Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Ashwagandha, at both 250 and 600 mg/day doses, significantly decreased perceived stress scores and improved sleep quality in participating subjects compared to controls.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an inverse association between serum vitamin D levels and SARS-CoV-2 positivity rates.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Nervonic acid, an n-9 monounsaturated fatty acid, was positively associated with sarcopenia diagnosis and may be a useful marker of sarcopenia.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study evaluates the metabolic health benefits of avocado consumption and their effects on gastrointestinal microbiota in overweight and obese individuals.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Oral magnesium supplementation of 300mg daily during pregnancy did not reduce the occurrence and frequency of leg cramps episodes.
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. A three -month supplementation with medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) significantly improved muscular strength in elderly participants.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that higher cadmium exposure is associated with higher mortality from influenza and pneumonia.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that impaired microbial detoxification pathways may play a role in the development of autism in children.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Icosapent ethyl, a highly stable and purified formulation of EPA significantly reduced cardiovascular events and triglyceride levels in elderly patients with cardiovascular risk factors who were on statin therapy.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study suggests that an oral extract of chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla L.) can function both as an anxiolytic and antidepressive in subjects with comorbid generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and depression.
