Vitamin D Improves Heart Muscle Strength in Those with Heart Failure
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.
Study Suggests Link between Fluoridated Water Consumption and Decreased Thyroid Function
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.
Protein Supplementation Before Bed Increases both Muscle Mass and Strength in Healthy Men
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.
Curcumin Reduces Inflammation in Muscles after Weight Lifting
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.
Gut Microbiota: A Potential Treatment for Autism
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.
Zika and Microcephaly: Pieces of the Puzzle
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.
Lowering Blood Pressure with Taurine in Prehypertension
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Studies show that taurine significantly reduces blood pressure and improves vascular function in prehypertensive individuals.
Melatonin Improves Sleep Quality in Intensive Care Patients
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.
Selenium Shows Promise for Women’s Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 78% of the participating women who supplemented with selenium for 6 months had improved cervical cell health compared to 50% of women in the control group.
Supplementing with Chromium shown to Lower Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those who supplemented with 2000 micrograms of chromium per day for 30 days had a 27% lower risk of developing diabetes than those who did not supplement.
