Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS-c, Science Writer. Daily supplementation of 1 gram of spirulina for 12 weeks significantly reduced inflammatory markers and improved several physical quality-of-life outcomes in adults with relapsing-remitting MS.
Commentary Written by Dave James, ND, Licensed Naturopathic Physician, WA, NH, CT & AZ. Quercetin demonstrates substantial promise as a multi-targeted therapeutic agent in breast cancer through the regulation of key signaling pathways, modulation of non-coding RNAs, reversal of drug resistance, and synergy with conventional and targeted therapies.
In our latest interview with Dr. Anthony J. Surrusco, DC, CCWP, CGP, he discusses the 3 types of stress and the effect they have on the nervous system.
Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS-c, Science Writer. Daily supplementation with 10 g of inulin for 8 weeks reduced CRP, improved tender and swollen joint counts, lowered disease activity scores, enhanced hand-grip strength, reduced morning stiffness, and improved quality of life in adults with rheumatoid arthritis.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The researchers found resveratrol was helpful as a complement to other periodontal treatments.
Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS-c, Science Writer. Daily intake of 110 mg of quercetin glycosides for 40 weeks improved reaction time and preserved brain blood flow in older adults, suggesting quercetin may help support healthy cognitive aging.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study concluded that pregnant women with inadequate plasma vitamin D levels, showed lower MCV, MCH, folate levels and vitamin B12 levels compared to those with adequate levels of vitamin D.
Written by Keely Puchalski, ND. Results from this study demonstrated that a single 400 mg dose of New Zealand pine bark extract (Enzogenol®) significantly reduced postprandial blood glucose levels in healthy adults after a 75 g sucrose challenge. Though effects were modest, reductions in blood glucose and area under the curve (iAUC) were significant compared to placebo at 90 and 120 minutes, suggesting improved glycemic responses. The 50 mg dose showed a minor but significant reduction in peak blood glucose compared to control, and no adverse events were reported in either group.
Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS-c, Science Writer. Daily supplementation of high-phenolic extra virgin olive oil (8 g/day, 1021 mg/kg phenols) for 4 weeks improved lipid profiles in patients with hyperlipidemia, leading to reductions in total cholesterol and lipoprotein(a) and increases in HDL cholesterol compared with lower-phenolic olive oil at higher doses.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Nigella sativa seed oil was shown to be safe and beneficial in pediatric patients with type 1 diabetes. It was shown to improve cholesterol levels, LDL cholesterol, inflammatory markers and subclinical left ventricular dysfunction, suggesting a cardioprotective effect in these patients.
