by Becky | Jun 16, 2020 | 2020, Cancer, Colorectal (Colon), Vitamin C
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated how a non-toxic intervention of a fasting- mimicking diet (FMD) in combination with Vitamin C can potentially affect colorectal and other KRAS- mutant cancers. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 16, 2020 | 2020, Digestive Health, Infant and Children's Health, Probiotics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates the ability of the Lactobacillus species to effectively bind with aflatoxins in food, thus reducing their intestinal absorption. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 16, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Environmental Health, Lung Cancer, Pollution, Respiratory Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a major pollutant, were significantly reduced in response to lockdowns following the COVID-19 pandemic, while simultaneously a secondary pollutant called ground level ozone was significantly increased in China. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 16, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids, Fruits and Vegetables, Polyphenols
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with a mixture of grapefruit, bitter orange fruits, and olive leaf extracts may potentially lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 8, 2020 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Stroke, Sweeteners
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Intake of equal to or greater than one serving per day of sugar-sweetened beverages was positively associated with CVD, revascularization and stroke. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2020 | 2020, Botanicals, Fenugreek, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a patented fenugreek extract called Testofen® increased strength and muscle mass in the participating subjects compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2020 | 2020, Fiber, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 13-day supplementation with 250 mg of yeast-derived beta-glucans reduced cytokine markers of inflammation following a prolonged bout of heated treadmill exercise. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Vitamin D - Infections & Immunity, Vitamins
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an association between low average levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates across 20 European countries. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2020 | 2020, Digestive Health, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Probiotics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with both Bifidobacterium longum R0175 (B. longum) and Lactobacillus paracasei HA-196 (L. paracasei) improved irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms and improved emotional well-being and quality of life in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2020 | 2020, Lung Health, Respiratory Health, Vaccines
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study data revealed that when comparing vaccinated vs. unvaccinated individuals, those receiving influenza vaccination had an increased risk of infection with coronavirus and human metapneumovirus. (more…)
by Becky | May 28, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Brain Health, Caffeine, Cognitive Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that coffee, caffeinated coffee and caffeine intake from coffee, but not decaffeinated coffee, were associated with cognitive performance for participants aged 60 years or older in the United States. (more…)
by Becky | May 28, 2020 | 2020, Bilberry, Botanicals, Eye Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 12-week supplementation with 240 mg of a standardized bilberry extract (SBE) improved symptoms of eye fatigue in the participants who regularly used visual display terminal (VDT) devices. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Skin Health, Uncategorized
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study demonstrates that supplementation with BioCell Collagen®, a novel hydrolyzed chicken sternal cartilage with chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid, reduces UVB-induced photoaging in hairless mice. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Flavonoids
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twenty years of consuming small amounts of flavonoid rich foods such as apples, berries and tea doubled and even quadrupled the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Alzheimer’s disease related dementias (ADRD) compared to consuming higher amounts of flavonoid rich foods. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Antioxidants, Botanicals, Eye Health, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with a botanical combination of black currant, chrysanthemum, goji berry extracts, lutein ester, and zeaxanthin protected against retinal damage due to fluorescent light exposure in rats. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study shows that while a lower fructose diet did not reduce insulin resistance, it did reduce waist circumference and fasting blood glucose concentration, suggesting a decrease in hepatic insulin resistance. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Fruits and Vegetables, Polyphenols, Skin Health, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, twelve weeks of supplementation with an apple polyphenol reduced ultraviolet irradiation induced skin pigmentation in healthy women. (more…)
by Becky | May 12, 2020 | 2020, Cancer, Vaccines, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a critical assessment of phase 2 and 3 efficacy trials of Gardisol and Vervarix HPV vaccine, researchers found insufficient evidence to conclude unequivocally that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine prevents the higher-grade abnormal cell changes that can develop into cervical cancer. (more…)
by Becky | May 11, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Lung Health, Respiratory Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of two chloroquine diphosphate (CQ) doses in patients with severe COVID-19. (more…)
by Becky | May 11, 2020 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study evaluates the effect of oat-based beta-glucans on lipid profiles in a mildly hypercholesterolemic population that adheres to the Mediterranean diet. (more…)
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