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.
Low Antioxidant Levels Linked to Increased Body Fat
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Children classified as “normal weight” have 353.5% higher levels of alpha-carotene than those classified as “obese”.
Delta-Tocopherol most Effective against Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Delta-tocopherol led to a 2.7 fold increase in tumor cell death.
Cruciferous Vegetables Target Specific Proteins to help Lower Inflammation in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows individuals consuming 98.9-140.5 grams of cruciferous vegetables per day had 6% lower levels of inflammatory protein.
Review finds Omega-3 Fatty Acids Beneficial for Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Review suggests a dose of 3-4g of Omega-3 is beneficial to reduce blood pressure.
Low Levels of Vitamin D Associated with Inflammation
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This large study shows that deficient levels of vitamin D are associated with twice the risk of inflammation in the body.
