Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Men who consumed 1 to 3 cups of sugar-sweetened beverages daily were 1.403 times more likely to have high serum uric acid levels even after adjusting for all confounders (Model 3: OR = 1.403 P = 0.001). Hyperuricemia is the...
L-carnitine Improves Sperm Parameters, Testosterone, and Luteinizing Hormone Levels in Men with Idiopathic Male Infertility
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 3-month supplementation of an L-carnitine complex nutrient treatment (15 g/bag, twice a day) significantly improved testosterone levels (p<0.001), LH levels (p=0.009), percentage of progressive sperm motility (p<0.0001)...
Bovine Colostrum Improves Immune Function and Reduces Inflammation in Male Athletes
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation of 3.2g colostrum daily significantly increased IgG and significantly lowered IL-10 levels compared to placebo. Football is a team sport characterized by intermittent efforts, combining high-speeds and...
Serum 25(OH)D Concentration Inversely Correlated with Monocyte-to-High Density Lipoprotein Ratio
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings from an analysis of 404 male patients experiencing chest pain shows that men diagnosed with acute coronary syndrome had higher MHR values and lower serum 25(OH)D compared to subjects with other ACS subtypes. ...
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...
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Associated with Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Men
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Ultra-processed food consumption was also associated with a 72% higher risk of distal colon cancer in men (P <0.001). The western diet, commonly consisting of processed and ultra-processed food, significantly contributes...
Whole Cranberry Powder Improves Endothelial Function in Healthy Male Participants
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. One month consumption of cranberry powder versus placebo significantly improved endothelial function by 1.1% (P < 0.001). Cranberries have been studied for their wide health benefits mainly attributed to their rich...
Light to Moderate Alcohol Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Middle-Aged Men
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study results show that middle-aged men with light to moderate alcohol consumption have lower CVD risk than men who consume very light to no alcohol, independent of a variety of health, psychosocial, and behavioral factors. ...
Vitamin D Status is Associated with Mortality in Korean Men and Individuals with Hypertension
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Deficient levels of serum 25(OH)D (<12ng/mL) is associated with increased risk of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality in Korean adults. In this retrospective study, researchers analyzed information from the...
Chronic Neuroticism in Male Adults May Result in Higher Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. This 40-year observational study shows that subjects with higher neuroticism levels were associated with elevated cardiometabolic risk factors, regardless of age. Similarities were observed between assessments of worry and...