Cleveland, OH— A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Lipidology shows that omega-7s, particularly palmitoleic acid, may be valuable for heart support. The study, the first randomized controlled trial of purified palmitoleic acid supplementation in humans, took place at the Xyrion Medical Institute,in Ponce, Puerto Rico, headed by...
Torrance, CA—Sun Chlorella, based here, recently released some preliminary results of an open-label study testing whether one of its chlorella supplements (Sun Chlorella “A”) can benefit vegans and vegetarians with a B12 deficiency. According to the company, Chlorella pyrenoidosa contains substantial amounts of vitamin B12 and is one of...
A new study of overweight and obese people has shown little difference in impact between low-glycemic and high-glycemic diets for improving cardiovascular health and lowering diabetes risk. Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, this study was designed to test whether foods with a low-glycemic index can improve...
Birmingham, UK—Healthcare professionals have long supported the use of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy to reduce the risk of neural tube defects, especially during the earliest stages of fetal development. Now, new research published in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology suggests another reason for women to take...
San Diego, CA— A study published in Neural Computation shows that a branded version of coenzyme Q10(CoQ10) can provide health benefits to veterans suffering from Gulf War illness. Gulf War illness is a distinct set of chronic health issues present in troops who fought in the conflict ranging from fatigue,...
Washington, D.C.—A new study appearing in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology suggests that keeping to a Mediterranean-style diet may play a role in lowering risk of kidney disease. The Mediterranean diet traditionally includes higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, fish, legumes and heart-healthy fats while minimizing red...
Several past studies have suggested a link between vitamin D and the inhibition of prostate cancer, but a recent study published in Prostateoffers a possible answer as to why this takes place.According to James R. Lambert, Ph.D, investigator at the CU Cancer Center, while vitamin D inhibited prostate cancer cell...
University Park, PA—New research suggests eating two servings of pistachios may help lower the body’s response to stress in people with type-2 diabetes. Known to be high in healthy fats, nuts also contain fiber, potassium and antioxidants that can support heart health. Shelia G. West, a Penn State professor of...
Exeter, United Kingdom—A recent study published in Neurology suggests that there may be a correlation between vitamin D deficiency and risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. This study is the largest to date tackling the relationship between vitamin D and Alzheimer’s. Researchers used data from over...
Queensland, Australia—Most consumers know that probiotics support digestive health, and now there are even reasons to consume these beneficial bacteria. New research published in the American Heart Association's journal, Hypertension, suggests that incorporating probiotics regularly into your diet may help improve blood pressure. Researchers analyzed data from nine previous studies, which...
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