A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study found a combination of Glucosamine Hydrochloride and Chondroitin Sulfate could reduce levels of an important inflammatory biomarker, C – reactive protein (CRP). 18 healthy but overweight men and women participated in this study and were randomly assigned to receive a combination of Glucosamine Hydrochloride (1500 mg/daily) and Chondroitin…
Research from the British Journal of Sports Medicine finds Glucosamine supplements could reduce knee pain in individuals with cartilage damage and osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint disease. 24 people with chronic knee pain were given 2000 mg of Glucosamine daily and another 22 people with chronic knee pain were given a placebo. The participants were all…
According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, long term supplementation with Glucosamine Sulfate can slow knee osteoarthritis progression. Around 200 participants with mild to moderate knee osteoarthritis at the onset of the study were randomly selected to receive either 1500 mg of Glucosamine Sulfate or a placebo daily. The study lasted…
A recent study found daily supplementation with a derivative of Vitamin B5, Pantethine, could reduce Cholesterol levels even more than dietary changes alone. 120 North American participated in this study. All participants underwent a therapeutic lifestyle change (TLC) diet one month prior to the beginning of the study. The researchers added the TLC diet to…
A published study found significant reductions (15%) in fasting Glucose levels in individuals taking a daily supplement of Milk Thistle extracts. Over 50 people with Type-2 Diabetes participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The study lasted four months. Participants were randomly assigned to supplement daily with either a Milk Thistle Extract (200 mg 3…
A new Meta analysis found supplementation with Vitamin C resulted in significant reductions in blood pressure (3.84 mmHg for systolic blood pressure and 1.48 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure) and individuals with high blood pressure saw even greater results (4.85 mmHg for systolic blood pressure and 1.67 mmHg for diastolic blood pressure) . Researchers pooled…
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…
The Circulatory System also referred to as the Cardiovascular or Vascular System is an organ system that allows for blood to be transported throughout the body carrying life supporting hormones, nutrients, and oxygen providing nourishment and aid in fighting diseases, stabilizing pH and temperature and basically maintaining homeostasis. Arteries carry blood away from the heart…
According to current research, people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) may slow the rate of cognitive decline with Ginkgo Biloba supplementation. 23 people with mild MS, participated in this double-blind placebo-controlled pilot study. The study lasted 6 months. Better performance on neuropsychological tests was seen in the participants who supplemented with the Ginkgo Biloba when compared…
Academic performance was higher in a study done with school students classified as highly or moderately physically active. Serum levels of Vitamin E were also higher in these more active students. 120 students (70 boys and 50 girls) around 16 years of age participated in this study. The students were enrolled in 6 different schools…