by Becky | Sep 26, 2016 | 2016, Amino Acids, Brain Health, Caffeine, L-Theanine
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Participating healthy subjects who drank 200 mg of L-theanine had significantly decreased cortisol levels 3 hours later, which validates the anti- stress effects of L-theanine.
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by Becky | Sep 23, 2016 | 2016, Folic Acid & Folate, Reproductive Health, Women's Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with 5 mg of folic acid significantly decreased homocysteine (inflammation), insulin levels, and cell damage while significantly improving blood sugar values, and levels of the antioxidant glutathione. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 23, 2016 | 2016, Aloe Vera, Diabetes, Oral Health, Pancreatic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties of aloe vera, when used as an adjunct to the treatment protocol, contributed to the significant improvements in chronic periodontitis. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 22, 2016 | 2016, Parkinson's, Probiotics
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A fermented milk supplementation with added probiotics and prebiotic fiber significantly improved constipation in participating subjects with Parkinson disease compared to control.
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by Becky | Sep 22, 2016 | 2016, Amino Acids, Carnitine, Thyroid
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twelve weeks of supplementation with 1980 mg of L-carnitine significantly improved physical fatigue levels by 22.9% in participating subjects when compared to control.
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by Becky | Sep 8, 2016 | 2016, Cancer, Liver Health, Other Cancers, Selenium
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a European prospective cohort study high selenium and selenoprotein P circulation reveals significant lower hepatocellular carcinoma risk compared to control group. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 7, 2016 | 2016, Eye Health, Vitamin D - Recommended Levels, Women's Health
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. Premenopausal women with vitamin D deficiency revealed dry eye association p<0.001 compared to controlled group. (more…)
by Becky | Sep 6, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Magnesium, Minerals
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study of 1276 participants with cardiovascular disease revealed that those with the lowest blood levels of magnesium had a significantly higher prevalence of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, and coronary artery calcification (a predictor of cardiovascular disease and death).
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by Becky | Aug 31, 2016 | 2016, Brain Health, Cinnamon, Cognitive Health, Diabetes
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. A study of 93 aging prediabetic Taiwanese revealed that cinnamon usage was associated with improved working memory compared to cinnamon nonusers.
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by Becky | Aug 31, 2016 | 2016, Autoimmune Disease, Digestive Health, Multiple Sclerosis
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.
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by Becky | Aug 23, 2016 | 2016, Brain Health, Headaches, Melatonin
Written by Greg Arnold, CSCS. Sixty migraine sufferers, who took 3 milligrams of melatonin for 12 weeks, significantly improved the frequency, intensity and duration of their migraines compared to the 59 participants in the placebo group. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 22, 2016 | 2016, Depression, Probiotics
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Eight weeks of probiotic supplementation significantly decreased depression scores, serum insulin levels and hs-CRP while improving insulin resistance and markers of oxidative stress in 20 study participants suffering from major depressive disorder.
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by Becky | Aug 19, 2016 | 2016, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Health, Folic Acid & Folate
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A current study of 121 patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s revealed that those who took 1250 micrograms of folic acid for 6 months significantly improved mental health scores by 5.1% and significantly reduced inflammatory protein levels by 41.7% compared to those who took donepezil. (more…)
by Becky | Aug 16, 2016 | 2016, Probiotics, Stress
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Students, who drank milk containing the probiotic Lactobacillus casei [called Shirota (LcS)] 8 weeks prior to taking an important exam, experienced significantly lower salivary cortisol levels while taking the exam. Their rate of cold and flu symptoms were also significantly lower during the 8 weeks prior to the exams when compared to control. (more…)
by Antonella | Aug 6, 2016 | 2016, Blood Sugar, Carnitine, Glutamine, Pancreatic Health, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The 89 non-diabetic subjects, who took a combination of supplements before and after surgery, had significantly improved surgery outcomes that led to better glycemic control and less wound infections compared to those who took no supplements. (more…)
by Antonella | Aug 3, 2016 | 2016, Skin Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSC. Participating women, aged 57-73, who drank a cacao beverage containing 300 mg of cacao for 6 months, saw a significant 8% reduction in skin roughness and a significant 10% improvement in skin elasticity compared to the control group of women. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 19, 2016 | 2016, Metabolic Syndrome, Pancreatic Health, Probiotics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study participants with metabolic syndrome, who supplemented with 80 milliliters of fermented milk containing B. lactis and B. animalis HNO19, significantly improved BMI, total cholesterol, and LDL cholesterol compared to control.
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by Becky | Jul 18, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Circulatory Health, Magnesium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Overweight or obese study participants, who supplemented with 350 mg of magnesium per day for 6 months, had a significant improvement in urinary magnesium levels and a significant improvement in arterial stiffness and overall blood vessel health compared to control. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 14, 2016 | 2016, Cardiovascular Health, Longevity, Whole Grains
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A meta-analysis of 14 studies (786,076 participants), found an inverse association between grain consumption and the following 3 categories: mortality from all causes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer. (more…)
by Becky | Jul 8, 2016 | 2016, Diabetes, Omega - 3, Pancreatic Health, Vitamin E
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women with gestational diabetes, who supplemented with 1000 mg of omega 3 fatty acids from flaxseed oil and 400 IU of Vitamin E for 6 weeks, improved their fasting blood sugars by 11 % and HOMAR IR (a measure of insulin resistance) by 69.4% compared to the control group.
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