Optimal Dose Range of EPA/DHA to Improve Blood Pressure
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Most significant changes in systolic and diastolic blood pressure were observed between 2-3g/d dosage of EPA plus DHA.
Amla Supplementation Lessens Severity & Length of COVID-19 Related Symptoms in Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 10-day consumption of amla (either 2 g of the sachet powder or 100 cc amla tea/day) given to subjects recently diagnosed with COVID-19 resulted in a significant increase in SpO2 levels compared to the control arm (P < 0.001), along with a reduction in the mean percentage of lung involvement on CT (P < 0.001) and an improvement in CRP test results (P < 0.001).
Moringa Supplementation Improves Glycemic Control in Adults with Prediabetes
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the study show a significant correlation between 400 mg moringa supplementation and changes in HbA1c levels and the basal TNF-α value (r=0.361; p=0.050; r=0.375; p=0.045).
Insufficient or Deficient Vitamin D Levels Linked to Higher Risk of Insulin Resistance
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Examining vitamin D serum levels and prevalence of insulin resistance using data from the 2011-2018 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey show that those in the lowest serum vitamin D level group had 54% greater odds of being insulin-resistant compared to those in higher serum vitamin D level groups.
High Fiber Diet Lowers Risk of Antimicrobial Resistance in Healthy Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Fiber intake was associated with low ARG, specifically low abundance of aph3-dprime (aminoglycoside-O-phosphotransferases) and genes associated with multimetal resistance.
Olive Leaf Extract Shown to Help Herpes Simplex Virus
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study concluded that 2% olive leaf extract cream was an effective option for herpes simplex virus (HSV).
Vitamin D Status is Associated with Mortality in Korean Men and Individuals with Hypertension
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Deficient levels of serum 25(OH)D (<12ng/mL) is associated with increased risk of all-cause, cancer, and cardiovascular mortality in Korean adults.
Higher Serum Lutein and Zeaxanthin Levels Associated with a Lower Risk of All-Cause Dementia
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings using data from the NHANES III Survey (1988-1994) show that serum lutein+zeaxanthin was associated with a reduced risk of all-cause dementia, with an inverse relationship being noted between serum β-cryptoxanthin and all-cause dementia.
Higher Vitamin K Intake Associated with Reduced Risk of Dementia-Related Cognitive Impairment
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the MAP longitudinal study show that higher brain MK4 concentrations in all four brain regions resulted in a 17% to 20% lower chance of dementia or mild cognitive impairment occurrence (ORs 0.80 to 0.83, all P-values < .014).
Alpha Lipoic Acid Supplementation Significantly Reduces Idiopathic Pain in Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 2-month supplementation of both 400 mg/day and 800 mg/day of ALA significantly reduced pain management amongst subjects, with both groups experiencing changes in pain scores, decreasing from moderate to mild pain.
