A new study finds strength training plus fish oil may aid the immune system in older women. 45 women with an average age of 64 participated in this study. The women were separated into different groups. One group performed strength training for 90 days no supplementation another group did strength training with 2 grams of…
As the day goes on neurotransmitters (nerve signaling chemicals) control whether we are asleep or we are awake. These neurotransmitters act on different neurons (nerve cells) in the brain. Serotonin and Norenpinephrine are 2 chemicals that aid in keeping the brain awake and alert. Adenosine begins to accumulate in the brain the longer we are…
According to new research the phyto nutrient in garlic called Allicin, may prevent unabsorbed choline or L-Carnitine to be metabolized into TMAO. TMAO, trimethylamine N-oxide, is a compound that has been linked to increases in cardiovascular disease risks. Although antibiotics also may stop TMAO production, side effects and resistance to antibiotics have made this alternative…
A new study shows Omega-3’s derived from fish oil may reduce the normal decrease in muscle mass and muscle function that occurs in older individuals. 60 healthy individuals between ages 60 and 85 participated in this 6 months randomized controlled trial. Participants randomly were assigned to receive either 1.86 grams of EPA and 1.5 grams…
New research points to Folic acid supplements as a means to help avoid cardiovascular events, induced by heat, in elderly people. Older adults who are exposed to heat are not as likely as younger people to increase skin blood flow. This translates to larger risks of heart attacks and strokes for the elderly in hot…
Researchers think increasing Curcumin intake may boost DHA levels in the brain by magnifying DHA transformation from other Omega 3 precursors, like ALA and DPA, in the liver. A combination of animal modeling and in vitro cell culture tests were performed. Researchers found an elevation of the enzymes involved in synthesizing DHA which suggests that…
A recent study looks to Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in grapes and red wine, as a means to convert excess white fat into a calorie burning brown type of fat. Resveratrol was given to lab mice that were fed a diet high in fat. A reduction in weight gain of approximately 40% was seen in…
According to a new study, drinking cranberry juice may improve blood pressure as well as vascular function. 10 healthy men between the ages of 18 and 40 participated in this study. Each participant drank 2 cups of cranberry juice per day. Researchers prepared the cranberry concentrate with concentrations of water ranging from 0 to 117%. …
A new study finds a reduction in bad cholesterol (LDL cholesterol) equal to that found when taking the cholesterol lowering medication Atorvastatin, when supplemental olive leaf extracts were added daily. This animal study examined the effects of a 50 or 100 mg/kg/day daily dose of olive leaf extract in comparison to a 20 mg/kg/day dose…
A new study found supplementing with an extract of Rhodiola rosea may improve mood in individuals with mild anxiety. 81 students with mild anxiety participated in this study which lasted 14 days. The participants were assigned to received 200 mg of Rhodiola rosea twice a day or no treatment. A significant reduction in anxiety and…