Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Several studies conducted in China demonstrated that iodine supplementation in iodine-deficient parts of China significantly increased the risk and diagnosis of Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates that L. brevis 23017 effectively prevents Hg-induced injury by promoting Hg binding in the small intestine, by preserving the integrity of the intestinal barrier, reducing intestinal epithelial cell cytotoxicity, protecting TJ proteins, and modulating inflammation and alleviating oxidative stress through both MAPK and NF-κB pathways.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a 5xFAD mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease, treatment with solid lipid curcumin particles demonstrated greater permeability across the blood brain and provided more anti-amyloid, anti-inflammatory, and neuroprotective effects than regular curcumin.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of PrimaVie® Shilajit supplementation at 500 mg/L per day significantly decreased hydroxyproline levels and helped maintain maximum muscle strength following a fatiguing exercise protocol in the participating physically active men.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Aqueous and ethanolic extracts of Welsh onion significantly decreased the body weights of mice fed a high-fat diet.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Both in vitro cell and in vivo mouse models demonstrate the ability of Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM639 to bind with intestinal aluminum and significantly strengthen the intestinal barrier and reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Longvida® Optimized Curcumin, a patented bioavailable form of curcumin, significantly improved vascular endothelial function by reducing oxidative stress and inflammation and increasing nitric acid bioavailability.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Three months of alpha lipoic acid supplementation significantly improved vascular tone and clinical and metabolic risk factors, offering a potential beneficial effect on cardiovascular health in overweight and obese youth.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Annurca polyphenol extract effectively lowers cholesterol and fatty acid synthesis by reprogramming hepatic cell metabolism and promoting mitochondrial respiration, lipolysis, and fatty acid beta-oxidation.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Compared to the consumption of milk chocolate, the daily intake of flavonoid –rich chocolate significantly prevented DNA damage and improved the integrity of the nucleus in the buccal endothelial cells of the eighty-four participating young Mexican volunteers.
