by Becky | Aug 10, 2021 | Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest bitter and strong-tasting vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, show a favorable impact on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, and blood pressure. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 9, 2021 | Cancer, Skin Health, Vitamin D - Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Participants with Breslow thickness <3mm doubled in 25O HD serum levels after 3 years. (more…)
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 | Aug 4, 2021 | 2021, Brain Health, Sweeteners
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results suggest that long-term, high-sugar consumption of the Western diet may play a role in attention deficits and hyperactivity disorders into adulthood. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 27, 2021 | 2021, Bone Health, Vitamin D - Bone Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. BMD at the lumbar spine increased significantly over each tertile of serum vitamin D concentration (P < 0.05). (more…)
by Becky | Jul 27, 2021 | 2021, Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Sleep
Writen by Jessica Patella, ND. Ashwagandha root extract resulted in significant improvements in sleep parameters, sleep quality, mental alertness and anxiety parameters when compared to placebo in both healthy participants and those suffering from insomnia. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 20, 2021 | 2018, Aging, Proteins
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. (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 | Jul 13, 2021 | Cardiovascular Health, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This large study of U.S. men and women showed that a higher intake of olive oil was associated with significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021, Bone Health, Omega - 3, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that higher levels of plasma n-3 PUFAs may play a key role in maintaining bone health by protecting bone mass and preventing risk of fracture. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 12, 2021 | 2021, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In this randomized sample of healthy American adults, consumption of fruits and vegetables was proven to be positively and significantly associated with telomere length, with greater intake directly related to greater telomere length. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 6, 2021 | 2021, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Participants with moderate intake of vegetable nitrate had a 15% lower risk of CVD. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 6, 2021 | 2021, Digestive Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. High-PAC standardized cranberry juice significantly suppressed H. pylori infection at week 8 (p<0.05). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 24, 2021 | Aging, Amino Acids, Branched Chain Amino Acids
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. BCAAs from non-grain sources were positively associated with handgrip strength (P<0.05). (more…)
by Becky | Jun 24, 2021 | 2021, Arthritis, Botanicals, Curcumin, Joint Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Patient response on the WOMAC scale demonstrated that 18% of the turmeric group experienced at ≥50% reduction in stiffness (p= 0.0002). (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 21, 2021 | 2021, Alternative Therapies, Arthritis, Joint Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Thermal mineral bath therapy significantly improved quality of life (p<0.05) and functionality (p=0.01) in patients with osteoarthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 21, 2021 | 2021, Botanicals, Brain Health, Depression, Stress
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementing with saffron extract for 8 weeks was proven to improve low mood while boosting quality of life and social functioning in the study participants. (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 17, 2021 | 2021, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Caffeinated coffee intake was significantly associated with a reduced risk of heart failure. (more…)