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%.
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.
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.
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.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 4708 subjects, higher vitamin E levels were associated with a better score in periodontitis.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Vitamin/mineral and fatty acid supplementation for 12 weeks significantly improved EPA/DHA levels in participating school-aged children compared to placebo.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Elderly women supplemented with 900 mg/day magnesium saw significant improvement in overall physical activity.
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.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Five grams daily Chlorella reduced serum triglycerides by 10%.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Six times more increase in bone growth observed with tocotrienol supplementation.
