According to a new meta-analysis and systematic review consumption of probiotics may have a positive effect on mental health by reducing the psychological symptoms of perceived stress, anxiety and depression. The study reviewed the outcomes of seven previous studies with over 300 volunteers both prior to and post supplementation with a probiotic supplement. The studies…
A new meta-analysis has found a diet which includes magnesium may help reduce the risk of Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), stroke and heart disease. Data from 40 studies done between 1999 and 2016 was analyzed. This included data on over 1 million people covering nine different countries. Self-reported food frequency questionnaires and 24 hour dietary…
According to data from two large US cohort studies, supplementing glucosamine and chondroitin may aid colon health due to their anti-inflammatory mechanism. Data from over 68,000 women and almost 28,000 men who participated in the Nurses’ Health Study and Health Professionals Follow-up Study respectively were analyzed. 672 cases of colorectal cancer were identified from the…
According to a new study daily CoEnzyme Q10 supplementation may produce a beneficial effect on blood sugar management and insulin in people with metabolic syndrome. 60 individuals with metabolic syndrome were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo or 100 mg of CoQ10 daily. The study lasted 8 weeks. Participants ranged in age from 40…
A new study just released found regular intake of bilberries, a polyphenol-rich fruit, may reduce LDL cholesterol levels significantly while increasing HDL cholesterol levels. 36 healthy men and women participated in this study. Participants consumed 150 grams of bilberries daily for a six week period. There was no placebo or control group which presents itself…
According to a new rat study, brain and memory impairment caused by stress during early development can be minimized by supplementation with B vitamins and methionine. Researchers restricted the amount of materials available to female mice used to build nests to induce stress. This reduced the amount of time the female mice spent with their…
A new study has found that daily supplementation with Curcumin may be effective in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in people with major depressive disorders. Over 100 people participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study. All the participants had major depressive disorder. Participants were given one of four treatment conditions: A placebo, a low-dose…
A new study found supplementing with Green Tea Extract may lower both total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol levels in post-menopausal women. The cholesterol lowering effects of the Green Tea Extract was even stronger in women whose total cholesterol at baseline (the onset of the study) where high. Over 1000 women participated in this randomized controlled…
A first of its kind study has shown taking a daily Vitamin D3 supplement may improve autism symptoms of children. 109 children, ages 3 thru 10 years of age participated in this double-blind, randomized clinical trial. The study lasted four months. The daily doses of D3 given to the participants worked out to be 300…
A new study has found supplementing lutein or lycopene, a rich tomato nutrient, may protect against the damage of UV skin exposure. The findings of the study show oral supplementation with either of these carotenoids may change the expression of genes that are indicators of photo-aging, pho-dermatoses and oxidative stress. 65 participants between the ages…