The Association Between Prune Consumption and Tibial Bone Strength
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that prune consumption is associated with preserved bone density and tibial bone strength in older women.
Valerian Extract Significantly Improves Overall Sleep Quality and Decreases Anxiety in Subjects with Mild Insomnia
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 56-day supplementation with 200 mg of valerian extract (2% total valerenic acid) significantly improved sleep quality, sleep time, sleep efficiency, and reduced anxiety compared to placebo.
The Association Between the Intake of Mushrooms and Algae (Seaweed) and Cognitive Impairment
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Consumption of mushrooms and algae is associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment in older adults.
Healthy Lifestyle Habits Are Significantly Associated with a Low Risk of Developing IBS
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Assessment of specific healthy lifestyle habits against the incidence of IBS showed that never smoking (P=0.02), optimal sleep (P=0.001), and vigorous physical activity (P=0.006) were significantly associated with lower risk of developing IBS.
Lavender Essential Oil and Its Components Improves Pain in Patients with Postherpetic Neuralgia
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Aromatherapeutic treatment showed a significant reduction in sensory pain and total pain score in all three experimental groups compared to control (P< 0.05).
Supplementation with Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin B6 Associated with Reduced Risk of Stroke
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Findings of a meta-analysis of 14 RCTs including 76,664 subjects and 2720 cases of stroke shows that supplementation of ≤0.8 mg/d folic acid combined with ≤0.4 mg/d vitamin B12 and ≤10 mg/d vitamin B6 resulted in a 39% reduced risk of stroke.
The Association Between Lycopene Consumption and Liver Disease
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that lycopene consumption is associated with a lower risk of liver disease.
Omega-3 Supplementation Improves Clinical Pregnancy Rate in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Multivariable logistic regression findings show that for two women with the same BMI, the odds of becoming pregnant in the omega-3 group was 65-fold higher than the placebo group (p=0.022).
Marigold (Calendula officinalis) Supports Wound Healing in Burn Victims
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Patients treated with marigold extract saw significant improvement in wound healing by day 14 (p<0.001).
Curcumin Improves Fasting Blood Sugar and Menstrual Symptoms in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. 12-week supplementation of 1000 mg curcumin daily significantly improved mean serum FBS levels and menstrual symptom (amenorrhea and oligomenorrhea) frequency in women with PCOS.
