A new systematic review was undertaken to determine how supplementation with Melatonin affected blood lipids. Researchers reviewed eight Random Controlled Trials. Participants in these studies ranged in age from 16 years old to 74 years old and with the exception of one of the studies included both men and women (one of the studies included…
A new study finds the presence of Selenium in an enzyme involved in fighting oxidative stress may be necessary in preventing epileptic seizures. The anti-oxidative enzyme, Glutathione peroxidase 4 (GPX4) normally contains Selenium in the form selenocysteine, an amino acid. Mice that were missing Selenium in this GPX4 enzyme did not develop specialized brain cells…
According to a study done in Israel, mothers who supplement with a Multivitamin and Folic Acid, both before and during their pregnancy, reduce their child’s risk factors for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Researchers studied Israeli children born between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2007. Participants were followed up from birth to January 26, 2015…
Getting fit for the New Year should be more than just about the body. The brain also benefits with proper nutrition. Athletes train for hours exercising and taking supplements to enhance their physical performance but investing some extra effort in supporting cognitive function can be just as important as feeding the muscles. Combining brain health…
A new study has found that daily supplementation with Vitamin D is more effective than sun exposure on a daily basis for raising pregnant women’s Vitamin D levels. 87 pregnant women with Vitamin D levels below 30 ng/ml participated in this study. The study lasted 10 weeks. Half of the participants received 4,000 IU of…
According to a new study published in Nature Communications, human red blood cells (RBCs) circadian rhythms may be regulated by Potassium. Concentrations of Potassium in RBC increased during the day and declined at night. These significant fluctuations in RBC Potassium levels followed the circadian rhythms. Pharmacological chemicals were used by researchers to either block or…