Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The medicinal herb, Urtica dioica, significantly decreased fasting plasma glucose, triglycerides, SGPT, HDL, and increased nitric oxide and superoxide dismutase levels in participating diabetic subjects compared to control.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Exercise significantly altered the composition of gut microbiota in lean participants, and in particular, increased the butyrate-producing microbiota, the levels of which were not sustainable once exercising ceased.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the eighty-five Chinese female participants, those who consumed H-CP (collagen hydrolysate with a higher ratio of bioactive dipeptides) had significantly increased skin moisture at cheek and corners of eyes compared to those who consumed L-CP (collagen hydrolysate with a lower ratio of bioactive dipeptides) and placebo.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Eight weeks of 50 mg of CoQ10 and 5 mg of NADH supplementation significantly reduced maximum heart rate and perceived fatigue in the participating subjects with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Written by James C. Morton Jr, Staff Writer. Twelve weeks of supplementation with Pakistani and American almonds significantly decreased the uric acid serum levels of coronary artery disease patients compared to the control group.
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Melatonin, known for its ability to regulate sleep, the immune system and sex hormones, also plays an important role in supporting bone density in menopausal women according to recent research.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the 184 patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux disease, those on a plant-based Mediterranean-style diet and alkaline water had symptom reduction equal to or better than those who were on a proton pump inhibitor after 6 weeks of intervention.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. R. canina significantly reduced the occurrence of urinary tract infections in the 200 participating postpartum women who underwent cesarean sections compared to the control group of women.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Analysis of a five-year average follow-up of 26,190 Swedish volunteers revealed a trend towards increased risk of coronary events and consumption of sweets, sugar-sweetened beverages, and sugar and jam for the highest versus the lowest intake groups.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Sixty ml of Montmorency tart cherry juice significantly elevated total hemoglobin and oxygenated hemoglobin and significantly reduced systolic blood pressure in 27 participating healthy 40-60 year olds, but did not improve cognition or mood.
