Citicoline Shown to Improve Memory in Healthy Older Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results show supplementing with 500mg/day of citicoline helped to improve memory in healthy older adults.
Effects of Selected Nutritional Supplements on Sleep Quality
Written by Marlene Hollick, Ed.D., R.D. Based on a t-test of matched samples in this double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study on the effects of RLX2™ (alpha-s1-casein tryptic hydrolysate & L-Theanine) oral supplement on sleep quality, results indicated that subjects who received this treatment demonstrated significant improvements in reported sleep duration and quality.
Higher Avocado Intake Associated with a Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Subjects consuming ≥2 servings/week of avocadoes had a 16% lower risk of developing cardiovascular disease and a 21% lower risk of coronary heart disease incidence.
Higher Mushroom Intake Associated with Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Participants in the highest mushroom intake group had reduced odds of cognitive decline, scoring higher on the CERAD-WL test (assesses new verbal learning) and the Digit Symbol Substitution Test (evaluates attention and processing speed).
HDL-C & Glucose Levels Measured in Early to Mid-Adulthood Associated with Alzheimer Occurrence Decades Later
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings show that elevated glucose levels (15 mg/dL increase) in middle adulthood was associated with a 14.5% increased risk of AD while increased high density lipoprotein cholesterol (15 mg/dL increase) was associated with a 15.4% decreased risk of AD in early adulthood and a 17.9% decreased risk in middle adulthood.
Berberine Plus Probiotics Significantly Improve Postprandial Lipid Profile in T2D Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers found that berberine plus probiotics was most effective in lowering postprandial LDL-C (p= 0.04) and total cholesterol (p= 0.001).
Low Vitamin D Status Associated with Cognitive Impairment
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Results from this study suggest 15-minutes of time outside and/or supplementing with vitamin D should be considered for the elderly in community-dwelling locations.
Combination Treatment of Vitamin C and Vitamin E Reduce Endometriosis-Related Pain Scores
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of this 8-week randomized placebo-controlled trial show the significant effects vitamin C (1000 mg/day) and vitamin E (800 IU/day) supplementation have on decreasing VAS scores related to dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and chronic pelvic pain compared to placebo.
High Fiber Intake Associated with Lower Incidence of Hyperuricemia
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Analysis of this nationally representative cross-sectional study show that subjects in the highest dietary fiber intake quartile were 13% less likely to develop hyperuricemia compared to those in the lowest dietary intake quartile.
Aged Black Garlic Intake Lowers Diastolic Blood Pressure in Subjects with Hypercholesterolemia
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 6-week consumption of aged black garlic significantly reduced diastolic blood pressure compared to placebo (p=0.007), stratification by sex showed that more significant changes were noted in men and individuals with a DBP > 75 mm Hg (p<0.05).
