According to a new study a supplement containing Antioxidants plus Zinc may be a cost effective way to slow down the progression of the wet form of the common degenerative eye disease, Macular Degeneration. Data from the AREDS study in addition to real world outcomes using the National Health Service EMR, a multicenter Neovascular (wet…
According to a new meta-analysis supplementing with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids may reduce the risk of coronary mortality by an average of 8%. The reduction in the risk of death in people with elevated LDL cholesterol or triglycerides was higher at 17%. Data from 14 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which encompassed over 71,000 participants was…
Data from a new study finds daily supplementation with Rhodiola Rosea Extract can improve the symptoms of burnout. Over 100 women and men, between the ages of 30 and 60, who were suffering from symptoms of burnout, participated in this study. Participants took 400 mg of Rhodiola Rosea extract daily. The study lasted 12 weeks.…
According to a new meta-analysis supplementation with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids could increase insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of diabetes in people who suffer from metabolic disorders. 17 studies with over 670 participants over the age of 18 were reviewed by researchers. In individuals experiencing at least one symptom of a metabolic disorder Omega-3…
A new meta-analysis found individuals with pre-diabetes, insulin resistance or other non-communicable chronic disease have a higher risk for hypertension (High Blood Pressure) but supplementation with Magnesium may lower their blood pressure. 11 gold-standard randomized controlled trials were reviewed. Researchers found Magnesium supplementation significantly decreased both systolic (4.18 mmHg) and diastolic (2.27 mmHg) blood pressure. …
According to a small study extracts of Ginkgo Biloba may offer both mind and body advantages for young active men. 18 young active men participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a standardized extract of Ginkgo Biloba or a placebo. The study lasted six weeks. Improvements in VO2max (maximal oxygen uptake)…
A new study finds maintaining strong blood levels of Vitamin D during pregnancy may aid in reducing the risk of delivering a preterm baby by 60%. Data from over 1000 babies and mothers was analyzed. Vitamins levels were tested at the mother’s first prenatal visit. If Vitamin D levels were below 40 ng/ml a supplement…
A new study shows an Omega-3 deficiency as well as increased inflammation may be associated with prenatal depression (PND). Also an Omega-3 deficiency may result in longer episodes of depression. 33 women (17 women with PND and 16 healthy women) in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy participated in this study. Their inflammatory markers,…
According to a new meta-analysis of “gold standard” clinical studies, Omega-3 essential fatty acid supplements could improve symptoms and cognitive performance in adolescents and children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Data taken from seven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and involving over 500 youth was analyzed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and…
According to new research preventing Vitamin D deficiencies in women who are pregnant may be important for insuring their child’s normal development. Over 7000 mother child pairs were studied in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children a cohort study. All pairs were accessed for Vitamin D status (serum total 25(OH)D) levels during pregnancy…