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Vitamin E Alleviates Postmenopausal Insomnia
According to a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in Nutrients, vitamin E was shown to help alleviate chronic insomnia disorder and enhance sleep quality in postmenopausal women. Insomnia is one of the …
Bacillus Probiotic Helps Eliminate Staph in the Gut
One particular probiotic strain found in supplements — Bacillus subtilis — was shown to dramatically reduce Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) ...
Research-Backed Ingredients to Support Mood Balance
Love Your Happy Place The human microbiota consists of trillions of microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and others. The ...
New Active Compounds in Lion’s Mane Enhance Brain Health & Memory
Lion’s mane (Hericium erinaceus) has been prized for centuries in traditional Chinese medicine for its brain- and health-boosting properties. Now ...
Amla Extract Aids Type 2 Diabetics with Dyslipidemia
An extract of amla fruit (Emblica officinalis), also called Indian gooseberry, was shown to benefit type 2 diabetics with dyslipidemia, ...
Biofilms — A Contributor to Chronic, Degenerative Disease
From the plaque on our teeth to the mucosal layers in the gut lumen, biofilms are everywhere in our environment ...
Low Levels of Serine Linked to Peripheral Neuropathy
Diabetic mice with low levels of the amino acid serine have an increased risk for peripheral neuropathy, according to a ...
Omega-3s Lower Risk of Kidney Disease
Omega-3 fatty acids from seafood and oily fish — not plants — are linked with a reduced risk of chronic ...
Glucomannan Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes
Glucomannan supplements made from konjac root improve several markers for type 2 diabetes, according to a study in Nutrients. Previous ...
Ashwagandha Boosts Sexual Function in Women
Ashwagandha helps improve sexual function and desire in women, according to a prospective, randomized, placebo-controlled study in the journal Cureus. ...
Melatonin – more than a hormone for sleep
In recent years, melatonin has become one of the world’s most popular dietary supplements – a fact some may attribute ...
