Date Title
07/19/12
Vitamin C RDA Increase Could Help Reduce Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer
Researchers say there is compelling evidence that the RDA of vitamin C should be raised to 200 mg/day for adults, up from its current levels in the United States of 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men.
07/05/12
Magnesium Moderates Fibromyalgia Symptoms

A clinical trial reports that magnesium supplementation reduces symptoms of fibromyalgia.

07/05/12
Curcumin Supports Joint Health
A recent study reports that curcumin supplementation reduces symptoms in subjects with rheumatoid arthritis.
07/05/12
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Blunt Effects of Air Pollution on Heart
A recent study reported that omega-3 fatty acids attenuate the negative effects of air pollution on cardiovascular health.
12/27/11
Astaxanthin May Prevent Dementia
A study found that supplementing with astaxanthin decreased phospholipid hydroperoxides levels, which may help prevent dementia.
12/27/11
Fiber Fights Fat

A study involving 1,114 men and women found that for every 10-gram increase in soluble fiber eaten per day, visceral fat was reduced by 3.7% over five years.

12/27/11
Glucosamine Studied in Lung Health

Glucosamine plays a role in lung health, according to a recently published study.

12/27/11
Ginger supplements may diminish markers for colon inflammation
Ginger root supplements may help tamp down markers for colon inflammation, a study finds.
08/30/11
Magnesium Supplementation May Reduce Risk of Diabetes

Results from a recent study suggest that supplementation with magnesium reduces insulin resistance and lowers the risk of developing type 2 diabetes in overweight people.

08/30/11
Higher conversion rate of omega-3 through supplements

Omega-3 sourced from dietary supplements may be more beneficial to a healthy diet than omega-3 sourced from conventional plant foods, according to a new meta-analysis published in July by the Public Library of Science Genetics.

08/19/11
Multivitamins may slash premature birth risk

Women who began using multivitamin supplements around the time of conception had a lower risk of giving birth prematurely.

08/09/11
Omega-3s reduce anxiety & inflammation

A new study gauging the impact of consuming more fish oil showed a marked reduction both in inflammation and, surprisingly, in anxiety among a cohort of healthy young people.

08/09/11
Could an antioxidant help boost your memory?

Adults who took antioxidant vitamin and mineral supplements for almost a decade performed better on one type of memory test than those who didn't take the supplements, according to a new study from France.

08/08/11
Fish oil in pregnancy may ward off babies' colds

Women who take DHA fish oil supplements during pregnancy may boost their babies’ immune systems and help protect against colds during the first months of life, a new study shows.

07/22/11
Vitamin C may help the eyes and the brain

According to a new study, Vitamin C may help nerve cells in the eye to function properly and may also be important for brain function.

07/22/11
Antioxidants may slash risk of hearing loss

Increased intakes of antioxidant vitamins A and E may significantly reduce the risk of hearing loss, according to a new study from Australia.

07/14/11
Research review confirms resveratrol's benefits
A recent review of human clinical research on Resveratrol conducted at the University of Florida confirms that Resveratrol is safe for human consumption, and that Resveratrol improves blood flow and insulin resistance
07/12/11
Vitamin E may reduce risk of motor neurone disease

Long-term use of vitamin E supplements may be associated with a reduced risk of the motor neurone disease ALS, according to new research.

07/12/11
Vitamin-D deficiency linked to increased muscle injury risk
New research has connected vitamin-D deficiency to an increased risk of muscle injuries in athletes.
07/07/11
Green Tea Lowers Cholesterol

Drinking green tea seems to cut "bad" cholesterol, according to a fresh look at the medical evidence.

07/06/11
Vitamin E tocotrienols may help reduce cholesterol

Vitamin E tocotrienol-rich supplements may improve blood cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease, especially in people over 50, says a new study from Malaysia.

07/06/11
Goji Berry Supplementation May Prevent Macular Degeneration

Researchers conducted a study to determine the effects of goji berry on macular characteristics and zeaxanthin and antioxidant levels.

07/05/11
Soluble fiber may cut levels of belly fat

Increased soluble fiber consumption may reduce the amount of deep belly fat that we accumulate, according to new research.

06/30/11
Before You Start Bone-Building Meds, Try Dietary Calcium and Supplements
Has a bone density scan placed you at risk for osteoporosis, leading your doctor to prescribe a widely advertised bone-building medication?
06/28/11
Can Vitamin D Lower Your Risk of Melanoma?

Taking vitamin D may help protect women who have already had non-melanoma skin cancers against a much deadlier form of the disease, suggests a new study.

06/27/11
Heart risks lower in men who get enough vitamin D: study

Men who consume the recommended amount of vitamin D are somewhat less likely to suffer a heart attack or stroke than those with low vitamin D, according to a U.S. study.

06/23/11
Vitamin E supplements may reduce lung disease risk: Cornell study

Daily supplementation with vitamin E could lower the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in women over 45, says a study from Cornell University.

06/22/11
Beat depression naturally with herbal supplement
The herb rhodiola (Rodiolia rosea) has been used in Russia, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia to help people deal with stress and recover from debilitating illness.
06/20/11
Acai may ward off diabetes & heart diseases
Acai smoothies reduced participants' fasting glucose rates by 5.3% and cholesterol levels by 10.6%, a study in Nutrition Journal found.
06/20/11
Many older Americans not getting sufficient calcium
Older men and women consume less calcium through their diets than younger adults, and may need to adjust their food intake or increase their use of calcium supplements to prevent osteoporosis.
06/20/11
Probiotics may help reduce seasonal allergies
Recent research found that probiotic drinks can alleviate the symptoms of pollen allergies. The probiotic drinks also stimulate the manufacture of allergy-inhibiting substances.
06/17/11
Can Omega-3s Lower Your Risk for Diabetes?

Study show comsuming omega 3s could lower odds of developing type-2 diabetes

06/17/11
Secrets to Super Summer Skin
The skin requires many nutrients to look and be healthy.
06/17/11
L-Carnitine Could Help Ease Blood Sugar Levels
A study shows daily supplements of L-Carnitine may improve how the body handles glucose and help prevent spikes in blood sugar levels
12/11/09
Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Disease
Researchers from Utah presented fresh evidence this week linking vitamin D deficiency to heart disease.
12/11/09
Red Wine's Resveratrol Fights Obesity
Resveratrol, a compound present in grapes and red wine, reduces the number of fat cells and may one day be used to treat or prevent obesity, according to a new study.
07/13/09
Reserch Review

Study: Omega-3 Deficiency Takes 96,000 Lives Annually in the US

07/13/09
Superfoods: Part 1

Coconut Oil May Aid Fat Loss

06/23/09
HYDRATE
Water is an essential nutrient for the body.
06/23/09
Natural Cholesterol Control
Heart Healthy Diet. Exercise. Supplement Support.