2018-11-02 10:51:48 Tryptophan is an essential plant-derived amino acid that is needed for the in vivo biosynthesis of proteins. After consumption, it is metabolically transformed to bioactive metabolites, including serotonin, melatonin, kynurenine, and the vitamin…
Read More2018-11-02 10:49:25 This systematic review and meta-analysis examined the effects of probiotic supplementation in children for functional constipation (1). They included 4 trials reporting data on 382 children with functional constipation. Overall, there were no…
Read More2018-10-05 13:27:52 Vitamin D levels have been linked to certain pain states, including migraine. In this study, the authors investigated whether vitamin D supplementation would be beneficial for adult patients with migraine (1). A randomized,…
Read More2018-10-05 13:27:52 In this study, the authors examined the efficacy of an Internet-based stress management program (1). The program is based on cognitive-behavioral therapy and was inspired by the “Funambule” program in Quebec. Four questionnaires…
Read More2018-10-05 13:27:52 This study investigated whether the potential anxiety relief provided by auricular acupressure could improve the efficacy of habit reversal treatment, as evidenced by improved stomatological and other outcomes (1). In a pragmatic, randomized,…
Read More2018-10-05 13:23:24 This review discusses immune system dysfunction as a possible target of autism therapy (1). Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder with an unknown etiology and currently few effective therapies. Immune…
Read More2018-10-05 13:23:24 Evidence for blood pressure-lowering effects of vitamin C (VC) supplementation in clinical trials is inconsistent and limited studies have examined the effect of VC supplementation on hypertension (HTN) control. In this study, eligible…
Read More2018-09-11 13:37:59 Recent literature has focused on the association of psoriasis with lower than normal or highly deficient vitamin D blood levels. This study investigated the controversial association between psoriasis and vitamin D levels (1).…
Read More2018-09-11 13:37:59 The goal of this study was to explore the prevalence with which Australian Western herbalists treat menstrual problems and their related treatment, experiences, perceptions, and interreferral practices with other health practitioners (1). Members…
Read More2018-09-11 13:29:35 Ketogenic diet therapies have proven efficacy for refractory epilepsy. In this study, the authors observed remarkable efficacy of the diet in two patients with hypoxic-ischaemic encephalopathy (1). They analysed their cases with refractory…
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