Nutritional Oils: The Omega-9,7,5 Fatty Acids – Informed Opinion
Written by Marcia Zimmerman, CN. The omega 5s, 7s and 9s have unique biological properties that closely parallel those of omega-6s and omega-3s, yet are less well defined.
Beans and Legumes as Part of a Healthy Diet for Diabetes and Heart Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 121 patients with type 2 diabetes, those on a legume diet reduced a marker of blood sugar, blood pressure, and triglycerides more than the control group.
N-Acetyl Cysteine May Help Maintain Hearing in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study, 53 workers exposed to high noise were given 1200 mg NAC or a placebo. Those in the NAC group were able to hear at 21.7 decibels compared to 22.1 in the control group.
CoQ10 May Offer Help After a Heart Attack
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Small study of 23 patients showed CoQ10 levels were 63% lower in the heart attack patients. Also CoQ10 levels among the 15 heart attack patients who died in the hospital were 43% lower than the heart attack patients who survived and were discharged.
Some Promising News on Chelation Therapy – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. The results of “Chelation Therapy” clinical trials. In the TACT study there was a statistically significant improvement in death, heart attack, and stroke among patients getting chelation therapy to remove heavy metals.
Vitamin D Blood Levels May Play a Role in Parkinson’s Patients
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 55% of Parkinson’s patients were insufficient in vitamin D compared to 41.2% in the Alzheimer patients and 36.4% in the control group.
Curcumin Helps Blood Vessel Health in Postmenopausal Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Curcumin increases elasticity of blood vessel walls in post menopausal women.
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%.
