Review Finds Benefit of Fiber Intake for Cardiovascular Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This review article of 6 large studies found a 12% reduced risk of stroke for each 10 gram increase per day of total dietary fiber intake.
Organic Pollutants and the Risk of Type II Diabetes
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. The study analyzed the effect of organic pollutants, industrial chemicals and pesticides on the development of type II diabetes. The participants that had diabetes had a significantly higher concentration of all chemicals compared to non-diabetics.
Vitamin C Deficiency During Pregnancy May Affect Fetal Brain
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Guinea pigs whose mothers were fed 100mg/kg/food of vitamin C had 14.2% smaller part of the brain involved in memory and learning compared to guinea pig who were fed 900 mg/kg/food of vitamin C during their pregnancy.
Hope for Hot Flashes
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The participants that took 60 mg of Pycnogenol showed a 56% decrease in menopausal symptoms including hot flashes, difficulty sleeping and, irritability(p<0.05).
Do Pomegranates Lower Blood Pressure?
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a small study of 19 elderly with partly blocked arteries, after one year of pomegranate juice consumption the participants had a 21% decrease in blood pressure (p< 0.05).
Omega-3 Fats May Benefit Mental Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. At the end of eight weeks those in the omega group had a 35% reduction in their depression score.
Vitamin D Levels and the Risk of Depression and Phobias
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this study of 5966 participants, those with Vitamin D levels greater than 75nmol/L had a 43% reduced risk of depression and a 67% decreased risk of panic attacks.
Biotin and Chromium May Help Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 226 hyprcholesterolaemic type 2 diabetics, who received 2 mg of biotin and 600 micrograms of chromium daily for 12 weeks, saw a significant improvement in coronary risk factors such as triglycerides and cholesterol.
Link Between Vitamin D and Mild Memory Loss
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study found that participants (23.2%) that had the highest level of vitamin D had the least amount of cognitive impairment.
Improving Reading and Behavior in School Aged Children
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. The study showed that supplementing 600mg DHA per day in school aged children increased reading age by 0.8 months in the 20th percentile group and by 1.9 months in the 10th percentile group.
