Turmeric and Inflammation

Turmeric Extract Improves Serum Inflammatory Markers and Mental Health In Individuals Who Are Overweight

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…

Bacopa Monnieri and Brain-Children

Bacopa Extract May Boost Sleep, Cognitive and Mood Measures in Kids

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…

B Vitamins and Cognition

B Vitamins Have “Significantly Favorable Effects” on Cognitive Scores in Older People

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…

Omega-3-Carotenoids-Vitamin E and Cognition

Omega-3, Carotenoids and Vitamin E May Improve Cognitive Performance

A new study, The Cares Study (Cognitive Impairements Study), found that combining Omega-3, Carotenoids like Lutein and Vitamin E could improve memory in cognitively healthy older adults. Researcher’s recruited cognitively healthy adults over the age of 65 to participate in this double blind placebo controlled randomized clinical study.  The study lasted 24 months.  Participants were…