Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS-c, Science Writer. Daily supplementation of high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil (8 g/day, 1021 mg/kg phenols) for 4 weeks improved lipid profiles in patients with hyperlipidemia, leading to reductions in total cholesterol and lipoprotein(a) and increases in HDL cholesterol compared with lower-phenolic olive oil at higher doses.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Nigella sativa seed oil was shown to be safe and beneficial in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes. It was shown to improve cholesterol levels, LDL cholesterol, inflammatory markers and subclinical left ventricular dysfunction, suggesting a cardioprotective effect in these patients.
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Learn about the symptoms and causes of SIBO as well as natural treatments that will help support a thriving digestive system.
Written by Dave James, ND, Licensed Naturopathic Physician, CT & AZ. The review adds to growing evidence that nutraceuticals derived from the Mediterranean Diet—including bergamot, cardoon, olive oil polyphenols, quercetin, and resveratrol—may reduce cancer risk and enhance treatment outcomes.
Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS-c, Science Writer. Daily supplementation of 125 mg of ginger extract for 8 weeks reduced joint pain and stiffness, improved functional capacity, and lowered markers of inflammation in adults with mild to moderate joint pain.
Neurological autoimmune conditions – like multiple sclerosis – are notoriously complex, often leaving patients navigating vague symptoms, delayed diagnoses, and fragmented care. In this interview with Dr. LeeAnn Steinfeldt-Manoni, we discuss how functional medicine is reshaping care for neuro-autoimmune conditions…
Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS-c, Science Writer. In two acute randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover studies, drinking a high-flavanol cocoa immediately before a 2-hour uninterrupted sit did not prevent the sitting-related drop in forward, brain-directed carotid blood flow in young or older adults, but in older adults it appeared to blunt the usual rise in backward (retrograde) flow compared with a low-flavanol control (trend-level effect).
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Multi-regression analysis showed that vitamin D deficient schizophrenic patients were more likely to experience agoraphobia (P <0.001), higher depressive symptoms (P = 0.018), lower employment rates (P = 0.009), and worsening Global Assessment of Functioning scores (P <0.001).
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant decrease in pulse wave velocity, beta stiffness, augmentation index, while arterial compliance increased significantly by week 12 in the nitrate rich group.
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Following eight weeks of supplementation, researchers observed a significant decrease in systolic (P = 0.002) and diastolic (P = 0.008) blood pressure, as well as pulse pressure (P = 0.048) compared to baseline values.
