by nhri | Aug 12, 2011 | 2011, Menopause, Pollution, Women's Health
Written by Diana Abdi, BS. This Study of 25,957 women between 18 and 65 years of age found that peri-menopausal and menopausal women had the highest levels of perfluorocarbons. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 11, 2011 | 2011, Calcium, Minerals, Nutritional Deficiencies
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a very large survey, it was found that supplementation of calcium increased average intake by 3 to 15% in men by age group and 7-30% in women. Also found that all age groups averaged below the RDA without supplementation. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 10, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Whole Foods - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 24 young adults, those consuming oat bran had 10% greater improvement in total cholesterol and other benefits. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 9, 2011 | 2011, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Fiber
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a review including 712,195 participants, the risk of breast cancer decreased by an average 7% for every 10 grams of fiber consumed daily. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011, Amino Acids, Carnitine, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Performance was 35% greater in the carnitine group compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Infant and Children's Health, Nuts and Seeds, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those who ate Brazil nuts for 16 weeks, significantly increased their selenium blood levels and decreased their LDL, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels compared to those who ate no Brazil nuts. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011, Cardiovascular Health, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A review of studies involving 214,426 participants showed researchers that the relative risk of death from a sudden cardiac event was significantly lower (35.1%) in those who consumed at least 250 mg per day of omega-3 oil compared to those who consumed less than 250 mg per day of omega-3 oil. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 4, 2011 | 2011, Amino Acids, Cardiovascular Health, Cognitive Health, Fitness and Exercise, L-Theanine
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking theanine reduced heart rate by 6% and reaction time by 14% compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 27, 2011 | 2011, Aging, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study has shown that the elderly, even with adequate food intake, can still suffer from vitamin deficiencies. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 19, 2011 | 2011, Cardiovascular Health, DHA, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study showed that 540 mg EPA and 360 mg DHA per day increased large artery elasticity by 21%. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 19, 2011 | 2011, Antioxidants, SOD (superoxide dismutase)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Of the 19 participating athletes, those who supplemented with 500 mg of GliSODin daily for 6 weeks saw a 65-72% reduction in C-reactive protein (a marker for inflammation) compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 14, 2011 | 2011, Blood Sugar, Creatine, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a reduction in blood sugar of 35% in a group taking creatine. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 14, 2011 | 2011, Grape Seed Extract, Skin Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 30, 2011 | 2011, Minerals, Selenium
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 28, 2011 | 2011, Autism, Brain Health, Carnitine
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PHD, Daily Herald Columnist. Two recent studies suggest that carnitine may help treat autism. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 8, 2011 | 2011, Aging, Brain Health, Depression, Omega - 3
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 46 elderly depressed female subjects, when supplemented with 2.5 g per day of omega-3 oils for two months, demonstrated significant reductions in depressive symptoms as well as improved physical, social and mental functioning. (more…)
by nhri | May 31, 2011 | 2011, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Fiber
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study including 438 women with breast cancer, there was a 64% risk reduction with vegetable fiber, 51% reduction with fruit fiber, but no benefit from soy or cereal fiber. (more…)
by nhri | May 25, 2011 | 2011, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 16 healthy adults demonstrated that those who ate 90 grams of pecans per test meal doubled their blood levels of vitamin E 8 hours after the test meal while their blood antioxidant levels increased and their LDL oxidation significantly decreased. (more…)
by nhri | May 24, 2011 | 2011, Antioxidants, Astaxanthin, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Astaxanthin improved all measures of oxidative stress in a three week study. (more…)
by nhri | May 16, 2011 | 2011, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles MD. Foods which do not convert rapidly into blood sugar and exercise are recommended for diabetics and a number of supplements are also recommended. (more…)