Red Yeast Rice, An Alternative to Statin Treatment of Cholesterol
Written by Marcia J. Egles, M.D. A review of 1400 patients found that 1200 mg of over-the-counter red yeast rice supplementation reduced LDL by 21 % and was well tolerated.
Pistachios – A New Superfood?
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A study of 27 participants demonstrated that those who consumed a diet with 20% of calories derived from pistachios had higher antioxidant levels and lower oxidized LDL levels compared to control. Also the LDL:HDL ratio decreased as the amount of pistachios consumed increased.
Study Lowers Blood Sugar Levels in Diagnosing Diabetes During Pregnancy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This article discusses gestational diabetes which is an increased intolerance to sugar during pregnancy.
Choline Found to Help Pregnancy Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found an 80% increased risk of neural tube defects when choline levels were deficient (< 2.71 millimoles/Liter) and a 60% reduced risk of neural tube defects when choline levels were sufficient (> 3.21 mmol/L).
Olive Oil Helps Cholesterol Health in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 36 non-smoking men between 20 and 60 years of age there was a 22% decrease in oxidized LDL cholesterol in the virgin olive oil group compared to a 9% decrease in the refined olive oil group.
Study Re-Examines Omega-3 Fats in Autism
Written by Greg Arnold, DC. 1.5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per day decreased hyperactivity and repetitive movements in children with autism compared to placebo.
Vitamin E May Help Preserve Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Rats had twice the memory retention in a maze test when supplemented with vitamin E and pyrroloquinoline quinone.
Flavonols Found to Help Maintain Heart Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Six studies of 111,067 patients found that those with the high intake of flavonols had a 20% reduced risk of stroke compared to those with the lowest intake.
Magnesium Improves Quality of Life for Asthmatics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study has found that those in the magnesium group had an 8% improvement in quality of life (versus 4% improvement in the placebo group) and 21% increase in control of their asthma compared to a 9% decrease in the placebo group.
