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Cognition: Nutrients protect brain, support cognitive health

Omega-3s and air pollution Earlier studies found omega-3s reduced brain damage due to lead and mercury, but there are no studies on omega-3s and air pollution. Fine particle matter, 2.5 microns in size—30 times smaller than the width of a hair—can directly enter the bloodstream through the respiratory tract, damaging body systems including the brain.Continue reading “Cognition: Nutrients protect brain, support cognitive health”

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021

Recipe: Soothing Lemon Ginger Honey

While you savor by the spoonful, or add to any hot beverage, please see page 1 for a new study that found honey eased symptoms of upper respiratory tract infection. Prep time: 5 minutesCook time: 5-6 minutesServings: about 24 teaspoons Ingredients: Zest of 2 organic lemons1/4 c fresh ginger, peeled, sliced1 c filtered water1 cContinue reading “Recipe: Soothing Lemon Ginger Honey”

Circulatory System: Nutrients improved blood flow and lipids

Anthocyanin-bromelain improved circulation This is the first study to measure changes in circulation by combining naturally occurring anthocyanins in tart cherry and hawthorn with bromelain. In the study, 18 healthy adults, average age 24, took 480 mg of tart cherry, 465 mg of hawthorn extract, and 400 mg of bromelain, alternating with placebo in twoContinue reading “Circulatory System: Nutrients improved blood flow and lipids”

Longevity: Vitamins D and K increase survival

Vitamins D and K extend life This is the first study to test for a link between levels of vitamins D and K and life expectancy in the general population. A total of 4,742 men and women, average age 53, enrolled in this 14-year study during which doctors measured blood levels of vitamins D andContinue reading “Longevity: Vitamins D and K increase survival”

COVID update: zinc, vitamin D linked to better outcomes

Zinc and hospitalizations Between March 15, 2020, and April 30, 2020, doctors measured fasting levels of zinc in 249 Covid patients admitted to a university hospital in Barcelona, Spain. Zinc levels averaged 61 micrograms per deciliter of blood (mcg/dL), and among those who later died in the hospital, average zinc levels were 43 mcg/dL. Overall,Continue reading “COVID update: zinc, vitamin D linked to better outcomes”

Brain: Omega-3 and CBD beneficial for brain function

Omega-3 and Alzheimer’s disease People with a gene mutation known as APOE4 (E4) are four times more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Doctors thought those with E4 would need larger doses of the omega-3 DHA—one of the most prevalent fatty acids in the brain—to have adequate levels in their brain matter. In this six-monthContinue reading “Brain: Omega-3 and CBD beneficial for brain function”

Healthy Insight: Honey for Lungs

Over-prescribing antibiotics has increased drug-resistant microbial infections. In this study, doctors reviewed 14 placebo-controlled upper respiratory tract trials, nine involving children only, and all using honey as a treatment along with standard care or placebo. Honey improved cough frequency in eight studies, and cough severity in five studies, compared to usual care; improved combined symptomContinue reading “Healthy Insight: Honey for Lungs”