New review demonstrates effects of saffron for ocular health
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, diabetic macular edema, and other ocular disorders can progressively impair visual function and quality of life. Oxidative stress, inflammation,…
New study demonstrates the effects of magnesium combined with fluoxetine for depression
Major depressive disorder is frequently accompanied by cognitive impairment, including deficits in attention, memory, and executive function. Although selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)…
New review demonstrates the benefits of curcumin supplementation in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is one of the most common age-related conditions affecting men and a leading cause of lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS), including urinary frequency, urgency,…
New review demonstrates the effects of polyphenol supplementation on the gut microbiome and butyrate production
Polyphenols are naturally occurring plant compounds found in fruits, vegetables, tea, cocoa, coffee, and many botanical extracts. Although traditionally recognized for their antioxidant activity,…
New study demonstrates the benefits of melatonin and exercise training in MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation, oxidative stress, demyelination, and progressive neurological dysfunction. In addition to neurological symptoms,…
New review investigates the efficacy of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics in NAFLD
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an increasing epidemic in the U.S. and the rest of the world. It is the leading cause of abnormal liver enzymes and is associated with diabetes and…
New study investigates the efficacy of curcumin supplementation in improving depression in diabetic patients
Depression is a major cause of disease burden worldwide which affects approximately 350 million people. Although there are numerous medications for the treatment of depression, less than 50% of…
New review investigates the efficacy of vitamin D in dry eye disease
Vitamin D has been extensively studied for bone health, cancer as well as its anti-inflammatory benefits and its role in modulating the immune system. It also may play an essential role in eye health…
New study investigates the effect of black cumin seed oil in PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is associated with irregular menstrual periods, infertility, obesity, diabetes, excess hair growth, acne, and other hormonal difficulties. Pharmaceutical…
New review investigates the effect of probiotics on oxidized LDL levels
Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death in the United States despite increases in risk factor management and treatment improvement. Heart disease can many times be prevented or…
New study examines the effects of collagen peptides on cognition and sleep
Collagen supplementation has increased exponentially and has gained increasing attention, however, not all collagen is considered equal. Collagen supplements can come from a variety of sources such…
New review investigates the effects of prebiotic, probiotic, and synbiotic supplementation and obesity
Obesity is preventable and reversible through lifestyle changes, proper nutrition, supplements, exercise and stress management. It is a significant health care problem that has increased…
New review investigates essential fatty acids on cognitive function
Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders (ADRD) are a group of conditions that cause mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or dementia. These conditions affect one’s ability to function socially,…
New study investigates the efficacy of Palmitoylethanolamide supplementation in migraine headaches
Pain is a complex experience that many times is difficult to manage, which can significantly impact one's quality of life. Traditional approaches include medications such as opioids and non-steroidal…
New study investigates the effects of multispecies probiotic supplementation on serum bone turnover markers in postmenopausal women with osteopenia
Osteoporosis is a silent chronic disease associated with weakened bone mass and an increased risk of fracture. According to a new study published this week in Nutrients, researchers investigated the…
New review investigates the effect of flaxseed supplementation in patients with coronary artery disease
Heart disease continues to be a leading cause of death in the United States despite increases in risk factor management and treatment improvement. Heart disease can many times be prevented or…
High homocysteine levels and insufficient awareness among health care practitioners
Homocysteine is an amino acid produced as part of the body’s methylation process and is considered an independent risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This oxidative stress biomarker is associated…
New study investigates the effects of a synbiotics in women with PCOS
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is associated with irregular menstrual periods, infertility, obesity, diabetes, excess hair growth, acne, and other hormonal difficulties. Pharmaceutical…
New study investigates the effect of phthalate exposure and fertility
Infertility effects approximately 7.3 million couples in the US. One of seven couple will experience difficulty conceiving. About 40-50% of these the cause is unknown. It may be related to toxicity,…
New study demonstrated the effects of time-restricted fasting in NAFLD
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an increasing epidemic in the U.S. and the rest of the world. It is the leading cause of abnormal liver enzymes and is associated with diabetes and…