Joint Health: As people throughout the world are living longer, joints, all 360 of them, are carrying the load on a daily basis. Joint health products are the number 1 condition specific supplement category used by adults in the US. There are 3 categories of joint health supplement users: 1)Baby Boomers: these individuals want to…
According to a recent meta-analysis elderly women who supplement with calcium are not at an increased risk of either all-cause mortality or coronary heart disease. Researchers took data from over 18 randomized clinical trials. Over 63,000 individuals participated in the trials with over 3,300 coronary heart disease events (CHD) and over 4,100 deaths. Data from…
A new study supports the supplementation of curcumin, the pigment that gives turmeric it yellow color, as a means to reduce pain related to exercise and to boost exercise performance. 17 men were recruited to participate in a double blind randomized-controlled crossover trial. Participants were randomly assigned to receive a placebo or a 5 gram…
A new study on zebrafish, selected because they have many genes in common with human beings, shows vitamin E may support higher levels of DHA in the brain. The study found vitamin E is necessary to prevent dramatic losses of a critical molecule in the brain. Vitamin E studies in the past have looked at…
A meta-analysis of 7 randomized controlled trials shows supplementation with garlic (Allium Sativum) may be beneficial in lowering blood pressure for individuals with hypertension. Pooling data from 7 randomized, placebo controlled studies that compared garlic supplements to a placebo it was found that garlic supplements reduced systolic blood pressure on average 6.71 mmHg and diastolic…
There are many nutraceuticals with evidence that reinforces their use for both relaxation and sleep support. Here is a summary of the clinical data and mechanisms for how they work to promote either sleep or relaxation: GABA (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid) For Sleep and Relaxation Support: The balance of Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) and Glutamate, two neurotransmitters…
A new study has found Zinc supplementation may provide a protective effect against DNA strand breaks. Cause by reactive oxygen species this type of genetic damage may to lead to further damage if not repaired. 40 Ethiopian women who were believed to have low zinc status due to high dietary phytic acid levels which are…
A spice that has medicinal benefits thoroughly supported by scientific research, Turmeric has proven itself to have enormous value to human well being and health. Unlike drugs, Turmeric does not cause more side effects than its therapeutic benefits and may have actual side “benefits” which have been demonstrated empirically. Turmeric has a 6,000 year record…
New research has found young children outperformed their peers on a measure of executive function when they had higher levels of Omega’s in their blood. Over 300 children between the ages of 2 thru 6 years of age were participated in this recent study. Blood spots tests were used to measure the participants Omega-3 index. …
A recent study found maternal supplementation with a Probiotic appears to be helpful in terms of baby length and weight at 12 months although it does not affect diarrhea incidence. Over 200 healthy women, at 24 weeks to 28 weeks into their pregnancy participated in this study and were randomly assigned to three groups. The…