Science Update (6)
The latest evidence-based reporting in Science Update (6).
Fully-referenced deep dives, written for practitioners and the science-curious.
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Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is classified as two main types: ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn’s disease (CD). The complete etiology of IBD is not fully understood yet, however, it is believed to be the result of a combination of environmental factors, gut microbiome dysbiosis, genetic suscepti
Mitochondrial Function
Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder associated with brain changes, deficits in motor function, nonmotor symptoms, and cognitive decline. PD is characterized by motor dysfunctions including rigidity, tremor, and postural instability, and other symptoms such as sleep d
Blood Sugar Management
Prediabetes is a state involving elevated blood sugar levels and impaired glucose regulation that does not meet the criteria for diabetes. Research indicates that approximately 70% of individuals with prediabetes may develop diabetes. Certain lifestyle changes and micronutrients have been shown to p
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Age-related changes to eye health have been associated in research with antioxidative status. The eye is particularly vulnerable to oxidative stress due to its relatively high oxygen use and continued exposure to high-energy visible light. A recently published review article by Choo and colleagues e
Cellular Energy
Mitochondria, the ‘powerhouse of the cell,’ are essential for energy production and many other biochemical processes in the body. Dysfunctions in mitochondria can impact every organ system in the body.
Blood Sugar Management
Selenium is a trace element that is critical to many processes within the human body. Research indicates that it can help support antioxidative status and thyroid health. Trace elements, such as selenium, support health through many biochemical functions. Trace elements can act as cofactors for enzy
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Autoimmunity refers to an abnormal response from the immune system that may lead to the destruction of certain tissues or organs. There are more than 80 conditions that are categorized as autoimmune diseases, and epidemiologic evidence suggests that some may be increasing in prevalence. Recent resea
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Immunosenescence is a term describing the changes that occur to the immune system during the aging process. This may involve altered inflammatory and metabolic processes, reductions in T cell activity, and increased susceptibility to infectious disease. Certain age-related chronic illnesses have bee
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Ketogenic diets has become increasingly more popular over the past few years to support weight loss, neurological disorders and those with insulin resistance. In a new study published this month in Obesity, researchers demonstrated that exogenous ketone supplementation can be used to decrease appeti
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Many people acknowledge the fact that DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) is vital for brain health but how it is absorbed by the brain has been unknown until now. Researchers from Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School Singapore have conducted a study identifying that a transporter protein known as Mfsd2a is what
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According to research recently published in Rheumatology consuming fish oils may decrease the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis (RA) as EPA and DHA may suppress antibodies that regulate the immune system.