by nhri | Dec 1, 2010 | NHRI
Proceedings of the Natural Health Research Institute Symposium, “Natural Products – Cost-Effectiveness & Safety of Dietary Supplements“, held November 18th, 2010, are now available. (more…)
by nhri | Nov 1, 2010 | Vitamin D - General, Vitamins
Written by Dr. Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study found that those with low serum levels of vitamin D are at greater risk of severe illnesses than those with robust vitamin D levels. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 29, 2010 | 2010, Reproductive Health, Whole Grains, Women's Health
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. A study of 17,344 healthy premenopausal women found that whole grain intake was associated with lower CRP concentrations. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 6, 2010 | Calcium, Vitamin D - General, Vitamins, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 922 overweight patients those with the highest calcium intake lost 20% more weight than those with the lowest calcium intake after 6 months. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 25, 2010 | 2010, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Fiber, Whole Grains
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In research with 233 middle-aged participants, it was found about a 4% benefit in cystic blood pressure in those with high fiber intake. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 16, 2010 | 2010, Cardiovascular Health, Heart Attack, Mediterranean Diet
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study concluded that those who followed a Mediterranean diet demonstrated less risk of heart dysfunction and fewer major recurrences in the two years following a heart attack or unstable angina. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 6, 2010 | 2010, Liver Health, Vitamin E
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of 247 study participants, those 84 who received Vitamin E demonstrated a 43% statistically significant rate of improvement in non-alcoholic liver disease compared to a 19% rate of improvement in the placebo group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 23, 2010 | 2010, Blood Lipids, Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 70 participants with cardiovascular risk factors received 1000 mg vitamin C, 4oo IU vitamin E, 120 mg CoQ10, and 200 mg selenium per day or a placebo. Improvements were seen in systolic blood pressure 6.2%, large artery flexability 13.4%, small artery flexability 29.6%, a blood glucose marker by 10.6%, good cholesterol (HDL) by 18.5%, and triglycerides by 10%. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 9, 2010 | 2010, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study on 6113 adults showed that those with the highest intakes of added sugars had 19% lower HDL (good cholesterol), 8% higher triglycerides, and 6% higher LDL (bad cholesterol). (more…)
by nhri | Jul 9, 2010 | 2010, Ear, Nose and Throat, Folic Acid & Folate
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Out of a total of 2,956 of patients older than 50, researchers found that elevated homocysteine levels were associated with a 64% increased risk of hearing loss while low blood levels of folic acid were associated with a 37% increased risk of hearing loss. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 8, 2010 | 2010, Antioxidants, Resveratrol, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Resveratrol in a cell study had 220% less increase in fat cell division. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 23, 2010 | 2010, Blood Sugar, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those with the highest intakes of white rice had a 17% increased risk of diabetes compared to those with the lowest intake of brown rice, the highest intakes had an 11% reduced risk of diabetes compared to the lowest intakes. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 4, 2010 | 2010, Infant and Children's Health, Obesity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Children with the highest BMI had a 130% higher death rate as well as highest glucose intolerance and highest blood sugar compared to children in the lowest 25% BMI group. (more…)
by nhri | May 12, 2010 | 2010, Caffeine, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study in 20 healthy males showed that one cup of coffee could decrease flexibility of blood vessels by 22% and increase diastolic blood pressure by 6%. (more…)
by nhri | May 6, 2010 | 2010, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A study of 50 adults with metabolic syndrome showed that the group who consumed 30 g of nuts daily over a 12 week period had a significant reduction in DNA damage compared to the control group. (more…)
by nhri | May 5, 2010 | 2008, Cardiovascular Health, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This article summarizes the benefits of olive oil and the Mediterranean Diet. (more…)
by nhri | May 4, 2010 | 2010, Cardiovascular Health, Iron
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
by nhri | May 4, 2010 | 2010, Blood Sugar, Pancreatic Health, Selenium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that men with the highest levels of selenium had a 52% reduced risk of diabetes, compared to those with the lowest selenium levels. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 8, 2010 | 2010, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - Heart
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 8, 2010 | 2010, Blood Pressure, Kidney Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Pycnogenol reduced eye symptoms by 35% and nasal symptoms by 20.5% when supplementation was started at least 5 weeks before the onset of the allergy season. (more…)