Omega-3 Fatty Acids help Manage High Triglyceride Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Taking 4 grams of omega-3 fats per day decreased levels by 45%.
Theoretical Framework for Dealing with Obesity
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Review explores various factors influencing obesity.
Review Confirms Barley’s Health Benefits on Blood Lipids
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Beta-glucan, a soluble fiber from barley helped lower total cholesterol levels by as much as 5.4 mg/dL.
Alpha-Tocopherol Reduces Other Forms of Vitamin E
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Study shows supplementation with 400IU of alpha-tocopherol can cause a 58% decrease in other active forms of vitamin E.
Study finds Lemon Juice and Lemongrass help HIV Patients with Oral Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients using lemon juice and lemongrass experienced 88% recovery from oral thrush.
Gamma-Tocopherol and Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Gamma-tocopherol more effectively decreased C reactive protein (a marker of oxidative stress) by 30% more than alpha-tocopherol.
Speaker Abstracts from the NHRI/ANA Scientific Symposium, Health and Nutrition Session of AOCS – May 4-7, 2014
Omega-3 Fatty Acids: Brain Health and Function
Chairs: R. Sharpee, NOW Foods, USA; and R. Watson, University of Arizona, USA
Calcium Intake and Fat Oxidation
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Average intake of ~1050mg of calcium is significantly linked to an increase in fat oxidation.
Physical Activity Improves Brain Health in those with Genetic Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Individuals at high risk for Alzheimer’s and with low physical activity experienced a 3% decrease in the volume of their hippocampus.
9th NHRI Symposium Proceedings
Proceedings of the NHRI Symposium, “The Effectiveness of Natural Products for Women’s Health”, held October 20th, 2012. Click on the links below to view presentations: Speaker: Tori Hudson, ND Evidence-based natural solutions to symptoms related to peri-menopause and menopause. PowerPoint Presentation…
