by Becky | Aug 9, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Sweeteners
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Data from the current trial does not appear to support a relationship between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and prevalence of coronary artery calcium. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 13, 2021 | Aging, Antioxidants, Polyphenols
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Multivariable-adjusted analysis showed that polyphenol antioxidant content (PAC) score was inversely associated biological age. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 21, 2021 | 2021, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health, Vitamin B12, Vitamins
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In subjects with deficient levels of vitamin B12, methylcobalamin (a form of vitamin B12) intake for one year produced significant improvement on neuropathy tests, pain scores, and self-reported quality of life. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 17, 2021 | 2021, Bone Health, Vegetarianism
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Quantitative ultrasound results showed that individuals on the vegan diet had lower ultrasound attenuation scores (BUA) compared with omnivores (P = 0.02). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 7, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with 52%, 58%, and 26% higher risk of dying from IHD/ cerebrovascular disease, CVD, and all-cause mortality, respectively. (more…)
by Becky | May 26, 2021 | Alpha Lipoic Acid, Antioxidants, Diabetes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Supplementation with alpha lipoic acid saw significant reduction in symptoms of neuropathic pain observed in patients with diabetes mellitus (P <0.001). (more…)
by Becky | May 26, 2021 | 2019, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study demonstrates the capacity for policosanol and octacosanol to ameliorate body weight and body fat gains associated with obesity from a high-fat diet. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 28, 2021 | 2021, Fruits and Vegetables, Longevity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Results of two prospective cohort studies and a meta-analysis of 26 cohort studies provide evidence of an inverse association between fruit and vegetable consumption and mortality. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 5, 2021 | 2020, Amino Acids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that diets lower in sulfur amino acids (SAA) and very close to the estimated daily requirement (EAR) of 15 mg/kg/day, are associated with a reduced risk for cardiometabolic diseases. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 23, 2021 | 2021, Diabetes, Kidney Health, Tocotrienols, Vitamin E
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study shows that a three-month supplementation with tocotrienol-rich vitamin E significantly increased estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and creatinine clearance in participating subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 16, 2021 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Restricted Diets, Sleep, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. After twelve-weeks of time-restricted eating, study participants with metabolic syndrome (Mets) experienced weight loss, healthier body composition, lower blood pressure, and decreased levels of cardiovascular disease-promoting lipids. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 9, 2021 | 2020, Cardiovascular Health, Men's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Substituting intake of plant foods such as soy, nuts, and legumes for unprocessed, or processed red meat, and substituting whole grains and dairy products for total red meat, and eggs for processed red meat were all associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). (more…)
by Becky | Mar 5, 2021 | 2021, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that for patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D), more frequent and shorter breaks may be more beneficial for their vascular health than longer, less-frequent breaks. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 2, 2021 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Blood Sugar, Obesity, Vegetarianism, Weight Control
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 16-week low-fat vegan diet decreased body weight and fat and improved glucose metabolism in study participants. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 16, 2021 | 2021, Digestive Health, Sweeteners
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that short-term saccharin consumption at maximum acceptable levels is not sufficient to alter gut microbiota or induce glucose intolerance in healthy humans and mice. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 16, 2021 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Thirty days of bergamot phytosome supplementation provided beneficial effects such as decrease in visceral fat and improved lipid profiles in participating obese and overweight subjects. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 15, 2021 | 2021, Blood Lipids, Blood Sugar, Botanicals, Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with 500 mg daily of Coccinia grandis (C. grandis) improved glycemic indices and lipid profile parameters in newly diagnosed patients with T2DM. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 15, 2021 | 2020, Garlic, Oral Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Eighteen months of supplementation with aged garlic extract significantly improved the probing pocket depth of affected teeth in the treatment group with periodontitis. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 8, 2021 | 2019, Diabetes, Minerals, Selenium
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study did not find an association between selenium supplementation and the development of type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 8, 2021 | 2020, Diabetes, Obesity, Pancreatic Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This study examines the relationship between fat distribution and inflammatory markers associated with T2D in white men but not black men. (more…)