Written by Angeline A. De Leon. In a randomized, crossover, double-blind, controlled study, a proprietary blend of 250 mg of grape and apple polyphenols (VinitronTM) significantly enhanced the endurance capacity and delayed exhaustion in the 48 participating subjects....
Effects of Black Currant Anthocyanins on Open-Angle Glaucoma
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Of the 38 patients with open angle glaucoma, those who supplemented with 50 mg of black current anthocyanins for 24 months had significantly less MD deterioration at the end of 24 months as well as a significant increase...
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...
Olive Oil Improves LDL Cholesterol Health in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. High polyphenol olive oil was significantly more effective in decreasing LDL values than low polyphenol olive oil. Olive oil is the cornerstone of the Mediterranean Diet, which consistently shows heart-healthy benefits (1). The...
Sesame Seed and Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a randomized, double-blind controlled study, 28 g of Ardeh (or Tahini) caused a 10 % (-15.3 mg/L) decrease in serum triglycerides. Sesame seeds contain lignans (polyphenols found in plants) that are widely known to have...
Flavonol Intake may Influence Diabetes Risk
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Increased intake of flavonoids (found in foods such as tea, apples, and pears) showed a significant reduction in the risk of type II diabetes. In 2011, diabetes cost our healthcare system $245 billion and currently affects nearly 26...
Polyphenol-Enriched Powder on Exercise-Induced Inflammation and Oxidative Stress
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Polyphenol rich blueberries and green tea supplementation reduced the exercise induced inflammation and oxidative stress that occurred during intense exercise in this study of 35 long distance runners. Polyphenolic compounds...
Olive Oil Polyphenols Benefit Insulin Sensitivity in Older Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementing with olive oil polyphenols for 12 weeks significantly improved insulin sensitivity by 6.6% in overweight middle-aged men at risk of developing metabolic syndrome. The healthful benefits of olive oil have a lot to do with...
Plant Sterols Shown to Decrease Heart Attack Risk in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest intake of plant sterols had a 29% reduced risk of a first heart attack compared to those with the lowest plant sterol intake. No benefit of plant sterol intake and reduced heart attack risk was seen with women....
Benefits of Green Tea Foot Baths
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The participating elderly with Athletes Foot found that a warm green tea solution foot bath for 15 minutes per day improved their overall skin symptoms of Athlete’s Foot compared to placebo. Tinea pedis, also known as Athlete’s Foot, is...
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