DHA Modulates Immune Response Associated with Preterm Birth
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 1000mg DHA supplementation improves gestational age at delivery by supporting IL-6 and sRAGE concentrations during pregnancy.
Daily Peanut Consumption Associated with Improved Memory and Decreased Levels of Stress and Anxiety
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the study show that after six months of daily peanut consumption participant’s polyphenol and short-chain fatty acid levels significantly increased, resulting in lower anxiety, depression, and cortisol scores, while also resulting in improvement in immediate memory.
Vitamin B6 Blood Levels Associated with All-Cause Mortality Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Researchers suggest that to reduce the risk of mortality, it is essential to address vitamin B6 levels.
Higher Daily Intake of Niacin Offers Neuroprotective Properties Against Glaucoma
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Participants with an increased niacin consumption of ≥21.01mg/day had a significantly reduced likelihood of developing glaucoma.
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Associated with Reduced Risk of Dementia-Related Diseases
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that the inclusion of an anti-inflammatory diet may offer significant protection against neurodegenerative disorders, with participants in the highest pro-inflammatory diet group having a 3 times higher chance of developing dementia.
Vitamin C Supplementation Shown to Increase Vitality in Healthy Young Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Healthy adults who supplemented with 500 mg of vitamin C twice a day showed improvement in vitamin C serum levels and mental vitality, especially regarding work motivation, attentional focus and better performance on cognitive tasks.
Supplements May Help with Burnout Fatigue – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. In a medical study, a specific extract of the French oak tree (Robuvit) was shown to reduce many of the parameters consistent with a diagnosis of burnout among physicians and other professionals in stressful jobs.
Teucrium polium Improves Wound Healing in Diabetic Patients with Food Ulcer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In the treatment group, 15 patients had 100% ulcer recovery after 4 weeks versus 4 patients in the placebo group (p<0.001).
Daily Supplementation of Lactobacillus paracasei IJH-SONE68 Improves Symptoms of Chronic Allergies
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. 12 weeks of oral administration of Lactobacillus paracasei IJH-SONE68 significantly reduced symptoms, such as nasal congestion and watery eyes, related to chronic allergies.
Plant-Based and Pescatarian Diets May Protect Against Severity of COVID-19 Infection
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest following a plant-based diet resulted in a 73% lower chance of developing severe COVID-19 symptoms, while participants following a pescatarian diet experienced a 59% lower chance of developing severe symptoms.
