Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Green tea extract in combination with Tai Chi exercise significantly improved biomarkers of bone formation and resorption as well as muscle strength in the participating postmenopausal women with osteopenia. Due to marked...
Effects of Black Currant Anthocyanins on Open-Angle Glaucoma
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the 38 patients with open angle glaucoma, those who supplemented with 50 mg of black current anthocyanins for 24 months had significantly less MD deterioration at the end of 24 months as well as a significant increase...
Broccoli Sprouts Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four weeks of supplementation with 10 grams of broccoli sprouts significantly improved insulin levels and HOMAR-IR in participating subjects. For the 25.8 million Americans with Type 2 Diabetes 1, a primary goal is to focus on...
Argan Oil Improves Heart Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participants who consumed 15 grams of Argan oil daily for 30 days had significant decreases in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, triglycerides and cell damage levels; however, their vitamin D blood levels increased significantly....
Effects of L-Theanine and Caffeine on Blood Pressure Under Stress
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Study participants with high blood pressure significantly decreased both systolic and diastolic blood pressures while taking 200 mg of theanine daily for 7 days compared to those participants in the caffeine plus placebo group. On...
Ginger and Cinnamon for Helicobacter-Induced Dyspepsia
Written by Joyce Smith, BS Treatments with ginger/omeprazole and cinnamon/ginger/omeprazole were significantly more effective with higher rates of eradicating H. pylori than the Cinnamon/omeprazole regimen (70% & 80% versus 50%). Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori or...
Supplement Combination Improves Liver Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with nonalcoholic liver disease, who supplemented with a combination of silybin, phosphatidylcholine, and vitamin E for 12 months, had significant improvements in insulin resistance (20.6%) and in liver...
Probiotic Lozenges Benefit Dental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with chronic periodontitis, who added a probiotic lozenge containing L. reuteri to their scaling and root planing regime, experienced a significant improvement in plaque inhibition due to the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial...
Gluten-Free Diet Benefits Schizophrenics with Specific Blood Make-Up
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a very small study, withdrawal of gluten from the diet produced significant improvements in Schizophrenia symptoms. Although schizophrenia is characterized by altered brain function, research has started to suggest that an altered...
Vitamin E Shows Promise For Bone Health After Menopause
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Six times more increase in bone growth observed with tocotrienol supplementation. The onset of menopause is triggered in part by a significant decrease in levels of the hormone estrogen (1). This results in osteoporosis being one of...
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