by Becky | Jan 22, 2016 | 2014, Alternative Therapies, Cancer, Grape Seed Extract
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a placebo controlled experiment on rats, grape seed extract showed a 55% decrease in the inflammation marker (MPO enzyme) compared to subjects treated with the cancer drug flurouracil. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 19, 2016 | 2014, Autoimmune Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with high vitamin D levels had a 57% lower risk of new lesions in multiple sclerosis patients. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 19, 2016 | 2014, Vitamin E, Vitamins
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated how alpha-tocopherol supplementation decreased plasma levels of gamma tocopherol, thus verifying that different forms of vitamin E compete for absorption in the intestine and that alpha-tocopherol is preferentially absorbed. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 19, 2016 | 2014, Cinnamon, Liver Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Cinnamon resulted in a 8.4% decrease in fasting blood sugar and 37% decrease in insulin resistance in patients with liver disease. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 19, 2016 | 2014, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Fish Oil Supplements
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Participants receiving krill oil had an overall 10.2% reduction in serum triglyceride levels. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 15, 2016 | 2014, Blood Sugar, Ginger, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Diabetic patients supplemented with 3g of ginger daily experienced a 21% decrease in fasting blood sugar and a 6.6% increase in insulin sensitivity. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 15, 2016 | 2014, Aging, Alternative Therapies, Proteins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Protein intake less than 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight* led to a 156% increased risk of severe weight loss in the elderly. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 14, 2016 | 2014, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Vegetarianism
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The researchers found that consumption of a vegetarian diet resulted in a significant drop in blood pressure. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 14, 2016 | 2014, Antioxidants, Obesity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Children classified as “normal weight” have 353.5% higher levels of alpha-carotene than those classified as “obese”. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2014, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Omega - 3
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Review suggests a dose of 3-4g of Omega-3 is beneficial to reduce blood pressure. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2014, Antioxidants, Fruits and Vegetables, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows individuals consuming 98.9-140.5 grams of cruciferous vegetables per day had 6% lower levels of inflammatory protein. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2014, Vitamin D - Infections & Immunity, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels, Vitamins
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This large study shows that deficient levels of vitamin D are associated with twice the risk of inflammation in the body. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2014, Breast Cancer, Cancer, Vitamin C
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementation with vitamin C after diagnosis of breast cancer is associated with a 19% reduction in mortality. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2014, Antioxidants, Fitness and Exercise, Menopause, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Antioxidants unique to oats significantly reduce markers of inflammation by 53.2%, 45.8%, and 3% in three tests. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2014, Calcium, Minerals, Obesity
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Average intake of ~1050mg of calcium is significantly linked to an increase in fat oxidation. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 12, 2016 | 2014, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Individuals at high risk for Alzheimer’s and with low physical activity experienced a 3% decrease in the volume of their hippocampus. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 8, 2016 | 2014, Alternative Therapies, Obesity, Weight Control
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Low glycemic diet significantly reduces BMI and insulin resistance. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 8, 2016 | 2014, Ashwagandha, Botanicals, Fitness and Exercise
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Ashwagandha reduced reaction time by 7%. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 8, 2016 | 2014, Kidney Health, Stones, Weight Control
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Individuals on a very low-calorie diet for weight-loss are three times more likely to develop gallstones. Those on the very low calorie diet lost 2.8 lbs in 3 months. (more…)
by Becky | Jan 8, 2016 | 2014, Anemia, Fitness and Exercise, Iron, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Iron supplementation improved exercise performance demonstrated by increasing O2 intake lowering heart rate on average by -4.05beats/min in athletic women. (more…)
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