Articles by Angela Santoriello
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Neurological Diseases and Asthma Attacks
If there ever was a top nutrient competition, vitamin D just might nab the title, according to Dr. Joseph Mercola. So far, scientists have identified nearly 3,000 genes that are influenced by vitamin D status, and a robust and growing body of research clearly shows that vitamin D is critical for optimal health and disease ...
Japanese Mushroom Extract Helpful in Eradicating HPV
Japanese mushroom extract appears to be effective for the eradication of human papillomavirus (HPV), according to a pilot clinical trial at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) Medical School, reported Science Daily. The results were presented at the 11th International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology in Houston by principal ...
Mushroom Wisdom Granted U.S. Patent For Proprietary Extract
Mike Shirota, founder and CEO of Mushroom Wisdom, Inc. (East Rutherford, NJ) announced that the company has been granted a patent of its exclusive proprietary extract of Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) called Amycenone, which is featured in its branded product Amyloban 3399. The U.S. Patent, number 8,871,492, issued in October, officially recognizes the company’s unique ...
Study: BCM-95 Curcumin Disrupts Cancer Cell Communication
A recently published cellular study on colorectal cancer showed that high-absorption BCM-95 Curcumin is able to reduce the spread of cancer cells and potentially increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy in the treatment of advanced colon cancer. Signaling (cellular communication) between cancer cells and normal cells is a key factor in how cancer progresses, and this ...
Tea, Citrus Products Could Lower Ovarian Cancer Risk, Research Finds
Tea and citrus fruits and juices are associated with a lower risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA), reported Science Daily. The research reveals that women who consume foods containing flavonols and flavanones (both subclasses of dietary flavonoids) significantly decrease their risk of developing epithelial ovarian ...
Study Suggests Omega-3s Improve Behavior in Children and Adolescents
According to a recent Natural Medicine Journal report, omega-3 fatty acids can improve behavioral problems in children and teenagers. Authored by Jaclyn Chasse, ND, “Are Omega-3 Fatty Acids the Answer to Behavioral Problems in Kids?” in the October issue, the randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study was taken on children aged 8 to 16. According to the ...
Seroyal Announces New Online EFA Selection Tool For Healthcare Professionals
Seroyal (Toronto, Ontario, Canada) announced the launch of My Pharmax EFA Consultant, an online essential fatty acid selection tool and a new, convenient online ordering system for healthcare professionals at Seroyal.com. My Pharmax EFA Consultant, found at www.mypharmaxconsultant.com/EFA, provides healthcare professionals with a convenient way to determine the appropriate fish oil supplement for individual patients ...
Study: New Dietary Supplement Beats Calcium, Vitamin D for Bone Strength
A new study by a Florida State University researcher reveals that a new dietary supplement is superior to calcium and vitamin D when it comes to bone health, reported Science Daily. Over a 12-month period, Bahram H. Arjmandi, Margaret A. Sitton, professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences and Director of the ...
Organic Acids Testing Workshops Offered Nationwide
The Great Plains Laboratory, Inc. will bring its Organic Acids Testing Workshops to several U.S. cities in the coming months, including a visit to San Francisco on Jan. 24, 2015 and San Diego on Feb. 21, 2015. Workshops are planned for both Chicago and Washington, D.C. in the spring, with details to be determined. The workshops ...
Dr. Mark Miller Joins Life Extension as Executive Director of Product Development
Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based Life Extension announced Mark Miller, PhD, MBA, FACN, CNS, has joined Life Extension as executive director of research and development. According to the company Miller was previously vice president of research and development for six years with AdvoCare International (Plano, TX). “For 34 years, Life Extension, has been a pioneer in funding ...
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