Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Students within the lowest quartile of tryptophan intake had a higher risk of insomnia (OR= 1.57, p<0.05) and short sleep duration (OR= 1.19, p<0.05). Issues with sleep is an increasing problem among university young...
Combination of Date Pollen Powder and Black Seed Powder Improves Sperm Count and Testosterone Concentrations in Infertile Male Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 3-month consumption of two 500 mg/kg capsules of a combination of date pollen extract (350 mg) and black seed powder extract (250 mg) significantly improved sperm quality parameters and hormonal status in infertile...
Amla Improves Symptoms of Hair Loss in Female Androgenic Alopecia (FAGA)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers saw a significant improvement in anagen and telogen percentage as well as anagen to telogen ratio in patients assigned the test syrup compared to placebo. Amla, also known scientifically as Phyllanthus emblica L.,...
Effect of Persimmon Leaf Extract on Hair Density and Thickness
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers saw significant improvement in hair density and hair thickness after 24 weeks supplementation with BLH 308. Persimmon is a fruit commonly found at east Asia. Persimmon leaves have been found to contain a wide...
L-Arginine and Vitamin C Supplementation Improves Physical Performance, Endothelial Function and Fatigue in Adults with Long COVID
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 28-day supplementation of a combination of 1.66 g L-arginine plus 500 mg liposomal vitamin C significantly increased the distance walked on the 6 min walk test (p=0.001), improved handgrip strength (p=0.03) and flow-mediated...
Six Non-Essential Amino Acids Improves Joint Pain and Stiffness in Healthy Subjects with Joint Discomfort
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation of 12 g of 6 non-essential amino acids (alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, proline, and serine) resulted in improved VAS, JKOM, and JOA scores, suggesting that the treatment group...
Higher Intake of Essential Amino Acids Associated with a Significant Increase in High Muscle Strength in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings show that meeting the RNI of dietary EAAS resulted in a significant improvement in high muscle strength, with a positive dose-response relationship noted between the total EAAS and high muscle strength. The...
Low Levels of Choline, B Vitamins, and Abnormal Amino Acids Observed in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Evaluating 15 studies centered on nutritional markers and abnormalities present in children with ASD noted lower levels of choline, vitamins B6 and B12, and abnormal amino acids profiles. Various studies show that increasing...
L-Arginine Supplementation Improves Reliance on Respiratory Support in Severe COVID-19 Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 71.1% of patients assigned L-arginine versus 44.4% of patients assigned placebo showed reduction in respiratory support (P<0.01). Since the beginning of the pandemic, treatment of COVID-19 has been a critical challenge for...
Single Dose of L-Theanine Improves Working Memory and Attention in Older Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Reaction time (p= 0.017) and working memory (P<0.05) were significantly improved following single dose of 100mg L-theanine. L-theanine is an amino acid most commonly found in green tea 1 and mushrooms 2. Studies in mice...
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