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New study demonstrates blood-brain barrier and intestinal barrier dysfunction in autism spectrum disorders

  According to a recent study published in Molecular Autism researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital demonstrated that there is an alteration in blo

Jan 19, 2017 Read →

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New study demonstrates patients with inflammatory bowel disease can reach remission with diet alone

  According to a new study published last week in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology researchers demonstrated that diet alone can bring pediatric pat

Jan 07, 2017 Read →

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New study demonstrates saffrons antidepressant and anxiolytic effects

Depression and anxiety disorders are different but many individuals with depression usually experience nervousness irritability and difficulty concentrating. These patients often have a history of anxiety and have both conditions. While they are commonly treated with selective serotonin reuptake inh

Dec 14, 2016 Read →

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New study demonstrates efficacy of vitamin D supplementation with autism spectrum disorder

Approximately 2% of American children experience symptoms among the autism spectrum including deficits in social interaction impairment in verbal and nonverbal communication and stereotyped patterns of activities. Many families seek integrative doctors to investigate food sensitivities environmental

Dec 07, 2016 Read →

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New study demonstrates lutein and zeaxanthin help increase brain function

According to a recent study from the University of Georgia published in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society researchers demonstrated the effect of lutein and zeaxanthin on neurocognitive functioning. The research team used functional MRI (fMRI) technology to examine how level

Nov 30, 2016 Read →

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New study recommends statin use for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease

According to a new study published three days ago in JAMA the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended the use of statins for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. They advocate the use of low- to moderate-dose statins in adults ages 40 to 75 years without a history of cardio

Nov 16, 2016 Read →

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Approximately 1 in 5 children with celiac disease do not heal when following a gluten-free diet

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease triggered by the consumption of gluten-containing foods. The medical approach for celiac disease is a lifelong gluten-free diet. However recent evidence demonstrates that a gluten-free diet may not be enough to prevent many complications associated with this d

Nov 09, 2016 Read →

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New study demonstrates omega-3 fatty acids promote clearance of beta-amyloid peptides

New research published in The FASEB Journal provides more evidence that fish oil supplementation offer an additional benefit for Alzheimer's disease by improving the function of the glymphatic system. This system is responsible for clearing waste and metabolites such as amyloid-I² peptides from the

Nov 02, 2016 Read →

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Folate helps improve verbal communication in autistic children according to new study

Approximately 2% of American children experience symptoms among the autism spectrum. Many of these children have difficulty interacting and communicating with others. Currently the only approved medications for autism are antipsychotic medications that address some symptoms but many times lead to un

Oct 20, 2016 Read →

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Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy may be linked to an increased risk of ADHD

According to a study published two weeks ago in The Australia & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry pregnant women who took vitamin D during pregnancy had children with fewer symptoms of ADHD. Researchers demonstrated for every 10 nmol/L increase in umbilical blood vitamin D levels there was an 11% re

Oct 13, 2016 Read →

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Magnesium supplementation helps improve insulin sensitivity and glucose control

According to a new study published last month in Pharmacological Research researchers have demonstrated that magnesium supplementation significantly improves HOMA-IR index and fasting glucose.

Oct 05, 2016 Read →