Lions Mane and Brain

New Active Compounds Found In Lion’s Mane Enhance Brain Health and Memory

A new study recently published in the Journal of Neurochemistry, found bioactive compounds which occur naturally in the mushroom Lion’s Mane can improve nerve growth and improve memory.  Lion’s Mane has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for its health and brain boosting properties.  These findings offer a new means to treat and…

Omega-3-Probiotics and Inflammation

Multi Strain Probiotic and Omega-3 Reduce Low-Grade Inflammation

A new study found that supplementing with a multi-strain Probiotic and Omega-3 support anti-inflammatory activity which reduces low grade inflammation and lowers the risk of age-related chronic disease in the elderly. 91 individuals participated in this random study.  Participants were between the ages of 65 and 80.  Study subjects had a normal BMI range (defined…

Turmeric-Boswellia Joint Pain

Fast Pain Relief in Exercise Induced Pain with Turmeric and Boswellia

A new study analyzing the analgesic effects of Turmeric and Boswellia extracts found significant benefits for relieving pain caused by exercise.  Usually plant extracts are not considered as a treatment of acute musculoskeletal pain due to delay in onset of analgesia.  Both Turmeric and Bosellia extracts are well studied as anti inflammatory compounds and have…

Boswella and Inflammation

Boswellia Extract Scores Well in COX-2 Comparison

A report published in the Journal of Indian Pharmacology details the results of a study using Boswellia Serrata Extract and how Boswellia Serrata Extract was as effective as a selective COX-2 inhibitor in relieving pain due to osteoarthritis. Over 65 individuals participated in this randomized, prospective, open label study.  Participants were between the ages of…

Turmeric-Inflammation-Weight Loss-Mental Health

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…

Glucosamine-Chondroitin Combination Shows Anti-Inflammatory Potential

A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study found a combination of Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Chondroitin Sulfate could reduce levels of an important inflammatory biomarker, C – reactive protein (CRP). 18 healthy but overweight men and women participated in this study and were randomly assigned to receive a combination of Glucosamine Hydrochloride (1500 mg/daily) and Chondroitin…

Milk Thistle and Diabetes

Milk Thistle Extract Could Help Diabetes Control

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…