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).
Turmeric as Effective as Acetaminophen in Treatment of Osteoarthritis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Patient response on the WOMAC scale demonstrated that 18% of the turmeric group experienced at ≥50% reduction in stiffness (p= 0.0002).
Vitamin B12 Improves Pain Score, Quality of Life, and Neurophysiological Indices of Neuropathy in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. In subjects with deficient levels of vitamin B12, methylcobalamin (a form of vitamin B12) intake for one year produced significant improvement on neuropathy tests, pain scores, and self-reported quality of life.
Thermal Mineral Bath as an Effective Alternative Therapy for Osteoarthritis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Thermal mineral bath therapy significantly improved quality of life (p<0.05) and functionality (p=0.01) in patients with osteoarthritis.
Saffron Extract Reduces Stress and Improves Low Mood in Healthy Individuals
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementing with saffron extract for 8 weeks was proven to improve low mood while boosting quality of life and social functioning in the study participants.
Vegan Diet is Associated with Low Bone Mineral Density
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Quantitative ultrasound results showed that individuals on the vegan diet had lower ultrasound attenuation scores (BUA) compared with omnivores (P = 0.02).
Coffee Consumption Associated with Reduced Risk of Heart Failure
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Caffeinated coffee intake was significantly associated with a reduced risk of heart failure.
Consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acid Associated with Less Subclinical Inflammation, a Marker of Heart Disease in Healthy Men
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study results demonstrate an inverse association between omega-3 fatty acid consumption and subclinical inflammation for healthy older men.
Focus on Diet, Stress, Sleep, Exercise to Improve IBS
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Changing one’s diet, reducing stress, getting quality sleep and exercise all contribute to the health of the bowel.
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption Increases Mortality Risk
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Consumption of ultra-processed foods was associated with 52%, 58%, and 26% higher risk of dying from IHD/ cerebrovascular disease, CVD, and all-cause mortality, respectively.
