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.
Surprising Information on Vitamin C Deficiency
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 979 (20 – 29) year old participants, the 14% who were deficient in Vitamin C had increased C-reactive protein (a marker for inflammation), increased waist circumference and body mass index, and increased diastolic blood pressure.
Vitamin D May Help Protect Against Parkinson’s
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that the group with the highest vitamin D blood levels had a 67% lower risk of Parkinson’s disease compared to the group with the lowest blood levels.
Switching to Brown Rice Can Lower Diabetes Risk – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Food is a powerful medicine in protecting against disease.
Creatine Found to Help with Fatigue
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small study of young healthy men and women it was found that fatigue was reduced by 7-11% in multiple maximum knee extensions.
Blueberries May Help Liver Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 45 rats, those with the highest berry intake had 37% less liver damage.
Lycopene Continues to Show Benefits for Bone Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 60 menopausal women, who supplemented with dietary lycopene for 4 months, significantly decreased lipid oxidation and bone resorption by 11.5% and 15% respectively.
Possible Natural Treatment for Nonalcoholic Liver Disease
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Of 247 study participants, those 84 who received Vitamin E demonstrated a 43% statistically significant rate of improvement in non-alcoholic liver disease compared to a 19% rate of improvement in the placebo group.
Pistachios are a Tasty Way to Reduce ‘Bad’ Cholesterol – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Pistachios may help protect against heart disease and stroke because they reduce serum low density lipoprotein(LDL) or “bad” cholesterol.
