A recent study found daily supplementation with Omega 3 may aid in easing the pain associated with Osteoarthritis in overweight and obese older adults. Over 150 sedentary adults between the ages of 50 and 80 participated in this randomized, double-blind, 2×2 factorial, placebo-controlled intervention. Participants were randomly assigned to be in one of following four…
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…
When the body is signaling it is under stress it seems to change the way the Gastro Intestinal (GI) system functions leading to stress related digestive problem. A new study looks at how the effects of a Curcumin extract works on Gastro Intestinal symptoms, mood and basic quality of life in adults experiencing digestive issues.…
A new meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT’s) found supplementing with Omega-3, EPA and DHA, could reduce Cognitive Decline in the elderly even more so for individuals already suffering from mild Cognitive Impairment. The meta-analysis included 18 RCT’s. 5 types of intervention were assessed: Micronutrient Supplementation Essential Fatty Acids Supplementation Chicken Essence Supplementation Nutraceuticals Nutritional…
According to a new review, published in the journal Nutrients, found supplementation with Vitamin D and certain minerals may help people who suffer from Fibromyalgia (FM). Researchers found Fibromyalgia seems to affect about 2% to 8% of the population and is the leading cause of a referral to a Rheumatologist. It is not known what…
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…
A new large scale review recently published in the Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported significant differences in children whose mother’s consumed large amounts of Fish and Omega-3s in comparison to mothers that did not. Prior observational studies have established some evidence that taking Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) during pregnancy might be beneficial to…
A new pilot randomized placebo controlled double blinded cross over trial found Red Clover Extract could reduce muscle loss in early postmenopausal women. Participants in this study completed 2 different intervention periods in random order: 1) Supplemented Red Clover extract twice daily for 14 days 2) Supplemented a placebo twice daily for 2 weeks. The…
A new study has found supplementing with Alpha Lipoic Acid aids in maintaining muscle strength after hard training. 17 participants who were familiar with strength training were recruited for this placebo controlled, double blinded crossover study. The protocol for this study required a hard set of strength training exercise followed by the supplementation of 150…
A new study has found how the Elderberry Fruit might aid in the fight against Influenza. The study showed compounds derived from Elderberries could directly stop the entry and replication of the virus in human cells. They also found that Elderberry can support a person’s immune response to the Flu virus. Elderberry’s Flu-Fighting properties have…