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Dark chocolate is rich in flavonoids, bioactive micronutrients that increase the bioavailability of nitric oxide as well as decrease the rate in which nitric oxide is removed from the body. Through increasing the bioavailability of nitric oxide (NO) to bodily tissues, the tissues are better able to

Cervical cancer is the second most frequent cancer in Mexican women, representing 16.9% of the total female population. At the National Cancer Institute of Mexico (Instituto Nacional de Cancerología), 80% cervical cancer patients arrive at locally advanced stages (IB2-IVA). Standard treatment for

Improved cognitive performance has been observed in humans following supplementation of sage extracts; including recall and mental arithmetic ability. Aspects of mood have also shown improvements; e.g. increased alertness, calmness and contentedness and reduced mental fatigue. These effects are

Aerobic exercise performance in events lasting more than one hour has been shown to improve with pre- or/and during-exercise consumption of carbohydrates (CHO) and athletes or recreationally exercised individuals are often advised to consume CHO before, and/or during exercise. The improvement in

Study design The study was a randomized into a two-group, parallel, placebo-controlled clinical trial to assess the efficacy of a food supplement containing vitis vinifera extract developed for cognitive and neuropsychological functioning in healthy older adults. Screening Mental status was

This project will be a double blinded randomized cross-over control (pilot) trial that will investigate whether the combination of Aquamin (a calcium-rich marine multi-mineral) and a polyphenol-rich pine bark extract (Enzogenol), when taken as a food supplement for 3 months (12 weeks) has comparable

This is a pilot study of a carefully-designed dietary intervention that aims to help overcome obstacles to diet research in MS as well as provide needed preliminary data for future clinical trials. It incorporates elements with suggested benefits for MS including foods high in polyunsaturated fatty

Gulf War Illness (GWI) is a multi-symptom disorder that is characterized by complex traits. Clinical complications of GWI typically persist over long-term, cause significant pain and suffering, and interfere with the ability of affected Veterans to successfully integrate back into civilian society.

Purpose: The written history of vinegar use in China was more than 5,000 years,and it was used as health care products since ancient times. In addition of the main component of acetic acid, it also contains other acids, esters, polyphenols and other active substances.Previous studies have reported

The research procedures will be conducted at the Human Performance Laboratory (Room 1201, Plants for Human Health Institute Building, 600 Laureate Way), operated by Appalachian State University at the North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, NC. Participants will come here for

This project aims to investigate the effects of 6 months supplementation with a polyphenol-rich supplement vs. placebo to consume daily on human cognitive function. Polyphenol-rich supplement and placebo will be provided as capsules matched for appearance. The study will be conducted as a