Supplement Research Update

Aug 19, 2019

Grape Seed Extract to Lower Blood Pressure

In an article published in the British Journal of Nutrition, a total of 36 people with high blood pressure were randomized to placebo or grape seed extract pills. Subjects consumed a juice containing 0 mg or 300 mg/d GSE (150 mg twice daily) for 6 weeks.

A Supplement That Helps with OCD?

In an article titled, "L-carnosine as an adjuvant to fluvoxamine in treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder: A randomized double-blind study," investigators tried to find out if any natural supplements added to an antidepressant medication could be of additional benefit in reducing the symptoms of OCD.

Fiber's Role in a Happy Colon

Not all doctors are convinced diet plays a role in cancer reduction even though the evidence keeps mounting. Recently a study published in JAMA Oncology confirmed that a diet high in fiber reduces the risk for colon cancer.