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.
B-Vitamins Help Maintain Brain Function in Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study with 168 patients with mild cognitive impairment, those given B- vitamins had 32% less brain atrophy than the control group.
Taking Time with Patients More Beneficial in the End – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Medicine is not an assembly line and people are not cars. Sometimes the best way to practice medicine is to take the time to listen and think.
Whey Protein and Hypertension in Young Adults
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study of 71 young participants, those taking a whey protein supplement had decreased blood pressure if their blood pressure was too high.
Study Discovers How Capsaicin Helps Blood Pressure Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Capsaicin, when fed for 7 months to spontaneously hypertensive rats, decreased blood pressure by 8% compared to a blood pressure increase of 2.5% in control group.
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.
