A new review claims folate and related B Vitamins play a role in slowing down brain function decline as well as playing a role in age-related depression. These findings look at certain B Vitamins as being equally as successful in supporting the reduction in the risk of mental and cognitive disorders which occur with aging,…
A new study finds that probiotics may aid in restoring imbalances in gut bacterial in patients with the auto-immune disorder systemic sclerosis. Systemic sclerosis affects connective tissue in the body. It is not a common condition, but results in the skin thickening and becoming hard. Occasionally this condition creates problems with blood vessels and internal…
A new meta-analysis of seven clinical trials shows daily cranberry intake might reduce the risk of recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTI) significantly. After reviewing scientific literature, researchers chose seven relevant randomized controlled trials for this meta-analysis. In general the studies were fairly small with only 2 of the studies having over 300 participants. Data from…
A new meta-analysis has found a critical role for Omega-3 in decreasing pre and post-natal depression (perinatal). This meta-analysis also found cases of depression might be associated with a higher Omega-6/Omega-3 ratio. This translates into a potential new way to treat perinatal depression (PND) because of Omega-3’s neuroplastic, anti-inflammatory and safety effects. 12 eligible studies…
A new research paper suggests that Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids may reduce children’s risk of Type 1 Diabetes. This research looked at whether childhood serum Fatty Acid levels were linked to the development of autoimmunity in children genetically predisposed to developing Type 1 Diabetes. Over 7,700 children who had an increased genetic risk of developing…
A new study finds that supplementation with Folic Acid has beneficial effects on the psychological development of children if taken during the first trimester and beyond. 39 women participated in this randomized controlled trial. 22 of the participating mothers supplemented with folic acid throughout their pregnancy while the remaining 17 only supplemented with folic acid…
A new study shows patients with Type 2 Diabetes who are taking statin drugs and supplementing with Vitamin D improves their cardio respiratory fitness as well as muscle mitochondria. 28 individuals participated in this randomized controlled trial. Data from the participants upon completion of the trial showed that participants cardio respiratory fitness decreased by 8.4%…
In the past, when discussing digestive health, products targeting the prevention of gas and bloating, indigestion, diarrhea and constipation were in the forefront. Specific conditions usually addressed were Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colon Cancer prevention and general support for healthy elimination. Products like Fiber and Oat Bran were touted as providing cardiovascular support as well…
A new meta-analysis of several population studies has found that increasing dietary potassium may help with supporting healthier blood pressure levels. Researchers looked at the link between blood pressure and dietary potassium, sodium and the ratio between potassium and sodium. Researchers found that the higher the dietary potassium, measured from dietary recall and urinary excretion,…