Severe Insomnia and Folic Acid Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study results concluded that lower serum folic acid levels were associated with higher risk of severe difficulty in falling asleep in American adults.
Spirulina Increases Serum Iron and Improves Anemia Parameters in Ulcerative Colitis Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 8-week twice daily supplementation of 500 mg spirulina powder significantly improved serum iron levels (p = 0.04), while preventing worsening of red blood cells and mean corpuscular volume in participants with ulcerative colitis.
Healthy Plant-Based Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Hospitalization for Infection
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Participants with the highest intake of a healthy plant-based diet had a 16% lower risk of respiratory infection hospitalization compared to those with the lowest healthy plant-based diet consumption.
Benefits of Wasabi Supplementation in Older Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that supplementation with wasabi may improve working and episodic memory.
Riboflavin Associated with Mental Health in Individuals Diagnosed with Obesity
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Further analysis using three different linear regression models showed that even after adjusting for BMI, age, physical activity, sex, smoking, and prescription drug intake, riboflavin remained positively associated with mental health [MCS-12] (P = 0.044).
Higher Coffee, Tea & Caffeine Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Physical Frailty in Late Life
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Caffeine intake was significantly associated with slowness (slow timed up-and-go time) (Ptrend = .003) and weakness (weak handgrip strength) (Ptrend = .053).
Gum Arabic Improves Gingival and Plaque Index Scores in Patients with Mild and Moderate Plaque-Induced Gingivitis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. At 30 days and at 60 days after baseline participants in the intervention group saw a significantly greater % reduction GI scores compared to placebo (P = 0.019 and P= 0.005, respectively).
Factors Associated with Inadequate Vitamin D Levels in Older Chinese Adults
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that vitamin D insufficiency is more likely in women, ethnic minorities, residents of temperate latitudes and urban areas, and those with obesity or anemia.
Amla Improves Symptoms of Hair Loss in Female Androgenic Alopecia (FAGA)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers saw a significant improvement in anagen and telogen percentage as well as anagen to telogen ratio in patients assigned the test syrup compared to placebo.
Resveratrol Administration Improves Bone Mineral Density and Reduces Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-month supplementation with 75 mg of >98% trans-resveratrol twice daily resulted in a BMD increase in the lumbar spine by 1.3%, along with increasing corresponding T-scores in the neck of femur and total hip compared to placebo.
