by nhri | Oct 8, 2013 | Aging, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 24 patients in their nineties participated in a 12 week weight training program that upon completion saw significant improvements in walking speed, speed of task completion, ease of rising from a chair and balance control. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 7, 2013 | 2010, Aging, Bone Health, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research concludes that “1000 mgs of ascorbic acid and 400 IU of Vitamin E is beneficial for preventing or helping with the treatment of age-related osteoporosis”. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 21, 2012 | 2012, Aging, Antioxidants, SOD (superoxide dismutase), Vitamin E
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This 4 month study of 165 older adults showed how supplementing daily with 300 mg of Vitamin E reduced oxidative damage to red blood cells by 38%. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 9, 2012 | 2008, Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Antioxidants, Cognitive Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking 150 mg Pycnogenol per day had an 15% increase in spatial working memory compared to the placebo group. (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 | Dec 5, 2008 | 2008, Aging, Amino Acids
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. L-carnitine supplementation in old rats showed improved muscle function on par with young rats. (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 | Jul 1, 2008 | 2007, Aging, Minerals, Selenium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows that out of 900 patients, those with the lowest 20% of selenium blood levels were 64%, 80%, and 66% more likely to have significantly decreased hip, knee and grip strength respectively, compared to those in the highest 20% of selenium blood levels. (more…)