Broccoli Sprouts Improve Insulin Sensitivity in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four weeks of supplementation with 10 grams of broccoli sprouts significantly improved insulin levels and HOMAR-IR in participating subjects.
Creatine Helps Build Muscle in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 2016 study identifies the benefits of creatine supplementation, in combination with resistance training, as an effective strategy to increase lean muscle mass in our ever increasing elderly sarcopenic population.
Korean Red Ginseng May Help With Cold Sensitivity in Women
By Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eight weeks of daily supplementation with 6000 mg of Korean red ginseng significantly reduced symptoms of cold sensitivity in the 40 participating South Korean women.
Amino Acid May Benefit Physical Performance in Elderly Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Thirty-two elderly women, who supplemented with beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyric acid (HMP) and participated in aerobic resistance exercises for 8 weeks, had a significant 1.5% improvement in a 6-minute walking test, a 31.3% hand grip endurance test and a 10.9% leg extension and strength test when compared to the placebo group.
Collagen Peptide Shown to Improve Healthy Skin Structure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the participating 66 Japanese and 106 caucasion women, those who supplemented with a collagen peptide for 8 weeks, experienced a significant improvement in hydration, collagen density and collagen network fragmentation when compared to the two placebo groups of women.
Study Highlights Importance of Omega-3 Supplementation During Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. One hundred three pregnant women, who took 600 mg of DHA during the last 6 weeks of their pregnancies, had a significant reduction in the number of preterm births. These numbers translate into tremendous cost savings to the US healthcare system.
Ginseng Shown to Improve Wrinkles
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Eye wrinkles, eye wrinkle roughness, and skin elasticity and hydration were all significantly improved in the 49 participating women who supplemented with 250 mg of red ginseng daily for 24 weeks.
Hibiscus Improves Kidney Health in Those with Elevated Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four weeks of daily supplementation with either 10 mg of Hibiscus –derived anthocyanins or 10 mg of Lisinopril demonstrated that hibiscus is as significantly effective in improving blood pressure values and increasing urine volume and creatine clearance as Lisinopril.
Music and Vibration Therapy Improve Fibromyalgia Symptoms in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A combination of music vibration and acupuncture stimulation significantly reduced fibromyalgia scores and quality of life scores in participating subjects compared to placebo.
Are You Getting Enough Magnesium? – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Dr. Massey shares the many health benefits of supplementing with magnesium.
