Diabetes Update - Green tea extract and zinc help manage lipids in type 2 diabetes
Green tea extract Earlier studies revealed green tea extract improved glucose levels in type 2 diabetes, but results in diabetes lipid...
Blood Sugar - Nutrients reduce blood sugar in type 2 diabetes and PCOS
Berberine and probiotics Recent trials suggest it is possible to manage glucose levels in type 2 diabetes through diet. In this study,...
Vitamins for IBD
People with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis do not absorb foods well, making many deficient in...
Heart - Nutrients prolong life, reduce heart and circulatory events
Glucosamine and chondroitin Two natural nutrients, glucosamine and chondroitin, help keep joint cartilage healthy. Here, doctors reveal...
Child Development - Nutrients predict cognitive development, reduce autism symptoms
Vitamin D in mothers improves child cognition Vitamin D plays a critical role in how embryonic cells develop and become specialized brain...
Gut Health - Nutrients promote regularity, reduce chances of disease
Pre- and probiotics improve regularity in cerebral palsy Those with cerebral palsy (CP) have weakened muscles and impaired movement....
Vision - Nutrients promote eye development, reduce disease symptoms
Lutein, zeaxanthin during pregnancy boost vision in offspring at age three The dark green and orange-colored fruits and vegetables...
Cranberry for Overactive Bladder
Overactive bladder is not a disease, but a non-infectious condition manifesting as the urge to urinate frequently day and night. In this...
Less Pain- Nutrients ease diabetic and arthritic pain
Nutrients reduce diabetic nerve pain Chronic high blood sugar in diabetes damages nerves throughout the body, causing pain. This study...
Ahead of the Curve
Early-Stage Discoveries: Melatonin, Nicotinamide, Ginger Extract Good results in the lab can lead to larger human trials. Here are some...
Preserving Muscle - Vitamin C may maintain mature muscle mass
Men and women do not get enough “Vitamin C helps defend body cells and tissues from potentially harmful free radical substances which,...
Nutrients protect brain, support cognitive health
Omega-3s and air pollution Earlier studies found omega-3s reduced brain damage due to lead and mercury, but there are no studies on...
Better Vision - Nutrients slow progression to late-stage AMD
Vitamins, minerals, carotenoids and omega-3s beneficial In age-related macular degeneration (AMD) people gradually develop blind spots in...
Ashwagandha for Sleep
Ashwagandha improved sleep quality and mental alertness in those with and without insomnia. In this study, 40 insomniacs and 40...
Longevity - Vitamin D and K increase survival
Vitamins D and K extend life This is the first study to test for a link between levels of vitamins D and K and life expectancy in the...
