Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study finds that supplementing with MMFS-01, a magnesium-threonic acid compound, significantly improved cognitive impairment in participating subjects compared to control. Alzheimer’s Disease affects 5.1 million Americans (1)...
Can Candida Albicans Promote Cancer?
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Candida albicans (yeast) infections may increase cancer risk by producing carciogenic byproducts, triggering inflammation, and promoting immune cell activity and auto immunity, all of which support tumor growth. Although advances have...
Grapeseed Extract Shown to Improve Blood Pressure in Pre-Hypertensive Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Drinking fruit juice with added grapeseed extract for 6 weeks significantly improved systolic blood pressure in participating subjects compared to the control group. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is a major risk...
Increased Protein at Breakfast/Lunch Increases Muscle Mass in Adults
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 60 participating subjects, those who consumed protein powder for 24 weeks increased their daily protein intake by 33% which resulted in a 1.21% increase in lean muscle mass compared to placebo. After the age of 50, a...
Impaired Calcium Signaling in Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates how a defective gene (PLA2g6) plays an important role in the development of idiopathic Parkinson's disease. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects more than one million...
L-Carnitine Accelerates Weight Loss in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 60 overweight women, those who supplemented with 25 mg of L-carnatine for 12 weeks, significantly improved their blood lipid profile and glucose metabolism and significantly decreased their body fat compared to control....
Fish Oil from the Diet Beneficial for Blood Pressure, Even in Low Doses
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eight weeks of fish oil supplementation significantly decreased systolic blood pressure in those subjects with blood pressure readings of 145.8/81.1. This reflects a 20% decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. Regarded as a...