Amla (Emblica Officinalis) Supplementation Shown to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Amla extract significantly reduced lipid profiles in study participants with dyslipidemia.
Propolis and Cranberry Treatment Reduce Antibiotic Use in Urinary Tract Infections
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study confirms that a combination of cranberry and propolis contributed to a decrease in antibiotic consumption in women with recurrent cystitis.
Bulimia Nervosa May Be Associated with Long-Term Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that bulimia nervosa may be associated with the long-term risk of any cardiovascular disease, as well as with death among women.
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Increases Risk of Injury from Falls or Syncope
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study reveals that among treated hypertensive patients, both minimum and mean systolic blood pressures of less than 110 mmHg were associated with serious falls and syncope.
Withania somnifera Aqueous Extract for Strength Training and Recovery
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twelve weeks of resistance training and 500 mg daily of Sensoril® (Withania somnifera) improved body composition and muscle strength in healthy male participants.
Menaquinone-7 Supplementation and Vascular Calcification in Diabetic Patients
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Menaquinone supplementation, compared to placebo, does not appear to decrease vascular calcification in people with type 2 diabetes and known cardiovascular disease.
Collagen Supplementation Improves Skin Integrity and Reverses Signs of Skin Aging
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation with Elasten® resulted in 28% increase in skin hydration, 26.8% reduction in roughness, as well as significant improvement in skin density and elasticity.
Bifidobacterium Animalis Subsp. Lactis Supplementation Effective in Infant Colitis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that probiotic supplementation with BB-12® can effectively alleviate the symptoms of infant colic in very young breastfed infants.
Prevalence of Prediabetic Adolescents and Adults in the United States
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Analyses of data reveals that adolescents and young adults with prediabetes are at increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.
Bedtime Hypertension Meds more Effective than Morning Meds
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Blood pressure medications taken at bedtime were more effective in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease than taking blood pressure medications in the morning upon awakening.
