 17, 2023 | 2023, Infant and Children's Health, Respiratory Health, Spirulina
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial shows that use of Aviron Rapid significantly reduced disease duration and symptom severity compared to placebo in both adolescent and pediatric cohorts. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 17, 2023 | Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Harold Oster, MD. A mixture of activators of autophagy may have beneficial effects on oxidative stress and arterial stiffness in hypertensive patients. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 16, 2023 | 2023, Cancer, Mediterranean Diet, Nutrition and Dieting
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the meta-analysis of cohort and case-control studies shows that high adherence to the MedDiet was associated with a reduced risk of gastric cancer. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 16, 2023 | 2022, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin B2 - Riboflavin
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Subjects in the highest riboflavin intake had a 45% reduction in the relative risk of CVD mortality compared to those with the lowest intake. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 16, 2023 | 2023, Caffeine, Cancer, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results concluded that the higher the purine intake, particularly xanthine, the lower the death rate from ovarian cancer. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 6, 2023 | 2022, Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Hibiscus demonstrated lowering effects on blood pressure similar to pharmaceuticals with no significant difference between the two treatments. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 6, 2023 | 2022, Arthritis, Fish Oil Supplements, Joint Health
Written by Marlene Hollick, R.D., Ed.D. Based on a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study exploring the effects krill oil supplements on relief of osteoarthritis-related knee pain, results demonstrated that krill oil could improve knee pain scores, knee stiffness, and physical functioning. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 6, 2023 | 2023, Botanicals, COVID-19, Ginseng
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Korean Red Ginseng supplementation is associated with an increased antibody response to COVID-19 vaccination. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 5, 2023 | Blood Sugar, Fiber, Weight Control
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. At 240 minutes post consumption of the 40g fiber diet, subjects were less hungry compared to control (P= 0.036). (more…)
by Becky | Oct 5, 2023 | 2023, Liver Health, Vitamin E
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 RCTs including 1229 participants with NAFLD shows that vitamin E supplementation consistently reduced serum levels of ALT and AST in both pediatric and adult subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 5, 2023 | 2023, Antioxidants, Autoimmune Disease, Diabetes, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the retrospective study using data from ESTRID shows that high vitamin C and vitamin E intake was inversely associated with LADAhigh. (more…)