Vitamin D May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease — Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, Ph.D. Vitamin D deficiency exists in 70-90 percent of patients diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Krill Oil and Triglycerides
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Participants receiving krill oil had an overall 10.2% reduction in serum triglyceride levels.
Fiber Again Found to Help Lung Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study finds that women consuming 28.4 grams of fiber per day had a 33% reduced risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Study Finds Walnuts and Flaxseed Improve Handling of Stress
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Twenty-five patients with high cholesterol, consuming walnut and walnut-flaxseed diets, saw a significant improvement in blood pressure and blood flow.
Ginger Powder Proves Effective for Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Diabetic patients supplemented with 3g of ginger daily experienced a 21% decrease in fasting blood sugar and a 6.6% increase in insulin sensitivity.
Higher Protein Intake Helps Protect Against Weight Loss in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Protein intake less than 0.8 grams of protein per kilogram of bodyweight* led to a 156% increased risk of severe weight loss in the elderly.
Simple and Effective Flu Season Recommendations – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Probiotics, vitamin D, and green tea are recommended by Dr. Massey to reduce your risk of flu.
Safety of Tryptophan
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Overview of general intake and safety of tryptophan supplementation.
Delta-Tocopherol and Colon Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Delta-tocopherol significantly reduces lipid oxidation by 56.9%.
Review finds Vegetarian Diets Beneficial for Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The researchers found that consumption of a vegetarian diet resulted in a significant drop in blood pressure.
