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.
Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) Reduces Oxidative Stress Markers in Subjects with Asthma
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Twice daily supplementation with 500 mg of N. officinale extract improved PCO and MDA levels, while also significantly increasing IL-1 levels compared to placebo.
Niacinamide Infused Topical Treatment Improves Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Epidermal water content (SCWC) was significantly increased in both treatment groups compared to control on day 28 (P<0.05).
Cinnamon Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of a meta-analysis including 24 RCTs featuring 1815 participants (case=922; control=893) show that cinnamon administration significantly improved FBS (p < 0.001), HbA1c levels (p = 0.011), and HOMA-IR levels (p < 0.001) in subjects with T2DM.
Multispecies Probiotic Significantly Reduces Serum Bone Resorption Marker CTX in Postmenopausal Women with Osteopenia
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-week supplementation with a multispecies probiotic resulted in a significant decrease in the serum bone resorption marker CTX versus baseline (p-value < 0.001) compared to placebo.
Feelings of Guilt Positively Associated with Chronic Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Binary logistic regression results adjusted for gender, age, and education show that subjects with higher feelings of guilt were two times more likely to report a chronic disease (p < 0.001).
Moderate to Intense Exercise Associated with Improved Depressive Symptoms in Subjects with Major Depressive Disorder
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Results of the meta-analysis of 218 RCTs shows a clear dose-response curve for intensity of exercise, with effects being stronger for subjects participating in vigorous exercise (CI: -1.10 to -0.38).
Association of Dietary Fructose and Sodium Consumption with the Incidence of Hypertensive Targeted Organ Damage
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Individuals in the low fructose/ low sodium group also had higher odds of coronary calcification if they were diagnosed with high blood pressure at baseline (P<0.001).
The Effect of Low Dose Licorice Intake on Blood Pressure and Renin and Aldosterone Levels
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that the daily intake of a low dose of licorice is associated with increased blood pressure and decreased levels of renin and aldosterone.
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.
