August 2008

Pycnogenol reduces pain, stiffness and use of drugs, while MSM improves pain and physical ability in osteoarthritis

Acidophilus reduces abdominal pain and nausea for those who are stressed, improves disease-fighting response in runners and halts diarrhea in HIV/AIDS patients

Women who consume lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin E less likely to develop cataracts; antioxidants and carotenoids help age-related macular degeneration

Folic acid lowers risk for high blood pressure pregnancy disorder, reduces chance of early delivery and in older adults, may reduce mental decline (dementia)

High vitamin B6, calcium and vitamin D intake lowers risk for colorectal cancer; Boswellia serrata halts chronic diarrhea

Women eating a high protein diet lose weight and improve heart disease risk factors

Hyaluronic acid significantly relieves osteoarthritis pain of the knee

Antioxidant slows Alzheimer's disease more effectively than drugs