Vitamin D and the Stress Response
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study suggests that Vitamin D supplementation during the winter months may support the body’s ability to recovery from psychophysiological stress.
Serum Ferratin Concentrations Predict Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Italian study participants with higher levels of serum ferritin (SF) at baseline had an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
A Probiotic and Cranberry Combination Prevents Urinary Tract Infections in Premenopausal Women
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A combination of cranberry and probiotics safely and effectively prevented recurrent urinary tract infections in premenopausal women.
Avocado Inhibits Fatty Acid Oxidation and Improves Insulin Sensitivity in Diet-Induced Obesity
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that avocatin B (AvoB), a fat molecule found only in avocados, prevented fatty acid oxidation (FAO) in skeletal muscle and the pancreas to reduce insulin resistance.
Vitamin C Treatment Improves Quality and DNA Integrity of Sperm during Vitrification
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Vitamin C treatment of semen samples prior to cryopreservation by vitrification preserved sperm chromatin integrity and prevented DNA fragmentation.
Clinical and Bacterial Markers of Periodontitis are Associated with Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This large retrospective study examines the association between periodontal pathogens and the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), AD mortality, and incident all-cause dementia.
Positive Effect is Associated with Healthier Aging and Less Memory Loss
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Researchers found an association between positive affect (PA) and less memory decline across a 9-year time frame after controlling for age, gender, education, depression, negative affect, and extraversion.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Protect against Light-Induced Retinopathy in a Mouse Model
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. In a mouse model, lutein, zeaxanthin and mesozeaxanthin (L/Zi) protected retinal photoreceptors against blue light damage by mitigating oxidative stress in the endoplasmic reticulum, thus preventing photoreceptor damage and improving visual impairment.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Is Associated with Higher Brain Amyloid
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Severe obstructive sleep apnea was associated with an increase in brain amyloid beta (Aß) protein and a greater risk of developing dementia.
Benefits of Kiwifruit Versus Vitamin C Supplement on Vitality
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Both kiwifruit and vitamin C tablet interventions significantly increased plasma vitamin C levels in study participants; however, only kiwifruit significantly improved subjective vitality.
