Energy Metabolism Linked to Bone Remodeling
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. DPP4 is a potential osteoclast-osteoblast coupling factor; treatment with DMAb improved glycemic control in diabetic participants with osteoporosis.
Genomic Variants of Alpha-Tocopherol Associated with Bone Mineral Density
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Two single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) linked to circulating alpha-tocopherol are strongly associated with estimated bone mineral density (P < 0.001).
Lifestyle Changes may Help Protect Against COVID-19 – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Could eating more vegetables and less processed meat help protect you from a COVID-19 infection? A recent study suggests these two measures offer a modest protective effect against COVID-19.
Postmenopausal Women Consuming Dried Plums Shown to Have Improvements in Cholesterol and Inflammation
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results indicate that daily consumption of 50-100 grams of dried plums may improve cardiovascular risk factors in healthy postmenopausal women by increasing antioxidant capacity.
Bitter and Strong-Tasting Vegetables Associated with Greater Cardiometabolic Benefits than Mild and Sweet-Tasting Vegetables
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest bitter and strong-tasting vegetables, such as cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts, show a favorable impact on insulin sensitivity, lipid profile, and blood pressure.
Serum Vitamin D Level Affected by Tumor Size in Stage II Melanoma Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Participants with Breslow thickness <3mm doubled in 25O HD serum levels after 3 years.
Intake of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Not Associated with Atherosclerotic Plaques in the Coronary Arteries
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Data from the current trial does not appear to support a relationship between sugar-sweetened beverage consumption and prevalence of coronary artery calcium.
Overconsumption of Sugar Shown to Have Lasting Effects on the Brain
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study results suggest that long-term, high-sugar consumption of the Western diet may play a role in attention deficits and hyperactivity disorders into adulthood.
Vitamin D Maintains Bone Mineral Density Post Treatment with Bisphosphonates
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. BMD at the lumbar spine increased significantly over each tertile of serum vitamin D concentration (P < 0.05).
Ashwagandha Extract Shown to Help with Sleep
Writen by Jessica Patella, ND. Ashwagandha root extract resulted in significant improvements in sleep parameters, sleep quality, mental alertness and anxiety parameters when compared to placebo in both healthy participants and those suffering from insomnia.
