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.
Written by Taylor Woosley, Science Writer. Learn about the symptoms and causes of SIBO as well as natural treatments that will help support a thriving digestive system.
Written by Dave James, ND, Licensed Naturopathic Physician, CT & AZ. The review adds to growing evidence that nutraceuticals derived from the Mediterranean Diet—including bergamot, cardoon, olive oil polyphenols, quercetin, and resveratrol—may reduce cancer risk and enhance treatment outcomes.
Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS-c, Science Writer. Daily supplementation of 125 mg of ginger extract for 8 weeks reduced joint pain and stiffness, improved functional capacity, and lowered markers of inflammation in adults with mild to moderate joint pain.
Neurological autoimmune conditions – like multiple sclerosis – are notoriously complex, often leaving patients navigating vague symptoms, delayed diagnoses, and fragmented care. In this interview with Dr. LeeAnn Steinfeldt-Manoni, we discuss how functional medicine is reshaping care for neuro-autoimmune conditions…
Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS-c, Science Writer. In two acute randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover studies, drinking a high-flavanol cocoa immediately before a 2-hour uninterrupted sit did not prevent the sitting-related drop in forward, brain-directed carotid blood flow in young or older adults, but in older adults it appeared to blunt the usual rise in backward (retrograde) flow compared with a low-flavanol control (trend-level effect).
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Multi-regression analysis showed that vitamin D deficient schizophrenic patients were more likely to experience agoraphobia (P <0.001), higher depressive symptoms (P = 0.018), lower employment rates (P = 0.009), and worsening Global Assessment of Functioning scores (P <0.001).
