A new study recently published in the Journal of Neurochemistry, found bioactive compounds which occur naturally in the mushroom Lion’s Mane can improve nerve growth and improve memory. Lion’s Mane has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for its health and brain boosting properties. These findings offer a new means to treat and…
A study of recreational runners found supplementing with Lactobacillus Plantarum was found to improve oxidative stress, renal damage and muscle damage caused by running a Half Marathon. 8 recreational runners (4 women and 4 men) between the ages of 23 and 30 participated in this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, counterbalanced crossover study. Participants supplemented 3 capsules…
Cells may be protected from the damaging effects of oxidative stress with daily supplementation of Vitamin E, according to a new study. 180 people between the ages of 55 and 77 participated in this double blind, randomized trial. The study lasted four months. Participants were split into 4 groups. Each person was randomly assigned to…
Researchers have found increasing antioxidant intakes may lead to less oxidative stress in men with prostate cancer. It is believed that oxidative stress may play a role in both the progression and development of prostate cancer. Biomarkers of oxidative stress in prostate tissue, blood and urine were examined by researchers. A 10% increase in the…
A new study shows daily supplementation with 300 mg of CoQ10 significantly increases antioxidant capacity and reduces inflammation levels and oxidative stress levels after surgery for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer. 41 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) participated in this single-blinded, randomized, parallel, placebo-controlled study. A random numbers…
Data from a recent study shows daily supplementation with Vitamin C and Vitamin E could reduce the risk of cognitive decline. Data from over 5,000 seniors collected over a period of time (from 1991-2002) was analyzed. Participants were all over 65 years of age. Seniors who were supplementing with Vitamin E and/or Vitamin C had…