Category: Nutrition & Supplements

Daily consumption of tea may protect the elderly from cognitive decline

From the National University of Singapore press release: A cup of tea a day can keep dementia away, and this is especially so for those who are genetically predisposed to… Read more »

Electrical ‘switch’ in brain’s capillary network monitors activity and controls blood flow

From the Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont press release: All it takes is the flip of a protein “switch” within the tiny wire-like capillaries of the brain… Read more »

Blueberry concentrate improves brain function in older people

From the University of Exeter press release: Drinking concentrated blueberry juice improves brain function in older people, according to research by the University of Exeter. In the study, healthy people… Read more »

Mediterranean diet may have lasting effects on brain health

From the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) media release: A new study shows that older people who followed a Mediterranean diet retained more brain volume over a three-year period than… Read more »

Increased reaction to stress linked to gastrointestinal issues in children with autism

From the University of Missouri-Columbia media release: One in 45 American children lives with autism spectrum disorder, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Many of these children… Read more »

Vitamin D supplements may benefit children with autism spectrum disorder

From the Wiley media release: Vitamin D supplementation improved symptoms of autism in a recent trial. Studies have shown an association between the risk of autism spectrum disorder and vitamin… Read more »

Common probiotics can reduce stress levels, lessen anxiety

From the University of Missouri media release: Probiotics, or beneficial live bacteria that are introduced into the body, have become increasingly popular as a way to improve health and well-being…. Read more »

Early supplementation may help offset early-life stress on the adult brain

From the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology media release: Early-life stress has been shown to impair learning and memory in later life, but new research, published online in… Read more »