Beta Alanine Improves Performance in Cyclists
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Four-week beta–alanine supplementation increased power by 13.4% in untrained subjects and 9.5% in trained cyclists.
Chlorella Shown to Improve Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Five grams daily Chlorella reduced serum triglycerides by 10%.
Vitamin E Shows Promise For Bone Health After Menopause
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Six times more increase in bone growth observed with tocotrienol supplementation.
Study Links Low Vitamin D Status and Hospitalization Delirium
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients with Vitamin D levels below 10 ng/mL had a significant 115% increased risk for hospital-acquired new-onset delirium.
Study Links Low Selenium Levels to Mortality in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 668 elderly subjects shows that those with the lowest selenium levels had a 43% increased risk of death from all causes and a 56% increased risk of death from heart disease and stroke.
Curcumin as a Treatment for Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Curcumin inhibits the growth of both human and mouse malignant pleural mesothelioma cells and enhances the effectiveness of cisplatin when used in combination with it.
Maternal Iron Status Shown to Affect Birth Outcomes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study demonstrates that iron deficiency during pregnancy increases the risk of having premature babies and babies with low birth weights and anemia.
Eating Whole Grains may Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study with 250 women newly diagnosed with breast cancer and 250 controls, those consuming whole grains more than 7 times per week had only about 1/3 the breast cancer than in the low whole grain group.
Mediterranean Diet Improves Cognitive Function in Elderly Subjects
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study shows that a Mediterranean diet with added olive oil and nuts significantly improved brain function in the elderly.
Low Vitamin D Levels Associated with Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Very low vitamin D levels in children are associated with a significantly higher prevalence of carotid artery wall thickness and an increased risk of heart attack and stroke.
