Nutritional Medicine
Black Currant Helps Lessen Digital Eye Strain
From Zoom and FaceTime to TVs and laptops, our lives revolve around electronic screens. Estimates are that adults are exposed to screens that emit health-disrupting blue light for more than 8 hours per day — and this number has only grown since the pandemic. It used to be that theRead
Vitamin K2 May Help Aging Brains
Scientists continue to unravel the connection between cognitive function and vitamin K. In a recent rat study from Antioxidants, vitamin K2 was shown to offer some protection against age-related cognitive impairments related to Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia. Study Details Mature rats were given menaquinone-7 (MK-7), a formRead
The Immune and Gastrointestinal Benefits of Colostrum
From Top-Notch Athletes to the Critically Ill, this Colostral “First Milk” Provides Nutritional Protection What’s the nutritional superfood almost all of us have had at some time in our life, and new mothers, dairy farmers, and Ob/Gyn’s know best? It’s colostrum, the first milk that comes at birth. Colostrum isRead
Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Deficiencies & Potential Mechanisms in ADHD
Deficiency in omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFAs) has recently been investigated as a potential pathogenetic mechanism in ADHD ((Stevens et al, 1995). Although current pharmacotherapies, such as methylphenidate and atomoxetine, are able to improve ADHD symptoms, there is still about 20-40% of patients with ADHD who do not benefitRead
The Role of Homocysteine and B Vitamins in Erectile Dysfunction
How B Vitamins Can Be Transformative for Erection Quality in Individuals Poorly Responsive to Phosphodiesterase Type-5 Inhibitors. Numerous studies have shown a relationship between homocysteine (HCY) elevation and erectile dysfunction (ED). Elevated levels of HCY are associated with endothelial dysfunction and uncoupling of the nitric oxide synthase enzyme;[1],[2] thus, weRead
Vitamin D2’s Questionable Role in Health
What’s in a number? Everything when it comes to vitamin D. According to researchers at the Universities of Surrey and Brighton, vitamin D2 and D3 do not have the same effect on the body. Moreover, vitamin D2 may have a “questionable” effect on human health, and it may also interfereRead
Quercetin May Help Cut Covid Risk
Previous research has shown that quercetin helps lower the odds of developing severe Covid symptoms, as well as the need for hospitalization. Results from a new trial provide even more evidence that this potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory is a standout natural therapy for Covid. In a pilot study conducted atRead
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
NAD+ Study Shows How the Supplement Slows the Aging Process in Werner Syndrome
A new study on NAD+ adds insight into the aging process and how this particular supplement assists the body in cleaning up aging cells. Researchers studied Werner Syndrome, a particularly difficult disease associated with accelerated aging. Patients with Werner Syndrome have early signs of aging, such as grey hair, wrinkledRead
Effect of oral L-Glutamine supplementation on Covid-19 treatment
Objectives: The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of oral L-Glutamine supplementation on hospitalization time, need for intensive care unit and Coronavirus Disease-19 (Covid-19) mortality. Methods: The study included 30 Covid-19 patients using L-Gluta- mine and 30 Covid-19 patients who did not use L-Glutamine with similar age,Read
