The FDA has just announced that it will not object to using certain qualified health claims regarding magnesium supplementation and the reductions in the risks of high blood pressure as long as the claims are not misleading to consumers and certain other factors for claim use are met. This decision was made in response to…
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…
A new large-scale study found that women who follow a vegan diet have a significantly higher risk of hip fracture, however supplementing with Vitamin D and Calcium removes this increased risk. Data from a large National Cancer Institute funded cohort study, The Adventist Health Study 2 (AHS-2), was used in this particular study. The AHS-2…
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 study found a healthy diet in combination with a specific set of supplements significantly lowered the risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease. Almost 70,000 participants participated in this epidemiological study. Participants were all 45 years and above and were a part of the 45 and Up Study which had a ten-year follow up period.…
A new study found combining the mineral Zinc with Curcumin may provide significant improvements in insulin measures, blood sugar measures and Body Mass Index (BMI) in people who are overweight or obese and who are considered to be pre-diabetic. Over 80 pre-diabetic overweight or obese individuals participated in this randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Participants were randomly…
A new meta-analysis shows that Phytosterols’, mostly known for their Cholesterol reducing potential, may also help support healthier Blood Pressure. 19 clinical trials were reviewed and data was pooled and analyzed. Results showed that Phytosterol supplementation may reduce Systolic Blood Pressure by an average of 1.55 mmHg and Diastolic Blood Pressure by .84 mmHg. These…
A new study just published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research, found better health persisting into older age with consistent use of Multiple Dietary Supplements. Although no causal link was proven in this study, it is good news for the implementation of a healthy aging strategy. This study used data from the…
According to a meta-analysis and review of prior studies, supplementation of a Probiotic was associated with a reduction in the risk of antibiotic-associated Diarrhea. This meta-analysis, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, shows that supplementing a Probiotic, friendly bacteria, while taking an antibiotic has been shown to reduce the risk of getting…