Bilberry and Fish Oil Supplementation Shown to Improve Severe Dry Eyes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results conclude that supplementing with bilberry and fish oil saw improvements in both signs and symptoms of severe dry eye disease.
Higher Serum Magnesium Associated with Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Outcomes in Adults with Atrial Fibrillation
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of this observational study using data from the ARIC Study of subjects with atrial fibrillation shows that as 1 SD (~0.21 mg/dL) increased in magnesium concentration, the risk of myocardial infarction decreased by 50% (HR 0.50, 95% CI 0.31, 0.80).
Resveratrol Improves Glycemic Control in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A comparison of glycemic control variables at 24-weeks of 200 mg resveratrol supplementation compared to baseline revealed a significant reduction in FPG (5.97%), HbA1c (5.60%), fasting insulin (8.59%), and HOMA-IR (13.93%) compared to placebo.
Anthocyanin-Rich Supplementation Associated with Improved Processing Speed in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this systemic review and meta-analysis of 13 RCTs shows that anthocyanin-rich supplementation significantly improved the processing speed of the older adults (p = 0.004).
Gingko Biloba Improves Cognitive Function in Subjects Undergoing Electroconvulsive Therapy
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of the double-blind clinical study show that supplementation with gingko biloba resulted in a statistically significant increase in the mean scores of MMSE (p = 0.001) and WMS-III (p = 0.001) compared to the control group.
Vitamin E Effective as an Alternative Treatment for Chronic Insomnia in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. One month supplementation of 400 units of mixed tocopherol daily resulted in significantly improved PSQI scores in the vitamin E group compared with placebo (p < 0.001).
Cinnamon May Reduce Cognitive Function Impairment
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.
Higher Omega-3 Intake Linked to Reduced Severity of Chronic Pain
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).
Children Consuming Cranberry-Lingonberry Juice Shown to Have Different Gut and Urinary Microbiomes Compared to Placebo
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.
Increased Antioxidant Consumption Associated with Improved Depression and Anxiety Symptoms
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).
