Vitamin B6 and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 35 participants with arthritis were given 5 mg folic acid and 100 mg vitamin B6 had a significant decrease in one marker of inflammation, but not significant in two others.
Folic Acid and Vitamin B-12 May Help with Digestive Inflammation
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients with Crohn’s disease had vitamin B12 and Folic acid levels that were 18% and 20% lower respectively than in the healthy group of participants. Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid lower homocysteine levels which in turn lower inflammation.
A Natural Option for Major Depression
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Research shows safety and effectiveness of SAMe as additional therapy to antidepressants for treatment of major depressive disorders.
Omega-3 Fats Help Blood Clotting in Men and Women, Although Differently
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 15 men and 15 women demonstrated that EPA reduced blood clotting in men by 20.5% but not in women or placebo while DHA decreased blood clotting in women by 13.7% but not in men or placebo.
Whole Grains May Help Reduce High Blood Pressure
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In research with 233 middle-aged participants, it was found about a 4% benefit in cystic blood pressure in those with high fiber intake.
Tocotrienols Associated with Prostate Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 37 mice who were genetically engineered for prostate cancer, those fed a tocotrienol fortified diet had 53% palpable high-grade tumors compared to 80 % palpable high-grade tumors in the control group.
Are You Getting Enough Vitamin D3?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. 2000 IU per day of vitamin D3 may help achieve optimal vitamin D status and the higher dosage needs to be considered in black youth.
Study Finds Calcium and Vitamin D Blood Levels Linked to Ovarian Cancer
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had a 68% decreased risk of ovarian cancer while those with the highest blood levels of calcium had a 59% decreased risk.
Nutrient Found to Help Cholesterol Levels
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In this study of 61 participants, those who supplemented with astaxanthin significantly decreased serum triglycerides, and increased HDL cholesterol.
Mediterranean Diet Helpful to Heart Attack Survivors
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Study concluded that those who followed a Mediterranean diet demonstrated less risk of heart dysfunction and fewer major recurrences in the two years following a heart attack or unstable angina.
