According to a small study extracts of Ginkgo Biloba may offer both mind and body advantages for young active men. 18 young active men participated in this study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a standardized extract of Ginkgo Biloba or a placebo. The study lasted six weeks. Improvements in VO2max (maximal oxygen uptake)…
A new study finds maintaining strong blood levels of Vitamin D during pregnancy may aid in reducing the risk of delivering a preterm baby by 60%. Data from over 1000 babies and mothers was analyzed. Vitamins levels were tested at the mother’s first prenatal visit. If Vitamin D levels were below 40 ng/ml a supplement…
A new study shows an Omega-3 deficiency as well as increased inflammation may be associated with prenatal depression (PND). Also an Omega-3 deficiency may result in longer episodes of depression. 33 women (17 women with PND and 16 healthy women) in their second and third trimesters of pregnancy participated in this study. Their inflammatory markers,…
According to a new meta-analysis of “gold standard” clinical studies, Omega-3 essential fatty acid supplements could improve symptoms and cognitive performance in adolescents and children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Data taken from seven randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and involving over 500 youth was analyzed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and…
According to new research preventing Vitamin D deficiencies in women who are pregnant may be important for insuring their child’s normal development. Over 7000 mother child pairs were studied in the Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children a cohort study. All pairs were accessed for Vitamin D status (serum total 25(OH)D) levels during pregnancy…
A new study finds a high intake of Lutein may slow down cognitive decline. 60 healthy adults between the ages of 25 and 45 participated in this study. Carotenoid levels were assessed by measuring MPOD (Macular Pigment Optical Density), which is considered a trusted indicator of Lutein levels in the brain. Event related brain activity…
New research linking Vitamin D levels to regulation of ovarian hormones shows Vitamin D status may play an essential role in female reproduction and fertility. 49 women, ages 19 through 25, participated in this study. The criteria for women to participate in this research were as follows: Participants must have regular menstrual cycles Participants could…
A new study identifies low levels of iron as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, one of the leading causes of death worldwide and researchers look at iron supplementation as a low cost method for reducing the risk of heart disease. Genomic data from over 48,000 people was used in this study. Genetic variations were…
A recent meta-analysis and review found supplementation with antioxidants, like Vitamin E, may reduce the loss of a specific protein, albumin, in a patient’s urine. The excretion of albumin is an early sign of diabetic kidney disease (DKD). The purpose of the meta-analysis and review was to determine if antioxidant supplementation would slow the progression…
A new research paper proposed a link may exist between a mild form of autism and a deficiency of L-Carnitine. Revolutionary implications in the prevention of autism would be triggered if this hypothesis were confirmed with additional clinical studies. Genetic factors observed in autistic patients as well as results from animal studies lead researchers to…