by Becky | Sep 23, 2019 | 2019, Probiotics, Stress
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that the long-term use of CP2305-containing tablets may improve the stress-associated mental state, sleep quality, and gut microbiota of healthy adults under stressful conditions. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 21, 2019 | 2019, Amino Acids, Brain Health, Stress
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Matcha tea, with a CE/TA ratio of 2 or less was shown to significantly modify the stress response in a mice model of psychological stress as well as in stressed pharmacy students who consumed baked cookies with added matcha. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 8, 2019 | 2018, Magnesium, Minerals, Stress, Vitamin B6
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a combination of magnesium and vitamin B6 was superior to supplementation with magnesium alone only in study participants who reported severe or extremely severe stress levels.
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by Becky | Apr 1, 2019 | 2018, Probiotics, Stress
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twelve weeks of supplementation with Lactobacillus plantarum P8 significantly improved inflammatory markers but had no impact on depression scores; however, there was some improvement in psychological tests of stress in the probiotic group. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 21, 2019 | 2016, Blood Lipids, Metabolic Syndrome, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Six months of hormone therapy significantly improved lipid profiles in postmenopausal women and markers of oxidative stress in both healthy postmenopausal women and those with metabolic syndrome. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 21, 2019 | Brain Health, Stress
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Chronic stress is a significant risk factor for all illnesses including heart disease, diabetes, depression, irritable bowel and Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 24, 2018 | 2017, Antioxidants, Polyphenols
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results found a reduced cardiovascular risk associated with decreased LDL oxidation in the participating military personnel who supplemented with a single dose (200 mg proanthocyanidins) from dry Vitis vinifera extract during intense physical training.
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by Becky | May 18, 2018 | 2018, Alcohol, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Obesity, Stress, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This case-controlled study found a strong correlation between alcohol, obesity and stress, and no correlation between stress and breast cancer; however, a 25% increase in breast cancer was found in obese women between 31 and 40 years of age. (more…)
by Becky | May 9, 2018 | 2014, Amino Acids, Ornithine, Sleep
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. L-ornithine supplementation was shown to improve both fatigue and stress in this study. (more…)
by Becky | May 1, 2018 | 2014, Cardiovascular Health, Carnitine
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. L-carnitine supplementation significantly reduced plasma malondialdehyde and significantly increased catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase in participating subjects with coronary artery disease. (more…)
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 | 2015, Aging, Stress, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A study of 263 postmenopausal women suggests that major stress over a period of one year may accelerate shortening of telomere length while healthy behaviors within that same time frame may mitigate the shortening effect. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 21, 2017 | 2017, Essential Oils, Oral Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Nurses who gargled with a blend of peppermint, tea tree and lemon oils had a significant reduction in stress, xerostomia and halitosis compared to those who gargled with saline. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 9, 2017 | 2014, Essential Oils, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study showed that inhalation of neroli oil by postmenopausal women improved their quality of life related to menopausal symptoms, increased sexual desire, and reduced blood pressure. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 7, 2017 | 2017, Botanicals, Brain Health, Depression, Hops
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This randomized cross-over study demonstrated that a four week supplementation with hops significantly improved anxiety, depression and stress levels in the 26 participating subjects.
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by Becky | Sep 18, 2017 | 2016, Alternative Therapies, Self-Care, Stress
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 6-week intervention of mindfulness meditation and yoga significantly decreased stress and improved feelings of peace, focus, and endurance, as well as happiness, positivity, personal satisfaction and self-confidence in the participating medical students. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 22, 2017 | 2017, Amino Acids, Diabetes, Kidney Health, Pancreatic Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A twelve-week supplementation with L-carnosine significantly improved markers of oxidative stress and renal function in the ninety participating pediatric patients with diabetic nephropathy. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 25, 2017 | 2017, Brain Health, Carotenoids, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementing with lutein and zeaxanthin significantly decreased serum cortisol levels and psychological stress in the participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | May 31, 2017 | 2016, Antioxidants, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Camellia oil , an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory monounsaturated fatty acid, significantly reduced biomarkers of oxidation and inflammation in participating hypercholesterolemic Thai women. (more…)
by Becky | May 12, 2017 | 2017, Sleep, Stress, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Auricular acupuncture significantly improved physical and psychological stress, cortisol levels and sleep quality in the 32 participating South Korean women. (more…)
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