Two Studies Examine Vitamin D Intake and Pancreatic Cancer Incidence
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Pancreatic cancer rates were 20% less in those who took vitamin D. (more…)
Elevated Homocysteine Levels Reduced with Low-Dose Folic Acid
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. (more…)
Pycnogenol Helps Heart Health in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research studies show that Pycnogenol may help maintain heart health in diabetics. (more…)
Vitamin D Found to Help Predict Overall Cell Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 3300 patients in a health study, the group with the highest blood levels had a 55% lower risk of all forms of cancer compared to the group with the lowest blood levels. (more…)
Chromium and Insulin Resistance
Written by Dr. Vijaya Juturu, Nutrition 21, USA. Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting & Expo, May 2004. Theme: Cost-Effective Methods to Address the Leading Causes of Death & Chronic Diseases (more…)
Amino Acids Help Muscle Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Elderly patients given 22 grams of essential amino acids experienced a 22% increase in muscle strength. (more…)
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Also Benefit Healthy Eyes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study found that lutein and zexanthin can help eye health even if you don’t have age-related macular degeneration. (more…)
Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Lipoic Acid Help with Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This article discusses the benefits of L-Carnitine and lipoic acid in relation to blood sugar level. (more…)
Magnesium Found to Benefit Gallbladder Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows that those with the highest intake of magnesium (more than 409 mg per day) had a 33% reduced risk of gallstones compared to those with the lowest magnesium intake (less than 288 mg per day). (more…)
Legume Intake Helps Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those with the highest total legume intake had a 49% reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes. With soybean intake, those with the highest intake had a 55% reduced Type 2 diabetes risk. (more…)
Review Finds Vitamin D Beneficial for Heart Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study promotes increased vitamin D intake as a way to help increase heart health. (more…)
Fish Oil Improves Blood Vessel Health in People with High Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study showcases the ability of fish oil to help improve blood vessel health and potentially help maintain healthy blood pressure levels.
Vitamin D May Add Years to Your Life
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those who supplemented with 500 IU of Vitamin D per day had a statistically significant 7% reduction in mortality from all causes. (more…)
Selenium Improves Muscle Health in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows that out of 900 patients, those with the lowest 20% of selenium blood levels were 64%, 80%, and 66% more likely to have significantly decreased hip, knee and grip strength respectively, compared to those in the highest 20% of selenium blood levels. (more…)
Antioxidant Confusion – Informed Opinion
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA, Nutrition Education Manager. The meta-analysis published in JAMA that reported antioxidant vitamins do not extend life and even increase death rates slightly had many variables, flaws, and an arbitrary structuring of its statistical model. (more…)
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