Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this 13 week study of 256 racially diverse adults, adequate vitamin D levels were significantly associated with lower levels of arthritic knee pain regardless of obesity status. Also vitamin D levels were significantly decreased in obese individuals compared to those who were not obese.
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. This article covers the basic facts about mesothelioma.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small human study, those getting vitamin D improved blood pressure by 8.4% and 30.6% improvement in blood fraction injection.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Compared to residents in areas where water samples contained less than 0.3 milligrams of fluoride per liter of water, risk of having hypothyroidism was significantly greater (40%) with fluoride levels were between 0.3 and 0.7 mg/L and 60% greater with fluoride levels greater than 0.7 mg/L.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 39 healthy men who weight trained for 12 weeks, those who supplemented daily with a 746 calorie protein drink before bedtime increased muscle fiber by 228% and were able to lift 26.1% more weight than the placebo group.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of the 28 participants, those who took 400 mg of curcumin before and after resistance training, significantly reduced markers of inflammation compared to control.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Treatment with the gut bacteria, B. fragilis, significantly improved behavioral problems and improved gut permeability in a mouse model of autism spectrum disorder.
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. An increasing mosquito population, overuse of pesticides, vaccines and the Zika virus may all play a potential role in the increasing prevalence of microcephaly in Brazil.
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Studies show that taurine significantly reduces blood pressure and improves vascular function in prehypertensive individuals.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Of the 40 patients in this study, those in a quiet environment who took melatonin had 33.9% more sleep and 50% less awakenings than the placebo group.
