by Becky | Apr 30, 2018 | 2017, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A five-week daily diet intervention rich in polyphenols and carotenoids significantly improved cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive function in participating healthy subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 23, 2018 | 2016, Carnitine, Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study of 232 Chinese diabetic patients demonstrates that acetyl-L-carnitine was as effective as methylcobalamin (a current treatment choice in China) in reducing neuropathic pain. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 23, 2018 | 2017, Amino Acids, Carnitine
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In a mouse models of chronic inflammatory and neuropathic pain, L-acetylcarnitine provided a long-lasting analgesic effect that persisted up to 37 days after treatment withdrawal, suggesting a potential to reduce relapse in patients suffering from chronic pain. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 18, 2018 | 2014, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Pancreatic Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A study demonstrates in a mouse model and in humans that consumption of non-caloric sweeteners are associated with increased risk for glucose intolerance, diabetes and metabolic syndrome. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 4, 2018 | 2016, Alternative Therapies, Essential Oils
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Just fifteen minutes of inhalation with Piper nigrum essential oil significantly reduced pain in the 25 participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 3, 2018 | 2014, Digestive Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Using a mouse model, researchers demonstrated that aspartame (known as NutraSweet and Equal) impaired glucose metabolism by altering gut composition and promoting hyperglycemia and insulin resistance. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 2, 2018 | 2017, Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ashwagandha significantly reduced weight, anxiety levels, and levels of circulating proinflammatory cytokines in the participating Ashwagandha fed rats. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 27, 2018 | 2018, Cardiovascular Health, Fats and Oils - General, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. People who supplemented with coconut oil, olive oil or butter found that coconut oil significantly raised high density lipoprotein (HCL-C) compared to butter and olive oil and significantly lowered C-reactive protein compared to olive oil but not butter. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 13, 2018 | 2013, Diabetes, Infant and Children's Health, Pregnancy and Lactation, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Myo-inositol, which has shown potential to help maintain healthy insulin levels in women with gestational diabetes, may benefit not only women during pregnancy, but also their newborns.
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by Becky | Feb 21, 2018 | 2017, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Propolis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the sixty-seven participating subjects with specified health issues, those who supplemented with propolis for ninety days, had significant improvements in total cholesterol as well as significant improvements in oxidative stress as determined by glutathione and TBARS levels. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 20, 2018 | 2018, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Diabetic Indian participants who supplemented their standard diabetic diet with 30 grams of cashews daily for 12 weeks had a significant increase in HDL cholesterol and a significant decrease in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 7, 2018 | 2013, Autism, Brain Health, Heavy Metals, Vaccines
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Neonatal mice, when injected with vaccine-adjuvant equivalent aluminum, experienced significant weight gain, anxiety, reduced exploratory behavior and locomotor activity compared to control mice. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 5, 2018 | 2017, Alternative Therapies, Diabetes, Essential Oils
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Aromatherapy massage, using a combination of rosemary, geranium, lavender, eucalyptus, and chamomile essential oils, significantly reduced neuropathic pain in the participating diabetic patients compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 29, 2018 | 2015, Botanicals, Brain Health, Depression
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four weeks of crocin plus an antidepressive significantly improved symptoms of depression in the twenty participating subjects diagnosed with major depressive disorder. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 23, 2018 | 2016, Aging, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementation with a combination of L-leucine, vitamin D 3 and medium-chain triglycerides significantly improved muscle strength and function in the thirty-eight participating elderly adults.
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by Becky | Jan 22, 2018 | 2017, Vitamin C, Vitamins
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study participants with the highest levels of plasma vitamin C had significantly lower levels of weight, BMI, waist circumference, better measurements of metabolic health and lower levels of cognitive impairment. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 16, 2018 | 2016, Botanicals, Immune Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Elderberry supplementation prior to, during, and up to 5 days following overseas travel significantly reduced cold duration and symptom severity in participating subjects compared to control. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 9, 2018 | 2013, Reproductive Health, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the one hundred participating women with PCOS and infertility problems, those who supplemented with Cimicifuga racimosa (black cohosh) had significantly higher levels of luteinizing hormone and progesterone and a higher rate of pregnancy than those who supplemented with clomiphene citrate. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 28, 2017 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Heart Attack
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Analysis of a five-year average follow-up of 26,190 Swedish volunteers revealed a trend towards increased risk of coronary events and consumption of sweets, sugar-sweetened beverages, and sugar and jam for the highest versus the lowest intake groups.
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by Becky | Dec 5, 2017 | 2017, Eye Health, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 6-month supplementation with lutein, zeaxanthin, and mesozeaxanthin significantly improved macular pigment optical density, temporal vision as well as sleep quality, contrast sensitivity, disability glare, photo stress recovery, headache frequency, and eye strain and fatigue. (more…)
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