The Effects of Garlic Supplementation on Glucose and Lipid Levels
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that garlic supplementation improves fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and lipid levels. (more…)
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption is Significantly Associated with High Serum Uric Acid Levels in Men
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Men who consumed 1 to 3 cups of sugar-sweetened beverages daily were 1.403 times more likely to have high serum uric acid levels even after adjusting for all confounders (Model 3: OR = 1.403 P = 0.001). (more…)
Cocoa Consumption Improves Specific Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Cocoa polyphenol is associated with reduced fasting blood glucose, LDL and total cholesterol, as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressure. (more…)
Physical Activity Associated with Reduced Risk of Cognitive Decline
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers found that individuals with high vigorous physical activity once a week had a significantly lower risk of mild cognitive impairment [HR = 0.80, P < 0.05]. (more…)
The Association of Vitamin D Levels and Depression in Adults, with a Focus on Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that in adults, as vitamin D levels increase, the risk of depression decreases, and the association is greater in pregnant and postpartum women. (more…)
A Very Low Carbohydrate Diet Compared with the DASH Diet in Overweight or Obese Adults with Hypertension and Diabetes or Prediabetes
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that a very low-carbohydrate diet results in greater improvements in weight, glycemic control, and systolic blood pressure than the DASH diet. (more…)
Caffeine Consumption Is Significantly Associated with a Reduced Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant inverse relationship between coffee consumption and Parkinson’s disease (P =0.003). (more…)
Astragalus Improves Glomerular Filtration Rate in Diabetic Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Evaluators found a significant difference in eGFR slope decline in patients treated with astragalus compared to those with standard care only (P = 0.003). (more…)
Understanding the Link Between Parkinson’s Disease and Gut Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. There is growing evidence that the gut plays a role in developing Parkinson’s disease. (more…)
Supplementing Vitamin D in Adolescents Shown to Improve Depression
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study evaluated supplementing rural adolescents with Vitamin D and found an improvement in the Beck depression scores. (more…)
Pro-Inflammatory Diet Associated with An Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Patients in the highest quartile [with high DII scores] were four times more likely to develop bladder cancer (OR = 4.33, P <0.01). (more…)
The Association of Fruit and Vegetable Intake with High-Sensitivity C-Reactive Protein in Adults with and without Type 1 Diabetes
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest an inverse association between vegetable and blueberry consumption and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein in adults without diabetes. (more…)
Preventative Effect of Melatonin in Patients with Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Patients who were taking melatonin had a significantly reduced risk of AMD progression compared to those who were not taking melatonin across all three subgroups. (more…)
The Association Between Tattoos and the Risk of Lymphoma
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that having a tattoo may be associated with an increased risk of lymphoma. (more…)
The Beneficial Effects of Curcumin Supplementation on Chronic Inflammatory and Metabolic Diseases
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that oral curcumin supplementation may have beneficial effects on chronic inflammation and glucose homeostasis. (more…)
The Association Between Vitamin C Levels and Mortality Due to Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest an inverse association between vitamin C levels and mortality due to Alzheimer’s Disease. (more…)
Possible Biological Pathways Affected by PFAS Associated with Increased Risk of CVD in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers also found 31 proteins that were significantly altered by tPFOS, PFOA, and PFBS. (more…)
Exploring the Health Benefits of Curcumin
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Curcumin is a polyphenol with powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a popular ingredient in dietary supplements and natural health products. (more…)
What is Candida Overgrowth & Effective Supplements to Combat It
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. By making healthy lifestyle choices and incorporating supplements that support gut health, you can minimize the chances of Candida overgrowth recurrence and promote overall well-being. (more…)
Key Nutrients Associated with Acceleration /Deceleration in Aging
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. The top three nutrients contributing to accelerated/decelerated aging based on the weighted quantile sums index were copper (19.36%), alcohol (21.71%), and beta-carotene (21.60%) even after adjusting for covariates. (more…)
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