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.
A Bowl of Berries a Day Helps Keep the Doctor Away
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a test with 1898 women, higher intakes of anthocyanins were associated with lower arterial stiffness. 1-2 portions of berries daily could reduce high blood pressure risk.
Vitamin D Recommendations for Clinical Practice
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer.
Acupuncture Another Option When Facing Depression – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study in the Canadian Journal of Psychiatry suggests that acupuncture, as a stand-alone therapy, may be quite effective for mild to moderate depression.
Amino Acids Found to Benefit Liver Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Rats supplemented with branched chain amino acids were 22% lower in liver damage than a control group.
Review Shows CoQ10 Beneficial for Blood Vessel Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies reveal that CoQ10, not only helps maintain healthy levels of cholesterol and inflammation, but may also help blood vessel health.
Anti-Aging with Antioxidants
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. This 4 month study of 165 older adults showed how supplementing daily with 300 mg of Vitamin E reduced oxidative damage to red blood cells by 38%.
Improving Diabetes with Resveratrol
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Resveratrol supplementation improved blood sugar control and cardiovascular risk factors in 62 participants with type 2 diabetes.
Antioxidant-Rich Diet Lowers Chance of Stroke in Women
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 36,715 women, those with the highest intakes of antioxidants had a 46-57% lower risk of hemorrhagic stroke.
