Medical Nutrition

Review Poses Questions of Curcumin’s Possible COVID-19 Benefit

A study co-authored by eight multi-site authors, including Sabinsa’s founder, suggests that curcumin could inhibit the uptake of the virus in the lungs.

06.03.20

U. of Colorado Study Recommends Choline Use for Pregnant Mothers During COVID-19 Pandemic

Choline form of vitamin B might mitigate fetal brain development issues sparked by potential respiratory infections.

06.02.20

Cochrane Database Study Shows Significant Link Between Heart Disease and Saturated Fats

In spite of a collection of contradictory studies on saturated fat health risks, Cochrane cardiologists suggest the “fat wars” are over.

06.02.20

Adding Spices To A Meal Can Reduce Inflammation, Researchers Say

A blend of basil, bay leaf, black pepper, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, ginger, oregano, parsley, red pepper, rosemary, thyme and turmeric were used.

05.29.20

Vitamin K2 Associated with Lower CHD Risk in Cohort Study

Over 11 years, vitamin K2 proved to be cardio-protective, while vitamin K1 did not yield this statistical benefit.

05.28.20

Hemp Industry Experts Call for Unity in Turbulent Years to Come

Murky regulatory status, competition from synthetic analogues, a global pandemic, and politics will present challenges to the hemp industry.

Online Exclusives By Mike Montemarano, Associate Editor 05.26.20

Antioxidant Robuvit Shown to Boost Hysterectomy Recovery in Clinical Study

A potent antioxidant extracted from French oak wood significantly improved general health, mood, and social functioning in post-surgical women.

05.13.20

The Link Between Vitamin D Deficiency and COVID-19 Mortality

Vitamin D has been previously identified as inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines in respiratory tract infections.

05.08.20

ChromaDex Highlights The Latest Research on Niagen

The patented nicotinamide riboside ingredient is being evaluated for applications including obesity, neurological protection, and immune response to COVID-19.

05.08.20

Flexpro MD Formulation Reduces Joint Pain, Inflammation, in Osteoarthritis Model Study

The combination of krill oil, astaxanthin, and hyaluronic acid may not only help with symptoms, but slow down the disease’s progression, researchers concluded.

05.07.20

Standardized Black Seed Oil Shown to Optimize Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

The phytochemical unique to Nigella sativa has garnered a recent groundswell of scientific intrigue, and has been used for millenia in ancient medicine.

05.06.20

Curcumin and Exercise Combo Benefitted Diabetic Rats in Trial

In rats with a Type 2 diabetes genetic model, diabetes-related cognitive dysfunction and several metabolic conditions were shown to improve.

05.05.20

Daily Pycnogenol Use Shown to Alleviate Dry Mouth

Dry mouth affects 10% of Americans, and can lead to future oral health complications.

04.28.20

The Latest in Vitamin D Research

Clinical trials published this year established vitamin D's beneficial role in a host of highly specific health conditions.

04.23.20

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Discovery of New Mitochondrial Protein May Be Clue for Disease Treatment

A protein called BRAWNIN is responsible for energy production, and was found missing in zebrafish with similar features to rare human mitochondrial diseases.

04.17.20