Research on dietary Supplements, vitamins, and herbal remedies.
Green Tea and glucose tolerance? The results of a recent study suggest that supplementation with 3 capsules of green tea extract (total: 890 +/- 13 mg polyphenols and 366 +/- 5 mg EGCG) increased fat oxidation, insulin sensitivity, and glucose tolerance in young healthy men. “BACKGROUND: Green tea consumption is reportedly associated with various health-promoting […]
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Benzene is an important industrial solvent that is used to make lubricants, dyes, detergents among other things… However, benzene exposure can have serious adverse health effects including bone marrow suppression, cancer, anemia, and high-level exposure can result even in death. This recent study demonstrates that green tea can reduce oxidative stress induced by benzene exposure.
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No whey? Yes, way! This recent study suggests that whey supplements REALLY do work to increase muscle mass in bodybuilders who engage in resistance training. bodybuilders supplemented with 1.5 g/kg of whey isolate for 10 weeks. after 10 weeks, they gained 5 kg of lean mass while losing 1.5 kg of fat mass. the whey
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Weight loss is an important concern for the millions among us in the United States who suffer from obesity. Obesity itself can have several adverse effects on our health. Though many people concern themselves with the cosmetic appearance of being overweight which include (in common vernacular) double chins, love handles, thunder thighs, cankles, beer bellies,
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Update on Probiotics for Respiratory Tract Infections When I first wrote this post, a study at the time had equivocal results on whether or not probiotics were effective for preventing acute respiratory infections. With the passage of time, new study data has become available. Specifically a recent Cochran review highlights the data from 10 randomized
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Elderberry itself has long been used in folk medicine to treat influenza, colds, and sinusitis, and has been reported to have antiviral activity against influenza and other viruses. Some research suggests that elderberry extract is effective for treating ‘the flu’ or influenza infections. Elderberry extract, derived from the small, dark-purple berries of the elder tree
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The results of a recent study suggest that supplementation with coenzyme Q10 may be beneficial to asthma patients. Specifically, these results suggest that Coenzyme Q10 may reduce the long-term use of corticosteroids in asthma patients. Coenzyme Q10 is also a supplement of potential interest for those who suffer from migraine headaches. Asthma, a common chronic
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