PCOS and Vitamin E

Vitamin E Supplementation Can Improve Hormonal Metabolic Parameters In PCOS Patients

According to a new meta-analysis and systematic review published in the journal Scientific Vitamin E supplementation may affect PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) patient’s hormonal and metabolic parameters in a positive way. PCOS is a common disease of the endocrine gland and occurs in women of reproductive age. PCOS is associated with certain metabolic disorders like…

Cranberry and Memory

Cranberry Consumption May Boost Memory and Ward Off Dementia in Elderly

A new research study has found the supplementation of Cranberry may boost memory and keep dementia at bay while also reducing bad cholesterol. 60 individuals between the ages of 50 and 80 years participated in this parallel randomized placebo-controlled trial.  The study lasted 12 weeks.  Half the participants were given freeze-dried Cranberry (equivalent to 100…

Micronutrients and Birth Complicatons

Micronutrient Supplementation During Pregnancy May Reduce Birth Complications

According to scientists in the US, a diet which includes Iron, Folic Acid and Vitamin Supplementation during pregnancy may reduce birth complications. Almost 100,000 women were surveyed to find adverse birth outcomes experienced during pregnancy in this six year study.  The participants were asked to follow four routine supplementation strategies before week 24 in their…

Sleep and GABA

GABA Ingredient Shows Sleep Benefits

According to a past study, GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric Acid) may aid people in falling asleep faster. 10 people with an average age of 37.7 years participated in this study.  The participants had a high probability of having a sleep disorder as measured by the PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index).  The participants were given 112 mg of…

Depression and Probitoics

Probiotics Improve Mood in People on Antidepressants

According to a new study recently published in Translational Psychiatry, a daily Probiotic supplement may aid in decreasing depression in people taking a prescription antidepressant. Almost 50 people participated in this 31 day study performed on inpatients at the University Psychiatric Clinics Basel Switzerland.  21 participants were given a Probiotic in addition to their antidepressant…

Vitamin C and Inflammation

Vitamin C Could Reduce Inflammation

According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Vitamin C intake through diet and/or supplementation may reduce the level of inflammatory markers by 45%. Over 3200 men between the ages of 60 and 69 who had no history of cardiovascular disease or diabetes participated in this cross-sectional study.  A food frequency…

Vitamin E and PCOS

Vitamin E Supplementation Can Improve Hormonal Metabolic Parameters In PCOS Patients

According to a new meta-analysis and systematic review published in the journal Scientific Vitamin E supplementation may affect PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) patient’s hormonal and metabolic parameters in a positive way. PCOS is a common disease of the endocrine gland and occurs in women of reproductive age. PCOS is associated with certain metabolic disorders like…

Cranberry and Dementia

Cranberry Consumption May Boost Memory and Ward Off Dementia in Elderly

A new research study has found the supplementation of Cranberry may boost memory and keep dementia at bay while also reducing bad cholesterol. 60 individuals between the ages of 50 and 80 years participated in this parallel randomized placebo-controlled trial.  The study lasted 12 weeks.  Half the participants were given freeze-dried Cranberry (equivalent to 100…