Research.
Every peer-reviewed study on fascia in one place — graded for strength of evidence, summarised in plain language for clinicians, researchers, and curious readers.
We grade studies from A to 1A+++ using the Fascia Research Database rubric — 1A+++ is the strongest.
Researchers behind the studiesEffects of resveratrol or estradiol on postexercise endothelial function in estrogen-deficient postmenopausal women
This randomized pilot study investigated how a single dose of resveratrol or estradiol affects endothelial function in postmenopausal women. The findings suggest that while both substances can improve the blood vessels'…
Low-frequency mechanical vibration induces apoptosis of A431 epidermoid carcinoma cells
Researchers are exploring mechanical vibration as a potential cancer therapy that avoids harming healthy cells. In this lab study, a brief, low-frequency vibration was applied to a line of human skin cancer cells (A431)…
Vitamin D insufficiency as a potential culprit in critical COVID-19 patients
In this systematic review, researchers analyzed data from six studies to explore the association between vitamin D levels and COVID-19 severity. They found that patients with a poor prognosis had significantly lower ser…
Antiviral Mechanisms of Vitamin C: A Short Communication Consensus Report
This 2020 publication is a consensus report from a large group of authors, summarizing agreed-upon points regarding vitamin C. Based on the title, the report details the various mechanisms by which vitamin C may exert a…
The Five Diaphragms in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine: Myofascial Relationships, Part 1
This review article outlines the osteopathic concept of the body's "five diaphragms": the tentorium cerebelli, tongue, thoracic outlet, respiratory diaphragm, and pelvic floor. According to the osteopathic respiratory-c…
Effects of Cesarean Section and Vaginal Delivery on Abdominal Muscles and Fasciae
This study used ultrasound to compare the abdominal muscles and fascia of women who had a C-section, a vaginal delivery, or had never given birth. Researchers found that both types of delivery were associated with chang…
Diet as a Modulator of Intestinal Microbiota in Rheumatoid Arthritis
This narrative review explores how dietary patterns can influence the gut microbiota in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Research indicates that RA patients often exhibit significant differences in their inte…
Flavonoids and Other Polyphenols Act as Epigenetic Modifiers in Breast Cancer
This narrative review explores how dietary flavonoids and other polyphenols may influence breast cancer through epigenetic mechanisms. Research suggests that compounds found in green tea, soy, and berries can affect gen…
Overview of the possible role of vitamin C in management of COVID-19
In this 2020 review, the authors examine the possible role of vitamin C in managing COVID-19. They note that the body's vitamin C levels often drop during an acute infection due to increased metabolic demands. Because v…
Collagen supplementation for skin health: A mechanistic systematic review
This systematic review evaluates the impact of collagen supplementation on skin health and aging parameters. By analyzing ten clinical trials, researchers found that oral intake of both intact and hydrolyzed collagen co…
Is the VITAMINS RCT indicating potential redundancy between corticosteroids and vitamin C?
Known only by its title, this article appears to be a commentary or analysis of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) known as VITAMINS. The title poses a question about whether there might be a "redundancy," or overlappi…
Perspective: Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 severity –plausibly linked by latitude, ethnicity, impacts on cytokines,ACE2 and thrombosis
This narrative review explores the potential link between vitamin D deficiency and the severity of COVID-19. The authors observed that countries at higher latitudes, with less sun exposure, had higher COVID-19 mortality…