Curcumin and Muscle Damage

Curcumin Supplementation May Reduce Post-Exercise Muscle Damage in Adolescent Athletes

According 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…

Lutein and Muscle Loss

Lutein and Zeaxanthin May Improve Musculoskeletal Health and Reduce Frailty Risk

According 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…

Omega-3-Probiotics and Inflammation

Multi Strain Probiotic and Omega-3 Reduce Low-Grade Inflammation

A new study found that supplementing with a multi-strain Probiotic and Omega-3 support anti-inflammatory activity which reduces low grade inflammation and lowers the risk of age-related chronic disease in the elderly. 91 individuals participated in this random study.  Participants were between the ages of 65 and 80.  Study subjects had a normal BMI range (defined…

Boswella and Inflammation

Boswellia Extract Scores Well in COX-2 Comparison

A report published in the Journal of Indian Pharmacology details the results of a study using Boswellia Serrata Extract and how Boswellia Serrata Extract was as effective as a selective COX-2 inhibitor in relieving pain due to osteoarthritis. Over 65 individuals participated in this randomized, prospective, open label study.  Participants were between the ages of…

Glucosamine-Chondroitin Combination Shows Anti-Inflammatory Potential

A 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…

Milk Thistle and Diabetes

Milk Thistle Extract Could Help Diabetes Control

A published study found significant reductions (15%) in fasting Glucose levels in individuals taking a daily supplement of Milk Thistle extracts. Over 50 people with Type-2 Diabetes participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.  The study lasted four months.  Participants were randomly assigned to supplement daily with either a Milk Thistle Extract (200 mg 3…

Probiotics-Prebiotics-NAFLD

Prebiotics’ and Probiotics’ Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant Properties Useful to NAFLD Patients

A new population study found daily supplementation with a prebiotic and probiotic supplement can reduce inflammation and increase antioxidant capacity in patients with NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease).  Oxidative stress and inflammation are associated with NAFLD.  Prior research has shown prebiotics and probiotics having anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties. 75 individuals with NAFLD participated in this…

Anti Inflammatory Nutrients

Anti Inflammatory Nutrients

Green Tea: This nutrient affects both pro inflammatory signaling and free radicals.  This results in a healthy management of inflammation in neurological diseases like Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s as well as prostate cancer, retinal issues, diabetes and periodontal disease.  CoQ10: This cell oxygenator aids in the transfer of oxygen from cell to cell.  This makes this a…