Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A ginger and glucosamine preparation reduced the pain of osteoarthritis by 9% compared to an increase of 14.6% in those treated with a traditional drug. In individuals that require non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs...
Vitamin D Blood Levels may Influence Multiple Sclerosis Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In the Northern Sweden Health and Disease Study, researchers found that having vitamin D blood levels above 75 nmol/L decreased MS risk by 61%. Multiple Sclerosis is a disease often described as “an unpredictable central nervous...
Safety of Tryptophan
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Overview of general intake and safety of tryptophan supplementation. Tryptophan is an amino acid necessary for normal growth, nitrogen balance, as well as production of niacin, melatonin, and serotonin.(1) It is generally...
Delta-Tocopherol and Colon Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Delta-tocopherol significantly reduces lipid oxidation by 56.9%. Vitamin E exists in different forms and varying levels within body tissues. It is an effective tool used in trapping oxidant species, which causes damage to...
Mouse Study shows Hope for Lemongrass and Breast Cell Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study shows lemongrass oil reduced the percent of mice given a cancer causing agent from 100% to 40% in breast cancer found. Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus Stapf) leaves have a long history in South American countries,...
Gamma-Tocopherol and Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Gamma-tocopherol more effectively decreased C reactive protein (a marker of oxidative stress) by 30% more than alpha-tocopherol. Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of risk factors that significantly increases the risk of...
Peppermint Oil Effective for Itching during Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found an 81% decrease in itchy discomfort in pregnant women treated with peppermint oil. Of the many discomforts women can experience during pregnancy, from morning sickness to fatigue to low back pain, as many as 8% of...
Meal Timing and Composition on Weight-loss
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Consuming a protein enriched high carb breakfast while dieting reduced weight loss 5.9 times as much as a low carbohydrate group in a 32 week study. In the current study, researchers wanted to determine if the composition...
Vitamin D Levels Linked to Mobility in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. People in the low vitamin D intake group had a 62% increased risk of having limited mobility and 122% increased risk of becoming disabled in their mobility. Vitamin D blood levels are continually being shown to affect a diverse range...
Magnesium Clears up Mucus and Improves Breathing in Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Study showed 300mg of magnesium demonstrated a 5.6% improvement in the severity of cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is caused by a genetic defect on chromosome 7 that is responsible for making cystic fibrosis...
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