Healthy Lipids - Alpha lipoic acid and oat beta glucan improved lipid profiles
ALA reduced glucose, triglycerides, in gestational diabetes In pregnancy, hormonal changes can raise blood sugar levels and, together...
Early-Stage Discoveries: Vitamin B6, Omega-6/3, Taurine
Good results in the lab can lead to larger human trials. Here are some of the most promising recent findings. Vitamin B6 in Covid-19...
Women's Quality of Life - Resveratrol and fiber improve life and health during menopause
Resveratrol reduces pain, improves QOL in menopause Doctors think some of the discomforts of menopause come from declining levels of...
Kidney - Nutrients reduce symptoms in diabetic and chronic kidney disease
Tocotrienols improve kidney function One of the complications of types 1 and 2 diabetes is impaired kidney function. Evidence is...
Healthy Circulation - Flavanoids are key
750-1,000 mg per day help ensure circulatory health The heart must pump blood to the entire body, including distant, or peripheral,...
Heart & Circulation - Vitamins D and K support healthy heart and circulation
Vitamin D low in sleep apnea When the upper respiratory tract is partly or fully blocked during sleep, and breathing becomes shallow,...
Cognition - Cocoa flavanols and omega-3s boost cognition in old and young
Cocoa flavanols boost cognition in adults “Flavanols are small molecules found in many fruits and vegetables, giving them their bright...
Healthy Body - Vitamin D reduces urinary tract symptoms
Low levels are a factor We now know that vitamin D is a hormone, with cell receptors throughout the body, particularly in the bladder,...
Osteoarthritis Update - Nutrients boost muscle and joint function
CoQ10 for muscle and endurance Over time, cartilage that cushions and separates bone joints breaks down. In this study, 100 people with...
Muscle - Nutrients improve muscle strength and recovery after exercise
Leucine increased muscle strength in CP When parts of the brain that control movement are damaged or fail to develop fully, muscles do...
Maintaining Vitamin B6
The B vitamins are essential for producing energy in the body, are water soluble, and leave the body quickly. In this study, doctors...
Free Breathing - Probiotics and ginger reduced colds and allergies
Probiotics reduced colds The most frequent reason people stay home from work or school is an upper respiratory viral infection—the common...
Muscle - Omega-3s and niacin preserve and improve muscle
Omega-3s improve muscle mass, increase walking speed Study evidence is mounting that fatty acids, including omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty...
Better Cognition - Nutrients slow decline and improve cognitive performance
Vitamin E and carotenoids One factor that may contribute to cognitive decline with age is oxidative stress—when levels of pro-oxidants...
CoQ10 and beta-carotene low in oral cancer
Oxidative stress, inflammation This is the first study to measure antioxidant vitamin levels in those with oral cancer. Doctors in this...
