Taking an herbal supplement is one way that numerous Americans try to improve their health and wellness. Now, researchers are saying that another alternative treatment, acupuncture, may reduce or eliminate unexplained symptoms in people with medically undiagnosed ailments. A study published in the British Journal of General Practice found that adult patients with mild, unexplained physical symptoms experienced improvements in mood and comfort levels after undergoing 26 weeks of regular acupuncture sessions.

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A study published in the medical journal Gut found that laboratory rodents fed folic acid supplements had offspring who were 64 percent less likely then their counterparts to develop colon cancer in adulthood.

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Researchers announced that women who did not take a daily dietary supplement before and during the first month of pregnancy were almost twice as likely to have children with autism spectrum disorders, compared to those who started such a supplementation schedule early.

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New research conducted by Finnish scientists has found that adequate levels of vitamin E, such as those found in nutritional supplements, may support respiratory health and function. A study published in the journal Clinical Epidemiology found that healthy individuals had stronger respiratory health after taking vitamin E supplements. In this case, "healthy" indicates those who do not smoke and who do exercise.

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It’s in pills, gel-caps and over-the-counter dietary supplements, and now scientists are saying that that it may soon be used to supplement traditional treatments for alcoholism. It’s fish oil, and it’s available nearly everywhere.

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Ongoing research has repeatedly supported the idea that the complex of vitamins known as antioxidants is good for you. At their root, the benefits of antioxidants stem from their ability to reduce the damage caused by free radicals in the body. These nutrients can be found in nutritional supplements and natural foods, including pecans.

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A number of studies have shown that compounds in cilantro – many of which can be found in other vegetables and in herbal supplements – are good for cellular and cardiovascular health.

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Research published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research announced that celery, parsley and certain fruits and nuts contain apigenin, a molecule that has been found to reduce the rate of breast cancer growth in laboratory animals with the disease.

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Besides consuming plenty of fruits, vegetables and a daily dietary supplement to ensure adequate nutritional intake, individuals who love the taste of hickory-smoked steak or mesquite-flavored chicken may have a pleasant surprise awaiting them in a recent issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

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In either case, the extract taken from this variety of yeast offers a window into the evolutionary history of the fungi that break down food products to produce ethyl alcohol.

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Now, research conducted at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center indicates that certain complementary therapies are being suggested by healthcare professionals.

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An antioxidant found in apples, other fruits and vegetables, and nutritional supplements may do more than simply prevent damage caused by free radicals. A recent laboratory test has determined that polyphenols may be able to lengthen lifespan. In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers from Hong Kong and China reported that fruit flies live longer when dosed with polyphenols taken from apples. They attributed this effect to the antioxidant's protective properties.

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Now, researchers have announced that a derivative of retinol may also slow the rate of cell growth in breast cancer tumors.

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Not only is it a powerful antioxidant, but vitamin E may be able to mitigate the effects of a particular liver disease among children and some adults.

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Researchers at the Georgetown University Medical Center recently announced that vitamin D supplementation lowered the risk of estrogen-positive breast cancer among both normal weight and obese laboratory rodents.

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