According to a new study, a combination of 4 herbals extracts, Soy Isolflavones, Black Cohosh, Chasteberry and Evening Primrose Oil, may significantly reduce sweating and hot flashes as well as enhance mood and improve sleep. Over 100 post menopausal women between the ages of 45 and 60 participated in this randomized controlled trial. The participants…
A study published in the Archives of Opthalmology, shows higher intakes of Vitamin E and the carotenoids Lutein and Zeaxanthin, may reduce the risk of Cataract development by approximately 15%. Over 35,000 women with an average age of 53 1/2 participated in this study. Food Frequency Questionnaires (FFQs) were used to obtain detailed dietary information…
A new study published in Optometry and Vision Science, found daily supplementation with the carotenoids, Lutein and Zeaxanthin, could boost retinal eye health and provide benefits for people with seemingly healthy eyes. 40 healthy individuals with an average age of 23.9 years participated in this study. Participants were assigned to receive a supplement of Lutein…
A new study just published in the Food & Function journal shows consuming 9 grams of freeze dried Cranberry powder which is equivalent to taking in 100 grams of fresh Cranberries, improved blood vessel function in healthy men in one month. 45 healthy men participated in this double-blind, parallel-group, randomized controlled study. Participants were given…
According to new research, a Vitamin C deficiency may affect nerve and cognition signaling in the brain making it a possible risk factor for cognitive impairment. 160 individuals 75 years and above participated in this trial. Researchers assessed both Vitamin C levels and the cognitive function of the participants. Cognitive status was accessed using the…
According to a study published in the online edition of Cancer, an American Cancer Society Journal, Milk Thistle may reduce liver inflammation caused by chemotherapy in cancer patients. 50 children, who were undergoing chemotherapy for acute lyphoblastic leukemia, were randomly assigned to receive either Milk Thistle or a placebo. Chemotherapy drugs are known to often…
A study published in the journal Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery found a 3 mg daily Melatonin supplement could improve both Sleep and Tinnitus. 18 individuals with Tinnitus were given a daily 3 mg Melatonin supplement. The study lasted 4 weeks. The participants Tinnitus levels were measured on the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI) which…
New research recently published in the Nutrition Journal found Curcumin Longa (Turmeric) helps in lowering C-Reactive Protein Levels (an inflammatory marker) and improved mental health scores in individuals not in the placebo group. 90 healthy but overweight individuals between the ages of 50 and 69 participated in this double blind placebo controlled study. The participants…
In a new study researchers found supplementing with Vitamin B6 may reduce depression symptoms by as much as 20% in young women taking oral contraceptives. 8 healthy young women between the ages of 18 and 25 who were taking oral estrogen and progesterone contraceptives participated in this double-blind crossover study. The study lasted 12 weeks. …
A new review of a large study (VITAL), which was recently published in the BMJ, found daily supplementation of Vitamin D (2000 IU) and Omega-3 Essential Fatty acids (1,000 mg) reduced the risk of developing multiple autoimmune diseases by 22% when compared to taking a placebo alone. In the VITAL study, which assessed how high…