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…
According to a systematic review of 15 clinical studies, Zinc supplements taken with a day of the onset of cold symptoms seemed to reduce the length and the severity of the illness. Researchers pooled the results of 13 therapeutic trials (with over 900 participants) and 2 preventive trials (with over 350 participants) for this review. …
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…
According to researchers, using Vitamins, Minerals and Fatty Acid Supplements when battling coronavirus, especially for patients who are obese and are more susceptible to the effects of the virus, are important. It is believed that supplementing these nutrients may reduce proinflammatory protein levels as well as side effects in patients with the virus. Citing many…
The normal functioning of the immune system relies on adequate nutrition, even though some nutrients are more important than others in supporting your body’s ability to defend itself from infections. Zinc and Selenium are 2 of these essentials and deficiencies in either of these minerals can both increase your susceptibility to infection and also worsen…
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…
A new trial implies daily Zinc supplementation may significantly reduce infections in the elderly while improving the overall antioxidant status of this group of the population. 50 healthy male and female individuals between the ages of 55 and 87 participated in this double-blind, placebo controlled study. Participants were randomly assigned to receive either a daily…
Vitamin A: Vitamin A, a fat soluble nutrient is best known for its ability to support vision and its antioxidant properties; however Vitamin A has been shown in current research to provide a benefit for the immune system regulation as well as its benefit for activating and growing lymphocytes, one of the body’s main type…
A study in the journal Urology finds a daily supplement of Saw Palmetto Extract may improve symptoms of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). 85 men aged 45 and older participated in this study. Each participant scored greater than 8 on the IPSS (International Prostate Symptom Score) and showed no signs of prostate cancer. The IPSS is…
As we all know, minerals are as important as vitamins for many bodily functions. Deficiencies in minerals are likely to lead to health issues over time. 61% of all Americans over the age of 19, intake less magnesium then required daily while 49% of all Americans take in less calcium than is required. In addition…