Constipation is characterized by difficulty passing a bowel movement and often comes with uncomfortable symptoms and significant impact on quality of life. A recent study suggests that taking low doses of a yeast fermentate may help improve symptoms of constipation...
A recent study suggests that taking a supplement containing adenosine 5’-triphosphate (ATP) may help improve blood glucose and reduce waist circumference. The same study found that ATP taken in combination with glycine propionyl-L-carnitine hydrochloride may lower body weight and BMI....
“Leaky gut” is caused when the lining of the gut is affected by heat stress, intense exercise, or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS). The junctions between the epithelial cells of the intestines are compromised and toxic bacterial components move from the...
Cellulite occurs when fat lobules expand in the skin and change connective tissue fibers into fibrosis. It occurs on 85-98% of all women who are past puberty. A recent study suggests that melon juice concentrate may reduce cellulite on the...
Loss of sexual desire affects approximately one in every four women, but at present there are few supplement options available. A recent study has found that daily supplements of Fenugreek extract may help enhance female libido.Participants in the study included...
Vaginal dryness is caused by the drying and thinning of mucous membranes and increases the risk of urinary tract infections. A recent study suggests that sea buckthorn oil supplements may offer relief from vaginal dryness. Vaginal dryness affects approximately 40%...
People who are obese are at higher risk for metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and osteoarthritis. A recent study has found that a hydrolysate from brewer’s yeast may help obese people lose weight and abdominal fat. Participants in the study...
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that occurs with more frequency in the later years of life. The condition can be painful and debilitating. A recent study suggests that supplementation with keratin may reduce knee pain and stiffness in individuals...
Consuming only 2 Brazil nuts per day can increase the blood levels of the mineral selenium and the antioxidant enzyme glutathione.Scientists at the University of Otago, in New Zealand tested the blood of 59 adults before and after consuming two...
