The variety and volume of bacteria in the intestines may influence the severity of COVID-19, according to new research from Hong Kong. The study was conducted by researchers at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, and was published online in the scientific journal Gut...
January is a popular month for setting a goal to lose weight. Unfortunately most people fail—and not just because of lack of determination. Busy schedules, family obligations and complicated diet plans can play havoc on even the most dedicated goal-setter. The...
When it comes to studying nutrients that can help in the battle against COVID-19, the research has focused on the nutrients that have long been known to support the immune system: Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Zinc and probiotics. But two lesser-known nutrients are being...
A 2020 study examining whether Lipoic Acid supplementation could decrease elevated plasma triglycerides in overweight adults discovered a secondary benefit: weight loss. The study, conducted by researchers at Oregon State University and Oregon Health & Science...
A new in vitro study that appears in the scientific journal Redox Biology has provided the first evidence that nitric oxide inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Scientists at the Zoonosis...
