According to a Dutch research group, supplementation with Resveratrol seems to lower the values that measure average blood sugar level. 41 overweight men and women participated in this parallel-group, double-blind clinical study. For the first 2 weeks, participants were asked to stop eating any foods rich in Resveratrol like Peanuts, Red Wine and Grapes. 20…
A new study finds that supplementing Curcumin, the phyto-nutrient found in the spice Turmeric, may aid in preventing cognitive decline and dementia as well as improving mood and working memory. 80 healthy people between the ages of 50 and 80 years of age participated in this 12 week double-blind random controlled trial. Assessments were given…
According to a new study, supporting a weight loss diet program with a Cranberry supplement may improve insulin, insulin resistance and key liver enzyme levels in people with NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Livers Disease). 41 people with NAFLD participated in this randomized controlled trial which lasted 12 weeks. All participants were placed on the same weight…
A recent study found taking a daily multi species probiotic could help boost the immune systems of athletes in training as well as reduce their risk of URTI (upper respiratory tract infections). 39 athletes participated in this study which lasted 12 weeks. After the study period, it was found that the placebo group had an…
A 13% reduction in the risk of developing Type-2 Diabetes was seen in individuals who took in more than 500 IU of Vitamin D daily according to data published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Additionally people who had the highest blood levels of Vitamin D (measured as greater than 25 ng/ml) had a…
A new study found drinking a cup of Passion Flower tea could boost sleep quality by around 5%. 41 healthy volunteers between the ages of 18 and 35 participated in this study. The participants were required to answer questions concerning their sleep patterns and their health. They were also asked to keep a sleep dairy…
Improvements in the activity of white blood cells in elderly adults, a group of individuals with a higher chance of infections, may occur with daily supplementation of the Probiotic strain containing Bifidobacterium Lactis. 37 healthy older adults participated in this double-blinded placebo-controlled randomized cross-over study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive a Prebiotic (GOS), a…
A study done in Japan found daily supplementation with the Amino Acid L-Theanine, could help people suffering with anxiety to focus on their daily activities. 18 healthy University students participated in this study. The participant’s anxiety levels were assessed using the manifest anxiety scale (MAS). Students were split into two groups based on their anxiety…
Researchers have found that taking Fish Oil supplements, Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids, on a continuous basis may lower risks of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and all-cause related deaths. Additionally they say study results show a lower risk of CVD incidences with daily Fish Oil supplementation. Over 420,000 men and women ranging in age from 40 and…
Researchers believe Zinc’s ability to support the immune system in fighting off infections may lie in its ability to shut off and kick start immune pathways. A new study shows the mineral Zinc plays an important role in controlling how the body responds to infections by slowing various immune system pathways. It seems that if…