According to a new study, ten days of pre and post exercise Curcumin supplementation was associated with reductions in muscle soreness without affecting muscular power when compared to a placebo. Over 20 people (men and women) in their early 20’s participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either 500 mg of Curcumin…
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 a new population based cohort study, increased levels of DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid), one of the essential fatty acids found in Omega-3, are associated with a reduced risk of hospitalizations due to ILD (interstitial lung disease). Data from over 10,000 people who participated in the MESA (Multi Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis), FHS (Framingham Heart…
Researchers believe Zinc’s ability to support the immune system in fighting off infections may lie in its ability to shut off and kick start immune pathways. A new study shows the mineral Zinc plays an important role in controlling how the body responds to infections by slowing various immune system pathways. It seems that if…
A new study found supplementing with Curcumin (Turmeric) supplements might improve Endothelial-Dependent-Dilation (EDD) of the blood vessels in people who are middle-aged and older. 29 individuals between the ages of 45 and 75 years of age participated in this 12 week study. The participants were randomly assigned to receive either a Curcumin supplement or a…
Joint Health: As people throughout the world are living longer, joints, all 360 of them, are carrying the load on a daily basis. Joint health products are the number 1 condition specific supplement category used by adults in the US. There are 3 categories of joint health supplement users: 1)Baby Boomers: these individuals want to…
Evening Primrose Oil, EPO, is derived from a plant found in North America. This plant grows yellow flowers that bloom in the evening time, which is how the name of this essential fatty acid came to be. EPO is found in the seeds of the plant and is approximately 25% essential fatty acids. This means…
A new mouse study has found consuming Omega-3 Fatty Acids may stop a lupus episode and possibly the trigger of other autoimmune conditions. The research specifically looked at lung and kidney lesions caused by lupus, an autoimmune condition. 96% of these lung lesions were halted with supplementation of DHA. Female mice who were already genetically…
A new study shows supplementing with a high dose of Omega 3 may reduce delayed onset of muscle soreness (DOMS) for untrained women after participating in resistance training. 17 women participated in this randomized placebo-controlled double blind study. The participants were randomly assigned to receive either 6 grams of fish oil per day (providing 3000…