Soy Isoflavones and Breast Cancer

Isoflavone Supplements May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

An analysis published in the International Journal of Cancer found women who supplemented with a supplement containing Isoflavones, including Soy, Red Clover, Garlic and Evening Primrose Oil for at least five years, saw a 25% reduced risk of developing breast cancer.  These finding were only seen in post-menopausal women. Researchers reviewed data from over 3,100…

Ginger and Colon Health

Ginger Supplement May Reduce Colon Inflammation and Cancer Risk

According to research published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, Ginger’s anti-inflammatory properties could play a role in reducing inflammation in the colon and possibly reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer. 30 individuals were assigned to take a supplement containing 2 grams of Ginger root extract or a placebo daily.  The study lasted 28…

Curcumin and Immune

Curcumin May Reduce Common Cold Symptoms

According to a new study, supplementation with Curcumin (Turmeric) may reduct the duration of common cold symptoms. 99 healthy adults participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study which lasted for 12 weeks.  The primary outcome of this study was the cumulative number of days a participant experienced common cold symptoms.  Immunity, inflammatory measures, liver function…

Zinc and Respiratory Health

Zinc May Help Protect From and Shorten Respiratory Tract Infection Symptoms

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…

Probiotics and Immunity in the Elderly

Probiotic Bifidobacterium Lactis Shows Immune Support for Elderly People

Improvements in the activity of white blood cells in elderly adults, a group of individuals with a higher chance of infections, may occur with daily supplementation of the Probiotic strain containing Bifidobacterium Lactis. 37 healthy older adults participated in this double-blinded placebo-controlled randomized cross-over study.  Participants were randomly assigned to receive a Prebiotic (GOS), a…

Zinc and Immune Support

Zinc Supplements May Cut Infections in the Elderly

A new trial implies daily Zinc supplementation may significantly reduce infections in the elderly while improving the overall antioxidant status of this group of the population. 50 healthy male and female individuals between the ages of 55 and 87 participated in this double-blind, placebo controlled study.  Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a daily…

Vitamin E and Sleep

Melatonin

Melatonin is a popular product many people are familiar with, but may not understand why it is so essential.  Melatonin is often referred to as Sleep Hormone and is a natural hormone produced in the pineal gland, but many people do not know it is also produced by bacteria in the gut.  Melatonin plays many…