Vitamins and Cardiovascular Health

Specific Supplement Regimen Combined With A Healthy Diet Significantly Lowers Cardio Vascular Disease Risk

A new study found a healthy diet in combination with a specific set of supplements significantly lowered the risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease. Almost 70,000 participants participated in this epidemiological study.  Participants were all 45 years and above and were a part of the 45 and Up Study which had a ten-year follow up period.…

Probiotics Improve Aerobic Capacity

Probiotics Improve Aerobic Capacity and Reduce Stress in Athletes

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…

Infant Eczema and Probiotics

Infant Eczema and Probiotics

Results from a new meta-analysis shows supplementation with both Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus during pregnancy may reduce the risk of infant Eczema.  Starting the Probiotic supplementation after infant birth did not show the same effect. This meta-analysis which was published in Nutrients looked at 9 individual studies and studied the occurrence of Eczema in almost 2100…

Zinc Curcumin for Glycemic Control

Zinc Plus Curcumin May Offer Significant Glycemic Benefits

A new study found combining the mineral Zinc with Curcumin may provide significant improvements in insulin measures, blood sugar measures and Body Mass Index (BMI) in people who are overweight or obese and who are considered to be pre-diabetic. Over 80 pre-diabetic overweight or obese individuals participated in this randomized, placebo-controlled trial.  Participants were randomly…

Lutein and Cognitive Effects

Recent Research Bolsters Case for Lutein’s Cognitive Effects

New research published in The Journal of Nutrition, reinforces the cognitive benefits associated with Lutein.  Lutein is a carotenoid, which are a class of phytonutrients found in a wide variety of plants, bacteria and algae and provide important antioxidants functions, and have been linked to improved brain health. Lutein has also been widely associated as…

Vitamins and COVID

Multi Vits, Omega-3, Probiotics, and Vitamin D Achieves “Modest” Effects in Warding off COVID-19

A new observational study has found supplementing with Multi Vitamin, Omega-3, Probiotic or Vitamin D supplements may reduce the risk of testing positive for COVID-19 for women but not so for men. An analysis of over 440,000 users of a COVID-19 Symptom Study app found that women who were taking Probiotics saw a 14% reduction…

Vitamin C and Cardiovascular Benefits

Meta-Analysis Boosts Vitamin C’s Heart Benefits

According to a new meta-analysis, daily Vitamin C supplementation may lower levels of LDL Cholesterol by 5%.  This reduction in LDL (bad) Cholesterol aids in reducing Cardiovascular Disease risk factors. Over 400 individuals with High Blood Pressure participated in these 13 randomized clinical studies chosen for this meta-analysis which was published in the Journal of…