Eating Flaxseed for Breast Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Studies show that consumption of flaxseed or flax bread was associated with a 20 – 30% reduced risk of developing breast cancer.
Green Tea May Help Cell Health in Those with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 35 people with metabolic syndrome, those who drank green tea and took green tea extract daily for 8 weeks, had a 47.4% increased level of glutathione and a 56.25 % higher antioxidant capacity when compared to control group.
Study Links Vitamin K Deficiency to Decreased Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 109 out of 1180 patients studied were deficient in Vitamin k and had a 56% increased risk of knee osteoarthritis compared to those not deficient in Vitamin K. They also had a 139% risk of cartilage tears.
Can Tomatoes Reduce the Risk of Stroke?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In 1036 middle aged men , men with the highest lycopene levels in their blood had a 55% lower risk of stroke.
Study Suggests Vitamin D May Benefit Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found those with current depression had an 80% risk of having inadequate vitamin D blood levels while those with past depression had a 68% risk compared to placebo.
The Great Debate of Soy and Breast Cancer
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a trial of 9,514 breast cancer survivors, women consuming over 10mg of soy isoflavones per day had a 36% reduced risk of recurrence.
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.
