Sebastian Krawiec is Editor at Nutritional Outlook.
Vitamin K2 and D supplementation reduces risk of coronary artery calcification, says recent study
October 12th 2022A subgroup analysis of the Aortic Valve Decalcification Trial (AVADEC study) observed that vitamin K2 MK-7 (720 µg/day) and D (25 µg/day) supplementation for two years helped slow the progression of coronary plaque development in individuals at high risk of developing coronary artery calcification
Capsanthin ingredient alleviates symptoms of dry eyes and reduced oxidative stress in recent study
October 12th 2022Results showed that the ingredient significantly decreased intraocular pressure, increased tear break-up time and volume, and decreased corneal inflammation, leading to the stabilization of the rats’ ocular surface.
ISSFAL issues statement on relationship between omega-3 blood levels and preterm birth risk
October 4th 2022The International Society for the Study of Fatty Acids and Lipids (ISSFAL) has issued a statement acknowledging the relationship between omega-3 EPA and DHA blood levels and preterm birth risk.
Microalgae extract supports immune health in marathon runners, says recent study
September 21st 2022Results showed that, compared to placebo, subjects taking the microalgae supplement had fewer upper respiratory tract complaints, better overall well-being, as well as lower cortisol and superior microbiome indices.
Sustained release vitamin C tablets offer high absorption for longer, says new pharmacokinetic study
September 13th 2022The average time to achieve maximum levels in plasma following supplementation with the sustained release tablet was about 4.5 hours compared to the two to three hours seen in immediate-release formulations.
Black seed oil from TriNutra may help relieve itchy, scaly skin and scalp, according to recent study
September 12th 2022The study found that subjects with mild to moderate seborrhea of the scalp saw a significant 58.8.% reduction in erythema scores and a substantial 30% decrease in scaling scores after 28 days of using a 5% B’utyQuin Scalp Serum.