by Antonella | Apr 15, 2016 | 2014, Cardiovascular Health, Curcumin, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Cumin supplementation was shown to reduce weight, waist circumference, fat mass, triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL or “bad” cholesterol, while improving HDL or “good cholesterol” in overweight and obese women. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2010, Botanicals, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 72 patients with metabolic syndrome plus a control group, those taking hibiscus extract had a 12.2% reduction in blood sugar and other benefits. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2015, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements, Metabolic Syndrome, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 102 middle aged adults, those taking fish oil and olive oil had 14.8% less total cholesterol levels than the control group and had other benefits. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 15, 2016 | 2014, Botanicals, Curcumin, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 59 patients with Metabolic Syndrome, those taking curcumin had an average reduction of 19.6% in blood pressure compared to the control group and other benefits. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 27, 2016 | Metabolic Syndrome, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a placebo-controlled crossover trial, 2 grams of omega-3 fatty acids produced a 100% decrease in inflammatory proteins and 110% improvement in venous blood flow. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 19, 2016 | 2011, Metabolic Syndrome, Pancreatic Health, Polyphenols, Whole Grains
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Subjects consuming 300-450 grams of fatty fish and 100-gram bilberry portions per week saw a 21.2% decrease the total levels of glucose. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2012, Metabolic Syndrome, Pancreatic Health, Vitamin E
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Gamma-tocopherol more effectively decreased C reactive protein (a marker of oxidative stress) by 30% more than alpha-tocopherol. (more…)
by Becky | Dec 30, 2015 | 2014, Bone Health, Men's Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Obesity, Resveratrol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking resveratrol showed a 16% improvement in a marker for bone turnover compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 23, 2014 | 2013, Metabolic Syndrome, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found dietary concerns with sodium, polyunsaturated fats, fiber, and vitamin D intake: 65 % of men and 74 % of women consumed Vitamin D levels below the recommended amount. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 22, 2013 | 2013, Liver Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Potassium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the lowest 25% of potassium in the blood had 33% greater chance of having non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 19, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Average Americans do not get the recommended fiber per day. In research with 10,473 participants, those with the lowest fiber intakes had a 36.4% greater incidence of obesity and 34.7% greater incidence of metabolic syndrome- risk factors of cardiovascular problems. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 25, 2013 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Melatonin, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 5 mg per day of melatonin before bed for 2 months improved blood pressures, cholesterol levels and antioxidant status in participants with metabolic syndrome. (more…)
by nhri | May 10, 2013 | 2013, Antioxidants, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 35 people with metabolic syndrome, those who drank green tea and took green tea extract daily for 8 weeks, had a 47.4% increased level of glutathione and a 56.25 % higher antioxidant capacity when compared to control group. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 18, 2013 | 2011, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome, Proteins, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review of whey protein studies, information was included showing a 57% improvement in insulin response after lunch, double the weight loss, and an 8.0 mmHg drop in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 5, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Men's Health, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 46 patients that were given olive leaf extract daily for 12 weeks, subjects had a 6.6% increase in insulin sensitivity and a 5.4% increase in ability to stabilize blood sugar and insulin. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 25, 2013 | 2013, Alternative Therapies, Melatonin, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. An experiment in rats showed that supplementing their diet with melatonin improved bodyweight, systolic blood pressure, glucose tolerance, and cholesterol levels. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 19, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The study suggests that Pycnogenol, the extract from French maritime bark, may also help with metabolic health. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 1, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Metabolic Syndrome, Whole Grains
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 46 patients with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, the consumption of 3 grams beta-glucan reduced blood pressure significantly. In other studies on blood sugar levels results were mixed but may be beneficial. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 19, 2012 | 2012, Blood Pressure, Diabetes, Fiber, Metabolic Syndrome, Pancreatic Health, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Psyllium lowered insulin levels by 20% and blood sugar by 22% in a study of 93 patients compared to the control group. Another test showed reductions in blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 18, 2012 | 2012, Antioxidants, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Flavonoids, Metabolic Syndrome, Quercetin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with mice on a high fat diet and fed quercetin, there was a 17% reduction in blood sugar and 4% reduction in blood pressure over a control group. (more…)