More people have embraced the use of probiotic supplements, and this has come due to the benefits discovered by probiotics. Women can particularly benefit from using probiotics as they help to create a healthy urinary tract. Some people are also using probiotics to boost their weight loss program...
Health benefits of probiotics and prebiotics in women. Menopause Int. 2009;15(1):35–40. View ArticleMichael de Vrese. 2009. Health benefits of probiotics and prebiotics in women. Menopause Int., 15: 35-40.de Vrese, M. (2009) Health benefits of probiotics and prebiotics in wome...
The FDA regulates probiotics like foods, not like medications. Unlike drug companies, makers of probiotic supplements don't have to show their products are safe or that they work. Ask your doctor if taking probiotics is a good idea for you. In general, probiotic foods and supplements are thou...
No association between chicory consumption and diabetes risk was observed in a large prospective cohort of French women.(Sartorelli 2010) However, in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial in 54 adults with type 2 diabetes, 2-month administration of oligofructose-enriched chicory inulin...
The extract was standardized to 33.78 mg/day aglycones and given as 37.1 mg/day for 12 weeks. Women between the ages of 40 and 65 years with a body mass index (BMI) of 20 to 40 who experienced at least 5 hot flushes/day were eligible. The extract was well tolerated and no side ...
Because of a lack of relevant data, astragalus is not recommended for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Apart from in these specific instances, astragalus supplementation poses no risk to health. It’s important, however, to follow the dose recommended by the manufacturer, which relates to...
While more research still needs to be done to find out the deeper implications of ALA on other types of cancer, this is a great discovery for women struggling with these increasingly common types of cancer. 9. Enhance oral health Because chiais full ofcalcium, phosphorus, vitamin A and zinc...
With up to 12 times the antioxidant levels of blueberries, it’s no wonder these berries top the charts as one of the most nutrient-dense fruits for men and women. Goji berrieshave been a staple in Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries and have been credited with improving vitality, ener...
Another double-blind, placebo-controlled studyconcludedthat adult women taking collagen experienced improvements in overall hair volume, scalp coverage and thickness of hair body after 90 days. Additional improvement after 180 days included hair shine, skin moisture retention and skin smoothness. ...
Folate is one of the most important nutrients for pregnant women and their developing babies. Since avocado is high in folate, it’sconsidered“an ideal food for assisting pregnant mothers in attaining the nutrients necessary for proper early brain, eye, and immune development of their offspring....