Salt Water Helps Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Double-blind, parallel-group study shows hypertonic saline improved the vital capacity of cystic fibrosis patients by 81 %.
L-Tryptophan and the Baby Blues
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a study with 50 pregnant women researchers found the cause of maternity blues may be due to low tryptophan levels.
Sesame Seed and Cardiovascular Health
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a randomized, double-blind controlled study, 28 g of Ardeh (or Tahini) caused a 10 % (-15.3 mg/L) decrease in serum triglycerides.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine Benefits Blood Pressure and Blood Sugar Health in Those at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 2 grams of Acetyl-L-Carnitine for 6 months demonstrated a 6.2 % decrease in systolic blood pressure.
Folic Acid Benefits Those at Risk for Atherosclerosis
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementing 400 mg of folic acid per day for 12 weeks resulted in an approximately 20 % decrease in homocysteine levels.
Oatmeal Proves Superior to Ready-to-Eat Cereal in Satisfying Hunger
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 48 healthy adults, consuming oatmeal caused a 62.5 % decreased desire to eat after 4 hours.
Most Vitamin Studies are Flawed by Poor Methodology – Informed Opinion
By Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. The link below offers a report from researchers at the Linus Pauling Institute of Oregon State University who disclose the many flawed large clinical trials that undermine the nutrient value of supplements.
High Vitamin D Supplementation Preserves Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold DC, CSCS. In a study of 265 postmenopausal women, the group which did not take a vitamin D supplement had 12 times the loss in bone mineral density compared to the group that took 1000 IU a day.
Study Highlights Harm of Stomach Medications on Vitamin B12 Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study explains the risk of vitamin B-12 depletion due to prescribed antacid medications, specifically proton-pump inhibitors.
Review Finds Fiber Intake Beneficial in Helping Control Blood Sugar
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This meta-analysis shows that supplementation with soluble fiber ranging from 3.5 to 15 grams per day significantly reduces fasting blood sugar by 9.97 mg/dl in patients with type 2 diabetes.
