Vitamin B6 Affects Heart Health in Women
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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…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study found that 900 mg of EPA and DHA per day offered a statistically significant benefit by decreasing death from heart failure by 9% and death from cardiovascular disease by 8% in 3,500 patients. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies show that high-walnut-enriched diets significantly decreased total and LDL cholesterol for the duration of the short-term trials but did not significantly change values of HDL cholesterol, triglyceride levels or body mass index (BMI). (more…)
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…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies reveal the heart healthy properties of Vitamin D. (more…)
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…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Preventable deaths were listed as 467,000/year in the USA due to smoking(20% of total deaths), 90,000 deaths caused by alcohol use, high blood pressure 395,000, obesity and high blood glucose 216,000, inactivity 62,000 and omega 3 deficiency up to 96,000. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 1500 women reveals that those who consumed the highest amounts of nuts or peanut butter (> 5 servings per week) had a 44% decreased risk of CVD and a 44% reduced risk of having a heart attack compared to women with the lowest nut/peanut butter intake (almost never). (more…)
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Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Of the 62 patients with statin-induced myalgia, those who took 1800 mg per day of red yeast rice for 24 weeks had no significant changes in HDL cholesterol, triglycerides, markers for muscle degeneration, or pain. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 987 heart patients those with lowest blood omega-3 levels had 77% more depression than those in the highest group. (more…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study suggests a possible link between folic acid intake during pregnancy and congenital heart defects. (more…)
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…)
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…)
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with lower C-Reactive Protein levels had significantly higher blood levels of Omega 3 fatty acids. (more…)
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Researchers recently found that eating onions or garlic significantly reduced the risk of a first heart attack. (more…)
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. The oils in fried foods are believed to increase overall inflammation in the body, an important step for the development of heart disease. (more…)
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Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 242 women (ages 18-21) with normal blood pressure readings revealed that those in the highest 25% of Vitamin C blood levels had lower blood pressure readings than those in the lowest 25% of Vitamin C blood levels. (more…)