Vitamin B-12 Deficiency Associated with Absenteeism and Grade Repetition in Students
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research shows vitamin B12 is significantly associated with an increase in absenteeism and grade repetition.
Omega-3 Fats Improve Behavior In Children
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study provides evidence that omega-3 supplementation reduced aggressive and disorderly behavior in participating children by 24.6% compared to control group.
Amino Acid Combination Improves Blood Vessel Function in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with HMB, glutamine, and arginine for 6 months saw a significant 27% improvement in flow-mediated dilatation among the supplement group compared to no change in the placebo group.
NGR-hTNF Treatment for Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. NGR-hTNF has low toxicity and potential as a treatment for malignant pleural mesothelioma when used in combination with chemotherapeutic agents.
Serum Survivin as a Biomarker for Malignant Mesothelioma
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that serum survivin can function as a useful biomarker in the treatment of malignant mesothelioma.
Fish Oil Supplements in the Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Written by Marcia J.Egles, MD. In a randomized controlled trial, patients given 10ml of fish oil in conjunction with standard drug therapy saw significant improvement in symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
Folic Acid Benefits those with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women with polycystic ovary syndrome who took 5 milligrams of folic acid per day for 8 weeks decreased insulin levels by 38.2% and improved cholesterol levels as well.
Pterostilbene in Obesity Research
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In a small rat study, a group taking pterostilbene, a grape antioxidant had 22.9% less body fat.
Astaxanthin Lowers Stress and Improves Cell Health in Soccer Players
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 90 day study shows astaxanthan significantly decreased C-reative protein by 54.8% and and increased IGA and immune system strength 27.6% in training athletes compared to placebo.
Hibiscus Tea is Shown to Lower Blood Pressure – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD., PhD. Studies showed a ten percent reduction in blood pressure with the consumption of three or more cups of hibiscus tea per day.
