A new meta-analysis recently published in Frontiers in Pharmacology shows CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10) may aid in fighting fatigue. Over 1100 participants (25% of whom were males) with an average age of 49 were the focus of this meta-analysis. Participants had a range of health conditions like multiple sclerosis and chronic fatigue syndrome; however healthy individuals…
A new population study found daily supplementation with a prebiotic and probiotic supplement can reduce inflammation and increase antioxidant capacity in patients with NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Oxidative stress and inflammation are associated with NAFLD. Prior research has shown prebiotics and probiotics having anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidative properties. 75 individuals with NAFLD participated in this…
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 has found that a high dose Co Enzyme Q 10 supplement taken daily may improve wrinkles around the eyes and other parts of the face. 32 healthy individuals who averaged 53 years of age participated in this placebo-controlled randomized intervention study. Participants were randomly broken down into 3 groups: low dose CoQ10…
In new research on mice resveratrol, the “red wine nutrient”, was found to help maintain muscle performance and reduce frailty. 48 old, mature and young mice were used in this study. Each animal was given a daily dose of resveratrol for a period of 4 ½ months. After this period the mice were divided randomly…
A recent study found an increased risk of developing cancer of the liver may be linked with low levels of the trace mineral selenium. Western diets and lifestyles were blamed for this selenium deficiency. Data from the EPIC cohort study was analyzed to provide data for this study. Over 500,000 men and women between the…
A new study has found people with multiple system atrophy have low levels of CoQ10 and could be helped with supplementation of this important cell oxygenator. Multiple system atrophy (MSA) is a rare neurological disorder. The body’s autonomic (involuntary) functions like bladder function, digestion, heart rate and blood pressure are impaired. MSA formerly called Shy-Drager…
Scurvy, a disease caused by a severe deficiency in Vitamin C, plagued pirates back in the 1600s. This mid-evil disease is making a comeback in these modern times and is hitting some populations like the poor, the homeless, college students and people who have no access to fresh and nutritious foods. A recent report in…