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.
October 22, 2020

Review Supports Link Between Omega-3 Levels & Cognitive Benefits In Kids

Omega-3 supplements may indeed offer cognitive benefits for children, but only after omega-3 levels reach a certain threshold, says a new review of the scientific literature.
October 8, 2020

UK Government To Reassess Its Stance On Use Of Vitamin D For Coronavirus

The UK government is to reassess its stance on the use of vitamin D in addressing coronavirus after the country’s health secretary incorrectly said a study had concluded it to be ineffective.
October 8, 2020

CoQ10 Has Potential To Help Treat Chronic Conditions, New Review Finds

Coenzyme Q10 supplementation could be behind improvements in symptoms seen in disorders like heart disease, diabetes and kidney disease, according to a new review.
October 2, 2020

Adequate Levels Of Vitamin D Reduce Complications & Death Among Coronavirus Patients

A new study has found that hospitalized coronavirus patients who were vitamin D sufficient had a significant decreased risk for adverse clinical outcomes including becoming unconscious, hypoxia (body starved for oxygen), and death.
September 24, 2020

Increased Omega-3 Intake Linked To Cardioprotection And Improved Cardiovascular Outcomes

A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings provides evidence for consuming more omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular protection.
September 24, 2020

Vitamin D And Green Tea Extract Useful In Aiding Reproductive Health

Vitamin D and the green tea extract epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) may impact on female reproductive health, researchers say, as the combination could prove effective in managing benign tumors found in the uterus.