According to a study published in the online edition of Cancer, an American Cancer Society Journal, Milk Thistle may reduce liver inflammation caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. 50 children, who were undergoing chemotherapy for acute lyphoblastic leukemia, were randomly assigned to receive either Milk Thistle or a placebo. Chemotherapy drugs are known to often…
A study published in the journal Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery found a 3 mg daily Melatonin supplement could improve both Sleep and Tinnitus. 18 individuals with Tinnitus were given a daily 3 mg Melatonin supplement. The study lasted 4 weeks. The participants Tinnitus levels were measured on the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) which…
According to a new study, daily supplementation of Turmeric Extract may improve blood flow to the brain which is linked to increases in cerebral oxygenation. 12 women and men with a mean age of 70 participated in this small double blind, placebo-controlled, cross-over study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive a high dose of Turmeric…
New research recently published in the Nutrition Journal found Curcumin Longa (Turmeric) helps in lowering C-Reactive Protein Levels (an inflammatory marker) and improved mental health scores in individuals not in the placebo group. 90 healthy but overweight individuals between the ages of 50 and 69 participated in this double blind placebo controlled study. The participants…
Supplementing with Hydroxycitric Acid (HCA) a phytonutrient which is extracted from the South Asian Fruit Garcinia Cambogia,, has been shown to reduce BMI (Body Mass Index), improve cholesterol and increase fat burning. In a pilot study, which was an initial phase of a larger 90 patient study, participants were divided into 3 groups of 30…
In a new study researchers found supplementing with Vitamin B6 may reduce depression symptoms by as much as 20% in young women taking oral contraceptives. 8 healthy young women between the ages of 18 and 25 who were taking oral estrogen and progesterone contraceptives participated in this double-blind crossover study. The study lasted 12 weeks. …
A new review of a large study (VITAL), which was recently published in the BMJ, found daily supplementation of Vitamin D (2000 IU) and Omega-3 Essential Fatty acids (1,000 mg) reduced the risk of developing multiple autoimmune diseases by 22% when compared to taking a placebo alone. In the VITAL study, which assessed how high…
A new study found supplementing with Bacopa Monnieri Extract may improve measures of executive functioning and cognitive flexibility in children. Over 100 male children including adolescents were recruited to participate in this double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study. Participants had elevated levels of inattention and/or hyperactivity. The boys were randomly assigned to receive a supplement of Bacopa…
The FDA has just announced that it will not object to using certain qualified health claims regarding magnesium supplementation and the reductions in the risks of high blood pressure as long as the claims are not misleading to consumers and certain other factors for claim use are met. This decision was made in response to…
According to a pooled analysis of two randomized placebo controlled studies, older people with mild Cognitive Impairment saw significant cognitive benefits when supplementing with B Vitamins. Data from over 500 people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) from 2 separate studies was analyzed. The study results showed that B Vitamins significantly reduced brain atrophy. Additionally the…