by nhri | Apr 8, 2013 | 2013, Bone Health, Menopause, Vitamin K, Women's Health - Bone Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a 3 year study of 244 postmenopausal women, a form of vitamin K-2, menaquinone-7 (found in fermented curd cheese and fermented soybeans) had 51% decrease in low bone mass and the risk of fractures. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 28, 2013 | 2012, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Carotenoids, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this large meta-analysis study, there was a 19% reduced risk of cancer for those with the highest levels of total blood carotenoids versus the lowest levels. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 29, 2013 | 2013, Brain Health, Choline, Pregnancy and Lactation
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Early choline supplementation was associated with better infant brain function. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 21, 2012 | 2011, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Stroke, Women's Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 36,715 women, those with the highest intakes of antioxidants had a 46-57% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 31, 2012 | 2012, Anemia, Iron, Minerals, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 198 French women experiencing “extreme fatigue and with low ferritin but normal hemoglobin levels, those who supplemented with iron for 2 weeks had an increase in hemoglobin and ferritin but there were no significant effects on quality of life, depression, or anxiety. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 6, 2012 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin K, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 17, 344 women showed that those in the highest 25% of vitamin K2 intake had an 11% reduced risk of heart disease compared to those in the lowest 25% of vitamin K2 intake. (more…)
by nhri | May 15, 2012 | 2012, Antioxidants, Cognitive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research in 121,700 middle aged nurses, the intake of berries delayed cognitive decline by up to 2.5 years due to its oxidative properties. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 9, 2012 | 2012, Menopause, Soy Isoflavones, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that soy isoflavone supplementation reduced hot flash frequency by 26.2% and severity by 26.2%. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 12, 2011 | 2011, Menopause, Sleep, Valerian, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 100 postmenopausal women diagnosed with insomnia and given 530 mg of valerian root extract extract, 30% reported an improvement in sleep quality. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 29, 2010 | 2010, Reproductive Health, Whole Grains, Women's Health
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. A study of 17,344 healthy premenopausal women found that whole grain intake was associated with lower CRP concentrations. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 17, 2010 | 2010, Calcium, Cancer, Vitamin D - Cancer, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had a 68% decreased risk of ovarian cancer while those with the highest blood levels of calcium had a 59% decreased risk. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 9, 2009 | Menopause, Soy Isoflavones, Women's Health
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Soy isoflavones are similar to estrogens and research show they are effective with menopause symptoms. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 11, 2008 | 2007, Blood Pressure, Whole Grains, Women's Health
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. DASH study shows correlation between a healthy diet emphasizing whole-grains and lowered blood pressure in subjects with and without hypertension. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 18, 2008 | 2008, DHA, Eye Health, Lutein, Macular Degeneration, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in a group of 57 non-smoking women who added lutein and DHA to their diets for 4 months appreciated the greatest protection against age-related macular degeneration. (more…)