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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 — and they are a major threat to our health. …
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 ...
Curcumin Benefits Body Mass Index & More
A new meta-research review in the Journal of Functional Foods shows that supplementing with curcumin can help decrease body mass ...
Multi-Strain Synbiotic Relieves Constipation in Kids
As many as 30 percent of children worldwide struggle with constipation, which causes pain, discomfort, and even psychological stress. A ...
Micronutrients That Do and Don’t Help Your Heart
Researchers have pinpointed specific antioxidant supplements that offer heart-protective benefits, according to a meta-analysis published in the Journal of the ...
Nutritional Strategies for Children With ADHD: CME/CE
In a crosstalk-panel discussion, 3 multidisciplinary experts in the management of children/adolescents with ADHD present new findings on ADHD, ...
NAC May Help Boost Motivation by Addressing Oxidative Stress
Getting and staying motivated is hard for many people. In fact, it is such a frequent problem that scientists have ...
