by nhri | Feb 18, 2014 | Antioxidants, Fitness and Exercise, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with 100mg of pycnogenol improved the number of push-ups by 15% and decreased the two mile run by 10.1% compared to a control group of women. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 17, 2014 | 2001, Botanicals, Digestive Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers demonstrate that ginger and ajowan significantly decreases food transit time in the gastrointestinal system. This is especially helpful in the prevention of colon cancer. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 17, 2014 | Aging, Alternative Therapies, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. There are times when medication is necessary, but from Dr. Massey’s perspective, lifestyle changes yield better and lasting results at a fraction of the cost. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 13, 2014 | Vitamin E, Vitamins
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Very low toxicity of vitamin E seen in high supplementation given in clinical trials. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 13, 2014 | 2014, Antioxidants, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Epidemiological data shows that high intakes of anthocyanin was associated with 18.3% decrease in inflammatory proteins and 8.3% decrease in insulin resistance. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 13, 2014 | 2013, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review of 17 studies, research shows that consumption of 7 grams of fiber per day can reduce the risk of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease by 9%. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 11, 2014 | 2013, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health, Vitamin A
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 98 cystic fibrosis patients, those with the highest percentile of retinol intake were associated with a significant improvement of lung health. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 10, 2014 | 2012, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health, Magnesium
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Study showed 300mg of magnesium demonstrated a 5.6% improvement in the severity of cystic fibrosis. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 10, 2014 | NHRI
The NHRI is sponsoring a seminar, “Omega 3 Fatty Acids: Brain Health & Function“ at the 105th American Oil Chemists Society Annual Meeting , held May 4-7, 2014 in San Antonio, Texas. The speakers below will present new research on the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids in maternal and child mental health and in adults with dementia. View abstracts below the roster. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 10, 2014 | 2013, Kidney Health, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a 16-week trial, supplementation with 60IU of tocopherols led to a 28.5% decrease in triacylglycerols (unhealthy dietary fats) and a 38% increase in HDL-C ( good cholesterol). (more…)
by nhri | Feb 5, 2014 | Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study found that nitric oxide produced locally in the skin as a result of UVA exposure lowered blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 27, 2014 | 2010, Botanicals, Fitness and Exercise, Ginger
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Randomized placebo-controlled study shows 2 grams of ginger exhibits 23-25 % reduction in pain. (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 | Jan 23, 2014 | 2014, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a double-blinded placebo-controlled study, individuals with cognitive impairment supplemented with 2000 IU vitamin E functionally declined 18.6 % slower each year as compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 23, 2014 | 2013, Arthritis, Bone Health, Sulforaphane
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Cell study suggests that sulforaphane, an antioxidant found in broccoli, may block IL-1, an inflammatory protein present in osteoarthritis. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 23, 2014 | 2013, Kidney Health, Vitamin K
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that 1080 micrograms of vitamin K-2 caused a 46 % decrease in inactive Matrix Gla Protein, a strong inhibitor of calcification in blood vessels. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 23, 2014 | 2005, Depression, Pregnancy and Lactation, Tryptophan, Women's Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a study with 50 pregnant women researchers found the cause of maternity blues may be due to low tryptophan levels. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 23, 2014 | 2006, Cystic Fibrosis, Lung Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Double-blind, parallel-group study shows hypertonic saline improved the vital capacity of cystic fibrosis patients by 81 %. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 20, 2014 | 2013, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Polyphenols
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a randomized, double-blind controlled study, 28 g of Ardeh (or Tahini) caused a 10 % (-15.3 mg/L) decrease in serum triglycerides. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 20, 2014 | 2009, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cardiovascular Health, Carnitine
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 2 grams of Acetyl-L-Carnitine for 6 months demonstrated a 6.2 % decrease in systolic blood pressure. (more…)
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