Does Occupational UVR Exposure Protect Women Against Breast Cancer?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found that occupational UVR exposure may only slightly diminish the risk of breast cancer after the age of fifty.
The Effect of High-Dose Saccharin on Gut Microbiota and Glucose in Parallel Mice and Human Studies
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that short-term saccharin consumption at maximum acceptable levels is not sufficient to alter gut microbiota or induce glucose intolerance in healthy humans and mice.
Bergamot Phytosome Improves Visceral Fat and Lipids in Subjects with High Cholesterol
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Thirty days of bergamot phytosome supplementation provided beneficial effects such as decrease in visceral fat and improved lipid profiles in participating obese and overweight subjects.
Serum Omega-3 Fatty Acid Levels Associated with Occurrence of Sarcopenia
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This study found that older participants with a lower serum n-3 level had a significantly higher risk of developing sarcopenia after controlling for potential confounders.
ALT-MED White Paper on Herbs and Supplements During COVID-19
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, MhD. There are a number of herbs and supplements that, according to the medical literature, seem to have strong anti-viral effects even for viruses in the corona virus family.
Coccinia grandis Improves Glycemic and Lipid Profile Parameters in Type 2 Diabetics
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with 500 mg daily of Coccinia grandis (C. grandis) improved glycemic indices and lipid profile parameters in newly diagnosed patients with T2DM.
Sleep Quality Predicts Beta-Amyloid Accumulation Across Subsequent Years
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that reduced slow-wave activity and low sleep efficiency at baseline are both associated with accelerated rate of cortical b-amyloid (Aß) plaque deposition.
Aged Garlic Extract Significantly Improves Progression of Periodontal Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Eighteen months of supplementation with aged garlic extract significantly improved the probing pocket depth of affected teeth in the treatment group with periodontitis.
Selenium Supplementation and Insulin Resistance
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study did not find an association between selenium supplementation and the development of type 2 diabetes.
Inflammatory Markers and Obesity in African Versus European Men
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This study examines the relationship between fat distribution and inflammatory markers associated with T2D in white men but not black men.
