Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 47 study participants who took galactooligosaccharide (GOS/RP-G28) in daily increments of 1.5 g-15 g for 36 days, followed by 30 days of dairy, 71% had significant improvements in symptoms of lactose intolerance. (more…)
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Dr. Massey discusses acid reflux and suggests taking anti-inflammatory dietary supplements along with an anti-inflammatory diet. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that multiple sclerosis is associated with a change in microbial diversity as demonstrated from sequenced fecal samples of 31 participating patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Wild blueberry supplementation significantly improved levels of Bifidobaceterium longum subspecies infantis by 8.4% in the digestive tracts of the study participants compared to the control group. (more…)
Written by Joyce Smith, BS Treatments with ginger/omeprazole and cinnamon/ginger/omeprazole were significantly more effective with higher rates of eradicating H. pylori than the Cinnamon/omeprazole regimen (70% & 80% versus 50%).
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Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This review covered several studies on the safety and possible use of curcumin in treating gastrointestinal disorders. One of these studies showed a 16% reduction in the recurrence of active ulcerative colitis using curcumin compared to a placebo group. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Gluten sensitivity includes wheat allergy, Crohn’s Disease, and non-celiac gluten sensitivity. Non-celiac gluten sensitivity is hard to determine and food withdrawal and re-introduction seems best at present. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Crohn’s disease participants who took 2000 IU of Vitamin D per day reduced their C reactive protein by 40% and anti-inflammatory protein by 31 % but only after their blood levels of Vitamin D reached 75 nanomoles per liter. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Andrographis paniculata extract was as effective as the drug mesalazine in bringing complete or partial remission to those study participants suffering from ulcerative colitis. (more…)
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. A “leaky gut” may stimulate the immune system to generate an inflammatory response which, in turn, may trigger migraine headaches, autoimmune disease, arthritis, and chronic muscle pain.
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Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PH.D. Bacteria in the bowel contribute significantly to good health.
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Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Aspirin (RR=1.73) and non-aspirin NSAIDs (RR=2.24) are strongly associated with lower intestinal bleeding (p<0.05). (more…)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers demonstrate that ginger and ajowan significantly decreases food transit time in the gastrointestinal system. This is especially helpful in the prevention of colon cancer. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study explains the risk of vitamin B-12 depletion due to prescribed antacid medications, specifically proton-pump inhibitors. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. All of the 176 gastroesophageal disease patients who took a supplement with melatonin, tryptophan, vitamin B12, methionine, vitamin B6, betaine and folic acid experienced cessation of GERD symptoms. (more…)
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 57 patients with irritable bowel syndrome, researchers found that 225 mg of peppermint oil was more effective than a placebo in reducing their irritable bowel syndrome symptoms. (more…)
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Aloe gel taken at 3 ½ oz twice per day for four weeks reduced effects of ulcerative colitis by 30% over a control group. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Pycnogenol used at 300 mg per day and topical cream reduced the time of pain by 32%. (more…)
Written by Diana Gnat, DC. In 275 patients with irritable bowel syndrome, 57% had relief with psyllium, 40% with bran, and 35% with rice flour (control). (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Intakes of vegetables and fruits are associated with lowering the risk of Barrett’s Esophagus by 61% in the highest intake group compared to the lowest intake group. (Barrett’s Esophagus is a condition where the cells of the esophagus change and resemble those lining the intestine. (more…)
