Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Supplementation with non-viable Lactobacillus gasseri was associated with significant improvement in gut function and intestinal environment.
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.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest a potential transfer of maternal-fetal- infant transfer of phthalates and that meconium may be a useful matrix for measuring in utero exposure to phthalates.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study reveals a significant correlations between phthalate urinary metabolites of mothers and their children and the environment, diet, and use of personal care products.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Results of this study suggest that only carotenoid levels achieved by the tomato nutrient complex dose of 15 mg of lycopene or higher correlate to a beneficial effect on systolic blood pressure in hypertensive subjects while lower doses and lycopene alone do not.
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent study found a 25% (one in four) decrease in risk for cancer in those eating organic fruits and vegetables.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated that the long-term use of CP2305-containing tablets may improve the stress-associated mental state, sleep quality, and gut microbiota of healthy adults under stressful conditions.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Reduction in dietary fat with a commensurate increase in carbohydrate, with vegetable, fruit, and grain increases, over a 19.6 year median follow-up revealed a significant reduction in breast cancer, diabetes requiring insulin, estrogen receptor positive, progesterone receptor negative breast cancer, and coronary heart disease.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study reinforces the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidance that patients with refractory irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) should be offered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for IBS, which is currently not widely available and that both telephone therapist-delivered and web-based CBT for IBS can provide long-term benefits.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a non-animal chondroitin sulfate significantly improved knee function, pain, and inflammation markers in participating overweight subjects with moderate knee osteoarthritis.
