A Very Low-Calorie Ketogenic Diet Effectively Reduced Cardiovascular Risk
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A very low-calorie ketogenic diet, combined with a synthetic amino acid protein replacement, increased weight loss and reduced cardiovascular risk, without the development of sarcopenia and activation of inflammatory and oxidative processes.
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Alpha-Lipoic Acid, Carnosine, and Thiamine Improve Glucose Metabolism in Obese Diabetic Patients
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An individualized supplement of alpha-lipoic acid, carnosine, and thiamine was able to maximize the potential antidiabetic activity in type 2 diabetic recipients by effectively reducing glucose concentration, and potentially increasing insulin production from the pancreas.
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Autistic Children Benefit from Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Ten weeks of a therapeutic horse riding group intervention significantly increased social interaction skills with horses which crossed over to positive changes in participants’ interactions with their family pets.
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Spirulina Improves Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Obese Hypertension Patients
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control, spirulina significantly improved insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, and total antioxidant status in obese patients with well-treated hypertension. (more…)
Prenatal Alcohol Exposure Affects Academic Performance in Children
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that school-age children, who have been prenatally exposed to alcohol, performed significantly lower than typically developing peers particularly in math, reading and spelling. (more…)
Folic Acid Supplementation May Improve Autism Spectrum Disorder Symptoms
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Folic acid supplementation significantly improved autism symptoms involving sociability, cognitive verbal/preverbal, receptive language, and affective expression and communication in children with autism. (more…)
Carotenoids Are Associated with Cognitive and Physical Performance in Individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Plasma levels of carotenoids lutein, zeaxanthin, β-cryptoxanthin, and β-carotene and y-tocopherol are significantly associated with measures of cognitive and physical fitness in the participating fifty-six individuals with mild cognitive impairment. (more…)
Oral Myoinositol and D-Chiro-Inositol Does not Reduce Incidence of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. This study showed that an inositol combination given in early pregnancy did not reduce the incidence of GDM in women with a family history of diabetes. (more…)
Sunlight, Nature Prove Soothing Both in Hospital and at Home – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. The physical design of a space — home, office or hospital — has repeatedly been shown to have a pronounced effect on health possibly through the powerful connection between the mind and body. (more…)
Flavonoid Supplementation and Exercise Increase Plasma Flavonoid Levels
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A two-week supplementation of flavonoids significantly increased plasma levels of circulating gut-derived polyphenols in exercising participants. (more…)
Low -Frequency Electromagnetic Field Improves Post Stroke Rehabilitation
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field, through the production of nitric oxide can help regulate inflammation and oxidative stress levels to improve recovery of brain injury following stroke. (more…)
Tocotrienols Promote Bone Health in Postmenopausal Osteopenia
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twelve weeks of tocotrienol supplementation significantly decreased bone resorption and improved bone turnover rate by suppressing the bone remodeling regulators in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
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Sulforaphane in Broccoli Sprouts Shown to Protect Against Gastritis and Ulcers
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study strongly suggest that sulforaphane protects the gastrointestinal mucosa against oxidative injury induced by H. pylori and nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs. (more…)
Hormone Therapy and Cardiovascular Risk in Transgender Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that transmen and transwomen are at higher risk of heart attacks than ciswomen while the incidences of strokes and blood clots are higher in transgender women receiving transgender hormone therapy than in both cismen and ciswomen. (more…)
Fruit as a Source of Organophosphate Pesticide Exposure in Pregnant Urban-Dwelling Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study strengthens the hypothesis that dietary intake plays an important role in prenatal OP pesticides exposure among women living in an urban environment. (more…)
Lactobacillus Plantarum CCFM8610 Binds with Cadmium to Protect the Intestinal Barrier
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM8610, a probiotic strain with both cadmium-binding and antioxidative abilities, demonstrated the ability to alleviate cadmium-induced cytotoxicity in the human cell line HT-29 and increase fecal cadmium levels and decrease Cd accumulation in the tissues of cadmium exposed mice. (more…)
Lactobacillus Brevis Mitigates Mercury Toxicity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates that L. brevis 23017 effectively prevents Hg-induced injury by promoting Hg binding in the small intestine, by preserving the integrity of the intestinal barrier, reducing intestinal epithelial cell cytotoxicity, protecting TJ proteins, and modulating inflammation and alleviating oxidative stress through both MAPK and NF-κB pathways. (more…)
Lactobacillus Plantarium CCFM639 Protects against Aluminum-Induced Gut Injury
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Both in vitro cell and in vivo mouse models demonstrate the ability of Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM639 to bind with intestinal aluminum and significantly strengthen the intestinal barrier and reduce oxidative stress and inflammation. (more…)
Curcumin Improves Vascular Endothelial Function in Healthy Older Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Longvida® Optimized Curcumin, a patented bioavailable form of curcumin, significantly improved vascular endothelial function by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation and increasing nitric acid bioavailability. (more…)
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