Vitamin K1 may Help Slow Calcium Buildup in Arteries for Those on Blood Pressure Medication
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a 34% increased risk of calcium in the arteries for those with low vitamin K levels.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Emotions in ADHD Adolescents
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This study has shown that omega-3 fatty acids were lower in ADHD children which was associated with deficits in emotional processing.
Resveratrol Improves Blood Vessel Health in Obese Subjects
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 12-week study involving 28 obese patients showed that 6 weeks of trans-resveratrol supplementation increased arterial vasodilation by 23.6% in the trans-resveratrol group compared to 5.83% in the placebo group.
Curcumin Shown to Improve Memory
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Rats fed the equivalent of 3430 mg human dose increased memory over a control group and reached the goal 7.5% faster than the control group.
Computerized Training Improves Symptoms of ADHD
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Computer training improved several measures of the working memory and may reduce ADHD.
New Findings on Effects of Curcumin on Heart Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Curcumin restored the elasticity of the arteries of aged mice to those of younger mice.
Curcumin Improves Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. A study in mice showed an improvement in the symptoms, using curcumin.
Dietary Soy Isoflavone Intake Helps Inflammatory Health in Premenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 259 women those with the highest soy isoflavone intake had 50% lower levels of a marker for inflammation.
Frankincense Oil and Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a cell study frankincense reduced the number of human bladder cancer cells.
Vitamin B6 and DNA Damage
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Higher levels of vitamin B6 were associated with lower levels of DNA damage in men.
