A new review published in the British Journal of Pharmacology suggests supplementation with Melatonin may lessen the decreases in the strength of the circadian system seen with ageing. Melatonin is associated with helping people fall asleep more rapidly as well as helping to realign sleep cycles to a normal dark/light pattern in people who are…
A new study shows supplementing with Hyaluronic Acid for twelve weeks may reduce wrinkles and improves the luster of the skin. 60 adults participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Participants ranged in age from 22 to 59 years of age and included both men and women. Individuals were randomly chosen to be in 1…
A new study has found increased levels of Vitamin D are associated with longer telomeres. Telomeres are found at the end of every chromosome and help with keeping our chromosomes protected as well as protecting chromosomes from binding with other DNA or fusing into rings. Researchers can use the length of a cell’s telomere to…
A new study finds daily supplementation with Omega-3 essential fatty acids may improve measures of cognitive function like perceptual speed and memory. 86 people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) were randomly assigned to receive a placebo (olive oil) or an Omega-3 supplement (EPA 720 mg DHA 480 mg) daily for 6 months. The average mean…
A new study found a modest 4 mg of zinc supplemented every other day may reduce breaks in DNA strands and may improve levels of proteins involved in inflammation, DNA repair, and oxidative stress. 18 men participated in this randomized controlled study. The study lasted 6 weeks. The participants consumed a diet which contained 6…
A new animal study found that daily supplementation with Resveratrol may increase energy metabolism, cell signaling pathways and neurotransmission. 23 male adult monkeys were randomly assigned to one of three groups: A control group fed a healthy diet, A negative control group fed a diet high in sugar and fat and a group fed a…
According to a new study daily CoEnzyme Q10 supplementation may produce a beneficial effect on blood sugar management and insulin in people with metabolic syndrome. 60 individuals with metabolic syndrome were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo or 100 mg of CoQ10 daily. The study lasted 8 weeks. Participants ranged in age from 40…
According to a new study Resveratrol, a compound found in Red Wine, may help tackle a hormone disparity in women with a common condition that could cause infertility, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS causes an overproduction of the hormone testosterone and has been determined to affect between 6 to 8% of all women who are…
According to a new study daily supplementation with Pycnogenol, French maritime pine bark extract, may help boost daily muscle endurance, support muscular function and stabilize muscle loss. 64 healthy senior citizens between the ages of 70 – 78 participated in this study. The study lasted 8 weeks. All study participants were assigned an exercise plan…
A new study has found that a high dose Co Enzyme Q 10 supplement taken daily may improve wrinkles around the eyes and other parts of the face. 32 healthy individuals who averaged 53 years of age participated in this placebo-controlled randomized intervention study. Participants were randomly broken down into 3 groups: low dose CoQ10…