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Maitake Mushroom (Grifola frondosa) Aids in Cognitive Function in Healthy Older Adults
Written by Tabish Mehraj, PhD. In this study, the Y10M group showed a significant improvement in cognition according to the MoCA-J score compared with the placebo and C5304 groups. Natural killer cell activity was increased in the Y10M group, and there was a positive correlation…
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Association Between Plasma Vitamin C Levels and Brain Structural Networks
Written by Tabish Mehraj, PhD. In this cross-sectional study of 2,044 participants (median age, 69 years; 61.1% women), plasma vitamin C levels were significantly and independently associated with the GMV/ICV ratio and DMN connectivity (both p < 0.001). Vitamin C is an important…
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Daily Avocado Consumption Reduces Dietary Glycemic Load in Adults with Abdominal Obesity
Written by Alexa Heathorn, MS, CNS. Daily consumption of one avocado for six months significantly reduced dietary glycemic load without significantly changing dietary glycemic index, suggesting a simple dietary strategy for lowering the glycemic impact of the diet in adults with…
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Pharmacokinetic Study of 4 Commercially Available Extracts of Ashwagandha
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. Results from this study demonstrated that the WS-35 formulation (480 mg standardized to 35% withanolide glycosides and delivering 185 mg total withanolides) achieved the highest bioavailability of withanolide A, withaferin A,…
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Ashwagandha for Young Minds: Potential Benefits for Cognition, Sleep, and Fatigue
Written by Tabish Mehraj, PhD. In this study, ashwagandha root extract supplementation significantly improved processing speed (p=0.040), delayed word recall (p=0.038, d=0.59), Stroop accuracy (p=0.021, d=0.61), Corsi span (p=0.013, d=0.66), and choice reaction time accuracy…
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Crocin Shows Potential Benefits for Hormonal Balance and Hirsutism in Women With PCOS
Written by Tabish Mehraj, PhD. In this study, crocin significantly improved Follicle-stimulating hormone levels (P = 0.048) and reduced hirsutism, as measured by the Ferriman–Gallwey score (P = 0.042), by day 90. It also significantly improved acne severity (P = 0.03), with no…
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Zinc and Probiotic Supplementation Shown to Improve Physical and Mental Symptoms of IBS
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This abstract suggests zinc supplementation can improve zinc levels, GI symptoms in IBS, and reduce depression and stress scores. Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a gastrointestinal disorder characterized by abdominal pain and altered bowel…
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A Micellar Formulation of Silymarin (Milk Thistle) with Improved Absorption in Healthy Adults
Written by Tabish Mehraj, PhD. In this study, a significant increase in bioavailability with micellar formulation was observed, with 18.9-fold higher Cmax (95% CI: 1.9–30.7 ng/mL vs. 74.4–288.3 ng/mL; p = 0.007) vs. 178–612.5 ng·h/mL; p = 0.015). Tmax was 0.5 (95% CI:0.5–4.0)…
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Lavender Aromatherapy and Acetaminophen Prevent Nitroglycerin-Induced Headache in Acute Coronary Syndrome
Written by Tabish Mehraj, PhD. In this study, the headache intensity was 1.37 ± 1.10 with lavender and 2.50 ± 2.43 in the control group, while no headaches were reported with acetaminophen. Headache severity differed significantly among groups (p < 0.001), and comfort was…
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Curcumin Improves Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes
Written by Alexa Heathorn, CNS. Daily supplementation with 1,500 mg of curcumin for 14 weeks significantly improved blood pressure, LDL-C, HDL-C, inflammation, and ASCVD risk classification compared with conventional therapy alone in adults with type 2 diabetes and elevated…
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How To Read Supplement Labels
Written by Tammy Mish, CN, CMTA. This informative article breaks down the key sections of a supplement label, helping you understand what they mean so you can make informed purchasing decisions with confidence. A Smart Shopper’s Guide Shopping for supplements can feel…