The Beneficial Effects of Ashwagandha Root Extract on Cognition, Energy, and Mood
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with Ashwagandha root extract in adults is associated with improved cognition, energy, and mood.
Black Sticky Rice and Dill Extract on Ischemic Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attacks
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. NIHSS scores improved in the high dose treatment group at week 1 (P < 0.05).
Mangosteen-Propolis Extract Improves Inflammatory Biomarkers in Individuals with Mild Gingivitis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed as significant decrease in PGE2, IL-1beta, MMP-8, and MMP-9 at week 8 compared to baseline across both data sets (P<0.0001).
The Correlation Between Plasma Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Levels and Mental Health in Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that there is an inverse association between plasma polyunsaturated fatty acid levels and depression and anxiety in adults.
Selenium Intake Positively Associated with Cognitive Functioning and Oxidative Stress
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers found that albumin and vitamin D significantly mediated the link between selenium intake and cognition (P < 0.01).
Hordeum vulgare L (Saechalssalbori) Significantly Improves Postprandial Glucose Levels in Healthy Participants
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Analysis showed the participants assigned Hordeum vulgare L powder had significantly lower postprandial blood glucose.
Sedentary Behavior is Significantly Associated with An Increased Risk of Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Every additional hour of sedentary time above 10.6 hours/day was significantly associated with an increased risk of heart failure and cardiovascular disease mortality (P <0.05).
Urinary Iodine and Selenium Intake as Risk Factors for Thyroid Autoimmune Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Urinary iodine concentration between 500-800 mcg/l is significantly associated with the risk of developing thyroid autoimmunity, thyroid peroxidase antibody positivity, and thyroglobulin antibody positivity.
The Association of Magnesium and Calcium Deficiency with Cognitive Function in Hospitalized Adults
Written by Harold Oster. Results suggest that magnesium and calcium deficiency are associated with reduced cognitive function in older, hospitalized adults.
High-Protein Supplementation Improves Muscle Mass and Body Weight in Subjects Undergoing Cancer Therapy
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of a meta-analysis including 37 studies featuring 3701 subjects shows that high-protein omega-3-enriched oral nutritional supplementation led to reduced body weight loss, increased muscle mass, and improved systemic inflammation markers in participants undergoing cancer therapy.
