Research Shows Vitamin D Helps with Muscle Function – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Recent studies show how supplementing with 50,000-100,000 IU of vitamin D per week can decrease muscle pain associated with statin use.
Supplement may Help with Bacterial Pneumonia Recovery – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Patients with bacterial pneumonia who took CoQ10 had improved recovery times and significantly reduced their time spent in hospital.
What a Woman Eats may Affect Her Fertility – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. Study shows that vitamin C and beta-carotene supplementation significantly reduced the incidence of infertility while obesity and older age increased it.
Neem Oil may offer Protection against Mosquito Bites – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PH.D. Dr. Massey discusses NEEM oil as an effective substitute for DEET.
African Diet Swap Experiment – Colon Cancer Prevention
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study shows how switching to a high-fiber, low-fat diet typical of rural Africans reduced gut inflammation and improved fiber digestion and risk markers for colon cancer in participating African Americans.
Nut Consumption Improves Numerous Measures of Heart Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows that consuming 1/4 ounce of tree nuts daily significantly improved BMI, blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar control.
Fish Oil Shown to Improve Symptoms of Dry Eyes from Computer Vision Syndrome
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 70% of subjects, who had Dry Eye Syndrome and supplemented with fish oil, were symptom free after 3 months compared to 14.9% in the placebo group.
SV40 and Asbestos Exposure Increase Malignant Mesothelioma Risk
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study shows a significant association between malignant mesothelioma and those who were exposed to asbestos and positive for SV40 virus.
Magnesium Benefits Blood Sugar Control During Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Pregnant women with gestational diabetes who supplemented with magnesium for 6 weeks significantly improved their blood sugar and blood lipid values and decreased their CRP and risk of newborn hyperbilirubinemia.
Study Links Lifestyle Habits to Lower Cardiovascular Problems
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows that lifestyle changes with respect to alcohol, smoking, diet, exercise, and leisure activities all significantly decrease the risk of heart failure.
