Vitamin K and Covid-19
The nutrient increased survival rates We are beginning to gather consistent evidence of nutritional factors that improve chances of...
Kids Deficient in Nutrients
This study measured nutrient levels in 9,848 children, aged one to six years, and found several common deficiencies. For vitamin D, 80 to...
Circulation
Multivitamins, fish oil, and vitamin C improve circulation, heart health Multivitamins, fish oil, reduced heart and circulatory events...
Moms’ folic acid, and kids’ inulin, boost mental and physical health
Mothers’ folic acid improves child cognition In this follow-up to a study of seven-year-olds we reported previously, boys and girls whose...
Vitamin B12, folate, lutein, and zeaxanthin aid cognition
Vitamin B12 and folate have cognitive benefits Evidence is increasing that those over age 50 should take a vitamin B12 supplement. In...
Skin
Pycnogenol and collagen improved skin Pycnogenol protected skin outdoors The skin has several layers that keep water moisture from...
Gut
Curcumin and vitamin A linked to better gut health Curcumin reduced gut complaints Studies are beginning to find digestive benefits for...
More Good Sleep
Vitamin D and melatonin improve sleep in children and adults Vitamin D key to daytime wakefulness Children who are often sleepy during...
Early-Stage Discoveries: EGCG, Resveratrol and CBD
Good results in the lab can lead to larger human trials. Here are some of the most promising recent findings. EGCG boosts anti-cancer...
Live with Omega-3
Many studies have found omega-3 health benefits, but this is among the first on lifespan. The largest to date, doctors combined data from...
Better Vision - Bilberry Reduces video-screen eye fatigue
Healthy pupil constriction and dilation Reading on a video screen is more taxing than reading printed text due to screen glare, poor...
Good Sleep - Nutrients help rebalance and improve sleep
What are sleep disorders? There are many, but the four most common are insomnia, a temporary halt to breathing, irregular sleep-wake...
Less Stress - Grape seed extract improves blood pressure
Polyphenols may help lower perceived stress levels This study followed 80 healthy men and women, aged 40 to 70, with mildly elevated...
Healthy Kids - Nutrients improve children's mood, skin and allergy
Pine bark extract improved ADHD In what may be the first study of its kind to use pine bark extract, doctors tested boys and girls,...
Melatonin and vitamin D improve cancer outcomes
Melatonin increased survival after radiation Melatonin promotes sleep and plays a role in immunity. In this study, doctors compared...
