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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in the quercetin group were able to ride 13.2% longer than the group without quercetin.
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.
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.
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.
