Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Postbiotics play a vital role in maintaining gut health by regulating the balance of gut microbiota, supporting gut lining integrity, and modulating the immune system.
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. This analysis of systemic reviews showed that cardiorespiratory fitness could be a strong predictor of mortality and chronic incident risk in adults.
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. By week 4, the incidence of skin lesions was significantly lower in the intervention group compared to the control (71.4% versus 91.4%, P = 0.031, respectively).
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with propolis may improve the quality of life in patients with chronic kidney disease.
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Women who were vitamin D adequate had significantly higher BMI-adjusted muscle mass index [SMIBMI] compared to those who were vitamin D inadequate (P = 0.039).
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that topically applied St. John’s Wort decreases symptoms in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. In women more than 10 years post-menopause, researchers saw a significant negative association between calcium intake and the risk of cardiovascular diseases even after adjusting for both models of baseline characteristics.
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that oral supplementation with a berry extract containing anthocyanins and iridoids may improve near vision and tear production in individuals with presbyopia.
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-month supplementation of EGb 761 either alone or in combination with AChEI was associated with improved cognitive abilities and reduced neuropsychiatric symptoms.
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of this cross-sectional analysis of 866 premenopausal women shows that adequate vitamin D levels, physical activity, and proper nutrition positively influenced bone mineral density values.
