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.
Omega-3 Fats May Help Macular Degeneration
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Consuming more omega- 3 fatty acids could help prevent age-related macular degeneration.
Lutein Plus Vitamin A May Slow Vision Loss in Retinitis Pigmentosa
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A clinical trial has reported a benefit of lutein supplementation to the established vitamin A treatment of retinitis pigmentosa.
Can Vitamin D Supplementation Prevent the Flu in Children?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND.
Reduction in Oxidation Damage to DNA
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A study of 50 adults with metabolic syndrome showed that the group who consumed 30 g of nuts daily over a 12 week period had a significant reduction in DNA damage compared to the control group.
Zinc Found to Improve Mood in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study results suggest Zn supplementation may be effective in reducing anger and depression.
