Evening Primrose Oil for Psychological Symptoms of Menopause
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study found evening primrose oil to be safe and effective for treating the psychological symptoms associated with menopause in women. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study found evening primrose oil to be safe and effective for treating the psychological symptoms associated with menopause in women. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study found that ginger was as good as loratadine in improving quality of life and caused less side effects in study participants with allergic rhinitis (AR). (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study supports previous evidence for the benefits of aged garlic extract for long‑term preventative measure against cardiovascular disease. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Six months of supplementation with Ginkgoselect®Plus validated its safety as a clinical therapeutic that does not increase cancer risk in a population of older adults. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This cell study demonstrated that the antioxidant properties of crocin, a constituent of saffron, protected the skin from ultraviolet light (UVB)-induced photo-aging. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Low dose Aloe sterol (19µg) significantly improved skin barrier function and collagen production after 12 weeks of supplementation. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated that Amla or Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.) reduced the frequencies of heartburn and regurgitation and improved heartburn and regurgitation severity in patients with NERD. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Trigonella foenum-graecum seed powder significantly improved lipid metabolism in participating type 2 diabetic patients. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of supplementation with ashwagandha root extract significantly improved thyroid hormone levels in participants with subclinical hypothyroidism. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Postmenopausal women who supplemented with black cohosh had significantly improved flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial artery. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that gut microbiota may be responsible for the conversion of crocin to its metabolite crocetin, which protects against brain injury in a rat model of induced stroke. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In an in vitro alpha-coronavirus model, curcumin not only inhibited the proliferation of the transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) but was also able to deactivate and destroy it. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with fermented ginseng powder improved liver function and reduced levels of fatigue and inflammation in participating male subjects. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that saffron extract standardized to 3% crocin content offers anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects against retinal damage due to increased intraocular pressure (IOP). (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A proprietary blend of Rhodiola rosea and Black Cohosh was more effective than Black Cohosh alone in reducing symptoms of menopause and improving quality of life in women with moderate menopausal symptoms. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Peppermint essential oil (PEO) demonstrated potent antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities against Staphlococcus aureus. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a patented fenugreek extract called Testofen® increased strength and muscle mass in the participating subjects compared to the placebo group. (more…)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 12-week supplementation with 240 mg of a standardized bilberry extract (SBE) improved symptoms of eye fatigue in the participants who regularly used visual display terminal (VDT) devices. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In vitro assays of Sambucus FormosanaNakai ethanol extract validate its effectiveness as an antiviral agent against human coronavirus HCoV-NL63. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that a twelve-week supplementation with a grape seed proanthocyanin extract (GSPE) helped maintain vascular elasticity and normal blood pressure (BP) in a middle-aged Japanese population. (more…)