Formulated Curcumin Benefits Liver Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study results suggest improvement of different features of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease after a short-term supplementation with curcumin.
Marine Complex Supplement Reveals Significant Hair Growth in Men With Androgenic Alopecia
Written by James C. Morton Jr., Staff Writer. In a six month, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical research study, marine complex supplement significantly promotes hair growth (7.3%) and hair conditions in men compared to baseline and placebo group.
Folic Acid-Fortified Milk Benefits Asian Populations
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Non-pregnant Singaporean women who supplemented with fortified milk containing 400 mcg of folic acid for 2 weeks, significantly improved their levels of folate, vitamin D and vitamin B12.
Herbicide and Sun Exposure in the Risk for Melanoma
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Of the 800 participating subjects, those with occupational exposure to herbicides, particularly glyphosate, and fungicides had a 4 times increased risk of developing melanoma, while those with occupational exposure to pesticides for 10 or more years had a 7times greater risk compared to those who were not exposed.
American College of Nutrition 57th Annual Conference
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Trigonella (Fenugreek) Improves Sexual Function in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementing with 600 mg of Fenugreek daily for 8 weeks significantly improved sexual desire in 40 of the 80 participating women by increasing estradiol by 66 % and free testosterone by 18.3% compared to the placebo group group.
Probiotic Supplement Benefits Preterm Infant Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 2016 study demonstrated that of the 10,890 infants, those who were given a combination of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium infantis had a significant 52 % reduced risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC); a 49% reduced risk of death after contacting NEC and an 11% reduced risk of blood stream infections compared to preterm infants who did not receive probiotics.
Chromium Improves Symptoms of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome who supplemented with chromium picolinate for 8 weeks experienced significantly less alopecia, hirsutism, acne and had reduced levels of inflammation and oxidative stress compared to those PCOS women who did not take chromium.
Study Cites Benefits but Caution Regarding Iodine
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. China’s 16- year program of food fortification with iodine to reduce iodine insufficiency was significantly effective in four cities that had inadequate iodine levels prior to the intake of iodine fortified food; however, the program significantly increased thyroid disorders in 6 cities that already had adequate iodine intake levels.
Tomato Extract Protects LDL Cholesterol from Oxidation in Healthy Subjects
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Carotenoid rich tomato extract, when consumed for 2 weeks and then followed by consumption of a high fat breakfast with a 20 minute bloodwork follow-up, significantly reduced oxidized LDL by 13.1% in healthy participating subjects compared to the placebo group.
