A new study found drinking a cup of Passion Flower tea could boost sleep quality by around 5%. 41 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 35 participated in this study. The participants were required to answer questions concerning their sleep patterns and their health. They were also asked to keep a sleep dairy…
DetailsImprovements in the activity of white blood cells in elderly adults, a group of individuals with a higher chance of infections, may occur with daily supplementation of the Probiotic strain containing Bifidobacterium Lactis. 37 healthy older adults participated in this double-blinded placebo-controlled randomized cross-over study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive a Prebiotic (GOS), a…
DetailsA study done in Japan found daily supplementation with the Amino Acid L-Theanine, could help people suffering with anxiety to focus on their daily activities. 18 healthy University students participated in this study. The participant’s anxiety levels were assessed using the manifest anxiety scale (MAS). Students were split into two groups based on their anxiety…
DetailsResearchers have found that taking Fish Oil supplements, Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids, on a continuous basis may lower risks of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and all-cause related deaths. Additionally they say study results show a lower risk of CVD incidences with daily Fish Oil supplementation. Over 420,000 men and women ranging in age from 40 and…
DetailsResearchers believe Zinc’s ability to support the immune system in fighting off infections may lie in its ability to shut off and kick start immune pathways. A new study shows the mineral Zinc plays an important role in controlling how the body responds to infections by slowing various immune system pathways. It seems that if…
DetailsA new trial implies daily Zinc supplementation may significantly reduce infections in the elderly while improving the overall antioxidant status of this group of the population. 50 healthy male and female individuals between the ages of 55 and 87 participated in this double-blind, placebo controlled study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a daily…
DetailsAccording to researchers, Vitamin D supplements could help in boosting a person’s resistance to respiratory infections, like the Coronavirus, and/or limit the severity of the ailment in those infected. An article just published in the Irish Medical Journal recommends adults take 1000 – 2000 IU of Vitamin D daily to see the benefits of increased…
DetailsA new alarming trend is appearing, antibiotic resistance, and researchers are looking at ways to stop it. Overuse of antibiotics is considered to be a major cause of antibiotic resistance. Additionally antibiotics can cause havoc on the microbiome of the gut. Researchers are looking at “helper compounds”, non-antibiotic compounds that enhance the efficacy of antibiotics. …
DetailsAccording to a meta-analysis of clinical trial data, the length of time needed in intensive care units was significantly reduced with supplementation of Vitamin C at an average dose of 2 grams (2000 mg) per day. One study reviewed by researchers reported that 35% of patients hospitalized due to acute respiratory infections showed Vitamin C…
DetailsVitamin A: Vitamin A, a fat soluble nutrient is best known for its ability to support vision and its antioxidant properties; however Vitamin A has been shown in current research to provide a benefit for the immune system regulation as well as its benefit for activating and growing lymphocytes, one of the body’s main type…
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