A new study found women who supplemented with 1000 mg of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) prior to a 30 minute moderate-intensity cycling session showed increases in antioxidant capacity after their exercise. 19 women between the ages of 22 and 25 participated in this research. The participants in this study were sedentary for a least one…
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…
Researchers have found increasing antioxidant intakes may lead to less oxidative stress in men with prostate cancer. It is believed that oxidative stress may play a role in both the progression and development of prostate cancer. Biomarkers of oxidative stress in prostate tissue, blood and urine were examined by researchers. A 10% increase in the…
According to a new study a supplement containing Antioxidants plus Zinc may be a cost effective way to slow down the progression of the wet form of the common degenerative eye disease, Macular Degeneration. Data from the AREDS study in addition to real world outcomes using the National Health Service EMR, a multicenter Neovascular (wet…
According to a small study extracts of Ginkgo Biloba may offer both mind and body advantages for young active men. 18 young active men participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a standardized extract of Ginkgo Biloba or a placebo. The study lasted six weeks. Improvements in VO2max (maximal oxygen uptake)…
A recent meta-analysis and review found supplementation with antioxidants, like Vitamin E, may reduce the loss of a specific protein, albumin, in a patient’s urine. The excretion of albumin is an early sign of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). The purpose of the meta-analysis and review was to determine if antioxidant supplementation would slow the progression…
A new review of prior clinical data shows high doses of Vitamin C might reduce the duration of common colds and other types of infections. At a dose rate of between 6 to 8 grams of Vitamin C, prior studies show the duration of colds reduced by almost 20%. In one study 3 grams of…
A new study shows daily supplementation with 300 mg of CoQ10 significantly increases antioxidant capacity and reduces inflammation levels and oxidative stress levels after surgery for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer. 41 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) participated in this single-blinded, randomized, parallel, placebo-controlled study. A random numbers…
Data from a recent study shows daily supplementation with Vitamin C and Vitamin E could reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Data from over 5,000 seniors collected over a period of time (from 1991-2002) was analyzed. Participants were all over 65 years of age. Seniors who were supplementing with Vitamin E and/or Vitamin C had…
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…