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Young men have been known to be aggressive and impulsive.  Researchers having been looking into the causes and possible strategies to reduce the behavior.

A new study had young men take omega-3 DHA for three months.  They had their behavior scored before and after the study.

DHA omega-3 decreased impulsivity and aggressive behavior compared to placebo.

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Hum Psychopharmacol. 2013

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Asthma and allergy sufferers may have a new tool to help them breathe easier.  During an asthma attack and for some people during allergy season, the muscles surrounding the lungs tighten up making it difficult to breathe.

A new study tested ginger on this specific type of muscle fiber and found that it caused "significant and rapid relaxation".  You can add ginger to your diet, but be aware of ginger ales and ginger snaps as they can be high in carbs.

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Am J Respir Cell Mol Biol. 2013

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A new form of magnesium shows promise for support of our brains.  Research done on an animal model shows that this new form, magnesium L-threonate, helps to improve the extinction of fearful memories.

This new type of magnesium is more effective because of its ability to pass the blood-brain barrier more so than currently available forms.

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Pharmacol Biochem Behav. 2013

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Getting more fiber in our diets is so important for a variety of reasons.  Most people decide to proactively add fiber when they become irregular or their doctor recommends for high cholesterol.

A new long term study shows us another benefit of fiber.  Nearly half a million people who participated in a National Health Institute diet and health study over nine years reported their dietary intake.

The results showed that those whose diet had the most fiber had a 15 to 20% reduced risk of renal cell carcinoma (kidney cancer).  If you have a hard time getting fiber in your diet, one alternative we suggest is Jarrow Formulas Gentle Fibers.  You can add it water or a smoothie and supplement your diet easily.

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AJCN 2013

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Atopic dermatitis is a form of eczema in which people have itchy and red skin that resembles a rash.  Some researchers looked into whether or not vitamin D levels are associated.

Ninety five subjects with atopic dermatitis and fifty eight controls had their vitamin D levels checked and scored their symptoms.  They found that the frequency of infection was greater in those with lower levels of vitamin D.

They also found that once supplemented with vitamin D, symptom scores improved significantly.

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J Am Acad Dermatol. 2013

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Menopause and the symptoms that come with it can be frustrating and exhausting.  Common recommendations you may hear from friends like black cohosh and soy supplements may not have worked for you.

One plant you may not have heard of is called thai kudzu.  It contains phytoestrogens that may help alleviate some of the symptoms of menopause.

A study using 25 and 50 mg on women with menopause for 6 months showed reductions in symptoms by as much as 50%.

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Arch Gynecol Obstet. 2011

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Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disorder, a category of illness that is quite difficult to treat and manage.  More and more research is being done to find out what all the factors are involved and what action can be taken now to support people with the condition.

A new study looked at patients with Crohn's and vitamin D levels.  They then supplemented them over 24 weeks with enough vitamin D until they reached a blood level of 40ng/ml.  

At the end of the 24 weeks, quality of life scores and Crohn's disease activity index scores improved as vitamin D levels were optimized.  Vitamin D is being found to be involved in many health conditions.

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Clin Transl Gastroenterol. 2013

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Those of you taking statin drugs for cholesterol may have been recommended to take CoQ10 along with it.  It is produced in our liver and is used by all of our cells.

There seems to be an age related decline in these levels and what consequences this can have on our health is being investigated.  A new study looked at critically ill patients versus a control group and their CoQ10 status.

They found that across a variety of critically ill patients, CoQ10 levels were lower than in controls.  The study authors believe there may be an association between illness and CoQ10 levels.

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J Crit Care. 2013

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We all have had experiences of seeing loved ones age and become weak and frail.  Researchers wanted to see if diet could make a difference.

Eighty seven elderly adults who were determined to be frail were given either two protein shakes a day or left as a control group for 12 weeks.  Before and after the study, the subjects were tested on gait speed, timed up-and-go tests, and one legged stance as measures of frailty.

Those in the protein group had results that showed improvements and might support reducing the frailty in the elderly as they age.

For those who don't do well with dairy based proteins, we recommend Growing Naturals Rice Protein.

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J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci. 2013

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