by Becky | Apr 26, 2021 | 2020, Antioxidants, Heavy Metals, Liver Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. An oleuropein-rich extract, with its antiapoptotic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, significantly reduced cadmium-induced toxicity in the liver cells of mice. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 16, 2019 | 2018, Environmental Health, Reproductive Health, Vitamin C, Women's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Vitamin C supplementation significantly reduced the oxidative damage to the rat reproductive system due to continuous EMR exposure.
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by Becky | Jul 20, 2018 | 2018, Essential Oils, Kidney Health, Liver Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Peppermint oil, in doses of 15 and 40 mg/kg of body weight, protected against the hepato and renotoxicity from CCL4-induced oxidative stress as witnessed by a significant increase in the regenerative and reparative capabilities of both liver and kidneys of the participating rats. (more…)
by nhri | Dec 4, 2013 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Patients that take statins (cholesterol lowering drugs) have depleted coenzyme Q10 levels in the body which results in more inflammation and oxidative stress. Supplementing with coenzyme Q10 improved anti-oxidants levels and decreased inflammation. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 15, 2013 | 2013, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Curcumin, Longevity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Rats fed the equivalent of 3430 mg human dose increased memory over a control group and reached the goal 7.5% faster than the control group. (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 | Feb 28, 2013 | 2003, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a small study of 19 elderly with partly blocked arteries, after one year of pomegranate juice consumption the participants had a 21% decrease in blood pressure (p< 0.05). (more…)
by nhri | Jan 28, 2013 | 2010, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Cognitive Health, Vitamin E
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Patients with high blood levels of vitamin E had 45% reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. (more…)