Role of Magnesium in Cardiovascular Disease Prevention
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. The intake of magnesium has been associated with lowering death from cardiovascular disease because it regulates blood pressure.
Study Links Vitamin D Levels to Metabolic Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 1811 patients with metabolic syndrome those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had 62% lower rates of cardiovascular disease, 60% lower risk of type 2 diabetes, and 69% lower rates of peripheral vascular disease.
Vitamin K2 Beneficial to Heart Health in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study of 17, 344 women showed that those in the highest 25% of vitamin K2 intake had an 11% reduced risk of heart disease compared to those in the lowest 25% of vitamin K2 intake.
Folic Acid Early Benefits Blood Pressure Health Later
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 20 year study showed that those with the highest 20% of folic acid intake had a 52% reduced risk of getting high blood pressure compared to those with the lowest 20% of folic acid intake.
Bisphenol A, Flame Retardants & Detoxify – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. This article shows how to minimize your exposure to toxic agents like BPA.
Vitamin D Benefits Blood Sugar Health in Those at Risk for Diabetes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 2040 prediabetic patients those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had a 39% lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
Berries Shown to Delay Cognitive Decline
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In research in 121,700 middle aged nurses, the intake of berries delayed cognitive decline by up to 2.5 years due to its oxidative properties.
Vitamin D Shown to Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a seven year study with 498 women, those with the highest vitamin D blood levels had 435% less Alzheimer’s disease.
Vitamin B12 Supplementation Benefits Vegetarians
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research shows vegetarians have a high rate of vitamin B12 deficiency, high salt intake and raised blood fat concentrations and that consuming vitamin B12 had a 9% improvement in blood flow.
Vitamin and Mineral Supplementation Levels Necessary for Prevention of DNA Damage
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD. Recommended daily amounts (RDAS) of vitamins and minerals based on the minimum amounts necessary to prevent deficiency diseases is insufficient, instead it should also be based on DNA damage.
