According to a new study, reductions in depression, anger, fatigue and significant improvements in moods along with improvements in sleep quality, were seen in individuals taking a daily multi-strain probiotic supplement. 38 healthy students between the ages of 18 – 35 participated in this double blind placebo controlled study. Participants were allocated to either the…
I thought I would summarize a few published studies on the use of CBD Oil in pain management on small, unique population groups. Of course pain management is one of the many medical conditions that Cannabidiol (CBD) has been used for extensively. Kidney Transplant Pain: Chronic pain is a major problem kidney transplant patients experience. …
A new study found supplementing with an extract of Rhodiola rosea may improve mood in individuals with mild anxiety. 81 students with mild anxiety participated in this study which lasted 14 days. The participants were assigned to received 200 mg of Rhodiola rosea twice a day or no treatment. A significant reduction in anxiety and…
A new study using mice has found low Omega-3 in adolescent mice may lead to behavioral problems in adulthood. Using a mouse model which mimicked a dietary deficiency of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids during childhood and adolescence, researchers found significant increases in anxiety and anhedonia (the inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable). …
According to a new meta-analysis and systematic review consumption of probiotics may have a positive effect on mental health by reducing the psychological symptoms of perceived stress, anxiety and depression. The study reviewed the outcomes of seven previous studies with over 300 volunteers both prior to and post supplementation with a probiotic supplement. The studies…
A new study has found that daily supplementation with Curcumin may be effective in reducing anxiety and depressive symptoms in people with major depressive disorders. Over 100 people participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study. All the participants had major depressive disorder. Participants were given one of four treatment conditions: A placebo, a low-dose…