According to a new study, adding Acai pulp to your smoothies may support heart health and improve vascular function. Over 23 health men between the ages of 30 and 65 participated in this study. The men were randomly assigned to eat a high fat breakfast either with Acai or without Acai. Results showed a 1.4%…
A new study finds combining garlic and lemon juice may help reduce total and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels in individuals with high blood lipids and may improve their blood pressure as well. Over 100 people with elevated blood lipid levels (hyperlipidemic) participated in this randomized controlled parallel-designed clinical study. Participants were assigned to one of…
A Cochrane review of nine studies has found taking Vitamin D supplements alongside a standard asthma medication may reduce severe asthma attacks. 7 of the 9 studies reviewed involved over 400 children and the remaining 2 studies looked at over 600 adults. Overall the review concluded that taking Vitamin D might reduce the risk of…
A new mouse study has found consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acids may stop a lupus episode and possibly the trigger of other autoimmune conditions. The research specifically looked at lung and kidney lesions caused by lupus, an autoimmune condition. 96% of these lung lesions were halted with supplementation of DHA. Female mice who were already genetically…
A new study has found that mother’s who have higher levels of B Vitamins during pregnancy usually produce children less likely to develop eczema. Almost 500 pregnant women participated in this study. The amount of serum nicotinamide, derived from Vitamin B3, in the participants was looked at for this study. A 30% lower chance of…
A new meta-analysis of existing research points to Omega-3 essential fatty acids and their ability to help alleviate depression. 13 studies with over 1200 participants were reviewed for this analysis. Researchers found a significant depression reducing benefit for EPA (Eicosapantaenoic Acid) and DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), the essential fatty acids that make up Omega-3’s. The higher…
New research has found daily Vitamin D supplementation may reduce the risk of breast cancer in older women. Over 200 postmenopausal women participated in this randomized, controlled clinical trial. All the women in the study were overweight or obese. Each participant supplemented with 2000 IU of Vitamin D daily. The study lasted 1 year. The…
According to a new study daily supplementation with Pycnogenol, French maritime pine bark extract, may help boost daily muscle endurance, support muscular function and stabilize muscle loss. 64 healthy senior citizens between the ages of 70 – 78 participated in this study. The study lasted 8 weeks. All study participants were assigned an exercise plan…
According to new research supplementing daily with B vitamins significantly increases energy and overall mood in mentally demanding situations, reduces subjective stress and improves general mental health. Two clinical trials studying B vitamins supplementation have been completed and are the first trials ever to use neuroimagaing to examine the effects of vitamins supplementation. Researchers mapped…
A new study has found that a high dose Co Enzyme Q 10 supplement taken daily may improve wrinkles around the eyes and other parts of the face. 32 healthy individuals who averaged 53 years of age participated in this placebo-controlled randomized intervention study. Participants were randomly broken down into 3 groups: low dose CoQ10…