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…
A recent meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) regarding CoQ10 and its effects on common inflammatory markers was recently released. Over 6,700 studies were identified through the original database search and 31 studies that met the inclusion criteria of the meta-analysis were chosen for this study. Participants were divided into 6 categories according to their…
A new study just out from the University of California, Berkeley found Deep Sleep, also known as non-Rem slow wave sleep, may act as a buffer against memory loss in older adults facing an increase risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. A protein in the brain, beta-amyloid is linked to memory loss. This new research shows…
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…
A new review of a meta-analysis published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition of studies performed with Curcumin (Turmeric) shows weight management may be a new benefit associated with Curcumin supplementation. This new systematic umbrella review and updated meta-analysis of RCTs (randomized controlled trials) evaluated the effects of 3 types of Curcumin formulations. 14…
According to a new study recently published in the online issue of Neurology, individuals with sleep problems are more likely to have a stroke. Actually the study found this was the case for almost every sleep issue that was studied. Both sleeping too little and sleeping too much was associated with stroke risk increases. Participants…
According to a recent study a combination of Lutein, Zeaxanthin and Astaxanthin, all with their own record of improving some areas of eye health, increased eye-hand coordination after using visual display terminals (VDT). Healthy males and females between the ages of 20 and 60 years of age who routinely played video games participated in this…
A new study recently published in the European Journal of Nutrition was undertaken to find the association between daily Magnesium intake and the development of brain volumes and white matter lesions in the middle of early old age. Over 6,000 cognitively healthy individuals between the ages of 40 and 73 years of age participated in…
According to a new study daily CoEnzyme Q10 supplementation may produce a beneficial effect on blood sugar management and insulin in people with metabolic syndrome. 60 individuals with metabolic syndrome were randomly assigned to receive either a placebo or 100 mg of CoQ10 daily. The study lasted 8 weeks. Participants ranged in age from 40…
A new study suggests that Vitamin E may be a potential new treatment for chronic insomnia disorder often seen in postmenopausal women helping to improve sleep quality and reduce sedative drug use. 160 postmenopausal women with chronic insomnia disorder participated in this double-blinded, randomized, placebo-control trial. The participants were given either a 400 IU mixed…