Flavonoid Supplementation and Exercise Increase Plasma Flavonoid Levels
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A two-week supplementation of flavonoids significantly increased plasma levels of circulating gut-derived polyphenols in exercising participants.
Green Tea an Adjunct Treatment for Urinary Tract Infections
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A three day supplementation with green tea extract significantly reduced the symptoms of urinary tract infections in the participating premenopausal women compared to those in the control group.
Low -Frequency Electromagnetic Field Improves Post Stroke Rehabilitation
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that extremely low-frequency electromagnetic field, through the production of nitric oxide can help regulate inflammation and oxidative stress levels to improve recovery of brain injury following stroke.
Tocotrienols Promote Bone Health in Postmenopausal Osteopenia
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Twelve weeks of tocotrienol supplementation significantly decreased bone resorption and improved bone turnover rate by suppressing the bone remodeling regulators in postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
Green Leafy Vegetables Reduce Cognitive Decline by Eleven Years
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those with the highest consumption of green leafy vegetables experienced slower cognitive decline, perhaps due to the neuroprotective actions of lutein, folate, β-carotene, and phylloquinone.
Sulforaphane in Broccoli Sprouts Shown to Protect Against Gastritis and Ulcers
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study strongly suggest that sulforaphane protects the gastrointestinal mucosa against oxidative injury induced by H. pylori and nonsteroidal anti- inflammatory drugs.
Hormone Therapy and Cardiovascular Risk in Transgender Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that transmen and transwomen are at higher risk of heart attacks than ciswomen while the incidences of strokes and blood clots are higher in transgender women receiving transgender hormone therapy than in both cismen and ciswomen.
Phytosomal Curcumin Improves Glycemic Factors, Liver Function, and Serum Cortisol in Overweight Subjects
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An eight-week supplementation with a phytosomal preparation of curcumin containing phosphatidylserine and piperine improved glycemic factors, hepatic function and serum cortisol levels in participating overweight subjects.
What is Digestion Resistant Starch? – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Foods such as oatmeal and barley that contain digestion resistant starch, have been shown to stimulate the growth of gut bacteria and may reduce the incidence of chronic illness.
Mediterranean Diet is Associated with Bone Mineral Density in Premenopausal Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This cross-sectional study found that higher adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet was significantly associated with improved bone density.
