by Becky | Feb 22, 2024 | 2019, Probiotics, Vitamin D - General, Women's Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-week intervention of 50,000 IU vitamin D every 2 weeks plus 8 x 109 CFU/day probiotic significantly reduced total testosterone (p<0.001), hirsutism (p<0.001), hs-CRP (p<0.001) and MDA levels (p=0.001) and significantly increased TAC (p<0.001) and GSH levels (p=0.02) compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 7, 2023 | 2019, Blood Sugar, Botanicals, Diabetes
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings from the systematic review of 9 studies show that Nigella sativa intervention significantly improved fasting blood glucose, blood glucose level 2hPG, HbA1c, insulin level, and insulin resistance. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 4, 2023 | 2019, Botanicals, Fitness and Exercise, Ginseng
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study concluded that Korean Red Ginseng was shown to help improve physical fatigue after exercise. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 14, 2022 | 2019, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - Heart
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A total of 41 randomized controlled trials observing the effects vitamin D supplementation may have on overall cholesterol levels were analyzed. Findings suggest vitamin D supplementation, especially in participants with deficient levels, improved serum total cholesterol levels, LDL cholesterol levels, and triglyceride levels. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 20, 2022 | 2019, Alternative Therapies
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Six weeks of self-administered acupressure resulted in an improvement in fatigue by 26% and a reduction in pain by 35-36% compared to usual care. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 7, 2021 | 2019, Brain Health, Melatonin
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest that melatonin does indeed play a role in shaping time-of-day-dependent learning efficiency in mammals. (more…)
by Becky | May 26, 2021 | 2019, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study demonstrates the capacity for policosanol and octacosanol to ameliorate body weight and body fat gains associated with obesity from a high-fat diet. (more…)
by Becky | May 17, 2021 | 2019, Fruits and Vegetables, Men's Health - Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Sulforaphane
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Glucoraphanin enriched broccoli soup suppressed gene expression pathways linked to prostate cancer. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2021 | 2019, Aging, Amino Acids, Bone Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that a specific amino acid (AA) profile is associated with greater bone mineral density (BMD) and lower subsequent fracture risk, independent of diet and lifestyle factors. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2021 | 2019, Nutrition and Dieting, Obesity, Weight Control, Whole Foods - General
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates how limiting consumption of ultra-processed foods may be an effective strategy for obesity prevention and treatment. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 23, 2021 | 2019, Environmental Health, Thyroid
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides evidence that exposure to TDCIPP present in homes may be associated with feline hyperthyroidism. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 16, 2021 | 2019, Botanicals, Brain Health, Stress
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study suggests that supplementation with an extract of Gynostemma pentaphyllum (EGP) can reduce stress and anxiety in subjects under chronic psychological stress. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 8, 2021 | 2019, Diabetes, Minerals, Selenium
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study did not find an association between selenium supplementation and the development of type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 2, 2021 | 2019, Obesity, Sweeteners, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that when comparing the effect of four low-calorie sweeteners (LCSs) aspartame, saccharin, rebaudioside A and sucralose with sucrose, the LCSs had differing effects on body weight among the participating obese or overweight adults. (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 | 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 | Dec 21, 2020 | 2019, Cardiovascular Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study validated that high coronary arterial calcification (CAC) is associated with higher levels of physical exercise but not with increased mortality. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 15, 2020 | 2019, Bladder Health, Probiotics, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A combination of cranberry and probiotics safely and effectively prevented recurrent urinary tract infections in premenopausal women. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 15, 2020 | 2019, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables, Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that avocatin B (AvoB), a fat molecule found only in avocados, prevented fatty acid oxidation (FAO) in skeletal muscle and the pancreas to reduce insulin resistance. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 24, 2020 | 2019, Ear, Nose and Throat, EMF's, Headaches
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. After adjusting for confounders, researchers found no association between the amount of mobile phone call time and tinnitus or hearing loss. (more…)
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