Melatonin helps Offset Cell Damage Caused by Strenuous Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Runners supplemented 3mg of melatonin had 43.5% lower levels in markers of oxidative stress.
Social Anxiety and Tryptophan: A Pilot Study
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a study with 45 children with sleep terrors, those taking 250mg tryptophan could significantly reduce heart rate in association to social anxiety (formerly considered “shyness”).
Omega-3 Fats Benefit Blood Vessel Health in Those with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a placebo-controlled crossover trial, 2 grams of omega-3 fatty acids produced a 100% decrease in inflammatory proteins and 110% improvement in venous blood flow.
Lycopene Improves both Inflammation and Cholesterol Levels in Overweight Individuals
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a placebo-controlled study, adding 70mg of lycopene to the diet either as a supplement or through foods demonstrated a 111.5% or 108.5% increase in a type of good cholesterol compared to the control group.
Omega-3 Blood Levels Correlated to Brain Volume in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In an 8 year prospective study, researchers found that every 1.6% increase in the amount of EPA + DHA in the blood produced a 2.1 cm3 larger brain volume.
Low Intake of Vitamin E Associated with Increased Fracture Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a 12 year study of 2322 men aged 50, those with the lowest blood levels of vitamin E had a 167% greater risk of bone fracture.
Cranberry may Prove Useful for Elderly at High Risk for Urinary Tract Infections
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking 500 mg/day of a cranberry concentrate had a 27% risk of urinary tract infections.
Ginger on Stomach Problems in Osteoarthritic Patients
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. A ginger and glucosamine preparation reduced the pain of osteoarthritis by 9% compared to an increase of 14.6% in those treated with a traditional drug.
Safety of Long-term Calcium Supplementation
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Overview of the safety of calcium and addresses concerns with over-supplementation of calcium.
Whey Protein Improves Health of Young-Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Cystic fibrosis patients taking whey protein at 10 grams per day had 46.6% higher levels of glutathione – a major defense against lung infections.
