Antioxidant supplement blend, including vitamin C and niacin, reduces autoimmune disease symptoms. Inhaling menthol helps to improve cognitive abilities for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Proton pump inhibitors are commonly used antacids that increase the risk of osteoporosis.

Every week we discover inspiring, informative, and sometimes shocking health-related news. From new studies to insightful analysis, here is what you need to know this week:

  • Antioxidant supplement blend has been shown to alleviate autoimmune disease symptoms. A combination of vitamin C, L-glutamine, niacin, L-cystine, coenzyme Q10, vitamin B2, succinic acid, and fumaric acid reduced systemic sclerosis (SSc) effects. International Journal of Molecular Sciences
  • Inhaling menthol can improve cognitive abilities for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. New research in mice revealed the positive effects of menthol on the reduction of the interlukin-1-beta protein, which is linked to various Alzheimer’s responses. Frontiers in Immunology
  • Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), commonly used as antacids, increase the risk of osteoporosis. A new study indicates that people who take PPIs alone or in combination with cortisone have significantly lower bone density. Mayo Clinic Proceedings