Nigella Sativa Oil Improves Recovery in Patients with COVID-19
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. 63% of patients in treatment group compared to 35% control recovered within 14-day trial period (p<0.01).
Insufficient Levels of Vitamin D and Zinc May Increase Severity of Symptoms in Adults Infected with COVID-19
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Study results show that infected participants with deficient levels of vitamin D and zinc experience higher severity of general and pulmonary symptoms of COVID-19 compared to participants with adequate vitamin D and zinc serum levels.
Spermidine in Diet Shown to Improve Cognitive Function in Older Adults Suffering from Mild to Moderate Dementia
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. A high dose three-month oral spermidine supplementation in older adults with mild to moderate dementia provided improved cognitive functioning compared to lower dose groups.
Dietary and Supplemental Vitamin D may Support Cognitive Performance in Older Adults
Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. This study suggests that higher levels of dietary vitamin D intake, serum total 25(OH)D, and 25(OH)D3 resulted in improved cognitive performance in subjects aged 60 years and older.
Pecan Rich Diet Shown to Improve Cholesterol Levels in Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results show supplementing the diet with pecans or adding pecans to the diet can help improve multiple blood cholesterol levels.
Sardines in the Diet Showed a Decrease in Type 2 Diabetes in the Elderly
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A one-year sardine-enriched type 2 diabetes preventative diet in an older population with pre-diabetes provided greater protection against developing type 2 diabetes by improving risk factors as compared to a type 2 diabetes preventative diet alone.
Garcinia Kola Improves Intraocular Pressure in Healthy Subjects
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Statistical analysis revealed that consumption of 100 mg/kg body weight of Garcinia kola had a significant effect on intraocular pressure (F = 90.35, P <0.0001).
Oat Beta-Glucans Beneficial to Individuals with Gastritis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Histological examination following four weeks supplementation with high molar mass oat beta-glucan showed a reduction in inflammation.
Pine Bark Extract Improves Lipid Profile and Anthropometric Measures in T2D Patients with Microalbuminuria
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio [UACR] (P<0.001), total cholesterol (P =0.03), VCAM-1 levels (P<0.001), and HbA1C levels (P <0.001) were significantly lower in the PBE group compared to placebo at the end of the trial.
Single Dose of L-Theanine Improves Working Memory and Attention in Older Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Reaction time (p= 0.017) and working memory (P<0.05) were significantly improved following single dose of 100mg L-theanine.
