Broccoli Antioxidant may Benefit Bone Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Cell study suggests that sulforaphane, an antioxidant found in broccoli, may block IL-1, an inflammatory protein present in osteoarthritis.
Study Identifies Four Dietary Concerns among Those at Risk for Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found dietary concerns with sodium, polyunsaturated fats, fiber, and vitamin D intake: 65 % of men and 74 % of women consumed Vitamin D levels below the recommended amount.
Vitamin K May Benefit Blood Vessel Health in Dialysis Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that 1080 micrograms of vitamin K-2 caused a 46 % decrease in inactive Matrix Gla Protein, a strong inhibitor of calcification in blood vessels.
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.
