by Becky | Sep 8, 2016 | 2016, Cancer, Liver Health, Other Cancers, Selenium
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a European prospective cohort study high selenium and selenoprotein P circulation reveals significant lower hepatocellular carcinoma risk compared to control group. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 6, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study of 1276 participants with cardiovascular disease revealed that those with the lowest blood levels of magnesium had a significantly higher prevalence of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and coronary artery calcification (a predictor of cardiovascular disease and death).
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by Becky | Aug 31, 2016 | 2016, Brain Health, Cinnamon, Cognitive Health, Diabetes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A study of 93 aging prediabetic Taiwanese revealed that cinnamon usage was associated with improved working memory compared to cinnamon nonusers.
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by Antonella | Aug 3, 2016 | 2014, Ginger, Liver Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 44 study participants, those who took 2 grams of ginger daily for 12 weeks had significant improvements in inflammatory proteins, liver enzymes, insulin resistance, and overall health compared to the control group. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 14, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Longevity, Whole Grains
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A meta-analysis of 14 studies (786,076 participants), found an inverse association between grain consumption and the following 3 categories: mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 8, 2016 | 2016, Diabetes, Omega - 3, Pancreatic Health, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women with gestational diabetes, who supplemented with 1000 mg of omega 3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil and 400 IU of Vitamin E for 6 weeks, improved their fasting blood sugars by 11 % and HOMAR IR (a measure of insulin resistance) by 69.4% compared to the control group.
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by Becky | Jun 15, 2016 | 2015, Diabetes, Natural Sweeteners, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 338 patients with diabetic foot ulcers, those who had their foot ulcers dressed with honey experienced a significant 38% faster healing than the 169 patients that had normal saline dressings. There were also significantly more patients with complete healing in the honey dressing group. (more…)
by Becky | Jun 9, 2016 | 2013, Aging, Fiber, Fruits and Vegetables, Longevity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those with the highest intake of high glycemic index foods had a 65% risk of dying while those on diets of high fiber breads and cereals or high fiber fruits had a 64% and 81% increased likelihood of aging successfully.
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by Becky | May 3, 2016 | 2014, Antioxidants, Glutathione
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a human study of 54 adults, supplementing 250mg of glutathione daily reduced cellular damage by 10%. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Obesity, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Individuals consuming olive oil have a 38% reduced risk of obesity. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | Environmental Health, Pollution, Thyroid
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Case won as exposure to perfluoroalkyl acids found to be linked to a 54% increased risk of hypothyroidism. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 29, 2016 | 2015, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Vitamin K, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this 4-week study of 82 prediabetic women (ages 36-45), those who took 1000 mcg of vitamin K1 significantly increased insulin sensitivity and improved blood sugar control compared to placebo. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2016 | 2016, Thyroid, Vitamin A, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 84 healthy premenopausal women (aged 17 – 50), those who took 25000 IU of Vitamin A daily for 4 months decreased their thyroid stimulating hormones to normal levels compared to placebo. Researchers suggested that Vitamin A is effective in correcting mild thyroid abnormalities. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 27, 2016 | 2015, Alternative Therapies, Whole Grains
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. This study of 367,442 adults, ages 50 – 71, demonstrated that those with the highest intake of whole grains had a 17% lower risk of all cause mortality. In the highest grain intake group, those with diabetes showed the greatest mortality reduction rate of 48%. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2014, Antioxidants
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 2375 women shows that a high intake of dietary anthocyanins and flavonols from apples, red wine, and strawberries significantly reduced inflammation which may reduce the risk of chronic diseases. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2015, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 110 subjects with peripheral artery disease, those who were not taking statins found that milled flaxseed supplementation lowered their total and LDL cholesterol by 11 % and 15 % respectively and for those subjects who were taking statins, milled flaxseed supplementation lowered their LDL cholesterol by 8.5%. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 26, 2016 | 2015, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin E, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that out of 12 studies of 246 subjects, those who supplemented with vitamin E had a significant reduction in C–reactive protein levels, which are increased during inflammation in the body. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 25, 2016 | 2015, Diabetes, Milk Thistle (Silymarin), Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Silymarin, commonly called “Milk Thistle,” significantly improved superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and total antioxidant capacity and decreased C-reactive protein in participating Type 2 diabetics compared to control.
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by Becky | Apr 25, 2016 | 2012, Alzheimer's Disease, Blood Sugar, Brain Health, Restricted Diets
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Older adults with mild cognitive impairment significantly improved their learning memory scores after 6 weeks of a low carbohydrate diet compared to those on a high carbohydrate diet. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 22, 2016 | 2015, Pregnancy and Lactation, Selenium, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 70 participating women with gestational diabetes, those who supplemented with selenium for 6 weeks had a significant improvement in blood sugar control, and an 11.5 % increase in glutathione blood levels as well as improved inflammation levels. (more…)
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