Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this 12-week study of 68 obese female adults with hypothyroidism, those who supplemented with zinc or a zinc-selenium combination had a significant improvement in thyroid hormones (free T3 and T4); however, additional tests are needed to determine if a combination of selenium-zinc or zinc alone are effective in preventing thyroid dysfunction. (more…)
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Magnesium intake is important for reducing heart attacks and improving cholesterol levels. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Overview of the safety of calcium and addresses concerns with over-supplementation of calcium. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Average intake of ~1050mg of calcium is significantly linked to an increase in fat oxidation. (more…)
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…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Magnesium supplement significantly improved sleep quality by increasing the levels of sleep hormone melatonin and decreasing the stress hormone cortisol. (more…)
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…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with anxiety had a 20.1% higher level of copper and 15.1% lower level of zinc. (more…)
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In this study of the Chinese population, it was determined that the calcium to magnesium ratio greater than 1.7 was associated with lower total death rates as compared to individuals whose diets had the calcium to magnesium ratio lower than 1.7. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 198 French women experiencing “extreme fatigue and with low ferritin but normal hemoglobin levels, those who supplemented with iron for 2 weeks had an increase in hemoglobin and ferritin but there were no significant effects on quality of life, depression, or anxiety. (more…)
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD. Recommended daily amounts (RDAS) of vitamins and minerals based on the minimum amounts necessary to prevent deficiency diseases is insufficient, instead it should also be based on DNA damage. (more…)
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. Iodine is used by humans in a number of biochemical reactions, most notably in the production of thyroid hormones. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Ten studies of 268,276 patients and 8,695 strokes found that stroke risk significantly decreased 11% for every 1000 mg per day of increased potassium intake. Also 5 of the 10 studies found that for every 1000 mg per day of increased potassium intake there was an 11% decrease in ischemic stroke.
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a very large survey, it was found that supplementation of calcium increased average intake by 3 to 15% in men by age group and 7-30% in women. Also found that all age groups averaged below the RDA without supplementation. (more…)
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. Natural thyroid supplements include iodine, L-tyrosine, selenium, zinc, copper and guggul. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Low zinc diets decreased maximum oxygen uptake. (more…)
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. (more…)
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. An informed criticism of a meta analysis showing a link between calcium supplementation and myocardial infarction. (more…)
By Neil Levin, CCN,DANLA. Facts about iodine including its health benefits, the recommended daily allowances, and the sources and dangers of radioactive iodine. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Magnesium decreases the risk of sudden cardiac death in women. (more…)
