by nhri | Apr 9, 2010 | 2010, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Men's Health, Olive & Monosaturated, Polyphenols
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 36 non-smoking men between 20 and 60 years of age there was a 22% decrease in oxidized LDL cholesterol in the virgin olive oil group compared to a 9% decrease in the refined olive oil group. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 9, 2010 | 2009, Autism, Brain Health, DHA
Written by Greg Arnold, DC. 1.5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day decreased hyperactivity and repetitive movements in children with autism compared to placebo. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 8, 2010 | 2009, DHA, Oral Health
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. (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 | Feb 24, 2010 | 2010, Brain Health, DHA
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD. In a study of 81 young people at risk for psychiatric disorders, the group supplemented with omega-3 products had 5.5 times less chance of becoming psychotic. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 18, 2010 | 2009, Brain Health, DHA, Pregnancy and Lactation
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD. In a small mouse study, those deficient in omega-3s had 55% more brain shrinkage than those supplemented with omega-3. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 8, 2010 | 2009, Breast Cancer, Cancer, DHA
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. It takes 148% longer for cancer to progress in people that consume High-DHA in the diet than the people who consume Low-DHA (8.7 months vs. 3.5 months). (more…)
by nhri | Jan 8, 2010 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that “moderate fish consumption” (consuming fish 1- 2 times per week) was associated with a 53% reduced risk of developing left ventricular dysfunction in those with Acute Coronary Syndrome, compared to those who consumed fish less than one time per week.
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by nhri | Dec 4, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, DHA
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 41 patients, the 17 patients with atherosclerotic plaques and neurological symptoms had 51% lower DHA levels and 44% lower EPA levels than the 24 patients with atherosclerotic plaques and no neurological symptoms. (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 | Sep 24, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study found that 900 mg of EPA and DHA per day offered a statistically significant benefit by decreasing death from heart failure by 9% and death from cardiovascular disease by 8% in 3,500 patients. (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 | 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 26, 2009 | 2009, Allergies, Fish Oil Supplements, Infant and Children's Health, Pregnancy and Lactation
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Decreasing the dietary ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids in 52 mothers during pregnancy and breast-feeding, significantly reduced the incidence of infant food allergy by 13% and infant eczema by 16%. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 14, 2009 | 2009, Alcohol, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Preventable deaths were listed as 467,000/year in the USA due to smoking(20% of total deaths), 90,000 deaths caused by alcohol use, high blood pressure 395,000, obesity and high blood glucose 216,000, inactivity 62,000 and omega 3 deficiency up to 96,000. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 7, 2009 | 2009, Cancer, Fish Oil Supplements, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women who supplemented with cod liver oil decreased the risk of solid tumors by 23% and decreased the risk of lung cancer by 44%. Daily multivitamin supplementation use decreased lung cancer risk by 30%. Occasional supplement use decreased risk of all tumors by 17%, breast cancer risk by 34%, colorectal cancer by 35%, and lung cancer by 45%. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 17, 2009 | 2009, CLA (Conjugated Linolenic Acid), Weight Control, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 75 postmenopausal women, 5500 mg CLA had a 4% reduction in body mass index more than the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 10, 2009 | 2009, Brain Health, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 7, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Depression, DHA
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 987 heart patients those with lowest blood omega-3 levels had 77% more depression than those in the highest group. (more…)
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