Impaired Intestinal Microbial Detoxification in Autistic Children
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that impaired microbial detoxification pathways may play a role in the development of autism in children.
Results of REDUCE-IT (Reduction of Cardiovascular Events with Icosapent Ethyl – Intervention Trial) USA
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.
Chamomile Shown to Help Those with Both Anxiety and Depression
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.
Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea Severity Associated with Amyloid Beta Plaque in Brain Hippocampus?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study finds that amyloid beta (Aß) plaques in the hippocampus and brainstem of people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) does not correlate with OSA severity.
Effect of High-Dose Omega-3 Fatty Acids vs Corn Oil In High Cardiovascular Risk Patients
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study, which found a significant increase in atrial fibrillation in participants who consumed omega-3 carboxylic acid (CA), does not support the use of this omega-3 fatty acid formulation to reduce major adverse cardiovascular events in high risk patients.
Effects of N-3 Fatty Acid Supplementation in Elderly Patients following Myocardial Infarction
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. The OMEMI trial found that treatment with 1.8 g n-3 PUFAs daily for 2 years did not reduce the incidence of cardiovascular events or all cause death in elderly patients with a recent acute myocardial infarct (MI).
Risk of Iodine Deficiencies in Norwegian Vegans, Vegetarians and Pescatarians
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that vegans, vegetarians and pescatarians in Norway are not only at risk of iodine deficiency but have limited knowledge of iodine as well.
Iron Overload May Potentiate the Development of Type II Diabetes
Written by Halima Phelps, DC, ND. Residents from the Mediterranean area of Catalonia had elevated blood levels of iron, (serum ferritin [SF]) that were associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Effect of Kudzu Flower and Mandarin Peel on Hot Flashes and Bone Markers in Menopausal Women
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that a combination of kudzu flower and mandarin peel (KM) consumption may improve the symptoms associated with menopause.
Vitamin D Supplementation Protects Against Dementia Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that in a multiethnic cohort of older adults higher vitamin D intake was associated with decreased risk of dementia.
