Study Suggests Health Benefits with MSM Supplementation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Oral MSN supplementation of 3 grams per day significantly increased blood levels in a time-dependent manner.
Combined Gamma-Tocotrienol and Statin Treatment for Malignant Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This cell study shows how gamma-tocotrienol and statins, when used in combination, were more effective in destroying malignant melanoma cell lines than when used alone.
Flaxseed Helps Medications Further Improve Cholesterol Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 110 subjects with peripheral artery disease, those who were not taking statins found that milled flaxseed supplementation lowered their total and LDL cholesterol by 11 % and 15 % respectively and for those subjects who were taking statins, milled flaxseed supplementation lowered their LDL cholesterol by 8.5%.
Study Links Calcium Supplement to Brain Lesions
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a 17 year followup study of 227 adults, those who took 37-1130 mg/day of calcium had brain lesions that were significantly greater by 40% than non-supplement users.
Zinc and Selenium Improve Thyroid Function in Obese, Hypothyroid Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this 12-week study of 68 obese female adults with hypothyroidism, those who supplemented with zinc or a zinc-selenium combination had a significant improvement in thyroid hormones (free T3 and T4); however, additional tests are needed to determine if a combination of selenium-zinc or zinc alone are effective in preventing thyroid dysfunction.
Arginine Improves Performance of Wrestlers
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 9 elite male wrestlers, those who supplemented with arginine were able to cycle 5.9% longer than the placebo group. (23.1 minutes versus 21.8 minutes).
Spirulina may Improve Blood Lipid Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 52 residents in Crete who had dyslipidemia took 1000 mg of spirulina daily for 12 weeks and found a significant decrease in total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Healing Properties of Honeys
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Honey is antimicrobial, helps with pain reduction, and has cancer fighting properties.
Silymarin may Benefit Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Silymarin, commonly called “Milk Thistle,” significantly improved superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase and total antioxidant capacity and decreased C-reactive protein in participating Type 2 diabetics compared to control.
Strict Low-Carb Diet Improves Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Older adults with mild cognitive impairment significantly improved their learning memory scores after 6 weeks of a low carbohydrate diet compared to those on a high carbohydrate diet.
