Fennel Gel Shown to Improve Hirsutism
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Women with mild to moderate hirsutism who applied fennel gel 3% for 6 months had a significant 22.7 % reduction in thickness of hair growth compared to placebo.
Mice Study Suggests Colostrum may help Fight Tuberculosis
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Mice who received an injection of M. tuberculosis that was first exposed to IgA before injection had 24.5% of lung area affected by M. tuberculosis compared to 65% in the control group. Those mice who were first injected with IgA, then M. tuberculosis had 31% of lung area affected compared to 65% in the control group.
Carnitine For Endurance
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In research on 26 professional soccer players, those taking carnitine had significantly less build up of lactic acid, a sign of muscle fatigue, in endurance exercises.
Stevioside Effective for High Blood Pressure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 106 Chinese subjects using 750 mg stevioside in capsules had 7.6% decrease in systolic blood pressure compared to the control group.
Hass Avocado Maintains Blood Vessel Health after Meat Ingestion
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Adding avocado to a hamburger patty showed a 24% benefit over a measure of blood vessel health over a control group and prevented a substance from forming an inflammatory compound.
Study Links High Body Mass Index and Low Trace Element Levels to Baldness
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows obese, bald men had 28.6% lower hair levels of copper and 57.2% lower hair levels of zinc than men with normal hair volume and body weight.
Aspirin and Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Study shows aspirin increases major bleeding risk 66%, gastrointestinal bleeding risk 37%, and hemorrhagic stroke risk 32%-38%.
Vitamin E Improves Nerve Health in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 400 IU a day of vitamin E improved neuropathic pain scores by 4.6% over a control group of diabetic patients with neuropathic pain.
Contaminants in Farm-Raised Versus Wild-Caught Salmon
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Significantly higher amount of contaminants found in farm-raised versus wild caught salmon. Also, wild salmon had 2.5 times higher omega 3/6 ratio compared to farm-raised.
