Aerobic Exercise Program Reduces Musculoskeletal Pain and Fatigue in Psoriasis Subjects without Psoriatic Arthritis

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A 16-week aerobic exercise intervention significantly improved lipid profiles (HDL-cholesterol, p = 0.006; triglycerides, p = 0.021), mean FACIT-fatigue scores (p = 0.027), HAQ-DI scores (p = 0.034), and VAS scores (p = 0.009) in male subjects with psoriasis.  (more…)

Herbal Blend Supplementation Improves Skin Health and Antioxidant Status in Post-Menopausal Women

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…)

Fermented Blackberry (BB-1000) Supplementation Significantly Reduces Eye Wrinkles in Subjects

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with BB-1000 (blackberry fermented by Lactobacillus plantarum JBMI F5) at 800 mg/day reduced the degree of eye wrinkles to 0.22 ± 0.47 from baseline at 12 weeks. Furthermore, the skin wrinkle volumes of the BB-1000 group increased by 2.65 ± 1.94 mm3 at 12-weeks, compared to placebo (p < 0.05).  (more…)