Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Thirty days of supplementation with 1000 mg of pomegranate extract significantly improved blood glucose and cholesterol levels and decreased levels of inflammation and oxidative cell damage in obese study participants. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 200 study participants, those who ingested 35 mg of matured hop extract had a significant reduction in areas of visceral and total fat following 8 and 12 weeks of ingestion. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twelve weeks of supplementation with onion peel extract and quercetin significantly improved weight, body mass index, waist and hip circumference, and total body fat in participating obese subjects compared to control. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementing with 2 grams of an antioxidant rich hibiscus powder for one month, saw significant improvements in total cholesterol, triglycerides, and LDL cholesterol levels in participating adolescents.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Individuals consuming olive oil have a 38% reduced risk of obesity. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this 13-week study of 60 obese adults, those who exercised and supplemented with whey protein, leucine, and vitamin D, had a significant 4.4% increase in muscle mass compared to the placebo group. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this 12-week study of 68 obese female adults with hypothyroidism, those who supplemented with zinc or a zinc-selenium combination had a significant improvement in thyroid hormones (free T3 and T4); however, additional tests are needed to determine if a combination of selenium-zinc or zinc alone are effective in preventing thyroid dysfunction. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the 163 obese Moroccan women, those who supplemented with 200 micrograms of iodine for 6 months decreased their TSH levels by 33% and their total cholesterol by 11% compared to those who took no iodine. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 18 moderately obese participants in this study, those who took 50 grams of rape seed/canola oil per day for 4 weeks saw significant improvements in blood sugar control and inflammation. Canola oil significantly increased insulin (24.5%) as well as significantly reduced omega 6/omega 3 ratios by 15.3% and increased omega 3 blood levels by 16.1%. (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In 80 overweight volunteers, 1.7 grams of CLA significantly reduced BMI, waist-to-hip ratio, as well as body fat mass. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Overweight/obese children and adults who followed a strict plant-based diet saw a significant improvement in weight and significantly reduced their risks for high blood pressure, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Fenugreek seed extract significantly protects against MSG-induced dyslipidemia and oxidative stress in rats and may play an important future role in treating dyslipidemia and atherosclerosis. (more…)
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. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 48 healthy adults with elevated LDL who consumed 1.5 ounces of almonds per day improved their “heart-healthy” blood profiles and decreased their abdominal fat. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those who supplemented with 500 mg of cactus fiber for 45 days had 3.5 times more fecal fat excretion than those in the placebo group. (more…)
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Adult diabetic rats, when fed 0.5 or 1 gram of fenugreek per kilogram of body weight for 30 days, had improved hyperglycemia and significantly improved hyperlipidemia, liver enzymes, body weight and measures of oxidative stress.
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 76,534 children and 201,370 teenagers shows that obese and overweight children and teenagers are at a significantly higher risk for asthma, eczema, and conjunctivitis. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a placebo-controlled study, adding 70mg of lycopene to the diet either as a supplement or through foods demonstrated a 111.5% or 108.5% increase in a type of good cholesterol compared to the control group. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Rats given olive oil had 58% higher rate of fat burning compared to rats without olive oil. (more…)
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…)
