Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk of Breast Cancer
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A case-controlled study of Brazilian women finds an association between regular alcohol consumption and increased risk of breast cancer.
L-Carnitine Improves Oxidative Stress in Coronary Artery Disease Patients
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. L-carnitine supplementation significantly reduced plasma malondialdehyde and significantly increased catalase, superoxide dismutase, and glutathione peroxidase in participating subjects with coronary artery disease.
Effects of Mixed-Berry Beverage on Mental and Heart Health in Healthy Older Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A five-week daily diet intervention rich in polyphenols and carotenoids significantly improved cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive function in participating healthy subjects.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Improves Symptoms of Diabetic Neuropathy
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study of 232 Chinese diabetic patients demonstrates that acetyl-L-carnitine was as effective as methylcobalamin (a current treatment choice in China) in reducing neuropathic pain.
Effects of Curcumin and Boswellia for Osteoarthritis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Participating osteoarthritic participants who took a combination of curcumin and Boswellia for twelve weeks experienced the greatest improvement in pain-related symptoms of arthritis compared to those who took curcumin or Boswellia alone.
L-Acetylcarnitine Mitigates Chronic Inflammatory and Neuropathic Pain
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In a mouse models of chronic inflammatory and neuropathic pain, L-acetylcarnitine provided a long-lasting analgesic effect that persisted up to 37 days after treatment withdrawal, suggesting a potential to reduce relapse in patients suffering from chronic pain.
Effect of Artificial Sweeteners on Gut Microbiota Composition and Function
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A study demonstrates in a mouse model and in humans that consumption of non-caloric sweeteners are associated with increased risk for glucose intolerance, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Low-Level Lead Exposure A Risk Factor For Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest that, of the 2-3 million U.S. deaths every year, approximately 400,000 are due to lead exposure and with blood concentrations of lead as low as 5μg/dL. associated with cardiovascular disease.
Coconut Oil Improves Cholesterol and Weight in Patients with Coronary Artery Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Extra virgin coconut oil significantly reduced abdominal fat and significantly increased serum levels of HDL-cholesterol and apolipoprotein A in the participating subjects with coronary artery disease compared to the control group.
Music-Based Training Improves Mood and Thinking in Adults
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Six months of once weekly music-based multitask training was associated with improved cognitive function and decreased anxiety in community-dwelling older adults, compared to non-exercising controls.
