The “Coronavirus” is the newest viral pathogen that has now caused what has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there exists no vaccine to prevent this disease or to prevent the spread of this disease. The CDC has recommended these preventative actions by…
DetailsIn the Eastern part of the world, mushrooms have been treated like natural medicines for many centuries. Many scientific studies show the ability of mushrooms to support immune function, cardiovascular health, blood sugar stabilization, provide energy and increase sexual function. Mushrooms have also been shown to provide antiviral, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-allergenic support. Immune Support:…
DetailsAccording to a study, dietary supplementation with Red Yeast Rice may lower bad cholesterol (LDL) by 21% which offers an alternative for lowering blood lipid levels for people who are not able or care not to take statin medications. Additionally, a 15% reduction in total cholesterol levels was seen. 25 people received a supplement of…
DetailsA new review reports Chromium Picolinate when used as a nutritional supplement for Diabetics does have a significantly positive effect on Cholesterol, Insulin and Blood Sugar levels. Researchers reviewed data from 15 studies (14 focused specifically on Type 2 Diabetes) involving almost 1700 participants, 1500 of whom were receiving Chromium Picolinate. Chromium Picolinate dosages ranged…
DetailsA study in the journal Urology finds a daily supplement of Saw Palmetto Extract may improve symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). 85 men aged 45 and older participated in this study. Each participant scored greater than 8 on the IPSS (International Prostate Symptom Score) and showed no signs of prostate cancer. The IPSS is…
DetailsNew research recently published in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) proposes that people with septic lung injury and Sepsis may have an increased chance of survival and a quicker recovery when treated with infusions of Vitamin C. Mortality in patients with sepsis was reduced from 46% in participants in the placebo group to…
DetailsA new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study found a combination of Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Chondroitin Sulfate could reduce levels of an important inflammatory biomarker, C – reactive protein (CRP). 18 healthy but overweight men and women participated in this study and were randomly assigned to receive a combination of Glucosamine Hydrochloride (1500 mg/daily) and Chondroitin…
DetailsResearch from the British Journal of Sports Medicine finds Glucosamine supplements could reduce knee pain in individuals with cartilage damage and osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease. 24 people with chronic knee pain were given 2000 mg of Glucosamine daily and another 22 people with chronic knee pain were given a placebo. The participants were all…
DetailsAccording to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, long term supplementation with Glucosamine Sulfate can slow knee osteoarthritis progression. Around 200 participants with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis at the onset of the study were randomly selected to receive either 1500 mg of Glucosamine Sulfate or a placebo daily. The study lasted…
DetailsA recent study found daily supplementation with a derivative of Vitamin B5, Pantethine, could reduce Cholesterol levels even more than dietary changes alone. 120 North American participated in this study. All participants underwent a therapeutic lifestyle change (TLC) diet one month prior to the beginning of the study. The researchers added the TLC diet to…
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