by Becky | Jan 27, 2025 | 2024, Arthritis, Boswellia, Botanicals, Joint Health, Recent Articles
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with Boswellia serrata extract may diminish pain, improve function, and reduce inflammation in adults with knee osteoarthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 2, 2025 | 2024, Nuts and Seeds, Obesity, Recent Articles, Women's Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Individuals in the Brazil nut group had significant reduction in IL-8 (P = 0.04), IL-1 beta (P < 0.001), C-reactive protein (P = 0.013), and tumor necrosis factor (P= 0.047). (more…)
by Becky | Oct 25, 2024 | 2024, Whole Grains
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that consumption of oats and barley may be anti-inflammatory and have a favorable effect on the gut microbiome. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 27, 2024 | 2023, Aging, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels
Written by Harold Oster, MD. The study suggests that vitamin D deficiency is associated with increased inflammation in older adults. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 10, 2024 | 2023, Aging, NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)
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. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 18, 2024 | 2023, Colostrum, Men's Health
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. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 3, 2023 | 2023, Aging, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-month Mediterranean dietary intervention resulted in a lower dietary inflammatory index and improved anti-inflammatory activity compared to the habitual diet group. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 15, 2022 | 2022, Blood Lipids, Botanicals, Diabetes, Fitness and Exercise, Women's Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. An 8-week intervention of aerobic training (3-days/week of 20-minute sessions) and turmeric supplementation (3 times/day of 700 mg of turmeric powder) significantly reduced MetS Z scores (p=0.001; p=0.011), hs-CRP (p=0.028; p=0.041) and significantly increased TAC levels (p=0.001; p=0.001) compared to the AT and TS groups. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 1, 2022 | 2022, Vitamin D - Infections & Immunity, Vitamins
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A single high dose of vitamin D3 (80,000 IU) increased subject’s vitamin D status by approximately 60% and significantly reduced the serum levels of proinflammatory cytokines IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 12, 2022 | Vitamin D - General
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study analysis of 294970 subjects who participated in the UK Biobank shows that compared with those with 50 nmol/L, individuals with serum 25(OH)D concentration at 25 nmol/L have a 6.4% (95% CI, 3.85-8.98) higher serum CRP concentration. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 18, 2021 | 2021, Digestive Health, Fiber
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Histological examination following four weeks supplementation with high molar mass oat beta-glucan showed a reduction in inflammation. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 16, 2021 | 2021, Aging, Cardiovascular Health, Men's Health, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study results demonstrate an inverse association between omega-3 fatty acid consumption and subclinical inflammation for healthy older men. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 26, 2021 | Cardiovascular Health, Nutrition and Dieting
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. There is a reasonable amount of research on the effect of resistant starch on improving glycemic control, cholesterol levels, and possibly reducing the risk of diabetes and heart disease. However, further research is needed. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 4, 2020 | 2020, Fiber, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 13-day supplementation with 250 mg of yeast-derived beta-glucans reduced cytokine markers of inflammation following a prolonged bout of heated treadmill exercise. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 21, 2020 | 2018, Cancer, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A balanced diet, including raw and cooked Brassica vegetables, may provide the most health-promoting benefits against aflatoxin exposure. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 9, 2020 | 2020, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Fitness and Exercise
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ubiquinol supplementation prior to strenuous athletic exercise reduces inflammation, muscle damage and hematological impairment while increasing blood supply.
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by Becky | Nov 6, 2019 | 2019, Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An ashwagandha leaf water extract shows promise as a natural therapeutic remedy for preventing neurodegeneration and cognitive impairments associated with peripheral inflammation and neuroinflammation. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 6, 2019 | 2018, Obesity, Quercetin
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows that quercetin or botanical extracts containing quercetin induce white adipose tissue remodeling which may occur through inflammatory-related mechanisms. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 21, 2019 | 2019, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Flavonoids, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An acute dose of low calorie, high polyphenol cranberry beverage improved antioxidant status, while 8 week daily consumption significantly reduced cardiovascular disease risk factors by improving glucoregulation, downregulating inflammatory biomarkers, and increasing HDL cholesterol. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 14, 2019 | 2019, Diabetes, Minerals, Pregnancy and Lactation, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study findings demonstrated that a six-week co-supplementation with magnesium-zinc-calcium-vitamin D significantly reduced biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress in women with gestational diabetes mellitus. (more…)