Vitamin K2 is Inversely Associated with Coronary Heart Disease Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Intake of K2, but not K1, was associated with a lower risk of coronary heart disease (CHD).
Evaluating Bitter Melon in Individuals with Diabetes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A three-month supplementation with bitter melon significantly lowered fasting blood sugar levels, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and triglycerides in participating subjects.
Plasma vs. Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Injections of platelet-rich plasma or hyaluronic acid were equally effective treatments in the 192 study participants with knee osteoarthritis.
Constant Worry may Negatively Impact Brain Health – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study concluded that people who repetitively have negative thoughts are at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease later in life.
Antenatal Solar Radiation Associated with Learning Disabilities in Offspring
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study suggests that low ultraviolet (UV) B exposure in winter months may be contributing to the seasonal patterning of learning disabilities seen in children.
Fasting-Mimicking Diet and Vitamin C a Combination Treatment for KRAS-Mutated Tumors
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrated how a non-toxic intervention of a fasting- mimicking diet (FMD) in combination with Vitamin C can potentially affect colorectal and other KRAS- mutant cancers.
Oral Taurine Improves Cycling Stamina in Thermal Conditions
Written by Halima Phelps, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated that supplementing with 50 mg/kg of taurine 2 hours prior to training improved physical performance and stamina and attenuated the acceleration of internal body temperature.
Lactobacillus Reduces Exposure to Aflatoxin-Contaminated Foods in Rural-Dwelling Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates the ability of the Lactobacillus species to effectively bind with aflatoxins in food, thus reducing their intestinal absorption.
Coronavirus Lockdowns and the Impact on Global Nitrogen Dioxide
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), a major pollutant, were significantly reduced in response to lockdowns following the COVID-19 pandemic, while simultaneously a secondary pollutant called ground level ozone was significantly increased in China.
Citrus Fruits, Olive Polyphenols and Flavanones Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with a mixture of grapefruit, bitter orange fruits, and olive leaf extracts may potentially lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease.
