A new study just published in the Food & Function journal shows consuming 9 grams of freeze dried Cranberry powder which is equivalent to taking in 100 grams of fresh Cranberries, improved blood vessel function in healthy men in one month. 45 healthy men participated in this double-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled study. Participants were given…
According to a study published in the online edition of Cancer, an American Cancer Society Journal, Milk Thistle may reduce liver inflammation caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. 50 children, who were undergoing chemotherapy for acute lyphoblastic leukemia, were randomly assigned to receive either Milk Thistle or a placebo. Chemotherapy drugs are known to often…
A human study published in Phytotherapy Research found participants using the Gymnema Sylvestre (GS) plant found benefits in blood glucose reductions reinforcing its benefits for Diabetes support. 7 females and 4 males with an average age of 50 years old, participated in this 60 day study. Participants weighed in at approximately 130 lbs and all…
A new study found that supplementing 600 – 900 mg daily of standardized Elderberry Extracts which are rich in Antioxidants, both before and after travel can reduce the severity and duration of colds in individuals traveling by Air. Over 300 individuals traveling by air in economy class flying for at least 7 hours participated in…
A new study finds daily supplementation with Milk Thistle may support decreased severity and reduced frequency of hot flashes for menopausal women. 80 menopausal women participated in this randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. The women were split equally into two groups; one group received a 400 mg Milk Thistle Extract supplement while the 2nd group received…
According to a new study done in India, a standardized extract of Fenugreek may support balancing hormones and improvements in vasomotor effects as well as leg pain in postmenopausal women. 48 post menopausal women with the average age of 54 participated in this 6 week study. Each participant was randomly assigned to receive 500 mg…
A new study found drinking a cup of Passion Flower tea could boost sleep quality by around 5%. 41 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 35 participated in this study. The participants were required to answer questions concerning their sleep patterns and their health. They were also asked to keep a sleep dairy…
The “Coronavirus” is the newest viral pathogen that has now caused what has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there exists no vaccine to prevent this disease or to prevent the spread of this disease. The CDC has recommended these preventative actions by…
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…
A new Meta analysis found supplementation with Vitamin C resulted in significant reductions in blood pressure (3.84 mmHg for systolic blood pressure and 1.48 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure) and individuals with high blood pressure saw even greater results (4.85 mmHg for systolic blood pressure and 1.67 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure) . Researchers pooled…