Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. 50.8% of patients in the treatment group and 44.1% of patients in the placebo group achieved mRS score of 0 or 1 at 90 days (p<0.001). Gingko biloba is composed of various active ingredients that has been shown to...
The Association Between Vitamin D Levels and Inflammation in Older Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. The study suggests that vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased inflammation in older adults. Acute inflammation is necessary in the immune system’s response to infection. Chronic inflammation, however, contributes to the...
CBD Supplementation Improves Perceived Sleep Quality and Immune Function in Healthy Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers saw an overall improvement in sleep evaluation scores [LSEQ scores] in the CBD group after eight weeks (P= 0.04). The cannabis plant contains 140 cannabinoids that has been used medicinally since ancient times1....
B-Vitamin Protective Against Mortality Risk in Angina Patients Treated with Calcium Channel Blockers
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. In patients not treated with B vitamins, after adjusting for all covariates, researchers found a significant risk in all-cause mortality [model 3: HR-1.54, P < 0.041] and CVD mortality [model 3: HR-1.69, P < 0.041]....
Propolis Supplementation in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with propolis may improve the quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease. Chronic kidney disease is a progressive decline in kidney function, often due to hypertension or diabetes. It...
Physical Activity and Adequate Nutrition in Adolescence Linked to Improved Bone Mineral Density in Premenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of this cross-sectional analysis of 866 premenopausal women shows that adequate vitamin D levels, physical activity, and proper nutrition positively influenced bone mineral density values. Adolescence is a...
Fish Oil & Evening Primrose Oil Supplementation Reduces Inflammatory Markers and Improves Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-week supplementation of a combination of fish oil and evening primrose oil (1000 mg EPA + DHA and 251 mg GLA daily) improved fatty acid profiles, as well as the n-6/n-3 PUFA ratio (p < 0.01), and significantly decreased...
Niacinamide Infused Topical Treatment Improves Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Epidermal water content (SCWC) was significantly increased in both treatment groups compared to control on day 28 (P<0.05). Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease for which there is no cure. Post...
A Combination of NAC and Glycine Promotes Healthy Aging in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 16-week supplementation with 100 mg/kg of glycine and 100 mg/kg of NAC significantly improved glutathione concentrations by 164% and resulted in a significant reduction in IL-6 by 78%, TNF-α by 54%, and hsCRP by 41% in older...
Marigold (Calendula officinalis) Supports Wound Healing in Burn Victims
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Patients treated with marigold extract saw significant improvement in wound healing by day 14 (p<0.001). Despite advances in wound care for burn victims, treatments that accelerate wound healing are essential to the...
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