Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest daily intake of fruits and vegetables (> 600 grams per day) had a 32% reduced risk of renal cell cancer compared to those with the lowest intakes (< 200 grams per day). There are two types of kidney...
Study Finds How Cranberry Juice Helps with Bladder Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Use of cranberry led to a 73% decrease in the number of E. Coli cells binding to the bladder tissue thus reducing urinary tract infections. As the second most common type of infection in the body, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are...
Study Adds Confusion on Antioxidants during Cancer Treatment – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Research on the use of antioxidants during chemotherapy or radiation therapy was flawed. One of the most controversial areas in cancer treatment is the use of antioxidants during chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Many clinicians...
Antioxidants Can Help Blunt the Damage of Chemotherapy – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey M.D., Ph.D. There is evidence that antioxidants help protect against the damage caused by chemotherapy. Can antioxidants improve outcomes for patients undergoing treatment for cancer? Although the medical research is far from conclusive,...
Hail to the Humble, Disease-Fighting Grape – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Grapes contain powerful compounds that have positive health effects on heart disease, Alzheimer's disease and cancer. Behold the humble purple grape. For centuries, we have included grapes in our diets because they taste good and...
A Recent Review Supports the Use of Echinacea for the Common Cold
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. This literature review suggests that Echinacea can be effective in reducing incidence and duration of the common cold. Although Echinacea extracts are commonly used for treatment and prevention of colds, (1,2) some...
Ginger May Help Control Nausea Common After Surgery
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. This study indicates that ginger helps reduce post-surgery nausea. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) has been used for centuries to settle upset stomachs. Ginger’s main ingredient is gingerol, which acts as an antioxidant in...
Curry May Be Protective Against Alzheimer’s Dementia
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. In a study of 1092 Singapore residents, those using curry in their diet had an average mental performance score equal to those ten years younger and not using curry. The yellow spice in curry has been used as a food and medicinal in India...
CoQ10 May Offer Help for Fatigue During Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking 300 mg CoQ10 for 8 days had 22% less fatigue compared to a placebo group in a test on a stationary bike. CoQ10 was first identified in 1957 and was known as “ubiquinone” because it is found everywhere in the body. It is...
Antioxidant Confusion – Informed Opinion
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA, Nutrition Education Manager. The meta-analysis published in JAMA that reported antioxidant vitamins do not extend life and even increase death rates slightly had many variables, flaws, and an arbitrary structuring of its...
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