Omega-3 Fats Help Skin Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study of 58 patients with eczema found that 5.4 g of DHA daily for 12 weeks decreased inflammatory protein levels by 67% compared to no changes in placebo. (more…)
Vitamin D Found to Help Predict Overall Cell Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 3300 patients in a health study, the group with the highest blood levels had a 55% lower risk of all forms of cancer compared to the group with the lowest blood levels. (more…)
Pycnogenol® Found to Help Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 156 patients who took 100 mg Pycnogenol® for 3 months experienced a 191% increase in walking distance compared to a 35% increase in placebo group, a 56% decrease in pain compared to only 9.6% in the placebo group, and a 79% decrease in ankle swelling compared to only 1% in the placebo group. (more…)
Pycnogenol® Helps Women Before Menopause
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 155 peri-menopausal women who took 100 mg of Pycnogenol twice daily for 6 months had significant improvements of 11% in depression scores and 27% in memory/concentration scores. (more…)
Update on Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Primary and Secondary Management of Cardiovascular Disease
By Dr. Bruce Holub, University of Guelph, Department of Biology and Nutritional Sciences, Canada. Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting & Expo, May 2004. Theme: Cost-Effective Methods to Address the Leading Causes of Death & Chronic Diseases (more…)
Natural vs. Synthetic Vitamin E
Written by Michael Lelah, Ph.D., Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Hot Topics Symposium, May 2006. Theme: Controversy over the Role of Natural Vitamin E in Reducing Leading Causes of Death. (more…)
Tocotrienols – The Natural Vitamin E Against Stroke-Related Neurodegeneration
Written by Chandan K. Sen Ph.D., Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Hot Topics Symposium. May 2006. Theme: Controversy over the Role of Natural Vitamin E in Reducing Leading Causes of Death. (more…)
Vitamin E – Hype or Science? – Informed Opinion
By Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA, Nutrition Education Manager. Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Hot Topics Symposium. May 2006. Theme: Controversy over the Role of Natural Vitamin E in Reducing Leading Causes of Death. Posted July 2, 2008. (more…)
Apoptosis of Breast Cancer Cell Lines in Presence of Aqueous Garlic Extracts
Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting & Expo, May 2004. Theme: Cost-Effective Methods to Address the Leading Causes of Death & Chronic Diseases. Components of garlic consumed in reasonable amounts could prevent/suppress breast cancer significantly. (more…)
Bioflavonoids in the Management of Asthma and Cardiovascular Disease
Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting & Expo, May 2004. Theme: Cost-Effective Methods to Address the Leading Causes of Death & Chronic Diseases. Pycnogenol has the potential to counteract all important cardiovascular risk factors simultaneously. (more…)
Perinatal Supplementation of Long-Chain Fatty Acids as a Strategy to Prevent Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus and Coronary Heart Disease
By Dr. Undurti Das, EFA Sciences LLC, USA. Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting & Expo, May 2004. Theme: Cost-Effective Methods to Address the Leading Causes of Death & Chronic Diseases (more…)
Chromium and Insulin Resistance
Written by Dr. Vijaya Juturu, Nutrition 21, USA. Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting & Expo, May 2004. Theme: Cost-Effective Methods to Address the Leading Causes of Death & Chronic Diseases (more…)
Vitamin E Linked to Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 847 patients with an average age of 73.5 years, those who took 2000 IU vitamin E per day had a 26% reduction of death in Alzheimer’s disease patients, compared to those who did not take vitamin E. (more…)
Purple Passion Fruit Peel Extract Appears to Reduce Asthma Symptoms
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Various asthma symptoms were reduced by 60%, 29%, and 33% more than a control group. (more…)
Amino Acids Help Muscle Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Elderly patients given 22 grams of essential amino acids experienced a 22% increase in muscle strength. (more…)
Fish Oil During Pregnancy Improves Infant Eye and Brain Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study of 109 pregnant mothers revealed that those who took DHA during pregnancy had infants with 30 % higher visual and coordination scores, 9% higher intelligence scores, and 5% higher mental and motor developement scores. (more…)
CoQ10 May Offer Help for Fatigue During Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking 300 mg CoQ10 for 8 days had 22% less fatigue compared to a placebo group in a test on a stationary bike. (more…)
Folic Acid in Multivitamin Supplements Reduces Female Infertility
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those who regularly took a multivitamin supplement were 35% less likely to have reproductive health issues (infertility) than those not taking a multivitamin supplement. (more…)
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Also Benefit Healthy Eyes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study found that lutein and zexanthin can help eye health even if you don’t have age-related macular degeneration. (more…)
Folic Acid Found to Help Bone Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies suggests that folic acid may also be helpful to bone health. (more…)
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