Coffee and Caffeine Consumption and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study reveals that drinking more than six cups of coffee per day is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Tai-Chi Significantly Improves Functional Balance and Lower-Limb Strength in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Personalized Tai-Chi training designed based on an objective measurement and conducted according to graded intensity and complexity significantly benefited participants after an eight-week intervention.
Lycopene-Rich Tomato Nutrient Complex Protects against UV Radiation
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Lycoderm, a carotenoid-rich tomato nutrient, significantly protected against UVB-induced erythema and significantly reduced skin inflammation by attenuating levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines such as TNFα and IL-6.
Magnesium-Zinc-Calcium-Vitamin D Combination Improves Gestational Diabetes
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.
Sugar Intake Associated with Higher Blood Pressure in Older Females
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study shows that reducing added sugar intake by 2.3 teaspoons, or about 1/4th of a can of soda, could significantly reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in women.
Lead and Phthalate Concentrations Associated with Behavioral Outcomes in Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study shows that although some indicators of child behavior were significantly associated with their urinary BPA and phthalate concentrations, the major chemical associated with adverse behavioral indicators was lead.
Artificial Sweetener Splenda Promotes Dysbiosis in Susceptible Individuals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study demonstrates that consumption of foods containing sucralose and maltrodextrin might exacerbate myeloperoxidase (MPO) intestinal reactivity only in individuals with a pro-inflammatory predisposition, such as Crohn’s Disease.
Effects of Cesarean versus Vaginal Deliveries on the Microbiome
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study investigates the effect of delivery mode (cesarean or vaginal) on the composition of gut microbiota throughout the neonatal period, and into infancy.
Benefits of Non-viable Lactobacillus Gasseri on Gut Environment and Function
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Supplementation with non-viable Lactobacillus gasseri was associated with significant improvement in gut function and intestinal environment.
Bioavailable Isoflavones Attenuate Menopausal Symptom
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Compared to supplementation with RCE alone, a twice daily RCE intake over a 12-month period significantly attenuated BMD loss caused by estrogen deficiency, improved bone turnover, promoted a favorable estrogen metabolite profile (2-OH:16a-OH), and stimulated equol production in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
