by nhri | Feb 24, 2010 | 2009, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Natural Sweeteners, Oral Health
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Research from the Netherlands showed that erythritol is a strong antioxidant, does not raise blood sugar levels or promote tooth decay, has a favorable effect on blood vessels, and has no calories. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 18, 2010 | 2009, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Metabolic Syndrome, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD. In this study of 257 adult men and women, those with higher Vitamin D levels also had elevated HDL cholesterol and decreased waist circumference thus demonstrating that higher Vitamin D levels may help reduce metabolic syndrome. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 15, 2010 | 2009, Kidney Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of more than 13,000 patients, researchers found that the group with lowest vitamin D blood levels had a 160% greater risk of kidney failure where dialysis is needed compared to all other patients. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 15, 2010 | 2009, Antioxidants, Arthritis, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 32 rats, those fed acai pulp had 62% lower levels of a marker for chronic diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and diabetes. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 11, 2010 | 2009, Fiber, Men's Health, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 1060 adults had a 45% reduced risk of a marker of inflammation for every 100 gram (3.5 oz) increase in fruit and vegetable intake per day. Reduced risks were also seen with vitamin C, vitamin E, and fiber. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 11, 2010 | 2009, Diabetes, Eye Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 40 diabetic patients with mild retinal edema, those who took pycnogenol experienced improved vision, increased retinal blood flow and reduced retinal swelling after 2 months, and sustained these improvements at the end of 3 months. The control group had no vision improvements.
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by nhri | Jan 11, 2010 | 2010, Vitamin B6, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 2686 patients those considered having adequate vitamin B6 blood levels had a 24% reduced risk of inflammation compared to those with low vitamin B6 levels. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 11, 2010 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Nuts and Seeds, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 12 patient with type 2 diabetes improved their blood vessel health and potentially reduced their overall cardiac risk by supplementing their diets with 56 grams of walnuts per day for 8 weeks. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 11, 2010 | 2009, Vitamin K, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 8, 2010 | 2010, Diabetes, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study found three separate ways to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels: increased fiber intake, increased magnesium intake, and low Glycemic Load. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 16, 2009 | 2009, Vitamin D - Heart, Vitamin D - Mortality, Vitamins
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 16, 2009 | 2009, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Proteins, Soy Isoflavones
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 29 diabetic patients, forty grams of soy protein with 80 mg soy isoflavones reduced LDL cholesterol (bad) and total cholesterol more than the group taking milk protein without soy isoflavones. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 15, 2009 | 2009, Aging, Bone Health, CLA (Conjugated Linolenic Acid)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study reveals a 16% increase in total lean mass after 6 months of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplementation compared to a 2% increase in control group. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 15, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Lycopene
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Highest blood levels of lycopene resulted in the greatest reductions in the following measurements: Brachial-ankle pulse wave velocity 6%, Oxidized LDL cholesterol 20%, and C-reactive protein 37% reduction. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 25, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - Heart
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies reveal the heart healthy properties of Vitamin D. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 18, 2009 | 2009, Blood Lipids, Cardiovascular Health, Carnitine, Diabetes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 81 patients with type 2 diabetes who received 2 gram/day of L-carnitine for 3 months had a 65%decrease in LDL (bad) cholesterol and a greater decrease in triglyceride levels. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 3, 2009 | 2009, Infant and Children's Health, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small study in teenage girls, those taking a prebiotic had 18% greater magnesium absorption than the control group. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 5, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Vitamin D - General
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Triglycerides decreased in those taking vitamin D by 17% more than in the placebo group and a marker of inflammation decreased by 7% more. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 5, 2009 | 2009, Cardiovascular Health, Magnesium, Stroke
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 14,221 men and women revealed that daily intakes of 213, 271, and 362 grams of magnesium were significantly associated with a decreased risk of stroke by 22%, 25%, and 30% respectively. (more…)
by nhri | May 6, 2009 | 2009, Calcium, Minerals, Vitamin D - General, Weight Control
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 63 obese women, those deficient in calcium and overweight lost 13 lbs in 15 weeks when supplemented with vitamin D and calcium compared to a 2 lb loss in the non supplemented group. (more…)