| From 05-Jul-2018 to 12-Jul-2018 |
Review finds promising, if preliminary, data backing mood support effects for probiotics, prebiotics and omega-3s A recent review of studies on interventions with probiotics, prebiotics and omega-3s shows that there is promising data backing these ingredients effects on ameliorating anxiety, stress and depression. But much more research is needed to identify pathways, biomarkers and modes of action... Read Review backs green tea, other polyphenols for improving sperm health by cutting oxidative stress Fertility is an area rarely touched by dietary ingredients. A recent review by Chinese researchers shows that certain polyphenols may in the near future be able to make claims in this area by reducing inflammation that could damage sperm cells... Read Boswellia oleogum resin prone to adulteration, new bulletin outlines The botanical Boswellia has been used for its anti-inflammatory properties for millennia, but its not uncommon to find some products today labeled as Boswellia to skimp on the amount of the botanical or to substitute in a less-researched form... Read Study shows almost no college football players get enough omega-3s Despite the potential protective role of omega-3s in cases of traumatic brain injury, only one of more than 100 college football players recently surveyed had a blood level of omega-3s that could offer the best protection... Read Vitamin B12 and folate deficiencies in older adults partly attributed to voluntary fortification policy, researchers say One in eight adults in Ireland over the age of 50 arent getting enough vitamin B12 from their normal diets while one in seven are deficient in folic acid, but researchers from Trinity College Dublin argued that this could be improved by adopting a mandatory food fortification policy similar to the US... Read CRN rebukes another null study on multivitamins and heart health: 'They are not intended to serve as magic bullets' Another study published this year posits multivitamin consumption does not improve cardiovascular outcomes. A supplement industry trade group reminds that they werent made for that anyway... Read Pterostilbene fared better than resveratrol for blood sugar management in animal study Obese rats that received pterostilbene exhibited improvements in blood sugar levels and muscle health, more so than obese rats given resveratrol, according to a new study... Read Collagen-based supplement shows skin and joint health benefits: RCT Oral supplementation with collagen bioactive peptides, plus chondroitin, glucosamine, L-carnitine, vitamins, and minerals may simultaneously improve both skin and joint health, says a new study... Read Meta-analysis supports 'cardio-metabolic' benefits of anthocyanins Dietary supplements containing anthocyanins polyphenolic pigments found in plants such as berries may improve insulin resistance, as well as cholesterol levels, according to a meta-analysis of 19 clinical trials... Read Gut bacteria changes may provide strong evidence for early-stage liver disease Chemical by-products produced by gut bacteria could form the basis of a test to detect the early stages of liver disease, according to a European-based study published in Nature... Read EPA metabolite preserves bone tissue in study Researchers working with a metabolite of EPA have found that the compound plays a role in preserving bone tissue during an inflammatory challenge... Read Study supports collagens skin health benefits: RCT Supplementation with a low molecular-weight collagen peptide may boost skin health from within by improving hydration and elasticity, says a new study from South Korea... Read | |