by nhri | May 6, 2010 | 2009, Bone Health, Vitamin C
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A 17 year followup of the Framington Osteoporosis Study showed that out of 976 participants, those with the highest vitamin C intake had a significant 44% lower hip fracture rate compared to those with the lowest vitamin C intake. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 24, 2010 | 2010, Antioxidants, Beta Carotene, Other Cancers, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the 25% highest intake of Vitamins A, C, and E significantly decreased their risk of cervical cancer by 65%, 65%, and 47% respectively, compared to those with the lowest 25% intakes. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 11, 2010 | 2009, Fiber, Men's Health, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 1060 adults had a 45% reduced risk of a marker of inflammation for every 100 gram (3.5 oz) increase in fruit and vegetable intake per day. Reduced risks were also seen with vitamin C, vitamin E, and fiber. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 18, 2009 | 2009, Gout, Vitamin C, Vitamins
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In research with 46, 994 men who did not have gout their vitamin C intake was measured by a food frequency questionnaire. Those with the highest intake of vitamin C had a 45% lower risk of getting gout. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 10, 2009 | 2009, Carotenoids, Methionine, Pancreatic Health, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. In a test with 127 patients with pancreatitis, a test group received an antioxidant mix with vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, beta carotene and 2 grams methionine. Researchers found 20% more pain free days in the test group compared to the controls. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 9, 2009 | 2008, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin C
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 242 women (ages 18-21) with normal blood pressure readings revealed that those in the highest 25% of Vitamin C blood levels had lower blood pressure readings than those in the lowest 25% of Vitamin C blood levels. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 11, 2008 | 2007, Asthma, Lung Health, Vitamin C
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Vitamin C “significantly reduced” the maximum fall in post-exercise forced expelled volume of air (up to 56%) compared to the placebo group. Urinary levels of the inflammatory proteins were also “significantly lower” (up to 62%) in the vitamin C group compared to placebo. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 5, 2008 | Vitamin C, Vitamins
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2008 | Alternative Therapies, Antioxidants, Cancer, Vitamin C
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Research on the use of antioxidants during chemotherapy or radiation therapy was flawed. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 19, 2008 | 2008, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin C
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with at least 500 mg per day of vitamin C, for a minimum of four weeks, can result in a significant decrease in serum LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 6, 2008 | 2007, Aging, Fats and Oils - General, Skin Health, Vitamin C
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Results suggest that higher intakes of vitamin C and linoleic acid and lower intakes of fats and carbohydrates were associated with better skin-aging appearance. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 5, 2008 | 2008, Cardiovascular Health, Carotenoids, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. (more…)