The CASI Library

Advisory Committee

Eggs they really are incredible

Whole eggs provide protein, choline, and fat-soluble vitamins, and evidence shows little link between dietary cholesterol and heart disease risk.

Mar 25, 2015 Read →

Science Update

Omega-3 fatty acids inhibit the growth and spread of prostate cancer

Omega-3 fatty acids bind the FFA4 receptor to block growth factor signaling that drives prostate cancer cell proliferation.

Mar 19, 2015 Read →

Amino Acids

Sleep Soundly with 5-HTP

5-HTP, a precursor to serotonin and melatonin, has shown promise for improving sleep quality, insomnia, and night terrors in children and adults.

Mar 18, 2015 Read →

Research & Education

Glutamine A Tool for Tissue Health

Glutamine fuels intestinal cells and drives collagen synthesis, supporting connective tissue, bone mineralization, and muscle repair.

Mar 16, 2015 Read →

Mitochondrial Function

EGCg may target protein to kill oral cancer cells

EGCg from green tea triggered apoptosis in oral cancer cells by damaging mitochondria while sparing normal cells through sirtuin 3 regulation.

Mar 12, 2015 Read →

Immune Support

Mercury Exposure and the Autoimmune Connection

Mercury exposure, even at levels considered safe, was linked to higher autoantibody rates, a precursor to autoimmune disease, in a study of women.

Mar 09, 2015 Read →

Science Update

Vitamin D and fish oils control brain serotonin

Vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids appear to regulate brain serotonin production, a pathway linked to mood, impulse control, and neurological disorders.

Mar 05, 2015 Read →

Science Update

People with MS may have lower levels of certain nutrients

Women with multiple sclerosis showed lower dietary folate, vitamin E, and magnesium than healthy controls, pointing to a nutrient and gut link.

Feb 26, 2015 Read →

Research & Education

Hawthorn and the Heart

Hawthorn extract may support vasodilation, heart muscle contraction, and healthy lipid levels, with studies showing reduced heart failure symptoms.

Feb 25, 2015 Read →

Research & Education

Mucuna pruriens & Dopamine: New Mood Booster on the Block?

Mucuna pruriens contains natural L-dopa, and preliminary evidence suggests raising dopamine levels may ease mild anhedonia without antidepressant drugs.

Feb 25, 2015 Read →

Science Update

Statins may provoke heart failure and atherosclerosis

A 2015 review argues that statins may worsen atherosclerosis and heart failure by depleting CoQ10, vitamin K2, and selenium-dependent proteins.

Feb 19, 2015 Read →