Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Participants in the intervention group had significantly better HbA1C values, insulin levels, C-peptide levels, HOMA-IR, and HOMA beta % value compared to controls after three months (P <0.05). Intracellular magnesium and...
Phenylindane, a Bioactive Compound Found in Coffee, Exhibits Neuroprotective Properties Against Age-Related Cognitive Decline Disorders
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the study suggest high levels of phenylindane, a bioactive compound found in coffee, may offer neuroprotective properties against age-related cognitive disorders through the dual inhibition of Aβ and tau aggregation....
Effects of Low Protein Intake in the Elder Population
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Intake of less than 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day was negatively associated with muscle strength and performance later in life, especially in older women. Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, strength and...
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) Reduces Viability and Invasiveness of Prostate Cancer Cells
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. The apoptosis-inducing properties of MSM, together with its ability to diminish cell invasiveness and migration, suggest that MSM may be an effective, natural means of controlling the proliferation of cancer cells in...
Possible Therapeutic Effects of Cannabidiol on Memory and Cognitive Function
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Compared to delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) inhaled alone or in combination with cannabidiol (CBD), inhaled CBD demonstrated a reduction in psychotic-like symptoms in light users of cannabis. In the current study10,...
Cannabidiol Not Associated with Interference of Normal Sleep-Wake Cycles
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results demonstrate that an anxiety-reducing dose of cannabidiol does not appear to interfere with the sleep cycle of healthy volunteers. Cannabidiol (CBD) is an active ingredient in cannabis derived from the hemp...
Selenium Supplementation May Adversely Affect Prostate Cancer Risk
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This Mendelian randomization analysis does not support the use of selenium supplementation in prostate cancer prevention and suggests that supplementation might increase the risk of advanced prostate cancer and type 2...
Vitamin C Treatment Improves Quality and DNA Integrity of Sperm during Vitrification
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Vitamin C treatment of semen samples prior to cryopreservation by vitrification preserved sperm chromatin integrity and prevented DNA fragmentation. For men undergoing chemotherapy and/or surgical operations associated...
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Protect against Light-Induced Retinopathy in a Mouse Model
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a mouse model, lutein, zeaxanthin and mesozeaxanthin (L/Zi) protected retinal photoreceptors against blue light damage by mitigating oxidative stress in the endoplasmic reticulum, thus preventing photoreceptor damage and improving visual...
Auditory-Somatosensory Bimodal Stimulation Reduces Tinnitus in Guinea Pigs and Humans
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that bimodal stimulation could reduce tinnitus by reducing the phantom sounds that occur due to unruly nerve activity in the brain. Approximately 15 percent of the U.S. population has tinnitus, of which 20 million...
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