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…)

Dietary Nitrate Supplementation Improves Exercise Capacity and Endothelial Function in Subjects with COPD

Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of the systematic review and meta-analysis of 11 RCT studies show that dietary nitrate supplementation significantly improved exercise capacity, endothelial function through improved flow-mediated dilation, and reduced breathlessness in COPD subjects compared to placebo.  (more…)

Nitraria Retusa Extract Significantly Improves BMI and Triglyceride Levels in Overweight/Obese Women

Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Administration of 2000 mg of N. retusa extract once daily for 12 weeks resulted in a significant reduction in weight (p<0.001), BMI (p<0.001), and improvement in triglyceride levels (p=0.011) in overweight and obese female subjects compared to placebo.  (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…)

Acute Administration of Guayusa Extract and Lion’s Mane Improve Cognitive Performance in Healthy Adults

Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings show that those in the AMT group experienced significantly improved neuropsychological scores and improved focus and concentration (p < 0.05). Subjects in the LM group experienced significantly improved reaction time (p 0.05) and happiness scores (p < 0.05).  (more…)