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.
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Mice supplemented with branched chain amino acids had a 12% increase in life span.
Proceedings of the Natural Health Research Institute Symposium, “Natural Products – Cost-Effectiveness & Safety of Dietary Supplements“, held November 18th, 2010, are now available.
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.
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, PhD, MD. A reasonable argument can be made that the root cause of CFS may originate in the bowels.
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.
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.
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.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review of 17 studies including 1665 men found improvement in sperm quality with supplementation of 450-600IU vitamin E per day, carnitine at 2000mg/day, and significant benefits with 600 mg N-acetyl cysteine per day.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small study, probiotics given had beneficial effect on genes regulating hormones, blood pressure, and wound healing.
