Daily Consumption of Catechins from Green Tea Significantly Reduced the Severity and Duration of Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Healthy Subjects

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week consumption of a test beverage containing 490 mg catechins and 10 mg caffeine per 350 mL resulted in a significant reduction in duration and severity of upper respiratory tract infection symptoms, such as running nose (p=0.0127), severe nasal congestion (p=0.0181), and moderate to severe headache (p<0.0001) compared to the placebo group.  (more…)

Comparison of Vitamin D and Omega-3’s to Strength-Training Exercise for Better Health in Older Adults

Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Vitamin D and Omega-3 supplementation in combination with an exercise program did not improve blood pressure, fracture rate, infection rate or rate of cognitive decline in the healthy older participants over a 3-year period. (more…)