Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most prevalent liver abnormality in Western countries. A recent study suggests that supplements containing genistein may help improve insulin resistance and lower inflammation in people with NAFLD. Participants in the study included 82...
People with obesity tend to have higher levels of inflammation, which can lead to other health problems including type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. A recent study suggests that aged garlic extract may help reduce inflammatory markers in obese adults....
HMB (beta-hydorxy-beta-methylbutyrate) is a metabolite of leucine and previous studies suggest that it may help muscle synthesis and prevent muscle fiber breakdown. A recent study suggests that combining HMB with the probiotic BC30 may enhance the muscle and anti-inflammatory properties...
High blood pressure and inflammation both contribute to cardiovascular disease, a leading killer in the United States. A recent study suggests that chokeberry juice or powder may improve blood pressure and reduce some markers of inflammation. Participants in the study...
Studies have shown that higher consumption of nuts is associated with a range of health benefits, but researchers aren’t quite sure why. A recent study may have found the answer. Researchers from Brigham and Women’s Hospital found that eating more...
Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that raise the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and other diseases. These risk factors include central obesity, hypertension, and disturbed glucose and insulin metabolism. A recent study suggests that supplements containing...
Systemic inflammation has been linked to an increase in the risk of a number of diseases, including depression, cancer, heart attack, diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. A recent study suggests that a patented, purified form of omega-7 fatty acids may lower...
Systemic inflammation is common in individuals who are overweight or obese and has been linked with higher risk of chronic disease. A recent study suggests that taking glucosamine hydrochloride and chondroitin sulfate may reduce levels of the inflammation biomarker C-reactive...
A recent study suggests that a combination of seven probiotic strains and a prebiotic fiber may lower markers of inflammation in obese children. Participants in the study included 70 overweight or obese children and adolescents. For a period of eight...
