New Brunswick, NJ—Senior citizens who are not vitamin D deficient have a better chance of walking after hip fracture surgery, according to a new study from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. Published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the findings suggest that vitamin D deficiency could limit mobility in older adults,...
Birmingham, UK—Most people eat proteins unevenly throughout the day, according to new research from the University of Birmingham—but eating more protein at breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass as they age. The body’s mechanisms for producing new muscle require regular stimulation in the form of protein...
Vancouver, WA—OptiMSM reduces visual signs of aging, confirms a new study published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research. The researchers used a two-part study. Part I was a double-blinded pilot study, in which 11 participants consumed three 1000mg capsules of OptiMSM per day and 9 used a...
[video width="1920" height="1080" mp4="https://wholefoodsmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/BioCell-Skin-60-w-Logo.mp4"][/video] In one of the most substantial studies of a skin health supplement, BioCell Collagen® was found to visibly reduce common signs of skin aging, including lines and wrinkles, within 12 weeks of daily use. The findings reported in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial included...
Los Angeles, CA—ChromaDex Corp announced in a press release the initiation of a first-of-its-kind Phase 1 clinical study sponsored by the University of Florida, in collaboration with the National Institute on Aging. The trial will assess the potential of Niagen, ChromaDex’s branded nicotinamide riboside ingredient, to enhance the effects of...
The stream of clinical studies continues to reveal more amazing health benefits of Pycnogenol®. The research on Pycnogenol® grows more exciting every year as its recognized versatility expands. Decades ago, we referred to Pycnogenol® as being a “Polypill” or “Poly-nutrient” because of its many health benefits in reducing the risk...
Just in time for last-minute holiday gifts for friends and family of all ages—or for making good on those New Years resolutions—award-winning author Lisa Maxbauer Price shares her thoughts on three books that informed and inspired her. Glow15: A Science-Based Plan To Lose Weight, Revitalize Your Skin and Invigorate...
Cognitive health has never been revered as more valuable contributor to healthy aging than it is today. A healthy brain can translate to improved mood, memory, cognitive function and overall quality of life. It would be difficult to identify an individual or group that isn’t interested in improvements in these...
As the New Year approaches, new themes and trends are beginning to emerge in the health & natural medicine space. While some of these new trends are a result of new research findings, others will be driven by patients and consumers, interested in new therapeutics to optimize health and vitality.
The anti-aging market is determined to reach $271.0 billion within the next 5 years, with products ranging from anti-wrinkle topicals to hair color, and services including hair restoration and cosmetic procedures. 1,2 These products and services focus primarily on external aspects of age and addressing the “signs of aging” rather...
