According to a new meta-analysis and systematic review published in the journal Scientific Vitamin E supplementation may affect PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) patient’s hormonal and metabolic parameters in a positive way. PCOS is a common disease of the endocrine gland and occurs in women of reproductive age. PCOS is associated with certain metabolic disorders like…
DetailsA new research study has found the supplementation of Cranberry may boost memory and keep dementia at bay while also reducing bad cholesterol. 60 individuals between the ages of 50 and 80 years participated in this parallel randomized placebo-controlled trial. The study lasted 12 weeks. Half the participants were given freeze-dried Cranberry (equivalent to 100…
DetailsAccording to scientists in the US, a diet which includes Iron, Folic Acid and Vitamin Supplementation during pregnancy may reduce birth complications. Almost 100,000 women were surveyed to find adverse birth outcomes experienced during pregnancy in this six year study. The participants were asked to follow four routine supplementation strategies before week 24 in their…
DetailsAccording to a study, a combination of Vitamins B12, B6 and Folic Acid, may reduce the risk of women developing Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) by 34%. Over 5,400 women age 40 and above participated in this double-blind clinical trial. Women with heart disease or at least 3 risk factors for the disease were recruited to…
DetailsAccording to a past study, GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric Acid) may aid people in falling asleep faster. 10 people with an average age of 37.7 years participated in this study. The participants had a high probability of having a sleep disorder as measured by the PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index). The participants were given 112 mg of…
DetailsAccording to a new study recently published in Translational Psychiatry, a daily Probiotic supplement may aid in decreasing depression in people taking a prescription antidepressant. Almost 50 people participated in this 31 day study performed on inpatients at the University Psychiatric Clinics Basel Switzerland. 21 participants were given a Probiotic in addition to their antidepressant…
DetailsA new study published in the journal Nutrients found reductions in the overall risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease was found with higher levels of DHA. Data was gathered from the Framingham Offspring Cohort study which was established in 1971 as a follow up to a study which was begun in 1948. The original study goals…
DetailsAccording to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vitamin C intake through diet and/or supplementation may reduce the level of inflammatory markers by 45%. Over 3200 men between the ages of 60 and 69 who had no history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes participated in this cross-sectional study. A food frequency…
DetailsAccording to a new meta-analysis and systematic review published in the journal Scientific Vitamin E supplementation may affect PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) patient’s hormonal and metabolic parameters in a positive way. PCOS is a common disease of the endocrine gland and occurs in women of reproductive age. PCOS is associated with certain metabolic disorders like…
DetailsA new research study has found the supplementation of Cranberry may boost memory and keep dementia at bay while also reducing bad cholesterol. 60 individuals between the ages of 50 and 80 years participated in this parallel randomized placebo-controlled trial. The study lasted 12 weeks. Half the participants were given freeze-dried Cranberry (equivalent to 100…
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