Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This 4 month study of 165 older adults showed how supplementing daily with 300 mg of Vitamin E reduced oxidative damage to red blood cells by 38%. As we age, oxidative stress increases. The free radicals theory of aging proposes that...
Antioxidant-Rich Diet Lowers Chance of Stroke in Women
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 36,715 women, those with the highest intakes of antioxidants had a 46-57% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of disability and the fourth leading cause of death in the United States. ...
Nuts: The Ultimate Antioxidant
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research shows that people who eat nuts twice a week are 31% less likely to gain weight. Nuts have been gaining favor as a healthy snack and for good reason. Research shows that people who eat nuts twice a week are 31% less likely to...
Berries Shown to Delay Cognitive Decline
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research in 121,700 middle aged nurses, the intake of berries delayed cognitive decline by up to 2.5 years due to its oxidative properties. Americans aged 65 years and older make up the largest portion of the population (3). It is...
Astaxanthin Improves Cell Health in the Obese
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 27 overweight healthy subjects, those who took 20 mg of astaxanthin for 12 weeks, demonstrated that astaxanthin was safe and effective in lowered LDL cholesterol by 6% and 2 markers of cell damage by 7.1% and 23.5%...
Pycnogenol Improves Both Mental and Cellular Health in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking 150 mg Pycnogenol per day had an 15% increase in spatial working memory compared to the placebo group. Pycnogenol® is a bark extract from the French maritime pine that is rich in plant antioxidants called polyphenols...
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Oxidative Stress
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Of the 19 participating athletes, those who supplemented with 500 mg of GliSODin daily for 6 weeks saw a 65-72% reduction in C-reactive protein (a marker for inflammation) compared to the placebo group. Exercise is a natural...
Antioxidants for Oxidative Stress in Overweight & Obese Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Astaxanthin improved all measures of oxidative stress in a three week study. Antioxidant has become the new buzz word, and rightfully so, due to all the positive research. Oxidative stress occurs in the body when there are too many free...
Health Benefits of Whole Grain Diets
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. Studies have shown that whole grain intake is proactive against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. Whole grains are an essential part of a traditional whole-food-based diet that provides a wide range of...
Superfruits and ORAC Value – Informed Opinion
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. Superfruits like acai, goji, mangosteen, noni, and pomegranate are high in antioxidant value. A normal piece of fruit may have hundreds of ORAC units, a laboratory measure of antioxidant activity in a test tube. A “superfruit”...
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