Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with metabolic syndrome, who supplemented with 80 milliliters of fermented milk containing B. lactis and B. animalis HNO19, significantly improved BMI, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol compared to control....
Saffron Supplements Improve Cell Health in Those With Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A twelve week supplementation of 100 mgs of saffron significantly reduced the cellular damage in participating subjects with metabolic syndrome compared to control group. For the 47 million people with Metabolic Syndrome,...
Cumin Powder Shown to Reduce Markers of Heart Disease
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Cumin supplementation was shown to reduce weight, waist circumference, fat mass, triglycerides, total cholesterol and LDL or “bad” cholesterol, while improving HDL or “good cholesterol” in overweight and obese women. An estimated 34.9%...
Hibiscus Extract Provides Preventative Options for Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 72 patients with metabolic syndrome plus a control group, those taking hibiscus extract had a 12.2% reduction in blood sugar and other benefits. Metabolic syndrome is a group of risk factors that increase the risk for serious health...
Fish Oil and Olive Oil Improve Blood and Cellular Health in Those with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 102 middle aged adults, those taking fish oil and olive oil had 14.8% less total cholesterol levels than the control group and had other benefits. Metabolic Syndrome is characterized by a number of risk factors that...
Curcumin Benefits Those with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research with 59 patients with Metabolic Syndrome, those taking curcumin had an average reduction of 19.6% in blood pressure compared to the control group and other benefits. Metabolic Syndrome is characterized by a number of risk...
Omega-3 Fats Benefit Blood Vessel Health in Those with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a placebo-controlled crossover trial, 2 grams of omega-3 fatty acids produced a 100% decrease in inflammatory proteins and 110% improvement in venous blood flow. Metabolic Syndrome (Met S) affects over 47 million Americans. It is...
Trio of Foods may Benefit those on the Verge of Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Subjects consuming 300-450 grams of fatty fish and 100-gram bilberry portions per week saw a 21.2% decrease the total levels of glucose. Metabolic Syndrome affects over 47 million Americans. It is characterized by a number of risk...
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...
Resveratrol Benefits Bone Health in Obese Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking resveratrol showed a 16% improvement in a marker for bone turnover compared to the control group. Metabolic Syndrome affects over 47 million Americans (1) and is characterized by several risk factors. These include...