November 12, 2020

Nutrient Drink Intervention Appears To Slow Early Alzheimer’s Decline

Adults with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease who took a multi-nutrient drink formula for three years had significantly less cognitive decline when compared with a control group, researchers say.
November 12, 2020

Vitamin D Lessens Symptoms Of Severe Eczema In Children

Vitamin D supplementation eased the symptoms experienced by children with severe atopic dermatitis, or eczema, in a recent randomized controlled trial.
November 5, 2020

Broccoli And Brussels Sprouts May Promote Heart Health

A study published in The British Journal of Nutrition has found that people who ate more cruciferous vegetables had less calcium buildup in their aortas (the body's largest blood vessel) than people who ate less of these vegetables.
November 5, 2020

Vitamin D Levels During Pregnancy Linked With Child IQ

A new study published in The Journal of Nutrition showed that mothers' vitamin D levels during pregnancy were associated with their children's IQ, suggesting that higher vitamin D levels in pregnancy may lead to greater childhood IQ scores.
November 5, 2020

High Intake Of Vitamins A, E And D Linked To Fewer Respiratory Illnesses, Says Study

High intakes of vitamins A, E and D are linked to fewer respiratory illnesses, according to a study, with experts calling for more research into their effect on COVID-19.
October 29, 2020

Study Demonstrates Omega-3 Rich Foods Improve Post-Heart Attack Prognosis

New research has shown that regularly consuming foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids strengthens the heart's membranes and helps improve the prognosis in the event of a heart attack.
October 22, 2020

High Flavanol Diet May Lead To Lower Blood Pressure

Consuming a diet that includes flavanol-rich foods and drinks, such as tea, apples, and berries, could lead to lower blood pressure, finds a new study.
October 22, 2020

Exercise And Nutrition Regimen Benefits Physical, Cognitive Health

Researchers studied the effects of a 12-week exercise regimen on 148 active-duty Air Force airmen, half of whom also received a twice-daily nutrient beverage that included protein; the omega-3 fatty acid, DHA; lutein; phospholipids; vitamin D; B vitamins and other micronutrients; along with a muscle-promoting compound known as HMB. Both groups improved in physical and cognitive function, with added gains among those who regularly consumed the nutritional beverage, the team reports.