Green Tea May Lower Diabetes Risk
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. The researchers conducted an analysis of caffeine consumption, and concluded that the lower diabetic risk correlated with higher caffeine intakes. (more…)
Perinatal Supplementation of Long-Chain Fatty Acids as a Strategy to Prevent Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Heart Disease
By Dr. Undurti Das, EFA Sciences LLC, USA. Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting & Expo, May 2004. Theme: Cost-Effective Methods to Address the Leading Causes of Death & Chronic Diseases (more…)
Intake of Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Delay Onset of Type I Diabetes
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. This study looked at the intake of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in children one to six years old who were genetically at risk for diabetes type I. (more…)
Feelings of Guilt Positively Associated with Chronic Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Binary logistic regression results adjusted for gender, age, and education show that subjects with higher feelings of guilt were two times more likely to report a chronic disease (p < 0.001). (more…)
The Beneficial Effects of Apple Cider Vinegar Supplementation in Overweight and Obese Adolescents and Young Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that apple cider vinegar supplementation leads to weight loss and improvement of glucose and lipid levels in overweight and obese adolescents and young adults. (more…)
Consumption of Artificially Sweetened Beverages are Associated with Atrial Fibrillation
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Consuming > 2 liters of artificially sweetened beverages per week was significantly associated with an increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation (P ≤0.002). (more…)
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Associated with Lower Risk of Total Stroke
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. A significant inverse relationship was shown for DHA, EPA, and DHA+EPA for both total stroke and ischemic stroke (p<0.05). (more…)
Supplementation with Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6 Associated with Reduced Risk of Stroke
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of a meta-analysis of 14 RCTs including 76,664 subjects and 2720 cases of stroke shows that supplementation of ≤0.8 mg/d folic acid combined with ≤0.4 mg/d vitamin B12 and ≤10 mg/d vitamin B6 resulted in a 39% reduced risk of stroke. (more…)
Higher Intake of Berries Associated with Lower Allostatic Load
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of a cross-sectional research analysis of 7684 NHANES participants shows that consumers of total berries (p=0.0026), strawberries (p=0.013), and blueberries (p=0.008), respectively, had significantly lower mean AL composite scores, compared to subjects who did not consume berries. (more…)
Co-Supplementation of Vitamin D and Probiotics Significantly Improved Hormonal, Inflammatory & Oxidative Stress Markers in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-week intervention of 50,000 IU vitamin D every 2 weeks plus 8 x 109 CFU/day probiotic significantly reduced total testosterone (p<0.001), hirsutism (p<0.001), hs-CRP (p<0.001) and MDA levels (p=0.001) and significantly increased TAC (p<0.001) and GSH levels (p=0.02) compared to placebo. (more…)
The Association Between Egg Consumption and the Development of Hypertension and Steatotic Liver Disease
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that egg consumption is associated with a decreased risk of hypertension in adults with or without steatotic liver disease. (more…)
The Association Between Protein Intake and Healthy Aging
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that dietary protein intake, especially plant protein, in middle age is associated with healthy aging in female nurses. (more…)
Adequate Maternal Iron and Vitamin D Status in the Second Trimester Associated with Reduced Depressive Symptoms in the Third Trimester
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Higher maternal hepcidin (p = 0.005), serum ferritin (p = 0.048) and 25(OH)D3 (p = 0.001) concentrations during the second trimester were significantly associated with lower depression symptom scores during the third trimester. (more…)
Pet Ownership Offsets the Risk of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults Living Alone
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This analysis revealed that pet ownership was associated with slower rates of cognitive decline among older adults living alone but not those living with others (p<0.05). (more…)
Strawberry Supplementation Improves Cognition and Reduces Depressive Symptoms in Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week consumption of a strawberry powder containing 36.8 mg anthocyanins resulted in a reduction of interference in verbal learning and memory (p=0.02) and significantly improved depressive symptoms (p=0.04) compared to placebo. (more…)
The Beneficial Effects of Tart Cherry Supplementation on Patients with Gout
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with tart cherry powder may decrease inflammation and albuminuria in patients with gout. (more…)
Beneficial Effects of Berry Consumption on Sleep Duration in Healthy Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that adults who consume berries have a lower risk of inadequate sleep duration. (more…)
Ginger Administration Lowers Serum Urea Levels and Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Diabetic Subjects with End-Stage Renal Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. An 8-week intervention of 2000 mg/daily of ginger powder significantly lowered fasting blood glucose levels by 24% and HOMA-IR levels by 28%. (more…)
The Effect of Snacks Containing Tree Nuts on the Risk of Metabolic Syndrome in Young Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Consumption of tree nuts as snacks is associated with a reduction in the risk of metabolic syndrome. (more…)
Understanding the Connection Between Sleep and Optimal Health and Performance
Written by Amy Kosowski, M.S., LDN. Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout life. How much you sleep, the quality of sleep, as well as when you sleep all affect various aspects of health, including cardiovascular function, immunity, metabolism, mood, and cognition. (more…)
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