Understanding the Link Between Parkinson’s Disease and Gut Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. There is growing evidence that the gut plays a role in developing Parkinson’s disease. (more…)
B-Vitamin Protective Against Mortality Risk in Angina Patients Treated with Calcium Channel Blockers
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. In patients not treated with B vitamins, after adjusting for all covariates, researchers found a significant risk in all-cause mortality [model 3: HR-1.54, P < 0.041] and CVD mortality [model 3: HR-1.69, P < 0.041]. (more…)
Niacinamide Infused Topical Treatment Improves Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Epidermal water content (SCWC) was significantly increased in both treatment groups compared to control on day 28 (P<0.05). (more…)
Daily Niacin Consumption Inversely Associated with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings from the NHANES 2003-2018 cycles show that subjects consuming 22.2 mg/day or greater of niacin had a significantly lower risk of NAFLD compared to participants with a niacin intake less than 16.4 mg/day. (more…)
Daily Supplementation of Folic Acid, B Vitamins, Vitamin D, and CoQ10 May Be a Potential Preventative Measure of Cognitive Impairment
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results show that daily vitamin D, B vitamins, folic acid, and CoQ10 supplementation may prevent the occurrence of cognitive impairment in older adults. (more…)
Higher Dietary Niacin Consumption Decreases Migraine Risk
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the large cross-sectional study show that compared to individuals with lower niacin consumption Q1 (≤12.3 mg/day), the adjusted OR values for dietary niacin intake and migraine in Q3 (18.4-26.2 mg/day) and Q4 (≥26.3 mg/day) were 0.78 (95%CI: 0.66-0.92, p=0.004) and 0.74 (95%CI: 0.60-0.92, p=0.009), respectively. (more…)
Low Levels of Choline, B Vitamins, and Abnormal Amino Acids Observed in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Evaluating 15 studies centered on nutritional markers and abnormalities present in children with ASD noted lower levels of choline, vitamins B6 and B12, and abnormal amino acids profiles. Various studies show that increasing and balancing nutritional levels may help reduce symptom severity of ASD. (more…)
A Combination of Green Tea Extract, Rhodiola, Magnesium & B Vitamins Enhance Stress-Coping Abilities
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study results show the efficacy of a synergistic approach to combatting states of stress and anxiety, with a significant increase in EEG resting state theta (p < .02), which is associated with relaxation and modulation of anxious states. (more…)
B Vitamin Supplementation Improves Overall Cognitive Functioning in Non-Aspirin Users
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings suggest B-vitamin supplementation provides superior neuroprotective properties, particularly in its ability to reduce the rate of whole brain atrophy, in non-aspirin users compared to participants taking B-vitamins and aspirin. (more…)
Higher Daily Intake of Niacin Offers Neuroprotective Properties Against Glaucoma
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Participants with an increased niacin consumption of ≥21.01mg/day had a significantly reduced likelihood of developing glaucoma. (more…)
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (Vitamin B3) Protects Retinal Ganglion Cells in Glaucoma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In this study oral supplementation with Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAM) was associated with significant improvements in inner retinal function for glaucoma patients concurrently taking elevated intraocular pressure (IOP)-lowering medication. (more…)
Nicotinamide for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementing with nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) for twelve months resulted in significant reductions in squamous-cell carcinomas, basal-cell carcinomas and pre-cancerous actinic keratosis of 30%, 20%, and 13% respectively in the group of 193 participants compared to the placebo group. (more…)
Yogurt Consumption Enhances Bone Mineral Density and Physical Functioning in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Analyses of a modified food frequency questionnaire, completed by 4310 participating older adults, revealed that more than one serving of yogurt per day significantly improved bone mineral density and physical functioning. (more…)
Effects of Thiamine Deficiency in Young Children
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the sixty nine children, those with thiamine-deficient diets, demonstrated movement and motor difficulties when compared to those whose diets were not thiamine – deficient, thus validating that subclinical Infant Thiamine Deficiency has long-term effects on children.
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L-Arginine and B Vitamins Could Help Lower Blood Pressure
Written by Sarah Wong, Staff Writer. A combination of L-arginine, Vitamin B6, vitamin B12, and folic acid significantly reduced deterioration in the endothelium of participating subjects compared to the placebo group. (more…)
B-Vitamin and Biomarker Status Predictive of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This longitudinal study demonstrated the health benefits of vitamins B12, B6, folate and riboflavin in reducing cognitive decline in the elderly .
High-Dose B-Vitamin Therapy May Benefit Parkinson’s Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS . Study participants with Parkinson’s disease, who had intramuscular injections of thiamine twice per week, experienced a 49% improvement in overall function and a 55.5% decrease in fatigue. (more…)
Study Uncovers How Niacin Helps Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers discovered that niacin affects a receptor on liver cells to explain how it reduces cholesterol levels. (more…)
Niacin may Benefit Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a mouse study those taking niacin did 33% better in a mental test. (more…)
B-Vitamins and Omega-3 Fats Maintain Brain Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest omega 3 levels who took high dose B vitamins had 40% less brain atrophy while those with the highest omega 3 levels and high homocysteine levels had 70% less brain atrophy than placebo. (more…)
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