Turmeric and Inflammation

Turmeric Extract Improves Serum Inflammatory Markers and Mental Health In Individuals Who Are Overweight

New research recently published in the Nutrition Journal found Curcumin Longa (Turmeric) helps in lowering C-Reactive Protein Levels (an inflammatory marker) and improved mental health scores in individuals not in the placebo group. 90 healthy but overweight individuals between the ages of 50 and 69 participated in this double blind placebo controlled study.  The participants…

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Turmeric Extracts May Help With Weight Loss, Inflammatory Profiles and Mental Health

A new study found that daily Turmeric Extract supplementation could lead to significant reductions in body weight for healthy individuals who were overweight.  Additional benefits associated with mental health score improvements were also seen.  Significant reductions in markers of inflammation were also observed. 90 healthy overweight individuals between the ages of 50 and 69 participated…

Omega 3 and Psychosis

Low Levels of Omega-3 Associated With Higher Risk of Psychosis

New research published in Translational Psychiatry, found higher blood levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the blood of adolescents is associated with reduced risks of developing psychotic disorders in early adulthood. Over 3,800 individuals who participated in the Bristol’s Children of the 90’s health study, were assessed for generalized anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and psychotic…

Nutrient Deficiencies and Mental Health Issues

Nutrient Deficiencies Linked to Mental Ill Health

According to a new review, patients with Schizophrenia, a long-term mental disorder, have low levels of Vitamins C, E, D, B12 and Folate.  The studies looked at did not determine a definitive cause and effect relationship between Schizophrenia and nutritional deficiencies. 28 study articles were reviewed for this meta-analysis which involved over 2600 participants, 1221…