Olive Leaf Extract Shown to Help Herpes Simplex Virus
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study concluded that 2% olive leaf extract cream was an effective option for herpes simplex virus (HSV). (more…)
Vitamin D Status is Associated with Mortality in Korean Men and Individuals with Hypertension
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…)
Higher Serum Lutein and Zeaxanthin Levels Associated with a Lower Risk of All-Cause Dementia
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…)
Higher Vitamin K Intake Associated with Reduced Risk of Dementia-Related Cognitive Impairment
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…)
Consumption of α-Linolenic Acid Linked to Lower CVD Risk & May Play a Role in Reduced Rates of Cognitive Decline
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…)
Deficient or Insufficient Vitamin D Levels Associated with Depressive Symptoms in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the study show that deficient and insufficient levels of serum 25-OH-D are associated with higher depression scores. The odds of a higher depression score were significantly higher in participants with insufficient 25-(OH)-D than in participants with 25-OH-D sufficiency (OR = 6.40, p < 0.001). (more…)
Blueberry Consumption Improves Cognitive Executive Control in Insulin-Resistant Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with blueberry powder (equivalent to 0.5 c of blueberries) resulted in significant improvement in lexical access and a reduction of recall intrusion errors, with a significant decline in fasting insulin noted at the 12-week mark. (more…)
Effects of Selected Nutritional Supplements on Sleep Quality
Written by Marlene Hollick, Ed.D., R.D. Based on a t-test of matched samples in this double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study on the effects of RLX2™ (alpha-s1-casein tryptic hydrolysate & L-Theanine) oral supplement on sleep quality, results indicated that subjects who received this treatment demonstrated significant improvements in reported sleep duration and quality. (more…)
Higher Avocado Intake Associated with a Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Subjects consuming ≥2 servings/week of avocadoes had a 16% lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and a 21% lower risk of coronary heart disease incidence. (more…)
Higher Mushroom Intake Associated with Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Participants in the highest mushroom intake group had reduced odds of cognitive decline, scoring higher on the CERAD-WL test (assesses new verbal learning) and the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (evaluates attention and processing speed). (more…)
HDL-C & Glucose Levels Measured in Early to Mid-Adulthood Associated with Alzheimer Occurrence Decades Later
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings show that elevated glucose levels (15 mg/dL increase) in middle adulthood was associated with a 14.5% increased risk of AD while increased high density lipoprotein cholesterol (15 mg/dL increase) was associated with a 15.4% decreased risk of AD in early adulthood and a 17.9% decreased risk in middle adulthood. (more…)
Berberine Plus Probiotics Significantly Improve Postprandial Lipid Profile in T2D Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers found that berberine plus probiotics was most effective in lowering postprandial LDL-C (p= 0.04) and total cholesterol (p= 0.001). (more…)
Low Vitamin D Status Associated with Cognitive Impairment
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Results from this study suggest 15-minutes of time outside and/or supplementing with vitamin D should be considered for the elderly in community-dwelling locations. (more…)
High Fiber Intake Associated with Lower Incidence of Hyperuricemia
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analysis of this nationally representative cross-sectional study show that subjects in the highest dietary fiber intake quartile were 13% less likely to develop hyperuricemia compared to those in the lowest dietary intake quartile. (more…)
Aged Black Garlic Intake Lowers Diastolic Blood Pressure in Subjects with Hypercholesterolemia
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-week consumption of aged black garlic significantly reduced diastolic blood pressure compared to placebo (p=0.007), stratification by sex showed that more significant changes were noted in men and individuals with a DBP > 75 mm Hg (p<0.05). (more…)
Insufficient Vitamin D Levels Associated with Higher Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analysis of a prospective cohort study with data collected from around 267, 980 subjects, using Mendelian randomization framework, resulted in a non-linear association between 25(OH)D levels and CVD risk. Every 10 nmol/L increase in serum 25(OH)D levels was associated with 1.6% lower odds of CVD. (more…)
Long Term Exposure to Air Pollution Increases Risk of Ischemic Stroke
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this population-based cohort study show that participants living in closer relation to green spaces had a lower risk of ischemic stroke compared to individuals living with higher exposure to ambient air pollution. (more…)
Curcumin Consumption Through Dietary Sources Improves Cognitive Functioning Including Executive Function and Attention in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this observational cohort study suggest that more frequent consumption of foods containing curcumin, such as curry, resulted in overall enhanced cognition, with improvements noted for short-term working memory, language, attention, and executive function. (more…)
Herbal Formulations Containing Tamarindus indica Seed Extract Significantly Improved Joint Mobility and Reduced Musculoskeletal Pain in Subjects with Mild-to-Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the 56-day study demonstrate the efficacy of tamarind-containing botanical compositions on alleviating pain and improving joint function and physical mobility scores in participants through the reduction of low-grade inflammation. (more…)
Nicotinamide Mononucleotide Supplementation Improves Physical Performance and Fatigue Levels in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. A 12-week supplementation of 250 mg NMN, when administered in the afternoon, significantly increased lower limb function through improvements in 5-STS and TUG scores and significantly reduced drowsiness in subjects. (more…)
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