Neurological Disorders
Pycnogenol Calms Restless Legs
New scientific findings offer hope and a natural solution to those who suffer from Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) — characterized by sensations of crawling, pulling, throbbing, aching, and itching in the legs. This sleep-disrupting condition affects close to 10 percent of the U.S. population and can lead to other healthRead
The ADHD Happy Gut Patient Guide
Introduction: In the early 20th century, a number of isolated studies discovered a relationship between the diet and mental health. Now, over one hundred years later, it’s increasingly accepted that the bacteria inside our bodies could serve as a crucial link between the food we eat and how we feel.Read
Fatty Liver Disease Ups Dementia Risk
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) — a buildup of fat cells in the liver — affects up to 25% of people worldwide and is the most common chronic form of liver disease. There are now more reasons than ever to protect your liver: patients with fatty liver disease may face aRead
LANCET: 34% of COVID-19 Survivors Diagnosed with Neurological or Psychiatric Condition within 6 Months
One in three COVID-19 survivors received a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months of infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, an observational study of more than 230,000 patient health records published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal estimates. The study looked at 14 neurological and mental health disorders. Study using electronicRead
Migraines and Key Nutrient Deficiencies: Research Roundup
Many Migraine Sufferers Are Low in Key Nutrients Magnesium, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin K — these vitamins and minerals tend to be lower in migraine sufferers. According to a study in the British Journal of Nutrition(1), women whose diets are richRead
Researchers ID a Gene that Encodes the Transport of NAD+ for Cellular Metabolism
Penn Medicine researchers have solved a decades old mystery around nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a key molecule fueling the power plant of cells that could be exploited to find new ways to treat diseases, from neurodegenerative disorders to cancer. Reporting in a study published today in Nature, researchers from theRead
DHA Supplement May Offset Damaging Outcomes of Maternal Stress on Unborn Males in Early Development
Neurodevelopmental disorders like autism and schizophrenia disproportionately affect males and are directly linked to early life adversity caused by maternal stress and other factors, which might be impacted by nutrition. But the underlying reasons for these male-specific impacts are not well understood. Researchers from the University of Missouri School ofRead
High-Oleic Fatty Acid Foods May Help Multiple Sclerosis Patients
The abnormal immune system response that causes multiple sclerosis (MS) by attacking and damaging the central nervous system can be triggered by the lack of oleic fatty acids in fat tissue, according to a new Yale study, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation. The finding suggests that dietary changeRead
COVID and Long-Term Brain Disorders: What We Know & How to Learn More
As doctors begin to see more and more patients with long-term impact from the COVID-19 virus (so called long-haulers), it’s important to consider what we know about similar viruses and use this evidence for treating patients who have contracted COVID-19 and are experiencing long-term brain disorders. It more than apparentRead
New Vitamin K-based Drug Promising for Medication-Resistant Epilepsy
Could a vitamin-K based drug be the next discovery for treating medication resistant epilepsy? A new mouse model study from the The Journal of Medicinal Chemistry shows there is a strong possibility. A team of researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina, led by Sherine Chan, Ph.D., and JamesRead