A new study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, found daily supplementation with 5-HTP may reduce body fat mass in both men and women. 48 trained men and women were recruited to participate in this trial. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either 100 mg of 5-HTP or a placebo. Participants did not change…
According to a new study, consuming adequate levels of Magnesium (322 mg daily) could reduce the chances of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD) and all cause mortality in older patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI). Both female and male participants in this study with an average age of 69 were selected from the cohort…
Research suggests taking a daily Multivitamin may cut the chances of getting sick in half. Also the results show diabetes may even see more significant benefits from taking a daily Multivitamin. In this study a group of 130 individuals all over the age of 45 participated in the trial. Participants received either a Multivitamin or…
Researchers report supplementation with a multi strain Probiotic, may improve general health (71% for women and 60% for men) while reducing the incidence of certain GI (gastrointestinal) issues in long-distance runners. 70 long distance runners took part in this study. Participants between the ages of 20 and 60 were randomized in to one of two…
According to a recent study, Bitter Melon peptides could significantly reduce blood sugar levels in individuals who had not responded to medications. Participants were assigned randomly assigned to one of two groups of 20. One group was given a Bitter Melon supplement containing 600 mg of Bitter Melon. The other group of 20 was given…
A report published in the Journal of Indian Pharmacology details the results of a study using Boswellia Serrata Extract and how Boswellia Serrata Extract was as effective as a selective COX-2 inhibitor in relieving pain due to osteoarthritis. Over 65 individuals participated in this randomized, prospective, open label study. Participants were between the ages of…
A new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition, found Quercetin supplements in combination with low-intensity resistance exercise may improve muscle stiffness measures in older people. Additional benefits were seen in those people more at risk of developing Sarcopenia (muscle loss). Over 45 people between the ages of 50 and 74 participated in this randomized, double-blind,…
A new study found increasing dietary intakes of Selenium for women who had Type 2 diabetes was associated with longer telomeres, which are considered to be a marker of biological aging. Data for over 850 individuals was analyzed from the NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey). Each of the individuals used for the analysis…
A new double blind, placebo-controlled study published in the journal Scientific Reports, found Vitamin D and Resveratrol in combination reduced the hospitalization rate among a group of individuals who tested positive for Covid-19. 100 individuals 45 years and older who had tested positive for Covid-19 were recruited, via cold calls to patients of the Mount…
A new research study has found the supplementation of Cranberry may boost memory and keep dementia at bay while also reducing bad cholesterol. 60 individuals between the ages of 50 and 80 years participated in this parallel randomized placebo-controlled trial. The study lasted 12 weeks. Half the participants were given freeze-dried Cranberry (equivalent to 100…