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 new clinical trial with Alzheimer’s patients shows that probiotics may improve cognitive function in humans. Prior studies showing probiotics benefits for improvements in memory and learning as well as anxiety and depression reduction have been done with mice. 60 patients with Alzheimer’s disease participated in this double blind, controlled trial. Patients ranged in age…
A new paper points to increased levels of the EPA Omega 3 essential fatty acid being associated with reductions in the severity of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms. A secondary analysis of data generated from a placebo-controlled trial was done. Participants were assigned to randomly receive either an Omega-3 supplement containing 1,470 mg of DHA…
According to a recent study improved reading skills in mainstream schoolchildren was seen with daily supplementation with both Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids. Over 150 schoolchildren in grade 3 (9 and 10 years of age) participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Participants took the Logos test (A computer based test)…
A new study has found children who are deficient in Vitamin D are more likely to develop asthma as well as allergies and eczema. According to researchers this study was the first of its kind to track Vitamin D levels from birth to the onset of the asthmatic condition. A clear link between prolonged Vitamin…
A meta-analysis found a reduction in the risk of pneumonia in elderly male smokers after they quit smoking when supplementing with Vitamin E. Data from over 7,000 participants in the Alpha-Tocopherol Beta-Carotene Prevention (ATBC) Study which began in 1985 and ended in 1993 was reviewed. The participants in the ATBC randomized trial were males from…
According to a new study Resveratrol, a compound found in Red Wine, may help tackle a hormone disparity in women with a common condition that could cause infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS causes an overproduction of the hormone testosterone and has been determined to affect between 6 to 8% of all women who are…
Daily supplementation with Omega-3 may improve IQ in older individuals with mild cognitive impairment, according to a new study. Over 200 individuals age 65 and above, who had mild cognitive impairment, participated in this double-blind placebo controlled study. Participants received either 2 grams of DHA daily or a corn oil placebo daily. The study lasted…
A new study shows daily supplementation of Omega-3 essential fatty acids during pregnancy may reduce the risk of allergies in children. 95 pregnant women from families with a history of allergies participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a daily Omega-3 supplement (containing 1.6 grams of EPA and 1.1 grams of…
According to a new study, adding Acai pulp to your smoothies may support heart health and improve vascular function. Over 23 health men between the ages of 30 and 65 participated in this study. The men were randomly assigned to eat a high fat breakfast either with Acai or without Acai. Results showed a 1.4%…