by Becky | May 18, 2022 | 2022, Fiber
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…)
by Becky | May 18, 2022 | 2022, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Garlic
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…)
by Becky | May 2, 2022 | Botanicals, Skin Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with 300 mg/day of putgyul extract improved skin elasticity, moisture levels, skin gloss, and firmness compared to control, offering a natural and safe approach to combat skin aging. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 25, 2022 | 2020, Botanicals, Skin Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Once daily supplementation of the hot water extract of Hydrangea serrata leaves (WHS), at either a 300 mg or 600 mg dose, significantly reduced skin wrinkles and increased skin hydration after 12 weeks compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 19, 2022 | 2022, Botanicals, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Curcumin
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…)
by Becky | Apr 19, 2022 | 2022, Arthritis, Botanicals, Joint Health
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…)
by Becky | Apr 13, 2022 | 2022, Aging, Sleep
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…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2022 | 2021, Bone Health, Women's Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation of 600 mg tocotrienols improved serum levels of lysophospholipids and tocotrienols, significantly decreasing the rate of bone loss through the improved ability to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 12, 2022 | 2020, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, NHRI
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 24-week supplementation with 90 mg Aronia melanocarpa resulted in significantly improved psychomotor functioning (p= 0.009). Supplementation of 150 mg Aronia melanocarpa showed no further increase in psychomotor skills but significant improvements in diastolic blood pressure were noted. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 11, 2022 | 2022, Cardiovascular Health, Men's Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. This 40-year observational study shows that subjects with higher neuroticism levels were associated with elevated cardiometabolic risk factors, regardless of age. Similarities were observed between assessments of worry and cardiometabolic risk factors. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2022 | Botanicals, Obesity, Polyphenols, Weight Control
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. A polyphenol extract combination (Lemon verbena and Hibiscus extracts, standardized in verbascocide and anthocyanins, mixed in a 65%-35% ratio) decreased appetite sensation and reduced fat mass in overweight and obese subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2022 | 2021, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Research suggests that higher levels of magnesium provide potential neuroprotective properties against neurodegeneration and cerebrovascular damage, with elevated magnesium levels being associated with greater total brain volume and lower odds of subcortical and lacunar infarcts. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 25, 2022 | 2022, Fruits and Vegetables, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Study findings show that the robust antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of fruits and vegetables lower the potential for metabolic syndrome, particularly when fruit and vegetable consumption exceed 3 or more servings a day. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 25, 2022 | 2021, Diabetes, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Marlene Hollick, Ed.D., R.D., Staff Writer. Based on a meta-analysis of the association between magnesium and blood glucose parameters, results suggested that magnesium supplementation presented a favorable role for diabetic patients, as well as those at high risk for diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 22, 2022 | 2022, Botanicals, Brain Health, Sleep, Stress
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Data from the study supports lemon verbena leaf extract for improvement in markers of stress and quality of sleep. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 14, 2022 | 2021, DHA, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Headaches, Omega - 3
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Participants following a 16-week diet focused on increasing EPA & DHA levels (designed to increase EPA&DHA to 1.5g/day) and either maintaining or reducing linoleic acid levels decreased the rate of occurrence and severity of chronic headaches. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 7, 2022 | 2022, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Polyphenols
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Positive correlation observed between cognitive sums, NGF-R-R, and BDNF in men versus women. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 7, 2022 | 2018, Brain Health, Caffeine, Cognitive Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the study suggest high levels of phenylindane, a bioactive compound found in coffee, may offer neuroprotective properties against age-related cognitive disorders through the dual inhibition of Aβ and tau aggregation. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 7, 2022 | 2021, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Vitamin B - General
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…)
by Becky | Feb 14, 2022 | 2021, Eye Health, Vitamin B - General
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…)