Whole Cranberry Powder Improves Endothelial Function in Healthy Male Participants
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. One month consumption of cranberry powder versus placebo significantly improved endothelial function by 1.1% (P < 0.001).
Higher Nut Consumption Associated with Lower Incidence of Chronic Kidney Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. After adjusting for potential confounders, results of the study show that consuming 1-6 servings of nuts per week was associated with a lower risk of CKD in all models (p<0.05).
Blueberry Supplementation Improves Plasma NO2 Levels in Healthy Subjects
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 1-week intervention of daily blueberry consumption of whole blueberry (160 g) or freeze-dried blueberry powder (20 g) in healthy adults improved NO2 levels by 68.66% and 4.34%, respectively compared to the baseline (p=0.148).
Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Consumption Increases Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings show that younger adults with SSB intake ≥2 servings/day displayed a 50% increase in CVD mortality. The mortality risk increased up to 2.5 times for subjects without CVD risk factors.
A Combination of Lutein & Zeaxanthin Beneficially Associated with Age-Related Macular Degeneration Progression
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Observational findings of the Age-Related Eye Diseases Study 2 show that a direct analysis of lutein & zeaxanthin vs beta carotene resulted in an HR for late AMD of 0.85 (95% CI, 0.73-0.98; P=.02).
Saffron (Crocus sativus L.) Improves Antioxidant Capacity and Inflammation in Subjects with COPD
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12-week supplementation of 30 mg/day of crocin from saffron resulted in a significant decrease in serum NF-kB levels (p<0.05), along with an increase in mean serum TAOC levels in the crocin group (p < 0.05).
Probiotic Adjunct Therapy Ameliorates Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Patients assigned to probiotic treatment had significant decrease in depression score at the end of treatment [p< 0.05] and at follow-up (8-weeks later) [p< 0.01].
Black Seed Oil (Nigella sativa) Improves Vascular Function in Adults with Pre-Existing Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 2-month supplementation of 500 mg N. sativa oil resulted in a significant increase in FMD and plasma NOx levels (2.97 ± 2.11% vs. 0.71 ± 3.19%, p < 0.001 for FMD and 4.73 ± 7.25 µmol/L vs. 0.99 ± 5.37 µmol/L, p = 0.036 for plasma NOx).
Asteraceae (Crassocephalum rabens) Supplementation Significantly Reduces Skin Wrinkles and Improves Collagen Production
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Compared to placebo group, one-month consumption of 180mg C. rabens extract resulted in significant changes in skin wrinkles (p<0.05), brightness (p<0.001), collagen content (p<0.01), and UV spots (p<0.05).
Higher Serum Levels of Pyridoxal-5’-Phosphate Associated with Reduced Risk of Colorectal Cancer
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the large-scale case-control study show that the sum of PL and PLP were significantly associated with the risk of CRC. Comparing the highest with the lowest quartile, the adjusted ORs (95% CI) were 0.26 (0.20-0.33, Ptrend < 0.001) for serum PLP and 0.51 (0.40-0.66, Ptrend < 0.001) for PL plus PLP.
