Vitamin A Intake Linked to Skin Health in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women with the highest supplement intake of vitamin A had a 26% reduced risk of melanoma vs. women not taking vitamin A supplements.
Dietary Behaviors Predict Mortality
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Adoption of recommended dietary behaviors was associated with 20-25% lower risk of mortality.
Omega-3 Blood Levels Linked to Altered Brain Circulation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Alzheimer’s patients with DHA red blood cell levels less than 3.9% “performed more poorly on tests of visual memory, executive function, and abstract thinking” compared to patients with levels more than 3.9%.
Parkinson’s Patients Could Benefit from Tai Chi – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. The benefits of Tai Chi as an alternative treatment for Parkinsonism are discussed.
The Humble Vitamin C – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. This article stresses the health benefits and importance of adequate Vitamin C.
Olive Oil Shows Benefits for Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research has shown that oleic acid reduces insulin resistance risk by 20% for every 1% increase.
Glycemic Index Helps with Inflammation Levels in Obese People
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Eating foods that minimize blood sugar changes and help maintain insulin sensitivity may help maintain healthy levels of inflammation in obese people. Eating foods with low amount of substances that convert quickly to sugar reduced a marker of inflammation by 27%.
Vitamin A and Omega-3 Fat Combine to Help Eye Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A combination of omega-3 and vitamin A could reduce the risk of an eye disease in which there is damage to the retina (tissue at the back of the inner eye that converts light into nerve signals and sends them to the brain).
Vitamin D Deficiency-A Significant Health Concern in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that 89% of the elderly in nursing and rehabilitation facilities suffered “vitamin D inadequacy.
