Vitamin A Intake and Squamous Cell Carcinoma: Is there an Association?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an inverse association between vitamin A and carotenoid intake and risk of squamous cell carcinoma of the skin.
Fenugreek Extract for Increased Muscle Mass and Strength during Calisthenics
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a patented fenugreek extract called Testofen® increased strength and muscle mass in the participating subjects compared to the placebo group.
Yeast Beta-Glucan Supplementation Mitigates Inflammation Associated with Heated Treadmill Exercise
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A 13-day supplementation with 250 mg of yeast-derived beta-glucans reduced cytokine markers of inflammation following a prolonged bout of heated treadmill exercise.
Vitamin D Levels Associated with Low Coronavirus Death Rates
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found an association between low average levels of vitamin D and high numbers of COVID-19 cases and mortality rates across 20 European countries.
Beneficial Effects of Probiotics from Kimchi
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study demonstrates that Lactobacillus plantarum 200655 isolated from kimchi could have potential health benefits as a probiotic for older people.
Lactobacillus paracasei HA-196 and Bifidobacterium longum R0175 Mitigate Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with both Bifidobacterium longum R0175 (B. longum) and Lactobacillus paracasei HA-196 (L. paracasei) improved irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms and improved emotional well-being and quality of life in participating subjects.
Is the Flu Vaccination Associated with Increased Risk of Other Respiratory Viruses?
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study data revealed that when comparing vaccinated vs. unvaccinated individuals, those receiving influenza vaccination had an increased risk of infection with coronavirus and human metapneumovirus.
Specific Collagen Peptide Supplementation Improves Chronic Ankle Instability in Athletes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Six months’ supplementation with SCP resulted in significant improvements in ankle stability, reduced sprains and a reduced risk of further injury in the three-month follow-up period.
Coffee and Caffeine Intake Associated with Cognitive Performance in Older Adults
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study suggests that coffee, caffeinated coffee and caffeine intake from coffee, but not decaffeinated coffee, were associated with cognitive performance for participants aged 60 years or older in the United States.
Standardized Bilberry Extract Improves Ocular Fatigue Associated with Visual Display Terminal Tasks
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. A 12-week supplementation with 240 mg of a standardized bilberry extract (SBE) improved symptoms of eye fatigue in the participants who regularly used visual display terminal (VDT) devices.
