by nhri | Apr 8, 2013 | 2013, Bone Health, Menopause, Vitamin K, Women's Health - Bone Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a 3 year study of 244 postmenopausal women, a form of vitamin K-2, menaquinone-7 (found in fermented curd cheese and fermented soybeans) had 51% decrease in low bone mass and the risk of fractures. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 5, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Men's Health, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 46 patients that were given olive leaf extract daily for 12 weeks, subjects had a 6.6% increase in insulin sensitivity and a 5.4% increase in ability to stabilize blood sugar and insulin. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 28, 2013 | 2013, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Infant and Children's Health, Phosphatidyl Serine
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of children aged 4 to 14 who had ADHD and received 200 mg of phosphatidylserine (important brain nutrient), a significant improvement was exhibited in memory, attention, and mental performance. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 28, 2013 | 2013, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Vitamin D - Cancer, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research demonstrates an association of lower vitamin D blood levels with increased risk of breast cancer. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 26, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Use of the Mediterranean Diet was associated with reduced risks; 39% for stroke, 17% for death from cardiovascular disease and 11% for deaths from all causes. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 25, 2013 | 2013, Fiber, Pancreatic Health, Whole Grains
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a review that included 11 researches, it was found that those consuming 30 grams of fiber per day had a 30% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 25, 2013 | 2013, Alternative Therapies, Melatonin, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. An experiment in rats showed that supplementing their diet with melatonin improved bodyweight, systolic blood pressure, glucose tolerance, and cholesterol levels. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 19, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The study suggests that Pycnogenol, the extract from French maritime bark, may also help with metabolic health. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 13, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Nuts and Seeds, Olive & Monosaturated, Pancreatic Health, Polyunsaturated
Written by Jessicca Patella, ND. A large study of 58,063 women aged 52-77 and 79,893 women aged 35-52 has determined that consumption of walnuts lowers risk of diabetes. After 10 years, the participants consuming 1 serving per week of walnuts had a 15% lower risk of type-2 diabetes and those consuming 2 or more servings had a 21% lower risk of type-2 diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 6, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Stroke
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This review article of 6 large studies found a 12% reduced risk of stroke for each 10 gram increase per day of total dietary fiber intake. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 6, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Environmental Health, Pancreatic Health, Pesticides and Solvents, Pollution, Processed Foods
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. The study analyzed the effect of organic pollutants, industrial chemicals and pesticides on the development of type II diabetes. The participants that had diabetes had a significantly higher concentration of all chemicals compared to non-diabetics. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 28, 2013 | 2013, Menopause, Pycnogenol, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The participants that took 60 mg of Pycnogenol showed a 56% decrease in menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, difficulty sleeping and, irritability(p<0.05). (more…)
by nhri | Feb 25, 2013 | 2013, Brain Health, Depression, Vitamin D - Mental Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this study of 5966 participants, those with Vitamin D levels greater than 75nmol/L had a 43% reduced risk of depression and a 67% decreased risk of panic attacks. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 18, 2013 | 2013, Diabetes, Kidney Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the group with the highest omega-3 blood levels (at least 4.51%) had an 80% reduced risk of death after one year of hemodialysis treatment compared to the group with the lowest omega-3 blood levels ( 3.07% or less). (more…)
by nhri | Jan 29, 2013 | 2013, Brain Health, Choline, Pregnancy and Lactation
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Early choline supplementation was associated with better infant brain function. (more…)
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