Zinc Intake may be a key to Athletic Performance
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Low zinc diets decreased maximum oxygen uptake.
Study Examines Lutein’s Role in Eye Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study involving 17 mice reveals that lutein protects light-sensitive cells from light-induced DNA damage.
Moderate Intake of Selenium May Allow Essential Selenium Utilizing Proteins to Function at the Expense of Non-Essential Selenium Proteins: Triage Theory
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem.
Could Supplementing Have Effect on Autism? – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, MD, PHD, Daily Herald Columnist. Two recent studies suggest that carnitine may help treat autism.
‘Good’ Bacteria Provides Us with Many Benefits – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD, Daily Herald Columnist. A recent study suggests that probiotics may help prevent (and treat) food-borne infections.
Omega-3 Oils for Elderly Depression
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 46 elderly depressed female subjects, when supplemented with 2.5 g per day of omega-3 oils for two months, demonstrated significant reductions in depressive symptoms as well as improved physical, social and mental functioning.
Dietary Fiber and Breast Cancer Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study including 438 women with breast cancer, there was a 64% risk reduction with vegetable fiber, 51% reduction with fruit fiber, but no benefit from soy or cereal fiber.
Study Shows Pecans to Possess Antioxidant Potential
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 16 healthy adults demonstrated that those who ate 90 grams of pecans per test meal doubled their blood levels of vitamin E 8 hours after the test meal while their blood antioxidant levels increased and their LDL oxidation significantly decreased.
A Review of Nutrients for Bone Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Protein, calcium, magnesium, flouride, zinc, copper, boron, potassium, and vitamins D, K, C, A, and B are important for bone health.
