Consumption of Omega-3 Fatty Acids, DHA and EPA, May Slow or Prevent Periodontal Disease
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem.
Pycnogenol May Help Kidney Function in Hypertension
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Pycnogenol reduced eye symptoms by 35% and nasal symptoms by 20.5% when supplementation was started at least 5 weeks before the onset of the allergy season.
Vitamin D and Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. People in the highest fifth of vitamin D levels had a 40% lower risk of colorectal cancer than those in the lowest fifth.
Erythritol is a Sweet, Zero-Calorie Antioxidant
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Research from the Netherlands showed that erythritol is a strong antioxidant, does not raise blood sugar levels or promote tooth decay, has a favorable effect on blood vessels, and has no calories.
Omega-3 Fats Linked to Younger Biological Age
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Telomere (pieces of DNA) length is associated with aging. The shorter the telomere, the older the person. Those in the lowest 25% of omega-3 blood levels, compared to those in the highest 25% of omega-3 blood levels had rates of telomere shortening that were 62% faster, resulting in a faster aging process.
Fish Oil Omega-3 Fatty Acids, EPA and DHA, Appear to Delay or Prevent Onset of Psychotic Disorders
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD. In a study of 81 young people at risk for psychiatric disorders, the group supplemented with omega-3 products had 5.5 times less chance of becoming psychotic.
Antioxidants Found to Help Female Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the 25% highest intake of Vitamins A, C, and E significantly decreased their risk of cervical cancer by 65%, 65%, and 47% respectively, compared to those with the lowest 25% intakes.
