Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Dr. Massey believes that future research will conclusively show that a diet rich in phytoestrogen-containing foods lowers the risk of breast cancer recurrence as well as improves survival.
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In smokers, researchers concluded that vitamin E, carotenoids, and niacin reduced the risk of bladder cancer by 42%, 38%, and 34% respectively.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 1060 adults had a 45% reduced risk of a marker of inflammation for every 100 gram (3.5 oz) increase in fruit and vegetable intake per day. Reduced risks were also seen with vitamin C, vitamin E, and fiber.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 40 diabetic patients with mild retinal edema, those who took pycnogenol experienced improved vision, increased retinal blood flow and reduced retinal swelling after 2 months, and sustained these improvements at the end of 3 months. The control group had no vision improvements.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 2686 patients those considered having adequate vitamin B6 blood levels had a 24% reduced risk of inflammation compared to those with low vitamin B6 levels.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 12 patient with type 2 diabetes improved their blood vessel health and potentially reduced their overall cardiac risk by supplementing their diets with 56 grams of walnuts per day for 8 weeks.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. It takes 148% longer for cancer to progress in people that consume High-DHA in the diet than the people who consume Low-DHA (8.7 months vs. 3.5 months).
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study found three separate ways to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels: increased fiber intake, increased magnesium intake, and low Glycemic Load.
