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The efficacy of Hypericum or St. John’s wort in treating clinical depression is fraught with controversy. Scientific evidence regarding its efficacy is inconsistent; while some studies indicate it may help in treating mild depression, some other studies indicate that St. John’s wort was no more effective than placebo in treating major depression.
And to muddle things […]
Resveratrol is a compound that has been featured quite often in this blog, mainly for its benefits on cardiovascular health and other aging-related maladies.
A new study indicates that its powers extend to liver health, too. According to the results of an animal trial, resveratrol, a compound naturally found in grape skin and berries, may also […]
In a study involving seniors (age 60-80 years), vitamin K1 supplementation has been noted to help reduce the development of insulin resistance, and subsequently, diabetes, in men. Such supplementation benefits were not seen among the elderly women included in the study.
These observations build on previously published reports that vitamin K may have an effect on […]
A new study published in European Heart Journal (doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehn409) reports that isoflavones– compounds naturally found in soybeans, chickpeas, legumes and clovers, but also available as a dietary supplement– may help prevent cardiovascular disease among stroke patients by enhancing the functioning of the arteries, specifically, the flow-mediated dilation of the brachial artery (main artery in the […]
A new study in mice indicates that quercetin, naturally found in plenty of fruits and veggies, helps resist flu, particularly among those who are physically fatigued and thus more susceptible to succumbing to sickness.
Although this study was done with mice, a recent human study found that people who took quercetin suffered fewer illnesses following three […]
Herbal extracts derived from a tree called Tabebuia impetiginosa, commonly known as Pink Ipê or Pink Lapacho which is native to Central and South America, has been shown in animal trials to delay the absorption of dietary fat. The researchers believe that the extract could be incorporated into a food supplement to fight obesity, as […]
Sometimes, it’s the little things that make a big impact. A new article published in last month’s issue of The Journal of Clinical Hypertension indicates that an increased intake in minerals such as potassium, and possibly magnesium and calcium by dietary means may reduce the risk of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease and stroke, […]
In an animal trial, injections of high doses of vitamin C have been demonstrated to reduce tumor weight and growth rate by about 50 percent in mouse models of brain, ovarian, and pancreatic cancers.
The NIH researchers, however, tested the idea that ascorbate, when injected at high doses, may have prooxidant instead of antioxidant activity. Prooxidants […]
Fish oil supplements are known for their health benefits, not only in cardiovascular health, but also possibly in aging-related maladies such as Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, a recent study reveals that the intake of fish oil during late pregnancy may also prevent the development of asthma in children.
Under the assumption that intake of olive oil […]
In the past, I have written about reports on the benefits of zeaxanthin and lutein supplements on eye health such as reducing cataracts and age-related macular degeneration risks. But to date, it has remained unclear how these compounds confer their protective benefits.
A new study published in the Journal of Lipid Research, however, provides clues as […]
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