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. (more…)
Key Nutrients Associated with Acceleration /Deceleration in Aging
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. The top three nutrients contributing to accelerated/decelerated aging based on the weighted quantile sums index were copper (19.36%), alcohol (21.71%), and beta-carotene (21.60%) even after adjusting for covariates. (more…)
The Association of Vitamin D Supplementation with the Rate of Epigenetic Aging
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that vitamin D supplementation in deficient individuals is associated with slower epigenetic aging. (more…)
The Effect of a Prebiotic Supplement on Cognition and Muscle Strength in Older Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that daily consumption of a prebiotic supplement is associated with improved cognition in older adults. (more…)
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 adults. (more…)
Higher Intake of Berries Associated with Lower Allostatic Load
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of a cross-sectional research analysis of 7684 NHANES participants shows that consumers of total berries (p=0.0026), strawberries (p=0.013), and blueberries (p=0.008), respectively, had significantly lower mean AL composite scores, compared to subjects who did not consume berries. (more…)
The Association Between Protein Intake and Healthy Aging
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that dietary protein intake, especially plant protein, in middle age is associated with healthy aging in female nurses. (more…)
The Relationship Between Mushroom Consumption and Age-Related Cognitive Decline
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that regular mushroom consumption is associated with improved cognition in older adults. (more…)
The Association Between Egg Consumption and Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that greater egg consumption in older adults is not associated with cognitive impairment. (more…)
Whole Grain Consumption Ameliorates Cognitive Decline in African American Elderly Population
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Higher consumption of whole grain was protective for African American participants in global cognition (p trend= 0.004), perceptual speed (p trend= 0.03), and episodic memory (p trend= 0.01). (more…)
Benefits of Wasabi Supplementation in Older Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with wasabi may improve working and episodic memory. (more…)
Higher Coffee, Tea & Caffeine Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Physical Frailty in Late Life
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Caffeine intake was significantly associated with slowness (slow timed up-and-go time) (Ptrend = .003) and weakness (weak handgrip strength) (Ptrend = .053). (more…)
Factors Associated with Inadequate Vitamin D Levels in Older Chinese Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that vitamin D insufficiency is more likely in women, ethnic minorities, residents of temperate latitudes and urban areas, and those with obesity or anemia. (more…)
Association of Vitamin D3 Levels with Cognitive Impairment and Sleep Quality in Older Adults
Written By Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that normal cognitive function is positively associated with sufficient vitamin D3 levels and good sleep quality. (more…)
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. (more…)
Possible Beneficial Effect of Collagen Peptides Supplementation on Chronic Pain in Active Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Collagen peptides supplementation may have a beneficial effect on chronic pain in active adults. (more…)
Greater Physical Activity Levels Associated with Reduced Risk of Depression in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the longitudinal study using data from TILDA shows that rates of depressive symptoms were 20% lower among subjects with high physical activity levels compared to participants with low physical activity levels. (more…)
Bovine Colostrum Improves Pro-Inflammatory Biomarkers and Immune Function in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with bovine colostrum significantly reduced the expression levels of CRP and TNF-α levels (p < 0.05) compared to placebo. (more…)
Desert Olive Tree Pearls may Support Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Supplementation with DOTPs show significant improvement in complex attention in older adults (P <0.05) (more…)
Increased Sedentary Behavior Associated with Poorer Quality of Life in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Cross-sectional findings show that higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity and lower sedentary time was associated with increased quality of life. (more…)
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