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.
Effects of Low Protein Intake in the Elder Population
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Intake of less than 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight per day was negatively associated with muscle strength and performance later in life, especially in older women.
Dietary Polyphenol Inversely Associated with Biological Aging
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Multivariable-adjusted analysis showed that polyphenol antioxidant content (PAC) score was inversely associated biological age.
Olive Oil Consumption in US Populations and Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This large study of U.S. men and women showed that a higher intake of olive oil was associated with significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease.
Plasma Levels of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids Are Positively Associated with Bone Mineral Density in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study results suggest that higher levels of plasma n-3 PUFAs may play a key role in maintaining bone health by protecting bone mass and preventing risk of fracture.
Greater Intake of Fruits and Vegetables Is Associated with Longer Telomere Length
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In this randomized sample of healthy American adults, consumption of fruits and vegetables was proven to be positively and significantly associated with telomere length, with greater intake directly related to greater telomere length.
Dietary Nitrate from Vegetables Significantly Reduces the Risk of Cardiovascular Events
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Participants with moderate intake of vegetable nitrate had a 15% lower risk of CVD.
Cranberry Juice as a Complementary Treatment for H. pylori Infection
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. High-PAC standardized cranberry juice significantly suppressed H. pylori infection at week 8 (p<0.05).
Intake of BCAA Associated with Handgrip Strength in Older Adults
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. BCAAs from non-grain sources were positively associated with handgrip strength (P<0.05).
