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02/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Niacin, vitamin B3, may improve cognitive and physical function by preventing neurological damage

Vitamin B3 derivative called nicotinamide riboside may protect against neurological damage and enhance both cognitive and physical function, a study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) showed. The study focused on the effect of nicotinamide riboside on Alzheimer’s-related brain damage in mouse models. Nicotinamide riboside is naturally found in […]

01/31/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Supplement facts: How to read the label on your vitamins

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the information included on dietary supplement labels, starting from font size all the way to the list of ingredients that are included in the list. If you’ve ever wondered what all the information on vitamin labels mean, check out the detailed explanation for each section below: % Daily Value — Daily […]

01/31/2018 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Natural carb blocker backed by science is affordable and effective at helping you lose weight, maintain healthy blood sugar levels

For just 25 pounds, you can purchase a carb blocker guaranteed to promote weight loss and hinder post-meal slumps. Created by Polish scientists, Tribitor is a supplement marketed as a carb blocker which is mixed with water and consumed 15 minutes before eating foods that have a high glycemic index (GI). Once ingested, it prevents the […]

12/19/2017 / By Zoey Sky

Nutritional requirements should match your lifestyle: Study finds female athletes need 50 percent more protein than non-active males

Macronutrients are the lifeblood of athletes. However, while carbohydrates and fat give them fuel and energy, protein lets their bodies recover from the rigorous demands of sports and exercise. According to a new study by researchers from the University of Toronto‘s Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE), the Hospital for Sick Kids and Ajinomoto […]

09/20/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

New review shows connection between vitamin C levels and brain function

Vitamin C gets a lot of buzz during cold season, but it turns out that the nutrient also has a substantial effect on the human brain. Researchers from Australia’s Centre for Human Psychopharmacology at Swinburne University of Technology and the National Institute of Integrative Medicine have found a link between vitamin C levels and cognitive […]

07/20/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Lipoic acid in nutritional supplements found to help prevent multiple sclerosis, study finds

The results of a new pilot study showed the efficacy of lipoic acid in the reduction of whole brain atrophy among patients with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS) compared with recently approved FDA drug ocrelizumab (brand name Ocrevus). In a randomized, double-blind study, researchers found that a daily dose of 1,200 mg of lipoic acid […]

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