Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 46 patients that were given olive leaf extract daily for 12 weeks, subjects had a 6.6% increase in insulin sensitivity and a 5.4% increase in ability to stabilize blood sugar and insulin.
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a large study of 1,459 Chinese breast cancer patients, those that consumed an average daily dose of 2.3 g of ginseng daily had a 7% increase in probability of survival and a 7.5% increase in the probability in remaining disease free compared to those that did not take ginseng.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 116 healthy participants that consumed 500mg of fermented yeast daily (high in fiber, mineral, B-vitamins, with Saccharomyces cerevisiae) during 12 weeks of peak flu season, had significantly reduced incidence of cold or flu like symptoms and reduced duration of cold.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 78 patients that sustained a stroke, 3 g of astragulus three times daily for 14 days resulted in significant improvement in expression, social interaction, problem solving and memory. Recovery improvements were also seen in the participants’ ability to groom, bathe, shower, dress the lower body and use the toilet.
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Using Devil’s Claw at 480mg twice a day reduced pain and stiffness by 32.7% in eight weeks in patients with mild to moderate arthritis.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of children aged 4 to 14 who had ADHD and received 200 mg of phosphatidylserine (important brain nutrient), a significant improvement was exhibited in memory, attention, and mental performance.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research demonstrates an association of lower vitamin D blood levels with increased risk of breast cancer.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this large meta-analysis study, there was a 19% reduced risk of cancer for those with the highest levels of total blood carotenoids versus the lowest levels.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Use of the Mediterranean Diet was associated with reduced risks; 39% for stroke, 17% for death from cardiovascular disease and 11% for deaths from all causes.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a review that included 11 researches, it was found that those consuming 30 grams of fiber per day had a 30% reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.
