London, England—Cannabidiol (CBD) can help improve blood flow to the hippocampus, according to a new study from University College London (UCL). The hippocampus, according to the press release, is associated with memory and emotion. These findings, therefore, could be an important discovery for conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and PTSD—conditions that...
Hoboken, NJ—A pilot study has shown that daily supplementation with French maritime pine bark extract Pycnogenol may help to decrease the frequency of migraines, reduce migraine symptoms, and diminish the disruption of daily activities caused by migraines, according to a press release from Horphag. The press release cites the World...
Those who have vertigo may now have an easy fix: vitamin D and calcium, taken twice a day, according to a new study published in Neurology. Specifically, explains a press release, this study looked at 957 people in Korea with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo. This is the most common type...
Carthage, MO—Stratum Nutrition and KD Pharma have partnered to develop a joint health formula combining Stratum’s eggshell membrane, branded NEM, and KD Pharma’s marine omega oils, branded KD-Pür, according to a press release. The product is being marketed as MOVE3 and sold in softgels via Stratum and KD’s global sales...
Sioux Falls, SD—Alzheimer’s patients may need higher omega-3 intakes to see benefits than previously thought, according to a study published in The Lancet. The study looked at 33 men and women from Los Angeles aged 55 and older who had a family history of Alzheimer’s disease, although they didn’t have...
Winnipeg, Manitoba—Lentils and beef are a people- and environment-friendly combination, according to a new study funded by Lentils.org and Pulse Canada. The study performed a life cycle assessment to evaluate the environmental impact of a beef burger made with 33% cooked lentil puree. It found that the blend reduces the...
Nantong, China—Pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ) can help prevent chronic heart failure (CHF) by regulating mitochondrial function, according to a new study published in Cardiovascular Diagnosis & Therapy. The study explains that myocardial mitochondrial dysfunction—the failure of the mitochondira in the heart—is the leading cause of CHF. This dysfunction is caused by...
Morristown, NJ—A new study in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition further demonstrates the benefits of the ingredient enXtra, a natural caffeine-free, patent-pending botanical ingredient, as a safe and effective caffeine alternative with same-day benefits, according to a press release from OmniActive Health Technologies, the North American marketer...
Sioux Falls, SD—New research co-authored by OmegaQuant's William S. Harris, Ph.D., showed that women who had a higher Omega-3 Index were more protected from the adverse effects on the brain from air pollution than those with a lower Omega-3 Index. In the study, which was published in Neurology, Omega-3 Index...
Reforming national dietary guidelines to help people eat healthier and more sustainably could prevent deaths from chronic diseases and cut greenhouse gas emissions—but, according to an analysis published by The BMJ, most dietary guidelines are not compatible with these targets. An international research team set out to compare the health...
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