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Industry Criticizes Study on Glucosamine Supplements and Alzheimer’s Disease

by Shari Barbanel | June 23, 2026

On June 9, neuroscientists from the University of Florida (UF) said they found an association between taking glucosamine supplements and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease. The study was published in Nature Metabolism and was based on a large analysis of patient records and supporting data from advanced imaging technology used to scan ...

Allergies? Probiotic Combination May Curb Your Symptoms, New Study Finds

by Shari Barbanel | March 1, 2017

As we head into allergy season, you may feel less likely to grab a hanky and sneeze. That’s because new University of Florida (UF) research shows a probiotic combination might help reduce hay fever symptoms, if it’s taken during allergy season. Many published studies have shown a probiotic’s ability to regulate the body’s immune response ...

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