Antioxidants for Oxidative Stress in Overweight & Obese Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Astaxanthin improved all measures of oxidative stress in a three week study.
How Medications Can Lead to Vitamin Deficiency – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Medications have numerous interactions within the body and some of these interactions can lead to serious nutrition deficiencies.
Safflower Tea May Be Good for Your Bones – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent study suggests that good nutrition for bone health may include a daily cup of safflower tea.
Type II Diabetes Mellitus – 2011 Research Summary
Written by Marcia J. Egles MD. Foods which do not convert rapidly into blood sugar and exercise are recommended for diabetics and a number of supplements are also recommended.
Health Benefits of Whole Grain Diets
Written by Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA. Studies have shown that whole grain intake is proactive against cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Fish and Nut Consumption May Help with Inflammation in Older Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Data from 2514 patients showed that those with higher omega-3 levels had a 44% reduced risk of death from inflammatory diseases and 40% reduced risk for those with the highest nut consumption.
Resveratrol For Diabetes?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. After 4 weeks of resveratrol supplementation, 10 type 2 diabetics demonstrated a significant improvement in blood sugar control compared to those who received no resveratrol.
Whey Protein May Help Offset Health Problems of Western Diet
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found 42% lower rate of weight gain in the whey group, compared to the non-whey group (14.5% vs. 25%) and 32% lower body-fat levels in the whey group ( 16.7% vs. 24.3%).
Vitamin C May Impact Your Heart – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. In a recent clinical trial of patients with mild to moderate congestive heart failure, researchers found that vitamin C infusions produced a remarkable improvement in their heart function.
Electromagnetic Radiation from Cell Phone Exposure Effects Brain Activity
Written by Diana Abdi, BS.
