Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Associated with Risk of Colorectal Cancer in Men
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Ultra-processed food consumption was also associated with a 72% higher risk of distal colon cancer in men (P <0.001).
A Combination of Phyllanthus niruri, Chrysanthellum Americanum, Potassium and Magnesium Citrate Reduces the Risk of Recurrent Urinary Stones
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-month treatment of a food supplement containing Phyllanthus niruri, Chrysanthellum Americanum, potassium citrate and magnesium citrate significantly improved QoL scores (p < 0.001) and reduced average stone size in comparison with the baseline (p<0.001).
Six Non-Essential Amino Acids Improves Joint Pain and Stiffness in Healthy Subjects with Joint Discomfort
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation of 12 g of 6 non-essential amino acids (alanine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, proline, and serine) resulted in improved VAS, JKOM, and JOA scores, suggesting that the treatment group experienced improved joint pain, discomfort, and stiffness both in a resting state and during normal activity.
Suboptimal Plasma Vitamin C is Significantly Correlated with Bone Mineral Density in Male Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings show that plasma vitamin C levels in two categories (suboptimal (≤8.8 mg/L) and sufficient (>8.8 mg/L)) were positively associated with BMD at the spine in men (p = 0.004). However, no association was noted in women (p = 0.552).
Resveratrol May Significantly Improve Serum Levels of Total Cholesterol, Triglycerides and Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the dose-response meta-analysis including 17 RCTs show that resveratrol supplementation significantly decreased TC (p < 0.001), TG (p < 0.001), and LDL-C (p=0.038). Furthermore, results from the sub-group analysis show that a more significant reduction of LDL-C was observed in trials with a duration of ≥12 weeks.
Resveratrol Ameliorates Symptoms of Periodontal Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. The resveratrol group showed significant improvement in clinical attachment levels (CAL), bleeding index (BI), probing pocket depth (PPD), and oral hygiene index- simplified (OHI-S) compared to placebo [P < 0.01].
Water-Soluble Tomato Concentrate Inhibits Platelet Activation and Aggregation in Healthy Middle-Aged and Elderly Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the 10-week randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled crossover trial show that WSTC increased the serum total antioxidant capacity levels (p<0.05), while attenuating platelet endogenous reactive oxygen species generation (p<0.05), and inhibiting platelet aggregation and activation (p<0.05).
Curcumin and Curcuma Longa Extract May Reduce Inflammatory Levels in Individuals with Arthritis
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Findings of a systemic review and meta-analysis using 29 RCTs involving 2396 participants with 5 types of arthritis show that administration of curcumin and curcuma longa extract resulted in significant improvement in inflammatory markers and symptoms related to arthritis.
Pycnogenol® Relieves Symptoms Related to Restless Leg Syndrome & Improves the Venoarteriolar Response
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 4-week supplementation of 150 mg/day of Pycnogenol significantly improved Visual Analogue Scale Line scores (P<0.05) and significantly decreased levels of oxidative stress (P<0.05). Furthermore, subjects in the Pycnogenol® group had a significant (>15%) increase in venoarteriolar response.
Crocin Supplementation Significantly Reduces Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy-Related Pain
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. After 18 weeks of treatment, P/C arms showed a significant decrease in CIPN severity (P < 0.01) and an increase in patient’s recovery/improvement (P < 0.01) compared to C/P arms in all related scales.
