Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small human study on a bike test, those given 2000mg/day ornithine after 2 hours had 91% less fatigue scores. Fatigue is defined as “difficulty in initiating or sustaining voluntary activities (1), and is common symptom both in...
Vitamin D Found to Influence Breast Cell Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Use of cod liver oil, milk, and salmon or tuna consumption significantly decreases risks of breast cancer. Breast cancer is second only to lung cancer as the biggest cancer killer of American women, with an estimated 40,580 deaths...
Old Rats Shape Up with L-Carnitine
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. L-carnitine supplementation in old rats showed improved muscle function on par with young rats. It has been said that aging is inevitable, if you just live long enough, that is. At best, its progression may be slowed. Moderate physical...
Low Vitamin D Linked to High Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of nearly 1500 women, the group with the lowest vitamin D levels had a 66% greater risk of high blood pressure compared to the group with the highest level. High blood pressure (HBP) is estimated to affect 65 million...
Vitamin E in Combination with Selenium Shown to Induce Self-Destruction of Human Prostate Cancer Cells
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. When vitamin E and selenium were used in combination against prostate cancer cell lines, cell viability was decreased by 40-70% and cancer cell growth was significantly decreased (30%) while normal prostate cells were not...
Folic Acid Reduces Side Effects of Methotrexate Liver Treatment
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. As a medication used to help regulate cell growth by blocking an enzyme needed by cells to divide (1), methotrexate is a popular medication for cancer and also a “standard” treatment for inflammatory disorders like rheumatoid...
Study Shows Magnesium and Vitamin B6 Help ADHD Symptoms
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Within 8 weeks of magnesium and Vitamin B6 supplementation, magnesium levels in ADHD children increased by 11%. As a disease that currently affects more than two million American children, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder...
Mediterranean Diet Helps Cold, Asthma, and Allergy Health in Children
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest adherence to the Mediterranean Diet reduced asthma and cold symptoms by 60% and 59% respectively. In the United States alone, at least one billion colds are reported each year, averaging 2–6 colds per person...
Omega-3 Fats Hold Promise for Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 1214 patients, low EPA levels increased the risk of dementia in depressed patients by 52%. The incidence of Alzheimer Disease (AD) has doubled since 1980, currently affecting just under 5 million Americans, and expected...
Omega-3 Fats May Improve Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 254 Norwegian patients were given fatty acid supplementation. EPA was the only fatty acid out of the 22 tested that was significantly associated with a decreased risk of death in this population. The risk of death diminished as the...
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