Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review of 22 studies involving 1173 patients shows that magnesium supplementation appears to achieve a small but clinically significant reduction in blood pressure “ making it worthy of future prospective large randomized trials.”...
A Link Between Diabetes and Vitamin D Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 1226 randomly chosen participants it was revealed that the group with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had a 63% lower risk of diabetes. Vitamin D deficiency is an important public health problem that is affecting adults in...
Study Identifies Three Markers of Mental Aging
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study including 42 elderly patients, brain aging was reduced by high levels of vitamins, B, C, D, and E, omega-3 fatty acid, and low levels of trans fatty acid. Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia among older...
Study Examines Lutein’s Role in Eye Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study involving 17 mice reveals that lutein protects light-sensitive cells from light-induced DNA damage. Lutein is an antioxidant shown to be very effective in helping maintain eye health with issues like computer-related vision...