Almonds Help Inflammation Health in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Almond consumption dropped two markers of inflammation by 10.3% and 15.7%.
Diabetes and Cholesterol Lowering Pharmaceuticals Associated with Cataracts
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Age related cataracts occur 3.4 years earlier in diabetics and 2.4 years earlier in non-diabetics that are statin users.
Beneficial Role of Vegetarian Diet in Reducing Weight and the Risk of Diabetes
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 60,903 Seventh Day Adventists, the Body Mass Index was 18% higher in non vegetarians compared to vegans and the risk of diabetes was 380% greater. Data was also given on other types of vegetarians.
Beta-Glucan Fiber May Benefit Metabolic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 46 patients with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, the consumption of 3 grams beta-glucan reduced blood pressure significantly. In other studies on blood sugar levels results were mixed but may be beneficial.
Brazilian Nut Consumption Improves Health in Obese Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 37 severely obese women, all were deficient in selenium before the study and consumed one Brazil nut per day (one nut provides over 5 times the RDA of selenium). After 8 weeks all were sufficient in selenium and increased HDL (good) cholesterol by 18%.
Krill Oil Superior to Fish Oil in Fighting Effects of Obesity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. By the end of 6 weeks, researchers observed levels of triglycerides to decrease by 19% in the krill oil group compared to no changes in either the fish oil group or the control group and 32% higher rate of fat breakdown.
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.”
