Does a Balanced Diet Reduce Asthma Attacks? – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Research suggests a well-balanced diet rich in vegetables and fruits may reduce the risk of severe asthma attacks.
Vitamin D Improves Symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control group, twelve months of Vitamin D supplementation significantly improved inflammatory and hemostatic markers as well as disease activity in the treatment group of 158 participants with systemic lupus erythematosus.
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Improves Indices of Heart Rate Variability
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A three-month supplementation with 2 grams of marine n-3 PUFA improved vagal modulation of the heart and significantly decreased heart rate in the fifty-six participating patients on chronic dialysis.
Cumin Oil as a Glycemic Aid in Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. This study demonstrated that type 2 diabetic patients who supplemented with Cuminum cyminum significantly decreased their serum levels of insulin, FBS, glycosylated hemoglobin, and inflammatory indices of TNF-α and hsCRP and significantly increased their serum levels of adiponectin.
Glyphosate and Roundup Alter the Microbiome in Prepuberty
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides initial evidence that exposures to commonly used GBHs, at doses considered safe, are capable of modifying the gut microbiota in early development, particularly before the onset of puberty and warrants future studies on potential health effects of GBHs in early childhood development.
Ozone Therapy Improves Joint Pain and Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ozone therapy significantly reduced pain and improved joint function and quality of life in the participating subjects with a confirmed diagnosis of osteoarthritis.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Improves Cognitive Function in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Compared to the control group, supplementation with lutein and zeaxanthin significantly improved macular pigment optical density and cognitive function in the participating community-dwelling older adults.
Cinnamon Positively Impacts Metabolic Status of Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eight weeks of supplementation with 500 mgs of cinnamon significantly improved anthropometric measures, glucose metabolism, serum lipids but did not impact adiponectin levels in the participating subjects with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome.
Probiotic Yogurt and Acidified Milk Reduce Inflammation Associated with a High-Fat Diet
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates that probiotic yogurt and acidified milk can potentially reduce inflammation associated with a high-fat diet as well as alter the taxa of our gut microbiota.
Phenylbutyrate and Vitamin D3 as Adjunct Treatment in Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Treatment with a combination of phenylbutyrate and vitD3 as adjunct therapy to standard TB treatment significantly reduced cytokines/chemokines in participating subjects with drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis.
