Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers did observe a significant difference in AUC of ApoB levels at 2-4h (P= 0.004) and 0-4h (P= 0.011) following the high fat formula consumption at week 4 compared to baseline. Apolipoproteins are essential building...
The Association of Flavonoid Intake with Mortality in Patients with Hypertension
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that increased flavonoid intake is associated with lower mortality in patients with hypertension. Hypertension affects more than 40% of adults in the United States. It is a major risk factor for stroke, cardiovascular...
The Association of Dietary Flavonol Intake and Mortality in Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that increased flavonol intake is associated with decreased mortality risk. Flavonoids are phenolic compounds found in various plants. Flavonols, a subclass of flavonoids, are abundant in fruits, vegetables, tea, and wine....
Functional Soup Containing Anthaplex Improves Cognitive Function and Eye Dryness
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 8-week consumption of 2g or 4g/daily of an Anthaplex-containing soup improved memory test scores, increased serum BDNF (p-value<0.05) and reduced the severity of eye dryness. Flavonoids are a large class of polyphenolic...
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...
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...
Flavonoid Intake Associated with Improved Performance and Muscle Mass in Subjects with Sarcopenia
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this meta-analysis including 6 RCTs shows that flavonoid intervention improved muscle mass, muscle strength, and physical performance in sarcopenic participants. Sarcopenia refers to the gradual loss of skeletal...
Habitual Intake of Cocoa and Red Berries Beneficial for Cardiovascular Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week consumption of cocoa (197.5 mg total polyphenols) significantly increased FMD values and decreased TMAO levels, while red berry consumption (104 mg total polyphenols) significantly improved heart rate values. ...
Higher Flavonoid Intake Associated with Lower Risk of Abdominal Aortic Calcification
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Subjects in the highest quartile of dietary flavonoid intake had a 37% (OR [95% CI], 0.63 [0.43–0.92]) lower odds of extensive AAC compared to those in the lowest quartile of dietary flavonoid intake. Cardiovascular disease is...
Higher Dietary Intake of Flavonoids Associated with Improved Cognitive Health in Elderly Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the study using data from the MEAL study show that a significant difference was found in the dietary intake of anthocyanins between individuals with normal and impaired cognitive function (57.03 ± 54.79 mg/d vs....
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