According to a new population based cohort study, increased levels of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), one of the essential fatty acids found in Omega-3, are associated with a reduced risk of hospitalizations due to ILD (interstitial lung disease). Data from over 10,000 people who participated in the MESA (Multi Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis), FHS (Framingham Heart…
Researchers believe Zinc’s ability to support the immune system in fighting off infections may lie in its ability to shut off and kick start immune pathways. A new study shows the mineral Zinc plays an important role in controlling how the body responds to infections by slowing various immune system pathways. It seems that if…
A new study found supplementing with Curcumin (Turmeric) supplements might improve Endothelial-Dependent-Dilation (EDD) of the blood vessels in people who are middle-aged and older. 29 individuals between the ages of 45 and 75 years of age participated in this 12 week study. The participants were randomly assigned to receive either a Curcumin supplement or a…
Joint Health: As people throughout the world are living longer, joints, all 360 of them, are carrying the load on a daily basis. Joint health products are the number 1 condition specific supplement category used by adults in the US. There are 3 categories of joint health supplement users: 1)Baby Boomers: these individuals want to…
A new study supports the supplementation of curcumin, the pigment that gives turmeric it yellow color, as a means to reduce pain related to exercise and to boost exercise performance. 17 men were recruited to participate in a double blind randomized-controlled crossover trial. Participants were randomly assigned to receive a placebo or a 5 gram…
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…
A new study shows supplementing with a high dose of Omega 3 may reduce delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) for untrained women after participating in resistance training. 17 women participated in this randomized placebo-controlled double blind study. The participants were randomly assigned to receive either 6 grams of fish oil per day (providing 3000…