Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. The meta-analysis of 40 studies including in vivo, in vitro, and clinical trials using components of cinnamon suggests that cinnamon aids in improvement of cognitive functioning such as memory and learning through inhibition of Aβ-induced neurotoxicity.
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Higher oily fish consumption was associated with reduced pain incidence and worsening over 5 years for every 25 g/day increment (1.5 servings/week).
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-month consumption of CLJ resulted in a different composition in the children’s gut and urinary microbiome. However, the diversity of the gut and urinary microbiome was not affected.
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the meta-analysis including 52 RCTs and 4049 subjects shows a statistically significant improvement in depressive status after taking antioxidant supplements (p < 0.00001).
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this meta-analysis of 33 trials with 2427 subjects using a dose-response analysis indicated a trend to a significant impact of flaxseed dosage on systolic blood pressure (Pnon-linear) = 0.04).
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Comparison of incidence rates among healthcare workers including 255 subjects in the vitamin D3 intervention group and 578 controls revealed that vitamin D3 supplementation was associated with a lower risk of influenza-like illness (p = 0.0147).
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Serum levels of ALT (p < 0.001), bilirubin (p < 0.001), IgG (p = 0.008), and INR (p = 0.005) were significantly higher in patients with PSC and a severe vitamin D deficiency when compared to their counterparts.
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 4-month supplementation of fenugreek seed extract (equivalent to 500 mg of dry extract) significantly lowered the clinical dementia rating score compared to placebo (p < 0.001).
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the prospective observational study show that risk factors such as dyslipidemia, atrial fibrillation, and smoking are strongly connected to fatty acids. Limiting or eliminating modifiable lifestyle risk factors such as smoking or alcohol consumption can positively influence the fatty-acids profile.
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-month supplementation of 4 g/day of krill oil resulted in an increase in muscle thickness of 3.5% compared to the control.
