Review Finds Probiotics Help Shorten Episodes of Digestive Problems
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Several studies showed that probiotics help reduce the duration of diarrhea by 19%, 24%, and 43%.
Study Finds Vitamin D Blood Levels May Influence Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Likelihood of having depression in persons with vitamin D deficiency is 85% higher compared to those with vitamin D sufficiency, a new study reveals.
Astaxanthin Found to Help Cell and Immune System Health in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. An 8 week supplementation of 8 mg of astaxanthin, initiated an immune response in patients that was 81% higher than the control group. Astaxanthin also decreased cell damage and inflammation.
New Anti-Aging Supplement?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Mice supplemented with branched chain amino acids had a 12% increase in life span.
Proceedings of the November 18th, 2010 Natural Health Research Institute Symposium
Proceedings of the Natural Health Research Institute Symposium, “Natural Products – Cost-Effectiveness & Safety of Dietary Supplements“, held November 18th, 2010, are now available.
Vitamin K May Help in Treating Osteoarthritis – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, PhD, MD, Daily Herald Columnist. Research suggests that simply eating better or taking vitamin K supplements could prevent or slow osteoarthritis in a number of people.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Be Linked to Bowel – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, PhD, MD. A reasonable argument can be made that the root cause of CFS may originate in the bowels.
Vitamin D Invaluable to Good Health – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick B. Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study found that those with low serum levels of vitamin D are at greater risk of severe illnesses than those with robust vitamin D levels.
Magnesium Levels Overlooked – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study at the University of Minnesota revealed that robust blood levels of magnesium signficantly reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death.
Consumption of Whole Grains May Enhance Reproductive Health in Women of Child-Bearing Age
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. A study of 17,344 healthy premenopausal women found that whole grain intake was associated with lower CRP concentrations.
