Sugar Consumption now Found to Raise Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Teenagers
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS.
Tocotrienols May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. For the researchers, “These findings further support the potential use of tocotrienols as prostate cancer chemopreventive agents in humans.”
U.S Increases Recommendations for Vitamin D Intake but Misses the Mark – Informed Opinion
By Neil Levin, CCN, DANLA. The recommendations for individual consumption of vitamin D has now increased, as has the tolerable Upper Limit that indicates a higher intake level at which the vast majority of people will not suffer any unpleasant side effects.
Physical Exercise Helps Both Mind and Body in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. For the researchers, “Physical exercise training leads to improved cognitive functioning and psychological well-being in frail older adults.”
Trichloroethylene Solvent Exposure May Increase the Risk of Parkinson’s Disease
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A study in 99 pairs of twins showed those with six months exposure to trichloroethylene had six times the risk of Parkinson’s disease.
Psyllium Found to Benefit Metabolic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Psyllium lowered insulin levels by 20% and blood sugar by 22% in a study of 93 patients compared to the control group. Another test showed reductions in blood pressure.
Quercetin Shows Hope in Helping with Metabolic Syndrome
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with mice on a high fat diet and fed quercetin, there was a 17% reduction in blood sugar and 4% reduction in blood pressure over a control group.
Practicing Tai Chi May Promote a Longer Life – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Some preliminary research suggests that the practice of tai chi may affect our very DNA promoting longer life.
Vitamin B and Homocysteine Levels in Celiac Disease
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Supplementing vitamin B6, vitamin B12mm and folate lowers homocysteine(related to increased cardiovascular disease) levels in celiac participants.
Relief for Stressed-Out Students
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Omega-3 supplementation lowered an inflammation marker by 14% and anxiety by 20% in medical students compared to control.
