L-Carnitine and Heart Disease
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a review of 13 studies with 3629 subjects a 27% reduction in deaths was found in the group using carnitine, irregular heartbeat by 65%, and angina by 40%.
Quercetin May Help with Endurance and Oxygen Intake
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the quercetin group were able to ride 13.2% longer than the group without quercetin.
An Alternative Approach to Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study with 31 participants with obsessive compulsive disorder those given 750 mg valerian root daily had a rating of 23.4% less disorders.
Review Finds Vitamin C to Benefit Blood Pressure Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Meta-analysis of 15,693 hypertensive patients found that a 10 mm Hg rise in systolic blood pressure correlated with a 10% increase in all fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular complications.
Could Eating Fiber Reduce the Risk of Stroke
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this review study, greater intakes of fiber were associated with a reduced risk of stroke. Furthermore, an increase of 7 grams per day of dietary fiber was associated with a 7% reduction in stroke.
Melatonin May Help Maintain Nerve Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study, patients with multiple sclerosis were given 10 mg of melatonin daily for 30 days and experienced significant improvements in the levels of antioxidants which might help, prevent or delay the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
Vitamin K May Help Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Vitamin K1 intake was shown to be 9.5% lower in diabetic patients and that every 100 microgram per day intake of vitamin K1 decreased the risk of type 2 diabetes by 17%.
Men and Women May Benefit from Different Omega-3 Fats
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 94 healthy patients that were given one gram capsules of EPA and DHA rich supplements, men showed a significant reduction in blood clotting when taking EPA and women showed significant reduction after taking DHA.
Review Finds Potassium Beneficial for Heart Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this review article consisting of 35 studies totaling 129,940 patients, a 30% reduced risk of stroke was found when potassium intake was between 90-120 mmol per day.
Benefits of Soy for Postmenopausal Women
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In reviews, consumption of soy isoflavones in postmenopausal women improved blood sugar, insulin and body weight.
