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.
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.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Peppermint essential oil (PEO) demonstrated potent antibacterial and anti-biofilm activities against Staphlococcus aureus.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Supplementation with a BioCell Collagen, a combination of hydrolyzed collagen type II, chondroitin sulfate, and hyaluronic acid, reduced visible and measurable markers of facial skin aging, including crow’s feet and lines and wrinkle depth.
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that Lactobacillus casei Shirota may be useful as a dietary approach to prevent human exposure to aflatoxin by reducing its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Intake of equal to or greater than one serving per day of sugar-sweetened beverages was positively associated with CVD, revascularization and stroke.
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.
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.
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.
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.
