Adequate Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Risk of Depression
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Cross-sectional findings using data from NHANES shows a significant association between vitamin D levels and depression scores (p < 0.0001).
Increased Sedentary Behavior Associated with Poorer Quality of Life in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Cross-sectional findings show that higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous intensity physical activity and lower sedentary time was associated with increased quality of life.
Specific Differences in Gut Microbiomes Observed in Subjects with Preclinical Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this cross-sectional observational study using data from 164 subjects in the ADRC shows that preclinical AD status was most strongly associated with microbial pathways involved in arginine and ornithine degradation (P < 0.001), while the pathways most associated with healthy status was glutamate degradation (P < 0.001).
Cornelian Cherry Positively Affects Body Composition in Patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Based on the results of this study, cornelian cherry supported improvement in blood pressure, body fat percentage, and body fat mass in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver.
Low Carb Breakfast Could Support Glycemic Control in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Reduction in HbA1C reached near statistical significance in the low carb breakfast group compared to control (P= 0.06).
Higher Legume Intake Associated with Improved Blood Pressure Control in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Multivariate analysis shows that systolic and diastolic blood pressure values were significantly and inversely associated with legume consumption (p < 0.001; p = 0.014, respectively).
Vegan and Vegetarian Diets Associated with Reduced Apoliprotein B, Total Cholesterol and LDL-C Levels
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A systematic review and meta-analysis of 30 RCTs focused on plant-based diets and cholesterol levels shows that subjects following a vegan or vegetarian diet had reduced levels of total cholesterol, lipoprotein cholesterol, and apolipoprotein B compared to participants following an omnivore diet.
Fish Oil Supplementation and the Risk of Coronary Artery Disease in Diabetics and Prediabetics
Written by Harold Oster, MD. Results suggest that fish oil supplementation is associated with decreased risk of coronary artery disease in adult diabetics and prediabetics.
Cinnamon Improves Glucose and Lipid Levels in Subjects with Diabetes
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings from the systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 RCTs with 965 participants shows that cinnamon supplementation significantly reduced TG (p = 0.005) and LDL-C levels (p = 0.004), while improving HDL-C levels (p < 0.001).
Probiotic Administration Positively Influences Cognition in Subjects with Major Depressive Disorder
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 4-week supplementation of probiotics (a daily dose of 900 billion CFU/d) improved immediate recall and reduced hippocampal activation in subjects with depression compared to placebo.
