Vegan Diets Come With Many Benefits, Some Risks
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Vegan diet is rich in antioxidants but significantly low in calcium and vitamin D.
Gluten-Free Diet Benefits Schizophrenics with Specific Blood Make-Up
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a very small study, withdrawal of gluten from the diet produced significant improvements in Schizophrenia symptoms.
Autism, Developmental Disorders, and Pesticides
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Research shows that children with autism spectrum disorder were 60% more likely to have been exposed to organophosphate based pesticides.
Study Highlights Multiple Health Benefits of Olive Oil Consumption
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Individuals consuming olive oil have a 38% reduced risk of obesity.
Exercise During Pregnancy Decreases Risk of Gestational Diabetes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Review of studies shows that physical exercise during pregnancy decreased risk of diabetes mellitus by 31%.
Study Justifies Town’s Lawsuit Alleging Thyroid Problems from Pollution
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Case won as exposure to perfluoroalkyl acids found to be linked to a 54% increased risk of hypothyroidism.
Exercise may Offer Similar Health Benefits as Smoking Cessation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 5,738 men, researchers found that 30 minutes of physical activity per day, 6 days per week significantly reduced the overall risk of death (mortality) by 49%.
“Very Low” Vitamin D Levels Increase Risk of Death from Frailty
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with “very low” vitamin D levels of 15 ng/mL or less had a 150% greater risk of becoming pre- frail or frail and a 286% risk of death from all causes compared to those with “high” vitamin D levels of greater than 30 ng/mL.
Whey, Leucine, and Vitamin D Preserve Muscle Mass during Weight Loss
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this 13-week study of 60 obese adults, those who exercised and supplemented with whey protein, leucine, and vitamin D, had a significant 4.4% increase in muscle mass compared to the placebo group.
Vitamin K1 Improves Blood Sugar Health in Prediabetic Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this 4-week study of 82 prediabetic women (ages 36-45), those who took 1000 mcg of vitamin K1 significantly increased insulin sensitivity and improved blood sugar control compared to placebo.
