A new study found daily supplementation with Lutein plus Vitamin A may slow vision loss associated with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a group of inherited eye diseases that affects the retina. Retinitis Pigmentosa causes the degeneration of photoreceptor cells in the retina which leads to vision loss in about 1 out of 4,000 people worldwide yearly. Prior…
A new study found that daily Turmeric Extract supplementation could lead to significant reductions in body weight for healthy individuals who were overweight. Additional benefits associated with mental health score improvements were also seen. Significant reductions in markers of inflammation were also observed. 90 healthy overweight individuals between the ages of 50 and 69 participated…
A new review recently published in the British Medical Journal, shows the essential mineral Zinc, which has undergone many reviews looking at its role in immune function, may help to shorten or prevent the symptoms associated with respiratory tract infections. 28 randomized, placebo controlled human clinical studies looking at the health outcomes of over 5,400…
A new study found taking a Multivitamin daily for 3 years, was associated with a 60% reduction in Cognitive aging, especially in participants with Cardiovascular Disease (CVD). This placebo-controlled study was a sub-study of a larger trial which compared the effects of a Multivitamin-Mineral (MVM) and cocoa extract (500 mg/day cocoa flavanols) to a placebo…
A study of recreational runners found supplementing with Lactobacillus Plantarum was found to improve oxidative stress, renal damage and muscle damage caused by running a Half Marathon. 8 recreational runners (4 women and 4 men) between the ages of 23 and 30 participated in this double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, counterbalanced crossover study. Participants supplemented 3 capsules…
A human study published in Phytotherapy Research found participants using the Gymnema Sylvestre (GS) plant found benefits in blood glucose reductions reinforcing its benefits for Diabetes support. 7 females and 4 males with an average age of 50 years old, participated in this 60 day study. Participants weighed in at approximately 130 lbs and all…
A new study suggests high dose Omega-3 supplements may give NCAA American Football players protection from continuous head injuries in addition to providing cardiovascular benefits. Consistent sub-concussive head impacts (RHI) throughout a football season are associated with increases in levels of a biomarker of nerve fiber injury called Nf-L (serum neurofilament light). Two NCAA (National…
According to 2 recent studies, Quercetin, a plant-derived antioxidant shows the potential to aid in treating COVID-19. Study #1: In this study, published in the International Journal of General Medicine, 42 COVID-19 patients took part in this study. Participants were divided into 2 groups. The first group consisted of 21 patients who were given a…
A new pilot study found that Probiotics may aid in protecting against increased intestinal permeability and help in stabilizing mucosal immune function in NAFLD (Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease). 32 individuals participated in this double-blind, placebo-controlled study. The participants were split into two groups. The first group comprising 15 individuals, received a twice daily Probiotic supplement. …
According to a new study published in the British Medical Journal, people with frequent migraine headaches who had a higher intake of Omega-3 Fatty acids, experienced a reduction in both the severity and frequency of Migraines. The types of Fatty Acids individuals get from food seem to play a role in either preventing or promoting…