A new large-scale study found that women who follow a vegan diet have a significantly higher risk of hip fracture, however supplementing with Vitamin D and Calcium removes this increased risk. Data from a large National Cancer Institute funded cohort study, The Adventist Health Study 2 (AHS-2), was used in this particular study. The AHS-2…
A new study shows supplements containing L-Theanine may improve measures of cognitive function like memory and attention in older and middle aged adults. Almost 70 middle aged and older men and women participated in this double-blind, randomized, placebo controlled study. The study lasted for 12 weeks. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a 100.6…
New research published in Translational Psychiatry, found higher blood levels of Omega-3 Fatty Acids in the blood of adolescents is associated with reduced risks of developing psychotic disorders in early adulthood. Over 3,800 individuals who participated in the Bristol’s Children of the 90’s health study, were assessed for generalized anxiety disorder, depressive disorder, and psychotic…
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…
A new study shows that Iron deficiency may have serious consequences in the elderly, suggesting that individuals over the age of 60 should consider supplementation with Iron. Over 70 women over the age of 60 who lived in 3 separate rural counties in Pennsylvania participated in this study. All participants were considered to be well…
A new study found individuals supplementing with GABA may have an increased ability to prioritize and react to different actions. This study which was published in Nature’s Scientific Reports tested whether GABA supplementation could improve both planning and controlling different actions which would be critical skills in situations like driving a car in stop and…
According to a systematic review of 15 clinical studies, Zinc supplements taken with a day of the onset of cold symptoms seemed to reduce the length and the severity of the illness. Researchers pooled the results of 13 therapeutic trials (with over 900 participants) and 2 preventive trials (with over 350 participants) for this review. …
A new 11 year-long study found individuals with the highest intake of Vitamin C had a 70% reduced risk of Cardiovascular mortality. Over 22,000 participants were recruited for this ongoing study prior to March of 2014. The final number of participants for this particular Vitamin C study excluded participants for various reasons like prevalent cardiovascular…
A new study found that supplementing 600 – 900 mg daily of standardized Elderberry Extracts which are rich in Antioxidants, both before and after travel can reduce the severity and duration of colds in individuals traveling by Air. Over 300 individuals traveling by air in economy class flying for at least 7 hours participated in…
A recent study suggests that supplementation with Garlic extract could improve some markers associated with reducing the risk of developing Cardiovascular disease better than a placebo. 88 individuals completed this randomized double-blind study which lasted for 3 months. Participants were 25 to 60 years of age and met the BMI criteria set up by the…