According to a new study, COVID-19 patients who consumed probiotics once a day for a month had lower remission rates. They also saw shorter duration of symptoms and viral load. The placebo-controlled, double-blinded clinical trial sheds light on the gut-lung axis and...
New research published in the International Journal for Vitamin and Nutrition Research found that long-term daily supplement users had a “better cardiometabolic health profile” than people who chose not to take a nutritional supplement. The study,...
Repeated studies have shown that Vitamin D deficiency is a global health problem—and, according to a 2018 study, the U.S. is definitely one of the deficient nations. Now the bad news: it’s going to get worse. According to a new simulation study from the...
A large scale meta-analysis of Asian countries has concluded that supplementation with B-vitamins and essential fatty acids may represent promising strategies to minimize age-related cognitive decline. A meta-analysis is a statistical analysis that combines the...
Meal replacement powders have grown in popularity in the past decade. The reasons are numerous: They are popular with dieters looking for a lower-calorie option than a full meal. They’re popular as a healthy meal option for busy consumers with hectic schedules....
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...
