February Issue
Human research links sleep loss with weight gain. Four studies published over the last three years reveal a partial solution.
Reports
Curcumin for the Brain
Curcumin helps form new neurons and protect memory. New data demonstrate how curcumin can penetrate the blood-brain barrier.
Get a Better Night's Sleep
A human study found that a new ashwagandha extract improved restorative sleep by 72%.
Curb Hunger and Burn Fat
Lemon verbena combined with hibiscus flowers can reduce hunger signals and promote satiety. In a clinical trial these two plant extracts decreased hunger by 56.4% and decreased weight by 5.4%.
Boost Testosterone Without Drugs
As men age, their testosterone tends to bind to a blood protein rendering the testosterone unavailable to cells throughout the body. A plant-based formula increased free testosterone by 48% in a human study.
Lycopene: Research Update
Lycopene, found in tomatoes, has multiple benefits potentially reducing the risk of certain malignancies, neuropathies, and type II diabetes.
CoQ10 And Selenium Reduce Cardiovascular Death
Cardiovascular deaths were reduced by 50% in older adults taking selenium and CoQ10 supplements.
Departments
In The News: Vitamin C and E Lowers Risk of Cognitive Decline
Vitamins C and E reduce dementia risk; fast-food availability linked to risk of diabetes; resveratrol helps control diabetes; NAD+ may improve cognitive function.
This is Your Brain on Food
Psychiatrist, chef, and author of This is Your Brain on Food, Uma Naidoo, MD, explains what to eat to improve cognitive function, mood, energy, concentration, and libido, and highlights key supplements.
Apples
Apples contain high levels of phytochemicals such as quercetin, flavonoids, and carotenoids, and are tied to a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, asthma, and all-cause mortality.
