Low-Dose Xylitol Chewing Gym Helps Prevent Dental Cavities
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. One-year use of chewing gums provided an effective means for preventing tooth decay in adults at high risk for developing cavities.
Combination of Magnesium and Vitamin B6 Superior for Severe Stress
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a combination of magnesium and vitamin B6 was superior to supplementation with magnesium alone only in study participants who reported severe or extremely severe stress levels.
Rose, Lavender, and Ginger Essential Oils Reduce Post-Operative Nausea
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Lavender and ginger essential oils significantly improved post-operative nausea.
CoenzymeQ10 as a Prophylactic Treatment for Migraine Headaches
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that CoQ10 supplementation significantly decreased CGRP and TNF-α but had no effects on IL-6 and IL-10 in patients with migraine.
Monacolin K from Red Yeast Rice Improves LDL in High Cholesterol Subjects
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve-weeks of supplementation with a 3mg low dose of monacolin K from red yeast rice significantly reduced LDL-C, total cholesterol, and homocysteine in the participating seventy subjects with high cholesterol levels.
Blueberries Improve Biomarkers of Cardiometric Function in Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Consuming one cup of blueberries per day for six months resulted in significant sustained improvements in vascular function and arterial stiffness and reduced cardiovascular risk by up to 15%.
Natural Coconut Fatty Acids Demonstrate Greater Efficacy Then Standard Insect Repellent
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. The medium chain fatty acids, caprylic, capric and lauric, found in coconut oil exhibited significantly superior repellency than DEET against mosquitoes, biting flies, bed bugs, and ticks.
Red Meat Consumption and Gut Bacteria are linked to Heart Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A one-month diet of red meat but not white meat or no-meat, significantly increased blood and urine levels of TMAO in the study participants.
Curcumin Clears Cervical Human Papillomavirus Infection
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Of the 287 participating women with cervical HPV infections, the 72 women treated with BasantTM cream had higher but statistically nonsignificant HPV elimination compared to those treated with placebo.
D-Cycloserine Enhances Social Skills Training in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. The findings of this study suggest that DCS may be a safe and effective strategy to help youth with ASD to maintain the skills gained during short-term social skills training.
