Infant Eczema and Probiotics

Infant Eczema and Probiotics

Results from a new meta-analysis shows supplementation with both Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus during pregnancy may reduce the risk of infant Eczema.  Starting the Probiotic supplementation after infant birth did not show the same effect. This meta-analysis which was published in Nutrients looked at 9 individual studies and studied the occurrence of Eczema in almost 2100…

Zinc Curcumin for Glycemic Control

Zinc Plus Curcumin May Offer Significant Glycemic Benefits

A new study found combining the mineral Zinc with Curcumin may provide significant improvements in insulin measures, blood sugar measures and Body Mass Index (BMI) in people who are overweight or obese and who are considered to be pre-diabetic. Over 80 pre-diabetic overweight or obese individuals participated in this randomized, placebo-controlled trial.  Participants were randomly…

Lutein and Cognitive Effects

Recent Research Bolsters Case for Lutein’s Cognitive Effects

New research published in The Journal of Nutrition, reinforces the cognitive benefits associated with Lutein.  Lutein is a carotenoid, which are a class of phytonutrients found in a wide variety of plants, bacteria and algae and provide important antioxidants functions, and have been linked to improved brain health. Lutein has also been widely associated as…