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Vitamin D Supplementation Seems to Alleviate Depressive Symptoms in Adults, Study Says
An extensive meta-analysis suggests that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate depressive symptoms in adults with depression. Conducted by an international team of researchers, the meta-analysis includes dozens of studies from around the world. Depressive symptoms cause a significant disease burden worldwide. The therapeutic efficacy of current antidepressants is often insufficient, which is why further ways ...
NPA, CRN Release Statements on Preventive Services Task Force Guidance on Dietary Supplements
The Natural Products Association (NPA) and the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) have issued statements in response to recent findings by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). NPA commented on what USPSTF found in relation between the use of beta carotene and vitamin E for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer. Ultimately, “The ...
CBDistillery and Releaf App Partner to Study Efficacy of CBD and CBN in Addressing Stress and Sleep Issues, Seeking Volunteers
In partnership, CBDistillery (Denver, CO) and Releaf App have announced that they are recruiting 1,000 volunteers to conduct two studies to evaluate the efficacy of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN) in assisting participants with their stress and sleep, as potential alternatives to over-the-counter and prescription medicines. CBDistillery will provide participants, at no cost in the stress study, ...
How COVID-19 Lockdown Has Altered Sleep
Stay-at-home orders and “lockdowns” related to the COVID-19 pandemic have had a major impact on the daily lives of people around the world and that includes the way that people sleep, according to two studies published in the journal Current Biology. Both studies show that relaxed school and work schedules and more time spent at home ...
Some Plant-based Therapies Associated With Modest Improvement in Menopausal Symptoms
An analysis of more than 60 studies suggests that some plant-based therapies are associated with modest reductions in the frequency of hot flashes and vaginal dryness but no significant reduction in night sweats, according to a study appearing in the June 21 issue of JAMA. Medical treatments for symptoms associated with menopause are available, including ...
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