Supplements

Boswellia is emerging as one of the best treatments for osteoarthritis. This new study adds to the evidence. Studies are piling up that show that boswellia is not only one of the best ways to improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis (Nutrients. 2025;17(15):2547) but that it can actually help reverse the disease (Phytother Res. May 2019;33(5):1457- 1468; J Am Nutr Assoc. 2024 Dec 19:1-12). This new double-blind study compared a standardized boswellia extract to a placebo in 150

Pneumonia is a leading cause of hospitalization and death, and the challenge gets bigger as you get older. New research suggests that many of those deaths can be prevented by just getting enough vitamin D. Community-acquired pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi. The leading bacterial causes are S pneumoniae and H influenzae. Some of the leading viral causes are rhinovirus, influenza and COVID. It is a very common concern that increases with age. Pneumonia is

Around 38 million people around the world are living with HIV. Around 650,000 die every year. Despite antiretroviral therapy, many people still have suppressed immunity, low platelets, malnutrition and low body mass index. Progress has been made, but more help is needed. Meet moringa. Moringa oleifera is common in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It is loaded in nutrients and has been found to improve immunity and nutritional status. This systematic review and meta-analysis

Studies have shown that low levels of vitamin D are linked to worse heart health. But you won’t believe how much getting enough vitamin D can help! A research abstract (Abstract 4382525) presented at the 2025 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions has revealed for the first time how much getting just enough vitamin D can help prevent a heart attack. The study included 630 people with acute coronary syndrome who had had a previous heart attack. Each person in the activ

This massive study of 12,666 women who were 65 or older and 8,776 men who were 60 or older found that taking a multivitamin slowed cognitive aging by about 60%, which translated to about 1.8 years over the 3 year study. It found that, compared to a placebo, taking a multivitamin improved memory by the equivalent of 3.1 years. The study also found that taking a multivitamin for 2 years can slow biological aging by a significant 10-20%. Cocoa Supplement Multivitamins Outcomes S

The fast paced, modern world has seen an increase in male sexual dysfunction. Testosterone plays a vital role in male libido. A new study shows that this herb can help both. Ashwagandha is well known in the Ayurvedic system of medicine of India as an aphrodisiac that improves overall reproductive health in men. This double-blind study gave either a placebo or ashwagandha to 50 men, between the ages of 21 and 45. They were all generally healthy except for having low sexual des

Though it gets a lot less attention than calcium or vitamin D, without vitamin K, your bones would be like chalk. This new study helps explain why. Your bones need calcium, but they also need a hormone called osteocalcin. Osteocalcin helps attract and bind calcium to your bones. And osteocalcin is produced by vitamin K. This new systematic review and meta-analysis of the role of vitamin K included 9 controlled studies of 2,570 postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. The form

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. One of the tiniest supplements in nature could help the largest health problem in the world. Cardiovascular disease includes coronary artery disease, angina, stroke, heart attack and congestive heart failure. Important risk factors include high blood pressure, cholesterol problems, diabetes, unhealthy diet and lifestyle, smoking, excessive alcohol, inflammation, oxidative stress and obesity. Importantly, these

Of all the many disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common, affecting as many as 11%-15% of all people. 35 million Americans suffer from IBS. The conventional approach focuses only on symptom relief. Nature can do better! Several supplements have proven their effectiveness for IBS in studies. A just published comprehensive review has examined the current research on natural remedies. The researchers note that, since many herbs m

Seniors with mild cognitive impairment have more trouble with memory and thinking than expected with aging, but the trouble is not serious enough to cause the more catastrophic problems of Alzheimer’s Disease. A remarkable 42% of seniors are affected by it. This 60 day double-blind study found that, compared with placebo, 250mg of ashwagandha extract significantly improved all of immediate, general and working memory, response and visuospatial processing. On a memory assessme

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Ginkgo is probably the best, and best studied, herb for dementia and Alzheimer’s. This new meta-analysis adds to that foundation. The new...

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