Supplement News July 2018

A small pilot clinical trial published in The FASEB Journal shows that targeted nutrient therapy can improve lung function in obese individuals with asthma without requiring weight loss. Specifically, the study demonstrated that eating two CHORI-Bars (patent-pending supplement bars designed to fill nutritional gaps in poor diets) daily for eight weeks improved lung function in obese adolescents with a form of asthma that is resistant to usual treatments. With a sample size of 56 participants, these findings are provocative and point to the need for larger trials. Read More

• Nutrient supplement bar improves lung function in asthmatic adolescents
• CHORIBar Program

One of the most well-known botanical plants in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) has gained attention in the health and wellness industry for its restorative and rejuvenating benefits. Offering a variety of applications, including as a general tonic, the root can be used as an adaptogen, meaning it helps the body cope with stress. Read More

• Ashwagandha: Leading the Adaptogenic Revolution

Omega-3 ingredients from varying sources offer support for a wide range of health implications. Read More

• Omega-3 Sources From the Sea, the Land, and the Lab

Author: BigZZZ

Date: July 25, 2018