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Resveratrol improves bone mineral density in women, according to new study
Resveratrol is known for its ability to strengthern the immune system, improve cardiovascular health and support cognitive function. Now it appears improving bone health can be added to the growing list of benefits. A new study has found that resveratrol’s propensity...
Plant-based Omega-3 supplement reduces cholesterol in new 12 week trial
A 12-week randomized controlled trial has shown that healthy individuals consuming a microalga-based Omega-3 supplement can achieve significant drops in cholesterol levels. The study, published June 2020 in Nutrients, reported a 25% drop in very-low-density...
As children forced to wear masks, study finds 60% of kids already lack cardiorespiratory fitness
As politicians debate forcing children to wear face masks, it appears there is little discussion on how face coverings may affect the "pandemic" that pre-dates COVID-19: poor respiratory fitness. According to a new study from the American Heart Association nearly 60%...
Acid blockers greatly increase COVID risk, according to new research
In this video we review new research showing how the use of acid blockers greatly increases the risk of contracting COVID-19. The study, published earlier this month in The American Journal of Gastroenterology, found that quitting acid blockers lowers COVID risk by as...
Fruits and veggies every day keeps diabetes away, says new research
The occurrence of type 2 diabetes is increasing around the world; however, there is good news: It's easy to lower the risk. New research from Europe has demonstrated that every 66 gram per day increase in total fruit and vegetable intake--approximately the size of an...
“DMB” supplement combo reduces COVID-19 severity in Singaporean study
Medical researchers from Singapore General Hospital recently published a "preprint study" that shows how a combination of nutritional supplements can reduce the progression of COVID-19 into the severe or fatal stages. The supplements used in the research included...
America’s use of nutritional supplements grows to 77% of population
A nationwide survey has found the number of Americans taking nutritional supplements has grown to 77%. An almost equal number---76%---report they have trust in the supplement industry as a whole. The survey was taken in late 2019 by the Council for Responsible...
Study recommends pregnant women take choline supplements during coronavirus pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues we learn more about the pivotal role that overall health plays in the likelihood of contracting and/or surviving the disease. Though not mentioned in government preventative measures, new studies are showing that people with optimal...
Supplement sellers vindicated as FDA orders heartburn drugs pulled from market
In September 2019, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens and Walmart announced they would no longer sell Zantac and other over-the-counter heartburn medications containing ranitidine. The following month, drugmaker Sanofi voluntarily recalled Zantac over-the-counter medications...
New study shows kids with higher Omega-3 levels have healthier DNA
Studies during the past two decades have linked omega-3 supplementation with many health benefits. In addition to offering protection against heart disease and allergies, omega-3s have been shown to support skin, hair, brain and hormone health. Now new research from...
Low intake of flavonoid-rich foods linked with higher Alzheimer’s risk over 20 years
A new study from Tufts University is shedding additional light on the importance of consuming flavonoid-rich foods consistently over time. According to the study, older adults who consumed only small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods were two to four times more likely...
Does the president’s medical team know something about zinc research that we don’t?
Last week the media was in an uproar because U.S. President Donald Trump reported he was taking the "unapproved" drug hydroxychloroquine for protection against COVID-19. At the same time Trump stated he was also taking a zinc supplement as a preventative measure, but...