Category: HEALTH SCIENCES

During times of infection or stress, vitamin C concentrations in plasma and blood cells rapidly declines. Research has shown that vitamin C supplementation can improve several elements of the human …

Micronutrients are required for the immune system to function efficiently. Micronutrient deficiency harms immunity by affecting antibody responses, leading to imbalances in the immune system. This increases sensitivity to infections …

Zeaxanthin belongs to a class of antioxidant compounds called carotenoids. In the eye, lutein is the predominant carotenoid (located in the periphery of the macula), while the concentration of zeaxanthin is greatest in …

In the European Eye Study, over 4,400 participants over age 65 were analyzed for the presence of macular degeneration. Their blood plasma was evaluated for vitamins C and E, the carotenoids …

The bilberry fruit (Vaccinium myrtillus) is rich in antioxidant anthocyanosides, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Bilberry has been shown to help maintain healthy capillaries, including those in the eye. While the specific …

Previous research has demonstrated that oxidative stress and impaired antioxidant defense contribute to pathogenesis and progression of type 2 diabetes. It has also been shown that diabetic patients typically have …

CoQ10 (ubiquinone) is an antioxidant that has been used to help improve functional status during congestive heart failure (CHF). Congestive heart failure is a condition in which the heart’s pumping …

Skeletal muscle function largely depend on intact energy metabolism, stress response, and antioxidant defense mechanisms. CoEnzyme Q10 (CoQ10) has an essential function in the electron transport chain in the inner …

Turmeric is an orange-yellow spice that can often be found in curry powder. It has been used in traditional Indian medicine many years. More recently, modern medicine has found that …

A review of curcumin was published in the Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology journal. Curcumin is a yellow pigment and a major component of turmeric, which is commonly used …

Indole-3-carbinol and isothiocyanates are sulfur-containing chemicals found in cruciferous (cabbage family) vegetables. These compounds are formed from parent compounds when cruciferous vegetables are crushed or cooked. Both are antioxidants, and both are believed …

Choline is a dietary nutrient necessary for cell membrane integrity and facilitating the movement of fats into and out of cells. Choline is also a precursor for acetylcholine, an important …

Aside from its role in over 300 enzymes in the body, magnesium plays several possible roles in bone health. Several population-based studies have found positive associations between magnesium intake and …

Post-menopausal women are more susceptible to osteoporosis as their estrogen levels decline. This leads to greater excretion of calcium and results in more brittle bones prone to fracture. In this …

A study published in the American Journal of Public Health has found that vitamin D deficiency may account for several thousand premature deaths annually. The researchers reviewed 63 studies (from …