by nhri | May 6, 2010 | 2010, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A study of 50 adults with metabolic syndrome showed that the group who consumed 30 g of nuts daily over a 12 week period had a significant reduction in DNA damage compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 22, 2010 | 2010, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A study of 27 participants demonstrated that those who consumed a diet with 20% of calories derived from pistachios had higher antioxidant levels and lower oxidized LDL levels compared to control. Also the LDL:HDL ratio decreased as the amount of pistachios consumed increased. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 9, 2010 | 2009, Brain Health, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Rats had twice the memory retention in a maze test when supplemented with vitamin E and pyrroloquinoline quinone. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 8, 2010 | 2010, Cancer, Colorectal (Colon), Vitamin D - Cancer
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. People in the highest fifth of vitamin D levels had a 40% lower risk of colorectal cancer than those in the lowest fifth. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 24, 2010 | 2009, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Natural Sweeteners, Oral Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Research from the Netherlands showed that erythritol is a strong antioxidant, does not raise blood sugar levels or promote tooth decay, has a favorable effect on blood vessels, and has no calories. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 24, 2010 | 2010, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Telomere (pieces of DNA) length is associated with aging. The shorter the telomere, the older the person. Those in the lowest 25% of omega-3 blood levels, compared to those in the highest 25% of omega-3 blood levels had rates of telomere shortening that were 62% faster, resulting in a faster aging process. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 15, 2010 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Mediterranean Diet, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The top 20% of the 2000 patients in the Farmingham Heart Study, who followed the Mediterranean Diet for 7 years, had a 9.6% decrease in triglycerides and a 1.8% smaller waist circumference than the lowest 20% . (more…)
by nhri | Jan 15, 2010 | 2009, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 32 rats, those fed acai pulp had 62% lower levels of a marker for chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 4, 2009 | Alternative Therapies, Cancer
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study supports Oriental thought that qigong enhances quality of life. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 10, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 4 weeks of daily consumption of 9 grams of flaxseed oil reduced inflammation in 18 non-smoking men. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 21, 2009 | Alternative Therapies
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Both traditional and nontraditional medical approaches are necessary to effectively address the number one medical complaint – pain. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 16, 2009 | 2006, Brain Health, Gaba, Stress
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small human study researchers found that GABA works within one hour to increase a marker of stress, worry, and anxiety reduction by 60% compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 24, 2009 | 2009, Antioxidants, Celiac Disease, Gluten Sensitivity, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles MD. Study shows that children with celiac disease might benefit from the addition of antioxidant rich foods and supplements such as vitamins A, C, and E to their diets. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 15, 2009 | 2009, Aging, Bone Health, CLA (Conjugated Linolenic Acid)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study reveals a 16% increase in total lean mass after 6 months of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplementation compared to a 2% increase in control group. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 15, 2009 | 2009, Eye Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study in mice has shown that omega-3 fats can help eye health even when genetically at risk for age-related macular degeneration. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 15, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Lycopene
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Highest blood levels of lycopene resulted in the greatest reductions in the following measurements: Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity 6%, Oxidized LDL cholesterol 20%, and C-reactive protein 37% reduction. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 26, 2009 | 2009, Brain Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those eating fish more than once per week had scores of a summary of intelligence factors 36% higher than those not eating this much fish. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 18, 2009 | 2009, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Carnitine, Diabetes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 81 patients with type 2 diabetes who received 2 gram/day of L-carnitine for 3 months had a 65%decrease in LDL (bad) cholesterol and a greater decrease in triglyceride levels. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 23, 2009 | NHRI
By G. Boden, Email: guenther.boden@tuhs.temple.edu and L.H. Carnell, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Symposium, May 2009. Theme: Fatty Acids in Health Promotion: Recent Developments. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 3, 2009 | 2009, Infant and Children's Health, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small study in teenage girls, those taking a prebiotic had 18% greater magnesium absorption than the control group. (more…)