Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Weight loss and sports supplements containing deterenol have been associated with serious adverse events including cardiac arrest.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates how limiting consumption of ultra-processed foods may be an effective strategy for obesity prevention and treatment.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers found that the SARS-CoV-2 receptor preferentially recognizes the blood group A antigen expressed on respiratory epithelial cells which may explain why individuals with group A blood may be more susceptible to respiratory failure from COVID-19 infections.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of oral supplements with immune-stimulating molecules reduced inflammation of the upper airway tract and improved otitis-media with effusion (OME) in children.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that diets lower in sulfur amino acids (SAA) and very close to the estimated daily requirement (EAR) of 15 mg/kg/day, are associated with a reduced risk for cardiometabolic diseases.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study provides information which adds to existing data that various hormone therapy (HT) regimens may contribute to or protect against the deposition of heart fat and CVD risk.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a plant-based diet is associated with decreased trimethylamine N-oxide (TMAO) levels, weight and low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and offers a healthy alternative to a red meat diet.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study results showed that brains of healthy adult participants recovered faster and performed better on complex cognitive tests when drinking a flavanol-enriched cocoa beverage prior to a mild vascular challenge.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found no substantial difference in the number of COVID-19 cases among students or staff in school districts that implemented a distancing policy of three versus six feet between students, and therefore, does support the return of students to classrooms where physical infrastructure allows for only three feet of distancing.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that quercetin and 3,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid (DHBA), two phytonutrients commonly found in apples, are pro-neurogenic, not only by activating precursor cell proliferation but also by promoting cell cycle exit, cellular survival, and neuronal differentiation.
