Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant decrease in pulse wave velocity, beta stiffness, augmentation index, while arterial compliance increased significantly by week 12 in the nitrate rich group.
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Following eight weeks of supplementation, researchers observed a significant decrease in systolic (P = 0.002) and diastolic (P = 0.008) blood pressure, as well as pulse pressure (P = 0.048) compared to baseline values.
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Researchers observed a significant improvement in flow mediated vasodilation in the treatment group compared to placebo at week 12 (0.86% improvement, P <0.001).
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Data In the highest quintile of total protein consumption showed a general positive correlation with C-reactive protein concentration (0.24 mg/L higher concentration compared to participants in the lowest quintile protein intake [P <0.05]).
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. In the amyloid negative group, polyunsaturated fatty acid intake was associated with a negative trend in visuospatial construction (P= 0.03), delayed memory (P= 0.01), and total RBANS scores (P= 0.01).
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Data from this trial suggests that PEATONIDE could significantly decrease disability, frequency, and intensity of migraine attacks in individuals with low frequency episodic migraine.
Written by Keely Puchalski, ND. Results from this study demonstrated that a 100 mg dose of Valeriana officinalis extract significantly improved sleep quality in adults with self-reported insomnia. Though effects were modest, improvements in several parameters were comparable or superior to diazepam (5 mg), with fewer adverse effects reported in the valerian group after 28 days.
Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS-c, Science Writer. Daily supplementation of 1500 mg of curcumin for 12 months significantly improved inflammatory markers, oxidative stress, liver steatosis, and metabolic parameters in individuals with MASLD receiving metformin.
Dave James, ND, discusses how stress, nutrition, movement, environment, and emotional health all influence aging.
Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS-c, Science Writer. Daily supplementation of vitamins B1 and B2 for 4 weeks significantly reduced perceived stress, improved sleep quality, and increased daytime alertness in adults experiencing moderate stress.
