Kale Powder
Kale Powder Kale powder is made from fresh kale leaves (Brassica oleracea acephala). The leaves are washed, steamed, trimmed, diced, dried, and ground into a fine powder. Health Benefits Kale…
The Power of Protein
…reduced bone loss, high bone-mineral density, and reduced fracture risk in older adults. In a recent trial, increasing protein intake, especially when accompanied by calcium and vitamin D, reduced bone…
Exercise and Nutrition Better than Exercise Alone for Increasing Lean Body Mass
…body mass. What did the study find? All participants in this study were asked to exercise, but only half of them were supplemented with a protein, calcium, and vitamin D….
Preventing Bone Loss in Postmenopausal Women
…The first was 1400 mg of supplemental calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D, the second was 1400 mg calcium and 400 IU, plus other bone-active nutrients, the third was…
Phosphorus
…Journal 2009; 7(9): 1219. https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.2903/j.efsa.2009.1219 Higdon, J. Phosphorus. Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University. 2001. (Reviewed by Calvo, MS in 2014) (Deficiency) https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/phosphorus#deficiency Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs): Tolerable Upper Intake…
How Supplements Affect Telomere Length?
…did the study find? This study showed that long-term multiple supplant users had longer telomere lengths in their 50s, 60s and 70s as compared to the controls. The results suggest…
Glaucoma
…inflammation, and lens dislocation can trigger glaucoma, as can certain eye surgeries Being nearsighted or farsighted. Long-term corticosteroid use–Using corticosteroid medications, especially eye drops for a long period of time…
Case Study: Polyphenols and Macular Degeneration
…macular degeneration. This study was designed to discover if the addition of a mixed polyphenol preparation (resveratrol, quercetin…) to the AREDS2 formula would be beneficial. What did the study find?…
How Does Long-term Multiple Dietary Supplement Use Affect Health?
…study was designed to help determine the relationship between supplemental use and measurements of overall health. What did the study find? Long-term supplement users (multivitamin/mineral, extra vitamin C and B…
B vitamins and Homocysteine Levels
…risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This study was designed to understand the relationship between B vitamin status and homocysteine levels. What did the study find? There was a significant lowering…