Monthly Archives: July 2017
Study shows mango consumption has positive impact on inflammatory bowel disease
“Initial results of a study by researchers in the department of nutrition and food science at Texas A&M University in College Station show mango consumption has a positive impact on people with inflammatory bowel disease.”
Lutein, found in leafy greens, may counter cognitive aging
“The study, which included 60 adults aged 25 to 45, found that middle-aged participants with higher levels of lutein — a nutrient found in green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, as well as avocados and eggs — had neural responses that were more on par with younger individuals than with their peers.”
Membrane Lipid Replacement for chronic illnesses, aging and cancer
“Clinical trials have shown the benefits of Membrane Lipid Replacement in restoring mitochondrial function and reducing symptoms.”
Study: Omega-3 fatty acids fight inflammation via cannabinoids
“A new study in animal tissue reveals the cascade of chemical reactions that convert omega-3 fatty acids into cannabinoids that have anti-inflammatory benefits — but without the psychotropic high.”
Toddler brain development: Bacterial clues found in dirty baby diapers
“researchers in the lab of Rebecca Knickmeyer, PhD, associate professor of psychiatry, found an association between certain kinds of microbial communities and higher levels of cognitive development later on.”
Fermented red clover extract stops menopausal hot flushes and symptoms
“Fermented Red Clover extract is demonstrated to decrease significantly both the number and severity of daily hot flushes.”
Antibiotics taken late in pregnancy can increase risk for IBD in offspring
“A study by researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine shows that when mice that are genetically susceptible to developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) were given antibiotics during late pregnancy and the early nursing period, their offspring were more likely to develop an inflammatory condition of the colon that resembles human IBD.”
More evidence shows natural plant compound may reduce mental effects of aging
“Salk scientists have found further evidence that a natural compound in strawberries reduces cognitive deficits and inflammation associated with aging in mice. The work, which appeared in the Journals of Gerontology Series A in June 2017, builds on the team’s previous research into the antioxidant fisetin, finding it could help treat age-related mental decline and […]
Sleep Duration and Telomere Length in Children
“We found that children with shorter sleep durations have shorter telomeres than children with longer sleep durations. Each hour less of nightly sleep duration is associated with having telomeres that are 0.015 log-kilobases per chromosome shorter (P < .05). We found no difference in this association by race, sex, or socioeconomic status.”
Exposing newborn mice to general anesthetic disrupts brain development
“early postnatal mice exposed to isoflurane – a standard and widely used inhaled general anesthetic agent – leads to chronic, abnormal activation of the mTOR pathway, a signaling system critical for normal brain development.”