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News & Articles By Cassie B.
05/31/2018
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By Cassie B.
Folic acid supplements can reduce the risk of stroke by 73% in hypertensive patients
Expectant mothers are quite familiar with the importance of ensuring they get enough folic acid to help prevent birth defects like spina bifida, but it turns out that there’s another group who can benefit greatly from this vitamin: adults with hypertension. According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, […]
05/16/2018
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By Cassie B.
Turmeric is an ideal drug alternative for treating Type 2 diabetes – research journal
If you’re diabetic, you’ve probably had it hammered into your head already that you need to eat a low-glycemic diet and exercise regularly, but there is one very powerful tool that can help you in this fight that doesn’t get nearly as much attention: turmeric. This root, which comes from the same plant family as […]
05/06/2018
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By Cassie B.
Micronutrient intake is the key to maintaining health, especially for HIV patients
You might think that micronutrients aren’t that important given the small amounts that the body requires, but overlooking these essential dietary components can have significant repercussions for your health. They’re required for everyone to maintain a healthy immune system as well as brain, bone, nerve, blood and skin health, and a new study shows this […]
05/06/2018
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By Cassie B.
More doctors should start taking care of their own health with dietary supplements
When it comes to nutritional supplements, we’re used to hearing about certain groups of people who can benefit greatly, whether it’s athletes, pregnant women, the elderly, or those with certain conditions. However, some experts are lamenting the fact that there has been little in the way of published reports on nutritional supplement use among medical […]
05/02/2018
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By Cassie B.
Calcium decreases the risk of cardiovascular disease in women
You’ve probably already heard how great proper calcium intake is for bone health, particularly in women. However, this nutrient can also be highly beneficial for heart health. You might have actually heard the opposite – that supplementing with calcium can increase a person’s risk of heart disease – but there’s an important distinction to make […]
05/01/2018
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By Cassie B.
Beetroot juice found to decrease blood pressure and could be a great alternative treatment for people with cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease can be frightening, and it’s understandable that those who have it want to do everything in their power to keep it under control. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they need to take on the risks of prescription drugs. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology – Heart and Circulatory Physiology […]
04/23/2018
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By Cassie B.
Cucumber extract found to improve exercise performance
If you’re looking to give your exercise performance a bit of a boost without doing anything dangerous, cucumber extract might just fit the bill. According to a new study carried out by the independent clinical research organization QPS, people who took branded cucumber extract capsules twice a day had higher exercise performance, as well as […]
04/19/2018
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By Cassie B.
Brain-gut connection determines how we respond to stressful situations… junk food makes for a junk mind
“You are what you eat” might be an overused phrase, but there’s quite a bit of truth to it, particularly when it comes to your brain. According to a paper published in the journal Physiology, the signals from your gut to your brain have a strong influence on your behaviors and emotions, especially during threatening […]
04/16/2018
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By Cassie B.
Early stages of schizophrenia can be treated with nutrients found in Brussels sprouts, shellfish, and oranges
Around two million Americans suffer from schizophrenia, and it’s a frustrating chronic mental illness that is marked with disabling symptoms like delusions and hallucinations. Unfortunately, the antipsychotic medications that are often given to address these problems come with their own set of risks. Now, scientists have discovered that certain nutrients could help to fight the […]
04/13/2018
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By Cassie B.
Vitamin D is so important researchers worry about ethics of limiting supplementation to perform research trials
In case you needed any more proof of how essential vitamin D is to good health, researchers have warned that placebo-controlled trials that involve limiting some people’s intake of the all-star nutrient could be considered unethical. This presents a serious quandary for researchers. Demonstrating the efficacy of vitamin D in studies is essential for boosting […]
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