Vitamin D Supplements and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Studies have suggested that low vitamin D intake may increase breast cancer risk.
Minor Component of Vitamin E, Tocotrienols, May Enhance Aging Immune Function
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Tocotrienols enabled the T cells of older mice to multiply more rapidly.
An Alternative Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Alpha Lipoic reduced the symptoms of diabetic neuropathy by 50%
Study Finds Childhood Obesity to Decrease Lifespan
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Children with the highest BMI had a 130% higher death rate as well as highest glucose intolerance and highest blood sugar compared to children in the lowest 25% BMI group.
Nut Consumption Continues to Maintain Cholesterol Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Adults with high cholesterol, who ate 67 grams of nuts per day (2.4 oz.) for one month, lowered their total cholesterol by 5.1%, LDL by 7.4% and triglycerides by 10.2%.
Coffee Found to Adversely Affect Blood Vessel Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study in 20 healthy males showed that one cup of coffee could decrease flexibility of blood vessels by 22% and increase diastolic blood pressure by 6%.
Magnesium May Benefit Colorectal Health in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Men with the highest 20% intake of magnesium have a 35% reduced risk of colorectal cancer compared to men with the lowest 20%.
B Vitamin Deficiencies Associated with Osteoporosis – Related Bone Structure Abnormalities
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. This study of 94 adults with normal serum calcium and vitamin D levels and who had hip surgery for osteoarthritis demonstrated that those who had slight bone structure abnormalities also had low folate and vitamin B6 levels.
Hip Fracture Risk Less with Vitamin C
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A 17 year followup of the Framington Osteoporosis Study showed that out of 976 participants, those with the highest vitamin C intake had a significant 44% lower hip fracture rate compared to those with the lowest vitamin C intake.
