A new study found Bacopa Monnieri Extract could have a beneficial effect on more than one wellbeing aspect, like mental wellbeing, sleep, focus, alertness and stress. Almost 90 healthy women and men ranging in age from18 to 70 participated in this two-arm, parallel-group, randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. The participants self reported experiencing sleep problems. The…
A new clinical study found Probiotic supplementation can aid in aerobic capacity improvements as well as anxiety and stress relief in athletes. 30 badminton players ages 18 to 30 participated in this randomized placebo-controlled study. Participants were randomly divided into a Probiotic group or a control group. The study lasted for 6 weeks. Participants underwent…
A new study found supplementing with a high dose of Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids daily may aid in slowing the effects of aging that occurs both during a after a stressful event, by stopping damage and increasing protection at the cellular level. Over 130 sedentary and overweight middle aged men and women participated in this…
I thought I would summarize a few published studies on the use of CBD Oil in pain management on small, unique population groups. Of course pain management is one of the many medical conditions that Cannabidiol (CBD) has been used for extensively. Kidney Transplant Pain: Chronic pain is a major problem kidney transplant patients experience. …
Phenylalanine is an essential amino acid meaning it cannot be made by the body and as a result must come from either the foods we eat or through supplementation. The body naturally converts L-Phenylalanine into the amino acid L-Tyrosine which then converts to L-DOPA in the body. The brain converts L-DOPA into the neurotransmitter dopamine. …
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…
Data from a new study finds daily supplementation with Rhodiola Rosea Extract can improve the symptoms of burnout. Over 100 women and men, between the ages of 30 and 60, who were suffering from symptoms of burnout, participated in this study. Participants took 400 mg of Rhodiola Rosea extract daily. The study lasted 12 weeks.…
According to a new meta-analysis and systematic review consumption of probiotics may have a positive effect on mental health by reducing the psychological symptoms of perceived stress, anxiety and depression. The study reviewed the outcomes of seven previous studies with over 300 volunteers both prior to and post supplementation with a probiotic supplement. The studies…
According to a new rat study, brain and memory impairment caused by stress during early development can be minimized by supplementation with B vitamins and methionine. Researchers restricted the amount of materials available to female mice used to build nests to induce stress. This reduced the amount of time the female mice spent with their…
Gaba Ingredient Shows Sleep Benefits: A new study finds GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) may aid people in falling asleep faster. Researchers also found longer, successive deep, non-REM, stages of sleep, known to be the most beneficial portion of the sleep cycle, with GABA supplementation. What is GABA? According to Web MD : GABA, technically an amino…