A new study found supplementing with Bacopa Monnieri Extract may improve measures of executive functioning and cognitive flexibility in children. Over 100 male children including adolescents were recruited to participate in this double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study. Participants had elevated levels of inattention and/or hyperactivity. The boys were randomly assigned to receive a supplement of Bacopa…
Results from a new meta-analysis shows supplementation with both Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus during pregnancy may reduce the risk of infant Eczema. Starting the Probiotic supplementation after infant birth did not show the same effect. This meta-analysis which was published in Nutrients looked at 9 individual studies and studied the occurrence of Eczema in almost 2100…
New research has found young children outperformed their peers on a measure of executive function when they had higher levels of Omega’s in their blood. Over 300 children between the ages of 2 thru 6 years of age were participated in this recent study. Blood spots tests were used to measure the participants Omega-3 index. …
A new study which points to long term supplementation with Vitamin E improving mental development in infants born with extremely low birth weight has been recently published. Over 250 school aged children who were born with extremely low birth weights participated in this study. The children were divided into 3 groups according to the length…
According to new research, a link exists between higher serum Vitamin D levels and lower plasma Cholesterol levels in primary school children. Children with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels above 80 nmol/l had lower LDL (low-density lipoprotein) and total Cholesterol levels when compare with children whose 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels were below 50 nmol/l. Serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D…
A systematic review and meta-analysis, points to reductions in allergy and eczema risks in infants and toddlers. Data from over 400 studies which involved over 1 million people was utilized in this review and meta-analysis. Fish Oil supplements were taken by pregnant women beginning in the 20th week of pregnancy up until either the 3rd…
According to new research preventing Vitamin D deficiencies in women who are pregnant may be important for insuring their child’s normal development. Over 7000 mother child pairs were studied in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children a cohort study. All pairs were accessed for Vitamin D status (serum total 25(OH)D) levels during pregnancy…
According to a recent study improved reading skills in mainstream schoolchildren was seen with daily supplementation with both Omega 3 and Omega 6 essential fatty acids. Over 150 schoolchildren in grade 3 (9 and 10 years of age) participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Participants took the Logos test (A computer based test)…
A new study has found children who are deficient in Vitamin D are more likely to develop asthma as well as allergies and eczema. According to researchers this study was the first of its kind to track Vitamin D levels from birth to the onset of the asthmatic condition. A clear link between prolonged Vitamin…