Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with eggshell membrane is associated with improvement in the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis affects more than two hundred million people worldwide. It destroys cartilage and bone,...
Reducing Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults with Diet
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results show higher intakes of protein and anti-inflammatory foods were associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment in older adults in China. Impaired cognitive function is a growing public health concern worldwide....
The Association Between Egg Consumption and the Development of Hypertension and Steatotic Liver Disease
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that egg consumption is associated with a decreased risk of hypertension in adults with or without steatotic liver disease. Hypertension affects over 40% of Americans and is a leading risk factor for coronary artery...
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. Increased protein intake has been associated with several health benefits in the elderly, including...
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. Dementia is the acquired loss of cognitive function across several domains. The prevalence of dementia has increased and currently...
Whole Egg Intake Positively Influences Immune Status and HDL Levels Compared to Different Egg-Based Diets
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Following a whole egg diet increased choline and HDL levels, while improving immune and hematologic profiles in healthy male and female subjects compared to an egg white or egg-free diet. Eggs are a complete and cost-effective...
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 than 20% of the global population suffers from chronic musculoskeletal pain, a significant contributor to disability in older adults1....
Dietary Protein Intake and Muscle Mass in Elderly
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study determined that a higher total protein intake and higher plant-based protein intake were positively associated with muscle mass in the elderly. Sarcopenia, or the loss of muscle mass in the elderly, is one of the major...
Effects of Low Protein Intake in the Elder Population
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Intake of less than 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day was negatively associated with muscle strength and performance later in life, especially in older women. Sarcopenia is the loss of muscle mass, strength and...
Effects of Whey Protein on Cardiovascular Measures in Older Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, whey protein isolate (WPI) improved cardiovascular function in older adults, but had no significant effect on cerebrovascular or neurocognitive function. One of the effects of aging is reduction of the elastic...
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