A new study suggests that Vitamin E may be a potential new treatment for chronic insomnia disorder often seen in postmenopausal women helping to improve sleep quality and reduce sedative drug use. 160 postmenopausal women with chronic insomnia disorder participated in this double-blinded, randomized, placebo-control trial. The participants were given either a 400 IU mixed…
DetailsA meta analysis was conducted to find out whether Garlic intake could reduce the risk of colorectal and/or gastric cancer. 9 studies looking at Garlic intake and colorectal cancer and 11 studies looking at Garlic and gastric cancers were reviewed. The 11 studies included almost 3,300 patients with gastric cancer and over 133,000 controls from…
DetailsNew research points to Selenium as a means to help women prevent cataract formation if they supplement with this mineral at the beginning of menopause. Data from over 7500 people who received an ophthalmic exam while participating in the NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) from 2001-2008 was reviewed. If a participant underwent ophthalmic…
DetailsAccording to a new study published in the journal Frontiers in Nutrition, supplementing with Bilberry and Omega 3 for 3 months could improve severe dry eye symptoms in young and middle-aged adults. 24 individuals below the age of 30 and middle aged (over 48) all with dry eye symptoms, participated in this study. Participants were…
DetailsA new study found higher blood levels of Folate, Vitamins B6 and B12 were associated with lower risks of Metabolic Syndrome (MetS) in young American adults. Data from over 4,400 adults was analyzed. This data was collected over a 30 year period and used dietary intakes by using validated diet histories at study onset and…
DetailsA new study found increasing intakes of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids was associated with better hand grip strength (HGS). Over 18,200 people participated in this cross sectional study. Data was obtained from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey during the time period 2016 – 2019. Information was obtained by interviews, nutritional assessments and…
DetailsA new study found supplementing with a Probiotic containing Bifidobacterium longum daily could improve bowel movements and especially stool frequency. 80 seniors over the age of 65 and diagnosed with chronic constipation participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel-group study. Participants received either a daily Probiotic or a Placebo. The study lasted four weeks.…
DetailsAccording to a new study, regular supplementation with Curcumin, the phtyonutrient found in the spice Turmeric, may relieve muscle fatigue and soreness in adolescent athletes. Curcumin has been show to have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used for thousands of years in alternative medicine. Specifically, Curcumin seems to have the capacity to…
DetailsA new study found a daily Probiotic supplement containing the Bifidobacterium longum strain, may improve measures of cognitive function like attention and memory in older people. 60 older people who were considered to be healthy participated in this randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study. Participants were separate into two groups. One group received the probiotics…
DetailsAccording to a study recently published in the journal Experimental Gerontology a diet rich in the carotenoids Lutein and Zeaxanthin may aid it reducing frailty risks in older individuals. Additionally declines in age-related musculoskeletal health due to these phytonutrients anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties were seen. Data mined from the first five waves of the TILDA…
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