Featured Topics: Minerals
Thyroid Supplements – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. Natural thyroid supplements include iodine, L-tyrosine, selenium, zinc, copper and guggul. People typically seek thyroid support nutrients as a way to enhance their energy levels, enable proper control of their body temperature, and support...
Zinc Intake may be a key to Athletic Performance
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Low zinc diets decreased maximum oxygen uptake. A new study (4) suggests that enhancing athletic performance may only be 20 mg of a simple mineral away. In the study, researchers had 14 men aged 20–31 years follow either a low-zinc...
Moderate Intake of Selenium May Allow Essential Selenium Utilizing Proteins to Function at the Expense of Non-Essential Selenium Proteins: Triage Theory
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Dr. Bruce Ames and Dr. Joyce McCann have proposed a triage theory of aging. If there is not an abundance of micronutrient vitamins or minerals in the body, the micronutrients that are available will be used first in...
Calcium & Cardiovascular Health: My Review of the Latest Meta-Analysis – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. An informed criticism of a meta analysis showing a link between calcium supplementation and myocardial infarction. At the end of July (2010) there was another nasty swipe at dietary supplements (Natural Health Products, for our Canadian...
Iodine and Exposure to Radioactive Nuclear Emissions – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN,DANLA. Facts about iodine including its health benefits, the recommended daily allowances, and the sources and dangers of radioactive iodine. What is iodine? Iodine (I) is a mineral that is essential to human health, which we use to make the...
Magnesium Decreases Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death in Women
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Magnesium decreases the risk of sudden cardiac death in women. Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer in both men and women in the United States. According to the Center of Disease Control, approximately 785,000...
Magnesium Levels Overlooked – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study at the University of Minnesota revealed that robust blood levels of magnesium signficantly reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death. Magnesium is a mineral that is important for health, but can it prevent...
Study Finds Calcium and Vitamin D Helps Weight Loss
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 922 overweight patients those with the highest calcium intake lost 20% more weight than those with the lowest calcium intake after 6 months. It is currently estimated that more than two-thirds of US adults are...
Study Finds Calcium and Vitamin D Blood Levels Linked to Ovarian Cancer
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had a 68% decreased risk of ovarian cancer while those with the highest blood levels of calcium had a 59% decreased risk. Ovarian cancer accounts for approximately 4 percent of all...
Zinc Found to Improve Mood in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study results suggest Zn supplementation may be effective in reducing anger and depression. A new study(1) has found that zinc may help mental health, especially anger and overall mood, in women. Previous studies have shown...
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