A new study suggests that Vitamin E may be a potential new treatment for chronic insomnia disorder often seen in postmenopausal women helping to improve sleep quality and reduce sedative drug use. 160 postmenopausal women with chronic insomnia disorder participated in this double-blinded, randomized, placebo-control trial. The participants were given either a 400 IU mixed…
According to a new meta-analysis and systematic review published in the journal Scientific Vitamin E supplementation may affect PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) patient’s hormonal and metabolic parameters in a positive way. PCOS is a common disease of the endocrine gland and occurs in women of reproductive age. PCOS is associated with certain metabolic disorders like…
According to a new meta-analysis and systematic review published in the journal Scientific Vitamin E supplementation may affect PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) patient’s hormonal and metabolic parameters in a positive way. PCOS is a common disease of the endocrine gland and occurs in women of reproductive age. PCOS is associated with certain metabolic disorders like…
A study published in the Archives of Opthalmology, shows higher intakes of Vitamin E and the carotenoids Lutein and Zeaxanthin, may reduce the risk of Cataract development by approximately 15%. Over 35,000 women with an average age of 53 1/2 participated in this study. Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs) were used to obtain detailed dietary information…
A new study, The Cares Study (Cognitive Impairements Study), found that combining Omega-3, Carotenoids like Lutein and Vitamin E could improve memory in cognitively healthy older adults. Researcher’s recruited cognitively healthy adults over the age of 65 to participate in this double blind placebo controlled randomized clinical study. The study lasted 24 months. Participants were…
According to a large prospective cohort study, the speed of Cognitive Decline may be reduced with a diet rich in Vitamin E and Carotenoids. Over 3,700 individuals, ages 30 to 65, participated in the HANDLS (The Healthy Aging in Neighborhoods of Diversity across the Life Span) cohort study. Participants underwent a fasting blood draw, a…
A new analysis of survey data from a nationally representative long term survey has found that higher Vitamin A, E and D intakes could be associated with fewer respiratory complaints in adults. Data from over 6,100 adult participants collected between 2008 and 2016 for the NDN RP (Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme) was used for this…
A new review reports Chromium Picolinate when used as a nutritional supplement for Diabetics does have a significantly positive effect on Cholesterol, Insulin and Blood Sugar levels. Researchers reviewed data from 15 studies (14 focused specifically on Type 2 Diabetes) involving almost 1700 participants, 1500 of whom were receiving Chromium Picolinate. Chromium Picolinate dosages ranged…
Academic performance was higher in a study done with school students classified as highly or moderately physically active. Serum levels of Vitamin E were also higher in these more active students. 120 students (70 boys and 50 girls) around 16 years of age participated in this study. The students were enrolled in 6 different schools…
Cells may be protected from the damaging effects of oxidative stress with daily supplementation of Vitamin E, according to a new study. 180 people between the ages of 55 and 77 participated in this double blind, randomized trial. The study lasted four months. Participants were split into 4 groups. Each person was randomly assigned to…