Curcumin Shown to Improve Memory
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Rats fed the equivalent of 3430 mg human dose increased memory over a control group and reached the goal 7.5% faster than the control group.
Computerized Training Improves Symptoms of ADHD
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Computer training improved several measures of the working memory and may reduce ADHD.
New Findings on Effects of Curcumin on Heart Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Curcumin restored the elasticity of the arteries of aged mice to those of younger mice.
Curcumin Improves Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study in mice showed an improvement in the symptoms, using curcumin.
Dietary Soy Isoflavone Intake Helps Inflammatory Health in Premenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 259 women those with the highest soy isoflavone intake had 50% lower levels of a marker for inflammation.
Frankincense Oil and Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a cell study frankincense reduced the number of human bladder cancer cells.
Vitamin B6 and DNA Damage
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Higher levels of vitamin B6 were associated with lower levels of DNA damage in men.
Zinc Supplementation Improves Cystic Fibrosis
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Cystic fibrosis individuals that were deficient in zinc and took zinc supplements for one year experienced improved lung function as well as less bacterial infections.
Yo-Yo Dieting and Stress Lead to Weight Gain
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Caloric restriction in mice resulted in weight loss, but the weight was regained shortly.
Long-Term Effects of Antioxidants on Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A study of 172 elderly participants who consumed the antioxidants: lutein, zeaxanthin, fish oil, vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc and copper for 1 year, showed their age-related macular degeneration vision was improved by 20%.
