by Becky | Nov 16, 2020 | 2020, Antioxidants, Men's Health
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In this pilot study, antioxidants did not appear to improve semen parameters or DNA fragmentation among men with male infertility and suggests that antioxidants do not improve pregnancy rates in cases of in vitro fertilization or in vivo conception. (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 | Apr 28, 2020 | 2018, Antioxidants, Botanicals, Carotenoids, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the placebo group, a twelve-week supplementation with paprika xanthophylls significantly reduced the abdominal fat area and body mass index in healthy overweight study participants. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 9, 2019 | 2019, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Fruits and Vegetables, Joint Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study suggests that blueberries may positively affect pain management, improve gait performance, and contribute to better physical functionality for patients with osteoarthritis. (more…)
by Becky | Nov 19, 2019 | 2019, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 6-month supplementation with Altilix®, containing derivatives of chlorogenic acid and luteolin, improved hepatic and cardiometabolic parameters in participating subjects with metabolic syndrome.
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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 | Jul 22, 2019 | 2019, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Garlic
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Garlic consumption revealed an inverse association between garlic consumption and all-cause mortality in a group of 27,437 community-dwelling older Chinese adults.
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by Becky | Jun 19, 2019 | 2016, Antioxidants, Weight Control, Whole Grains
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Rutin-rich Tartary buckwheat, ‘Manten-Kirari’, significantly decreased body weight, body fat percentage, body mass index and oxidative stress markers in the seventy-three participating subjects compared to the control group.
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by Becky | Mar 27, 2019 | 2018, Antioxidants, Fruits and Vegetables, Hair and Nails, Polyphenols
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Annurca apple extract is a powerful antioxidant that stimulates hair follicles to engage in fatty acid oxidation, generate ATP, and prevent amino-acid catabolism, thus enabling keratin production. (more…)
by Becky | Mar 11, 2019 | 2019, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Antioxidants, Infant and Children's Health, Obesity
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Three months of alpha lipoic acid supplementation significantly improved vascular tone and clinical and metabolic risk factors, offering a potential beneficial effect on cardiovascular health in overweight and obese youth. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 25, 2019 | 2018, Antioxidants, Fruits and Vegetables, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Polyphenols
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with poorly bioavailable grape polyphenol extract significantly increased free radical scavenging activity of the altered gut microbiome in metabolically compromised obese high fat diet-fed mice. (more…)
by Becky | Feb 18, 2019 | 2018, Aging, Antioxidants, Cognitive Health, Flavonoids, Fruits and Vegetables, Polyphenols
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that supplementation with a proprietary formulation of purified wild blueberry extract (WBE111), with a polyphenol profile as low as 50 mg, is associated with improved episodic memory performance and reduced systolic blood pressure in older adults. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 4, 2018 | 2018, Antioxidants, Eye Health, Lutein, Zeaxanthin
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates how the antioxidant carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin may support retinal microcirculation to maintain efficient blood flow and to prevent the onset of subclinical vascular diseases. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 31, 2018 | 2016, Antioxidants, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Polyphenols
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study participants who consumed ten grams of dark chocolate had a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure and heart rate compared to the control group who ate white chocolate. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 24, 2018 | 2017, Antioxidants, Polyphenols
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results found a reduced cardiovascular risk associated with decreased LDL oxidation in the participating military personnel who supplemented with a single dose (200 mg proanthocyanidins) from dry Vitis vinifera extract during intense physical training.
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by Becky | Mar 23, 2018 | 2018, Aging, Antioxidants, Brain Health, Cognitive Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those who supplemented with 900 mg of spearmint for 90 days had significantly improved working memory, mood and sleep quality compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 24, 2018 | 2012, Antioxidants, Bone Health, Fitness and Exercise, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Green tea extract in combination with Tai Chi exercise significantly improved biomarkers of bone formation and resorption as well as muscle strength in the participating postmenopausal women with osteopenia. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 4, 2018 | 2016, Antioxidants, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eight weeks of 50 mg of CoQ10 and 5 mg of NADH supplementation significantly reduced maximum heart rate and perceived fatigue in the participating subjects with chronic fatigue syndrome. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 28, 2017 | 2017, Antioxidants, Blood Lipids, Fruits and Vegetables, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Forty-five days of goji berry supplementation significantly improved lipid profiles and biomarkers of oxidative stress in the participating subjects with metabolic syndrome compared to the control. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 31, 2017 | 2017, Antioxidants, Botanicals, Cancer, Ginger
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Chemotherapy –induced nausea and vomiting was significantly improved in cancer patients who took 200 mg of 6-gingerol prior to and continuing through their chemotherapy treatment compared to those cancer patients who took a placebo. (more…)
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