Nutritional Supplements in the News

Decreasing Fibromyalgia Symptoms With Glucosamine

A study conducted by the Vulvodynia Project is showing glucosamine to be beneficial to Fibromyalgia patients. It increases the gel-like quality of the skin, which in turn could reduce the extreme sensitivity experienced in the vulva and other parts of the body. Positive results show that 65% of the women who had reached a plateau in pain relief were further improved as a result of glucosamine supplementation.

Taking Chromium To Heart

Everyone knows that chromium can help increase muscle mass and increase body fat. But several studies show that a 200 mcg chromium supplement can also help lower harmful LDL cholesterol and improve total cholesterol/HDL ratios. Research and clinical studies are currently being conducted on the possibility of chromium benefiting calcium/bone metabolism, cellular immunity, high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, glycemic control of Type II diabetes, and increased longevity.

Saw Palmetto Comes of Age by Fighting Prostate Problems

If you know someone taking Saw Pametto for fighting benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), you re not alone. The herb has been featured in newspapers across the country, along with call-in health radio shows. Saw Palmetto was originally cited for clinical use in 1879, and by the 193Os European physicians were widely using Saw Palmetto for the treatment of irritation of the bladder, urethra, and prostate.

Recent research seems to back up century-old knowledge. A double-blind study published in the British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology found that the participants who took Saw Palmetto had to get up 45% less in the night to urinate, and painful or difficult urination was decreased.

No side effects have been noted with Saw Palmetto. However, it is important to remember that BPH is not a self- diagnosable or self-treatable condition, but should be professionally diagnosed.