As a person ages it is inevitable that their vision will diminish. Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), for millions of people over the age of 55, is a more serious condition. AMD is an irreversible eye disease and ultimately leads to vision impairment and even blindness. AMD is the number one cause of blindness and…
Researchers have found that women who have sufficient levels of Vitamin D may be more likely to become pregnant and have a live birth when compared to women whose Vitamin D levels are considered to be insufficient. Data collected as part of the Effects of Aspirin in Gestation and Reproduction (EAGer) study was analyzed. This…
A meta-analysis of five clinical trials shows a significant improvement in liver function in individuals with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) when supplementing with Vitamin E. Vitamin E was found to improve “serum biochemical parameters and hepatic histology”. Improvements in inflammation, ballooning and hepatic fibrosis were also seen. NAFLD is becoming a global public health…
A new randomized double blind trial of both men and women with NAFLD (Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease) found positive results for supplemental coenzyme Q10. NAFLD describes a disease of the liver that is characterized by fat accumulation in the liver, enlargement of the liver and increased serum liver enzyme levels. Increase inflammation also accompanies this…
A new study shows Probiotics significantly reduced cognitive reactivity to sad mood, which is a marker of vulnerability to depression and considered an important target for interventions. 20 healthy individuals with no current mood disorders participated in this 4 week triple-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized, pre-and post-intervention assessment designed study. Participants in the study received either a…
A new pilot study found a combination of supplementing with Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids and a Warm Heat Compress can be an effective alternative option for treating Dry Eye Disease (DED). 35 individuals (33 of whom completed the study) participated in this 4 week trial. Participants varied in age from 18 to 75 years of…
A new research team has suggested that supplementation with Folic Acid may reduce the risk of stroke by approximately 75% in individuals with High Blood Pressure. Over 10,750 individuals who were a part of the China Stroke Primary Prevention Trial (CSPPT) participated in this RCT (randomized controlled trial). Participants varied in age from 45 to…
According to a new study supplementing with a high-dose of Vitamin D may improve language and motor skills development as well as improve weight gain in malnourished children. 185 severely malnourished children between the ages of 6 and 58 months provided the data for this trial. All the participants were given high energy food sachets…
New research supports a later onset of natural menopause when there is a high intake of oily fish, Zinc and Vitamin B6. The opposite seems to likely when the diet is high in refined carbohydrates. Data from the UK Women’s Cohort Study (UKWCS), which had over 14,000 women participants, was used for this research. A…
A new study finds resveratrol may increase bone health in obese men, by supporting increased bone formation and mineralization. 74 men with an average age of 49 years old, participated in this double blind placebo controlled randomized study. The mean body mass index (BMI) of participants was 33.7. It seems that resveratrol activated a gene…