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%.
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) and Oxidative Stress
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Of the 19 participating athletes, those who supplemented with 500 mg of GliSODin daily for 6 weeks saw a 65-72% reduction in C-reactive protein (a marker for inflammation) compared to the placebo group.
Creatine Found to Help with Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a reduction in blood sugar of 35% in a group taking creatine.
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.
