by nhri | Dec 4, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Patients that take statins (cholesterol lowering drugs) have depleted coenzyme Q10 levels in the body which results in more inflammation and oxidative stress. Supplementing with coenzyme Q10 improved anti-oxidants levels and decreased inflammation. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 25, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Most Americans are deficient in magnesium. By meeting the recommended daily allowance (400mg per day), insulin resistance is lowered by 71%. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Cancer, Garlic, Lung Cancer
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 4543 persons, those with the highest intake of raw garlic had a 44% reduced risk of lung cancer. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Menopause
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study of 7,728 women shows that the risk of death from breast cancer was 30% lower in women taking multivitamins compared to non-users. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Botanicals, Relora, Stress
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Relora taken at 500 mg per day improved mood factors, including depression by 20%, anger by 42% and fatigue by 31%. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Liver Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Potassium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the lowest 25% of potassium in the blood had 33% greater chance of having non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Calcium, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The researchers found that an increase in dairy intake (over 2.2 serving per day) improved muscle mass and hand-grip strength by 4.5%. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, DHA, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid), Eye Health, GLA (Gamma Linoleic Acid), Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A combination of omega-3 and omega-6 oil improved symptoms of dry eye, smoothness of the cornea and decreased eye discomfort. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Antioxidants, Diabetes, Flavonoids, Polyphenols
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Increased intake of flavonoids (found in foods such as tea, apples, and pears) showed a significant reduction in the risk of type II diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Fitness and Exercise, Polyphenols
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Polyphenol rich blueberries and green tea supplementation reduced the exercise induced inflammation and oxidative stress that occurred during intense exercise in this study of 35 long distance runners. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Bone Health, Calcium, Cardiovascular Health, Menopause, Minerals
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Increased calcium intake was linked to a marker that showed it reduced the risk of osteoporosis and other sclerosis. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Antioxidants, SOD (superoxide dismutase)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. When taken daily, 600 mg of alpha lipoic acid and 140 IU of SOD reduced the number of those who said “I have difficulty getting out of my chair due to back pain” by 94%. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Vitamin K
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Vitamin K was associated with an 8.2% improvement in verbal memory recall. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2013 | 2013, Calcium, Cancer, Colorectal (Colon), Processed Foods, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Curing meats is used for preservation but usually uses nitrates which are chemicals that have a cancer risk. In an animal study those supplemented with calcium had 67% lower levels of a material linked to cell damage and 52% less of precancerous lessions. Vitamin E had 48% lower levels of precancerous lesions. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2013 | 2013, Probiotics, Respiratory Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Taking a probiotic daily reduced the risk of upper respiratory tract infection by 27%. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Average Americans do not get the recommended fiber per day. In research with 10,473 participants, those with the lowest fiber intakes had a 36.4% greater incidence of obesity and 34.7% greater incidence of metabolic syndrome- risk factors of cardiovascular problems. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2013 | 2013, Antioxidants, Fruits and Vegetables, Longevity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 12 year study on 807 participants over age 65, showed a 30% greater risk of death in those with the lowest blood levels of polyphenols, compared to the highest levels. Polyphenols can be obtained from fruits, vegetables, legumes, tea, honey, and supplements. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Nuts and Seeds, Pancreatic Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Daily snacking on 36 almonds (250 calories) for 4 weeks suppressed hunger levels and did not affect body weight in individuals at risk of developing type two diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2013 | 2013, Joint Health, UC-II (Undenatured Collagen)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study on 55 participants with joint pain after exercise, showed that 80% were pain free after three months of taking collagen. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 31, 2013 | 2013, Arthritis, Autoimmune Disease, Joint Health, Vitamin D - Bone Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 300 adults with rheumatoid arthritis, those in the severly deficient vitamin D group were positive for rheumatoid factor compared to 77.5% of all others. (more…)