Effects of Vitamin D in Gestational Diabetes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Fasting glucose, insulin levels, and insulin resistance showed substantial improvement when given 50,000 IU vitamin D daily.
Calcium and Vitamin D Preserve Bone Density in Those on Epilepsy Drugs
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study shows the significant improvement in bone mineral density after a year of calcium and vitamin D supplementation in patients using drugs to treat epilepsy.
Eating Nuts may Reduce the Risk of Pancreatic Cancer
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This large, 30-year study of nurses determined that those who consumed two or more servings of nuts per week had a significantly lower incidence of pancreatic cancer than those who almost never ate nuts.
Sugar Consumption Related to Incidence of Endometrial Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In this large study of over 40,000 women, those with the highest intakes of sugar-sweetened beverages (more than 60.5 servings per week) had a 78% higher risk of endometrial cancer.
Encouragement for Women with Depression
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Researchers found that a higher ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 (6:1) resulted in the most improvement in depression symptoms.
Review Finds Tea Beneficial Against Cardiovascular Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review of tea and cardiovascular disease research showed that those with the highest intake of flavonols from tea (34 mg per day) had a 20% reduced risk of cardiovascular disease compared to the lowest intakes from tea (les than 2 mg per day).
Trio of Supplements Benefit Eye Health in the Early Stage of Disease
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The combination of acetyl-l-carnitine, CoQ10, and omega-3 fatty acids on patients with age-related macular degeneration improved vision by 37% and visual sharpness by 9%.
Fish Oil Improves Prostate Cancer Measures
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 4 week diet of fish oil decreased inflammation and lowered risk of cancer reoccurrence, as evidenced in men that had a malignant prostate removal surgery.
Vitamin D – Informed Opinion
Written by Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. A critique of methods used in vitamin D research.
Study Finds Physical Activity Crucial to Healthy Aging
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Moderate physical activity amongst a large group of men and women between the ages of 54 and 72 improved healthy aging three times as much as those who did not exercise over an 8 year period.
