The Effects of Garlic Supplementation on Glucose and Lipid Levels
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that garlic supplementation improves fasting blood glucose, hemoglobin A1C, and lipid levels.
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption is Significantly Associated with High Serum Uric Acid Levels in Men
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Men who consumed 1 to 3 cups of sugar-sweetened beverages daily were 1.403 times more likely to have high serum uric acid levels even after adjusting for all confounders (Model 3: OR = 1.403 P = 0.001).
Cocoa Consumption Improves Specific Cardiometabolic Risk Factors
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Cocoa polyphenol is associated with reduced fasting blood glucose, LDL and total cholesterol, as well as systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Physical Activity Associated with Reduced Risk of Cognitive Decline
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers found that individuals with high vigorous physical activity once a week had a significantly lower risk of mild cognitive impairment [HR = 0.80, P < 0.05].
The Association of Vitamin D Levels and Depression in Adults, with a Focus on Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that in adults, as vitamin D levels increase, the risk of depression decreases, and the association is greater in pregnant and postpartum women.
A Very Low Carbohydrate Diet Compared with the DASH Diet in Overweight or Obese Adults with Hypertension and Diabetes or Prediabetes
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that a very low-carbohydrate diet results in greater improvements in weight, glycemic control, and systolic blood pressure than the DASH diet.
Caffeine Consumption Is Significantly Associated with a Reduced Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant inverse relationship between coffee consumption and Parkinson’s disease (P =0.003).
Astragalus Improves Glomerular Filtration Rate in Diabetic Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Evaluators found a significant difference in eGFR slope decline in patients treated with astragalus compared to those with standard care only (P = 0.003).
Understanding the Link Between Parkinson’s Disease and Gut Health
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. There is growing evidence that the gut plays a role in developing Parkinson’s disease.
Supplementing Vitamin D in Adolescents Shown to Improve Depression
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study evaluated supplementing rural adolescents with Vitamin D and found an improvement in the Beck depression scores.
