From Natural Products Insider. A 12 week study of 48 type 2 diabetic patients found that Pycnogenol reduced cardiovascular risks similar to pharmaceutical drugs but at a fraction of the cost and with minimal side effects compared to drugs.
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a study of 1018 adults, consumption of trans fats was statistically significant related to aggression, impatience, and irritability.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. After 8 weeks of Pycnogenol supplementation, the 38 participating perimenopausal women saw a significant improvement in hot flashes and other symptoms.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 27 overweight healthy subjects, those who took 20 mg of astaxanthin for 12 weeks, demonstrated that astaxanthin was safe and effective in lowered LDL cholesterol by 6% and 2 markers of cell damage by 7.1% and 23.5% compared to placebo.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Fifty children with moderate asthma given 1050 mg L-carnitine for six months had a 71% decrease in hospital visits compared to the control group.
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. Several good studies have shown that eating prunes positively affects osteoporosis.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A 10 year study of 12,059 depression free patients found that those with the highest 20 % intake of trans fatty acids had a 48% increased risk of depression compared to those with the lowest 20% of Vitamin D intake.
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Although research on its medical benefits has been mixed, bio-energy is quietly making inroads into traditional medicine.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A research study showed that participants with the highest blood levels of lutein and zeaxanthin had 42% and 41% lower risk of cataracts compared to those with the lowest levels. Factors that increase the risk of cataracts include smoking, sunlight exposure, diabetes, aging, and some pharmaceuticals.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In research in 388,122 men and women, those with the highest 20% of fiber intake had a 22% reduced risk of death from all causes.
