by rchisholm | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Heart Health and Lowering Cholesterol with Artichoke and Bergamot In an earlier study, participants with mildly elevated cholesterol levels had not responded to bergamot alone. Here, doctors added artichoke leaf extract, hoping to unlock the benefits of bergamot. In...
by rchisholm | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Alpha-lipoic acid When doctors don’t know what causes a symptom, they call it “idiopathic.” This holds true for generalized pain. In this study, 210 adults, aged 18 to 75, diagnosed with idiopathic pain in the joints or muscles, took a placebo, or 400 or 800 mg of...
by rchisholm | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Turmeric reduced weight, improved mood This study followed 90 healthy overweight adults, aged 50 to 69, who took a placebo or 979 mg of turmeric extract per day. At four, eight, and 12 weeks, those taking turmeric saw significant decreases in body weight, and...