A new study found supplementing with a Probiotic containing Bifidobacterium longum daily could improve bowel movements and especially stool frequency. 80 seniors over the age of 65 and diagnosed with chronic constipation participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled, parallel-group study. Participants received either a daily Probiotic or a Placebo. The study lasted four weeks.…
According to a new study, regular supplementation with Curcumin, the phtyonutrient found in the spice Turmeric, may relieve muscle fatigue and soreness in adolescent athletes. Curcumin has been show to have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties and has been used for thousands of years in alternative medicine. Specifically, Curcumin seems to have the capacity to…
A new study found a daily Probiotic supplement containing the Bifidobacterium longum strain, may improve measures of cognitive function like attention and memory in older people. 60 older people who were considered to be healthy participated in this randomized, double blind, placebo controlled study. Participants were separate into two groups. One group received the probiotics…
According to a study recently published in the journal Experimental Gerontology a diet rich in the carotenoids Lutein and Zeaxanthin may aid it reducing frailty risks in older individuals. Additionally declines in age-related musculoskeletal health due to these phytonutrients anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties were seen. Data mined from the first five waves of the TILDA…
Research suggests taking daily enzyme supplements appears to improve digestion as well as the absorption of nutrients. The study utilized a patented computer-controlled gastrointestinal model (TIM) which simulates the conditions of the human stomach and small intestines allowing a true comparison between healthy gastric and intestinal secretions and impaired digestion due to lower levels of…
Olive Leaf Extract may improve the clinical status and decrease the length of hospitalization in patients with Covid-19. Over 140 patients completed this randomized, triple blinded clinical study. Using block randomization, eligible participants were assigned to 1 of 3 groups. Intervention Group A received 250mg of Olive Leaf Extract every 12 hours. Intervention Group B…
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…
According to a report in an issue of Hypertension, supplementation with Melatonin, a hormone which occurs naturally in the body, may provide a new approach to treating High Blood Pressure. 16 men with untreated Hypertension, (High Blood Pressure with no known cause), were given either a 2.5 mg dose of oral Melatonin or a placebo…
A new study found a combination of a low dose Omega-3 plus Plant Sterols were effective in reducing triglyceride levels and cholesterol level in people with high cholesterol. This study also allayed fears that Omega-3 could negate the beneficial effects of Plant Sterols. Over 300 women and men who had high cholesterol were randomly assigned…
According to a recent study published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, researchers found Ginger supplementation could provide effective treatment for arthritis. 250 people with osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis participated in this study. All the participants experienced moderate to severe arthritis pain. Participants received a 255 mg dose of Ginger or a placebo twice…