Research on Vitamin Benefits Continues – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, PhD, MD. At this point in time, the potential benefits of taking vitamins seem to outweigh any of the risks.
Are You Taking Enough Omega-3 for Heart Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A review of studies involving 214,426 participants showed researchers that the relative risk of death from a sudden cardiac event was significantly lower (35.1%) in those who consumed at least 250 mg per day of omega-3 oil compared to those who consumed less than 250 mg per day of omega-3 oil.
How You Supplement with L-Carnitine for Exercise Endurance Makes a Difference
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Performance was 35% greater in the carnitine group compared to the control group.
A Few Brazil Nuts Per Day Help Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Those who ate Brazil nuts for 16 weeks, significantly increased their selenium blood levels and decreased their LDL, total cholesterol, and triglyceride levels compared to those who ate no Brazil nuts.
Omega-3 Fats During Pregnancy Improve Newborn Weight Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 1250 women with the greatest intakes of omega-3 fats were 32% less likely to have obese children. Mother’s having more than two servings of fish per week decreased the risk of obesity in newborns by 47%.
L-Theanine Found to Affect Anxiety and Reaction Time
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking theanine reduced heart rate by 6% and reaction time by 14% compared to the control group.
Processed Foods Found to Affect Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a 5-year study of 3,486 participants, those who had the highest 20% of whole foods intake had a 26% reduced risk of depression while those in the highest 20% of processed food intake had a 58% increased risk of depression.
Better Hospital Care with ‘Integrative’ Approach – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Hospitals and medical centers that offer complementary and alternative medicine are regularly counted among the best in the country.
Study Suggests Multivitamin Supplementation Could Significantly Benefit the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study has shown that the elderly, even with adequate food intake, can still suffer from vitamin deficiencies.
Review Finds Omega-3 Fats Beneficial for Arterial Stiffness
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study showed that 540 mg EPA and 360 mg DHA per day increased large artery elasticity by 21%.
