Depression and Probitoics

Probiotics Improve Mood in People on Antidepressants

According to a new study recently published in Translational Psychiatry, a daily Probiotic supplement may aid in decreasing depression in people taking a prescription antidepressant. Almost 50 people participated in this 31 day study performed on inpatients at the University Psychiatric Clinics Basel Switzerland.  21 participants were given a Probiotic in addition to their antidepressant…

Vitamin C and Inflammation

Vitamin C Could Reduce Inflammation

According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vitamin C intake through diet and/or supplementation may reduce the level of inflammatory markers by 45%. Over 3200 men between the ages of 60 and 69 who had no history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes participated in this cross-sectional study.  A food frequency…