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…

CoQ10 and ICU Trauma

Patients in ICU Fare Better With More CoQ10

A new study published in the Journal of Nutritional Science suggests higher blood levels of CoQ10 may improve the outcomes for patients being treated for severe trauma. 40 patients participated in this study in 2018 and 2019.  Patient groups were divided into 2 groups, the treatment group and the placebo group.  The treatment group was…

Zinc Curcumin for Glycemic Control

Zinc Plus Curcumin May Offer Significant Glycemic Benefits

A new study found combining the mineral Zinc with Curcumin may provide significant improvements in insulin measures, blood sugar measures and Body Mass Index (BMI) in people who are overweight or obese and who are considered to be pre-diabetic. Over 80 pre-diabetic overweight or obese individuals participated in this randomized, placebo-controlled trial.  Participants were randomly…

CoQ10 and Muscle Damage

High CoQ10 Levels May Prevent Muscle Damage in Pro Football Players

A new study shows higher levels of CoQ10 (Co Enzyme Q10), an antioxidant, in the blood may aid in reducing the severity of muscle damage seen in professional football players over 2 separate seasons. Professional football players from the Spanish First League participated in this study.  CQ1I0 levels in the blood in addition to stress…

Vitamin D and Diabetes Risks

Vitamin D May Slash Diabetes Risk

A 13% reduction in the risk of developing Type-2 Diabetes was seen in individuals who took in more than 500 IU of Vitamin D daily according to data published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.  Additionally people who had the highest blood levels of Vitamin D (measured as greater than 25 ng/ml) had a…

Chromium Picolinate and Diabetes

Review Supports Chromium Picolinate’s Diabetes Benefits

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…

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…