Why was this study done? The aim of the present study is to compare cardiometabolic biomarker levels (MARKERS) from a cohort using multiple (2+) dietary supplements manufactured by Shaklee Corporation for 3-5 yr to those from the age-matched MDS users from National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2007-10. What did the study find? Men…
Why was this study done? There is a great deal of interest in understanding more about preserving telomere length; telomeres are the protective caps on the end of our DNA strands. It is known that diets and specific nutrients seem to have a protective effect, especially multivitamins, omega 3, vitamin D and polyphenols. This study…
Why was this study done? To investigate if resveratrol-based polyphenol supplement (Vivix) for 4 weeks can attenuate exercise-induced muscle damage symptoms and facilitates performance recovery. What did the study find? Daily supplementation of Vivix for 4 weeks in 22 men and women attenuated soreness caused by the exercise-induced muscle damage, which may help recovery…
Based on body mass index (BMI), more than 70% of American adults are classified as overweight or obese.6 Unfortunately, this height and weight calculation seriously underestimates the number of middle-aged and older adults who have too much fat and too little muscle. This is due to the fact that men and women who do not…
Why was this study done? Research indicates that weight loss programs are effective for reducing body weight temporarily, but weight maintenance studies have been almost uniformly unsuccessful in preventing weight regain. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to observe if a 6-month weight maintenance program could be successful among the subjects who had…
Why was this study done? To observe the correlation between red blood cell (RBC) Omega-3-Index (O3I) level and Omega-3 fatty acids (EPA+DHA) intake from the supplemental fish oil in adults because O3I is proposed as a marker for coronary heart disease (CHD), suggesting that O3I below 4% as a higher risk while 8+% as a…
Why was this study done? An analytical methodology development for total N-acetyl-L-cyteine (NAC) in multivitamin supplement is necessary for an accurate NAC analysis due to its unstable and easily oxidizing nature. What did the study find? An sensitive and reliable High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) test method has been developed for that analysis of total…
Why was this study done? Previously we investigated the immuno-stimulatory effects on immune alert mediator production and immune cell proliferation of a blend of extracts containing polysaccharides including yeast beta-glucan in human immune cells isolated from blood of a healthy donor. We further explored other potential blends of natural extracts known to have immune enhancing…
Why was this study done? There is a considerable consumer interest in using cleanse programs to support digestive function, improve elimination and enhance feelings of well-being. Additionally, cleanse programs may also play a useful role as a transition step from typical eating patterns to a calorie restricted weight management program. This study was designed to…
Why was this study done? There is a considerable consumer interest in using cleanse programs to support digestive function, improve elimination and enhance feelings of well-being. Additionally, cleanse programs may also play a useful role as a transition step from typical eating patterns to a calorie restricted weight management program. This study was designed to…