Magnesium Levels Overlooked – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. A recent medical study at the University of Minnesota revealed that robust blood levels of magnesium signficantly reduces the risk of sudden cardiac death.
Consumption of Whole Grains May Enhance Reproductive Health in Women of Child-Bearing Age
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. A study of 17,344 healthy premenopausal women found that whole grain intake was associated with lower CRP concentrations.
Study Finds Antioxidants Boost Male Fertility Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A review of 17 studies including 1665 men found improvement in sperm quality with supplementation of 450-600IU vitamin E per day, carnitine at 2000mg/day, and significant benefits with 600 mg N-acetyl cysteine per day.
Study Shows Probiotics Influence Intestinal Gene Activity
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small study, probiotics given had beneficial effect on genes regulating hormones, blood pressure, and wound healing.
A Mineral Showing Promise in Reducing Bladder Cancer Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. High levels of selenium have been shown to decrease risk of bladder cancer by 39%.
Multivitamin Use Helps Reduce Heart Attack Risk in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women with no cardiovascular disease who regularly take a multivitamin decrease the risk of heart attack by 27% while 5 years of vitamin supplementation reduce the risk by 41%.
Study Suggests How Selenium Maintains Prostate Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 248 men with prostate cancer, those with blood levels of 87-95 micrograms/L had a 40% reduced risk of prostate cancer compared to those with blood levels below 78.9 micrograms/Liter. Selenium blood levels above 95 micrograms/L significantly reduced prostate cancer risk by 11%.
Study Finds Calcium and Vitamin D Helps Weight Loss
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 922 overweight patients those with the highest calcium intake lost 20% more weight than those with the lowest calcium intake after 6 months.
Lycopene-Rich Tomatoes Can Do Your Skin Good – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. In a recent study, researchers concluded that lycopene may be effective in preventing the acute and long-term skin changes associated with sunlight.
Americans Not Meeting Dietary Guidelines
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Studies show almost the entire U.S. population does not consume the recommended amounts of vegetables and grains and a large majority of the population do not consume the recommended amounts of fruits, milk and oils.
