Tag: Research
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DHA and EPA omega-3 fatty acids cut risk for age-related macular degeneration
Specifically, a high intake of long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids relative to low intake reduces the risk of developing both overall AMD and advanced AMD, with corresponding odds ratios of 0.67 and 0.60. โIn future large-scale prospective studies, cross-sectional studies, or randomized controlled trials, more attention should be paid to the association of various intake…
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Probiotic and saffron a ‘valuable adjunct for enhancing glycemic control’
Type 1 diabetes mellitus (DMT-1) is a metabolic disorder, mainly of autoimmune origin, characterized by hyperglycemia (where the level of sugar in blood is too high)ย caused by a lack of insulin secretion. The possibilities of saffron in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, hypertension, atherosclerosis, and myocardial damage have been highlighted in experimental studiesโ,ย systematic reviewsโย and meta-analysesโ.ย But the…
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Panax ginseng sprout extract strengthens memory in older adults: Study
Researchers examined the efficacy of Panax ginsengโ sprout extract from the Korean brand ThinkGIN to address subjective memory impairment (SMI), as the brand was shown to bolster memory in preclinical studies. The study provides sufficient clinical evidence that ThinkGIN can be manufactured as a functional food to improve cognitive function, the researchers proposed. โPathological, functional…
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Researchers find vitamins E and B12 influence pregnancy complications
The study,ย published in the journal Frontiers in Nutritionโย andย led by researchers from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, โconducted Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis and revealed a prominent link between high levels of circulating vitamin E and lower risk of spontaneous abortion (SA). Furthermore, an increased genetic propensity for higher circulating levels of vitamin B12 conferred…
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Genome study links vitamins B12, C and iron to mental health
The study, published in Nutrientsโ, concluded there was a negative relationship between vitamin B12 and depression and causal link between vitamin C and Alzheimer’s, as well as iron status and autism. Micronutrient deficiencies are common public health concerns, particularly, iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin C.ย ย Observational studies have shown children with iron deficiency anemia are more…
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A call to action: Fostering precision health for astronauts
Writing in Natureโ, the researchers also suggest that the Human Cell Atlas project, which maps all cell types in the body, could be replicated in space to provide an open, global resource for science research. ย ย โThere is a motive for scientists across the world to study how the human body responds to spaceflight and…
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Observational study finds multivitamin use not associated with a lower mortality rate
“Multivitamin Use and Mortality Risk in 3 Prospective US Cohorts” led by researchers at the National Institutes of Health’s National Cancer Institute, was published recently in JAMA Network Open. The study tracked about 390,000 healthy U.S. adults via questionnaires for 20 years. Detailsย The population studied included adults pooled from three prospective studies: The National…
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CoQ10 reduces exercise-induced changes in vitamin D: Study
The study published in the journalย Antioxidantsโย โinvestigated the effect of 300mg daily of CoQ10 (HydroQSorb) or placebo in 28 men over 21 days in combination with exhaustive exercise.ย “Increased serum vitamin D after exercise has been reported in previous studiesโ, however, this is the first report demonstrating that this process is inhibited by the antioxidant CoQ10,โ…
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Probiotic blend reduces body fat, BMI: Study
The study conducted by researchers from the Republic of Korea assessed the effect of a blend of probiotic strains (BN-202M) or placebo in 150 participants over 12 weeks of oral administration.ย ย Results showed a significant change in weight loss and BMI reduction was observed only in the BN-202M group. โThe probiotic combination BN-202M was effective…
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IFF wild green oat extract improves mental wellbeing when quitting smoking
Additionally, more people taking GOE were more successful at reducing their smoking habit in the study, highlighting its potential as a support for quitters, wrote Marina Friling, researcher at IFF Health, Migdal Haemek, Israel, and colleagues in Frontiers in Nutritionโ. Tobacco smoking is famously linked to health problems such as increased risksโ for heart disease,…