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…
A new review recently published in the British Medical Journal, shows the essential mineral Zinc, which has undergone many reviews looking at its role in immune function, may help to shorten or prevent the symptoms associated with respiratory tract infections. 28 randomized, placebo controlled human clinical studies looking at the health outcomes of over 5,400…
According to 2 recent studies, Quercetin, a plant-derived antioxidant shows the potential to aid in treating COVID-19. Study #1: In this study, published in the International Journal of General Medicine, 42 COVID-19 patients took part in this study. Participants were divided into 2 groups. The first group consisted of 21 patients who were given a…
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…
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 observational study has found supplementing with Multi Vitamin, Omega-3, Probiotic or Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 for women but not so for men. An analysis of over 440,000 users of a COVID-19 Symptom Study app found that women who were taking Probiotics saw a 14% reduction…
Melatonin, which we typically associate with the regulation of circadian rhythms, has actually been shown to improve many markers of pulmonary inflammation and lung function. It is actually one of our most basic protective antioxidants. So in addition to regulating our sleep cycle, Melatonin has also been found to impact our metabolism, brain health, bone…
According to researchers, using Vitamins, Minerals and Fatty Acid Supplements when battling coronavirus, especially for patients who are obese and are more susceptible to the effects of the virus, are important. It is believed that supplementing these nutrients may reduce proinflammatory protein levels as well as side effects in patients with the virus. Citing many…
According to the first semi-experimental study of its kind, elderly patients already taking Vitamin D supplements are more likely to survive COVID-19. A single dose of 80,000IU of Vitamin D3 after already getting COVID-19 is most likely too late and too low a dosage to see the same protective effects seen with daily supplementation. 77…
A new analysis of survey data from a nationally representative long term survey has found that higher Vitamin A, E and D intakes could be associated with fewer respiratory complaints in adults. Data from over 6,100 adult participants collected between 2008 and 2016 for the NDN RP (Nutrition Survey Rolling Programme) was used for this…