Pycnogenol: An Integrative Approach to Childhood Asthma
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Pycnogenol decreased asthma symptoms, the need for a rescue inhaler and improved peak expiratory flow.
Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Participants in the heart disease group had significantly lower concentrations of coenzyme Q10 and significantly lower levels of vitamin B-6 compared to the control group.
Magnesium Review Finds Possible Benefit for Colorectal Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Each 50mg/day in magnesium intake reduced the risk of colorectal cancer by 5%.
Lycopene May Help Vascular Health in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that out of 1,031 patients, those in the highest 25% of lycopene blood levels had a 55% reduced risk of stroke compared to those in the lowest 25% of lycopene blood levels.
Zinc May Help Lung Health In Children
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Using 10mg per day of zinc gluconate resulted in 40% more children with no respiratory infections in a six month trial.
Work Continues on Effects of B6 on Cancer Risk – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study showed that higher blood levels of vitamin B6 in postmenopausal women significantly reduced the risk of developing breast cancer.
Hope for Fibromyalgia and Headaches
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research with 20 fibromyalgia patients given 300 mg of CoQ10 per day, fibromyalgia symptoms were decreased by 49% and headaches reduced by 39%.
Research Review Links Vegetarian Diet to Better Cellular Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a review that included 124,706 vegetarians, vegetarian diets reduced the death rate, heart disease, and cancer.
Royal Jelly: What Is It and What Does It Do?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Six months of taking royal jelly improved red blood cell production, glucose tolerance, and a measure of mental health.
Omega-3 Supplements May Help with Longevity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Supplementation with 2.5 grams of EPA and 348 mg of DHA per day over a 4 month period resulted in an 18% reduction of inflammation in 138 participants.
