by nhri | Jul 15, 2013 | 2013, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Obesity, Resveratrol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 12-week study involving 28 obese patients showed that 6 weeks of trans-resveratrol supplementation increased arterial vasodilation by 23.6% in the trans-resveratrol group compared to 5.83% in the placebo group.
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by nhri | Jun 26, 2013 | 2013, Antioxidants, CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q10), Fibromyalgia
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Out of 20 fibromyalgic patients, those who supplemented with 300 mg of Enzyme CoQ10 for 40 days, experienced a 52 % reduction in pain, a 47% reduction in fatique, and a 44% reduction in morning tiredness compared to placebo. (more…)
by nhri | May 10, 2013 | 2013, Antioxidants, Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 35 people with metabolic syndrome, those who drank green tea and took green tea extract daily for 8 weeks, had a 47.4% increased level of glutathione and a 56.25 % higher antioxidant capacity when compared to control group. (more…)
by nhri | May 9, 2013 | 2010, Antioxidants, Fitness and Exercise, Flavonoids, Quercetin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the quercetin group were able to ride 13.2% longer than the group without quercetin. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 19, 2013 | 2002, Antioxidants, Olive & Monosaturated
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. The study showed that the rate of vitamin E degradation was highest in half-filled clear bottle of olive oil (92.6%) and lowest in filled dark bottle (24.2%). (more…)
by nhri | Jan 29, 2013 | 2004, Antioxidants, Beta Carotene, Fats and Oils - General, Whole Foods - General
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Studies illustrate how avocado or avocado oil added to salads increased the absorption of carotenoids, lycopene, alpha and β-carotene and lutein. (more…)
by nhri | Jan 28, 2013 | 2010, Antioxidants, Fitness and Exercise, Whole Foods - General
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In relay teams, runners who ran 22.5 to 31.4 km and took 10.5 oz tart cherry juice reduced pain after the race by 29% compared to a control group. (more…)
by nhri | Sep 18, 2012 | 2012, Antioxidants, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Flavonoids, Metabolic Syndrome, Quercetin
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with mice on a high fat diet and fed quercetin, there was a 17% reduction in blood sugar and 4% reduction in blood pressure over a control group. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 21, 2012 | 2012, Aging, Antioxidants, SOD (superoxide dismutase), Vitamin E
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This 4 month study of 165 older adults showed how supplementing daily with 300 mg of Vitamin E reduced oxidative damage to red blood cells by 38%. (more…)
by nhri | Aug 21, 2012 | 2011, Antioxidants, Cardiovascular Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Stroke, Women's Health
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 36,715 women, those with the highest intakes of antioxidants had a 46-57% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke. (more…)
by nhri | Jun 21, 2012 | 2011, Antioxidants, Nuts and Seeds
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research shows that people who eat nuts twice a week are 31% less likely to gain weight. (more…)
by nhri | May 15, 2012 | 2012, Antioxidants, Cognitive Health, Fruits and Vegetables, Women's Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research in 121,700 middle aged nurses, the intake of berries delayed cognitive decline by up to 2.5 years due to its oxidative properties. (more…)
by nhri | Apr 4, 2012 | 2011, Antioxidants, Astaxanthin, Obesity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 27 overweight healthy subjects, those who took 20 mg of astaxanthin for 12 weeks, demonstrated that astaxanthin was safe and effective in lowered LDL cholesterol by 6% and 2 markers of cell damage by 7.1% and 23.5% compared to placebo.
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by nhri | Jan 9, 2012 | 2008, Aging, Alzheimer's Disease, Antioxidants, Cognitive Health, Pycnogenol
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking 150 mg Pycnogenol per day had an 15% increase in spatial working memory compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by nhri | Jul 19, 2011 | 2011, Antioxidants, SOD (superoxide dismutase)
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Of the 19 participating athletes, those who supplemented with 500 mg of GliSODin daily for 6 weeks saw a 65-72% reduction in C-reactive protein (a marker for inflammation) compared to the placebo group. (more…)
by nhri | May 24, 2011 | 2011, Antioxidants, Astaxanthin, Obesity
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Astaxanthin improved all measures of oxidative stress in a three week study. (more…)
by nhri | May 11, 2011 | Antioxidants, Cancer, Cardiovascular Health, Diabetes, Fiber, Whole Grains
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. Studies have shown that whole grain intake is proactive against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity. (more…)
by nhri | Mar 24, 2011 | Antioxidants, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. Superfruits like acai, goji, mangosteen, noni, and pomegranate are high in antioxidant value. (more…)
by nhri | Feb 3, 2011 | 2010, Antioxidants, Blood Pressure, Fruits and Vegetables
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research on 69,715 health professionals, those with the highest anthocyanin intake had 8% less high blood pressure. (more…)
by nhri | Oct 29, 2010 | 2010, Antioxidants, Carnitine, Men's Health, NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine), Reproductive Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review of 17 studies including 1665 men found improvement in sperm quality with supplementation of 450-600IU vitamin E per day, carnitine at 2000mg/day, and significant benefits with 600 mg N-acetyl cysteine per day. (more…)
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