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…
A new observational study has found supplementing with Multi Vitamin, Omega-3, Probiotic or Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 for women but not so for men. An analysis of over 440,000 users of a COVID-19 Symptom Study app found that women who were taking Probiotics saw a 14% reduction…
According to a new meta-analysis, daily Vitamin C supplementation may lower levels of LDL Cholesterol by 5%. This reduction in LDL (bad) Cholesterol aids in reducing Cardiovascular Disease risk factors. Over 400 individuals with High Blood Pressure participated in these 13 randomized clinical studies chosen for this meta-analysis which was published in the Journal of…
A new study found Colicky infants supplementing with a combination of an eight bacterial strains Probiotic and a Prebiotic, experienced a reduction in both the average evening crying time and the number of crying days. There was a significantly higher benefit seen for infants who were assigned the Probiotic/Prebiotic supplement when compared to the infants…
A new meta-analysis shows that Phytosterols’, mostly known for their Cholesterol reducing potential, may also help support healthier Blood Pressure. 19 clinical trials were reviewed and data was pooled and analyzed. Results showed that Phytosterol supplementation may reduce Systolic Blood Pressure by an average of 1.55 mmHg and Diastolic Blood Pressure by .84 mmHg. These…
According to a research review published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension, long term Probiotic supplementation may control Blood Pressure. Over 540 adults with either normal or elevated Blood Pressure participated in the 9 studies reviewed by these researchers. The analysis of the study results found Probiotic supplementation reduced Systolic Blood Pressure (top number)…
A new study just published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, found better health persisting into older age with consistent use of Multiple Dietary Supplements. Although no causal link was proven in this study, it is good news for the implementation of a healthy aging strategy. This study used data from the…
A recent study found daily supplementation with Omega 3 may aid in easing the pain associated with Osteoarthritis in overweight and obese older adults. Over 150 sedentary adults between the ages of 50 and 80 participated in this randomized, double-blind, 2×2 factorial, placebo-controlled intervention. Participants were randomly assigned to be in one of following four…
According to a meta-analysis and review of prior studies, supplementation of a Probiotic was associated with a reduction in the risk of antibiotic-associated Diarrhea. This meta-analysis, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, shows that supplementing a Probiotic, friendly bacteria, while taking an antibiotic has been shown to reduce the risk of getting…
When the body is signaling it is under stress it seems to change the way the Gastro Intestinal (GI) system functions leading to stress related digestive problem. A new study looks at how the effects of a Curcumin extract works on Gastro Intestinal symptoms, mood and basic quality of life in adults experiencing digestive issues.…