L-Ornithine Shown to Improve Stress Levels and Sleep Quality
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. L-ornithine supplementation was shown to improve both fatigue and stress in this study.
Dietary Astaxanthin Protects Against UVA-Induced Skin Damage
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Astaxanthin supplementation significantly improved wrinkle formation and skin moisturization in the participating six-week old hairless mice.
Alcohol Consumption Increases Risk of Elevated Blood Pressure
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Moderate and excessive alcohol use was significantly associated with hypertension in men, while in women, only excessive drinking was significantly associated with hypertension.
Acesulfame Potassium, Gut Microbiome Disruption, and Weight Gain
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The artificial sweetener, acesulfame potassium, differentially disrupted the gut microbiome of mice and contributed to obesity only in male mice.
Multivitamin Intake During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This perspective study finds that while moderate supplementation of multivitamins during pregnancy offers the greatest risk reduction for autism spectrum disorder in offspring, deficient or excessive supplementation of multivitamins during pregnancy significantly increases the risk.
Nicotinamide for Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementing with nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) for twelve months resulted in significant reductions in squamous-cell carcinomas, basal-cell carcinomas and pre-cancerous actinic keratosis of 30%, 20%, and 13% respectively in the group of 193 participants compared to the placebo group.
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.
