Branched Chain Amino Acids Help Muscle Recovery
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Men given 20 grams of branched chain amino acids had 50% less muscle soreness after drop-jump testing.
New Benefits to Using Vitamin B12 Topically
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Applying B12 cream to area of body affected by eczema, showed a significant drop in symptoms related to drying, itching and destruction of skin.
Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fats May Help with Eye Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 121 women with a dry eye syndrome, those who received omega-3 fats EPA and DHA and the omega-6 fat borage oil had a 13% decrease in inflammatory protein in the eye.
Acupuncture May Benefit Lung Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 68 patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, those who received acupuncture treatment, had 65.5% improvement in breathing.
Vegetarian Diet and Heart Disease Risk Reduction
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In a large study of the British population, vegetarians (not consuming meat or fish) had 32% lower risk of hospitalization or death from ischemic heart disease than did the non-vegetarians.
Vitamin D Improves Muscle Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients complaining of fatigue were given 20,000 IU vitamin D every other day. A 18% benefit was found in two measures of muscle recovery.
Vitamin D Blood Levels Shown to Influence Insulin Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 494 workers, those with highest vitamin D levels had 13.8% lower fasting insulin levels and 17.3% lower indication of insulin resistance than those in the lowest vitamin D group.
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Critical Illness in Children
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 326 critically ill children up to 17 years of age, it was found that low vitamin D blood level was associated with nearly 2 days longer stay in hospital.
Improving Bone Health in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a 3 year study of 244 postmenopausal women, a form of vitamin K-2, menaquinone-7 (found in fermented curd cheese and fermented soybeans) had 51% decrease in low bone mass and the risk of fractures.
Ginger may Help with Side Effects of Chemotherapy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 57 children with bone cancer (sarcoma), they were supplemented with ginger powder and experienced a significant decrease in symptoms of nausea and vomiting that occurs as a result of chemotherapy.
