by Becky | Jun 4, 2020 | 2020, Lung Health, Respiratory Health, Vaccines
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study data revealed that when comparing vaccinated vs. unvaccinated individuals, those receiving influenza vaccination had an increased risk of infection with coronavirus and human metapneumovirus. (more…)
by Becky | May 28, 2020 | Joint Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Six months’ supplementation with SCP resulted in significant improvements in ankle stability, reduced sprains and a reduced risk of further injury in the three-month follow-up period. (more…)
by Becky | May 28, 2020 | 2020, Aging, Brain Health, Caffeine, Cognitive Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that coffee, caffeinated coffee and caffeine intake from coffee, but not decaffeinated coffee, were associated with cognitive performance for participants aged 60 years or older in the United States. (more…)
by Becky | May 28, 2020 | 2020, Bilberry, Botanicals, Eye Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 12-week supplementation with 240 mg of a standardized bilberry extract (SBE) improved symptoms of eye fatigue in the participants who regularly used visual display terminal (VDT) devices. (more…)
by Becky | May 27, 2020 | 2019, Botanicals, Lung Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In vitro assays of Sambucus FormosanaNakai ethanol extract validate its effectiveness as an antiviral agent against human coronavirus HCoV-NL63. (more…)
by Becky | May 26, 2020 | COVID-19, Featured Writer
Written by Sarah Hung, ND, MSOM, L.ac. As our featured guest writer, Dr. Hung provides a holistic and integrative approach to the Covid-19 crisis. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Skin Health, Uncategorized
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study demonstrates that supplementation with BioCell Collagen®, a novel hydrolyzed chicken sternal cartilage with chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid, reduces UVB-induced photoaging in hairless mice. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Flavonoids
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twenty years of consuming small amounts of flavonoid rich foods such as apples, berries and tea doubled and even quadrupled the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Alzheimer’s disease related dementias (ADRD) compared to consuming higher amounts of flavonoid rich foods. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2019, Blood Pressure, Botanicals, Cardiovascular Health, Grape Seed Extract
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that a twelve-week supplementation with a grape seed proanthocyanin extract (GSPE) helped maintain vascular elasticity and normal blood pressure (BP) in a middle-aged Japanese population. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Antioxidants, Botanicals, Eye Health, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with a botanical combination of black currant, chrysanthemum, goji berry extracts, lutein ester, and zeaxanthin protected against retinal damage due to fluorescent light exposure in rats. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study shows that while a lower fructose diet did not reduce insulin resistance, it did reduce waist circumference and fasting blood glucose concentration, suggesting a decrease in hepatic insulin resistance. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2018, Skin Health, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A fish-derived collagen peptide (LMWCP) improves skin elasticity, hydration and wrinkling in UVB radiation-damaged skin. (more…)
by Becky | May 18, 2020 | 2020, Fruits and Vegetables, Polyphenols, Skin Health, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, twelve weeks of supplementation with an apple polyphenol reduced ultraviolet irradiation induced skin pigmentation in healthy women. (more…)
by Becky | May 12, 2020 | 2020, Cancer, Vaccines, Women's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a critical assessment of phase 2 and 3 efficacy trials of Gardisol and Vervarix HPV vaccine, researchers found insufficient evidence to conclude unequivocally that human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine prevents the higher-grade abnormal cell changes that can develop into cervical cancer. (more…)
by Becky | May 11, 2020 | 2018, Aging, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Selenium
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study validates a previous 10-year follow-up of reduced cardiovascular mortality risk in elderly participants who supplemented with coenzymeQ10 (CoQ10) and selenium for 4 years. (more…)
by Becky | May 11, 2020 | 2020, COVID-19, Lung Health, Respiratory Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study evaluates the safety and efficacy of two chloroquine diphosphate (CQ) doses in patients with severe COVID-19. (more…)
by Becky | May 11, 2020 | 2020, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study evaluates the effect of oat-based beta-glucans on lipid profiles in a mildly hypercholesterolemic population that adheres to the Mediterranean diet. (more…)
by Becky | May 11, 2020 | 2018, Eye Health, Probiotics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest that L. paracasei KW3110 may have a preventive effect against blue-light-induced retinal degeneration. (more…)
by Becky | May 6, 2020 | Alternative Therapies, Botanicals, COVID-19
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Laboratory research suggests elderberry may actively prevent the binding of COVID-like viruses to cells, thus limiting the potential for infection. (more…)
by Becky | May 6, 2020 | Aging, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Proteins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Compared to placebo, whey protein isolate (WPI) improved cardiovascular function in older adults, but had no significant effect on cerebrovascular or neurocognitive function. (more…)