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“People were given a propionate-inulin ester because it releases much more propionate than inulin alone. Additionally, individuals that were given the propionate supplement consumed 10% less food.”

“FTA: > Regular use of fish oil supplements (FOS) was associated with a significant reduction in cognitive decline and brain atrophy in older adults, a study has found. The study examined the relationship between FOS use during the Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative and indicators of cognitive decline.”

“The research team measured several aspects of mental health using well-established questionnaires. The omega-3 supplement provided two key fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA, 500 mg) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA, 250 mg).”

“Supplementation with a probiotic called Lactobacillus reuteri in mice that display autistic-like symptoms abolished some of those symptoms and increased social behavior by interacting with the social hormone oxytocin.”

“From the article: > After adjusting for age, obesity, race, previous pregnancy, vitamin D and prenatal and multivitamin use, women taking omega-3 supplements had 1.51 (95% CI 1.12, 2.04) times the probability of conceiving compared to women not taking omega-3s.”

“The review's authors posited that physically active people need 10% to 20% more magnesium than the recommended doses taken two hours before physical activity, even during the off-season. For more information about magnesium, check out our deep-dive podcast and our comprehensive overview article.”

“The authors posit that long-term supplementation at this dose is deemed safe, with no significant safety concerns reported, even for those with sufficient baseline vitamin D levels.”

“It is widely used as a dietary supplement to build and maintain muscle mass. Although creatine is available in many forms, most of the research on the compound has focused on creatine monohydrate. Learn more about creatine in this clip featuring Dr. Stuart Phillips.”

“Men that supplemented their diet with 60 grams of mixed nuts daily for 14 weeks increased their sperm count by 16%, sperm vitality by 4%, and sperm motility by 6% according to a randomized trial.”

“They found that the children who received the zinc supplements had lower serum alanine aminotransferase (a marker of liver damage) and C-reactive protein (a marker of inflammation) than those who took the placebo. They also had higher HDL ("good") cholesterol.”