Vitamins and Minerals and the Risk of Bladder Cancer
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.
Study Finds Several Ways to Control Inflammation in Men
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.
Pycnogenol Helps Eye Health in Diabetics
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.
Vitamin B6 Helps Inflammation Health
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.
Walnuts Improve Blood Vessel Health in Diabetics
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.
DHA Found to Improve Breast Cancer Chemotherapy
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).
Study Finds Trio of Dietary Factors Help Diabetics
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.
Fish Consumption Helps Maintain Heart Muscle Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that “moderate fish consumption” (consuming fish 1- 2 times per week) was associated with a 53% reduced risk of developing left ventricular dysfunction in those with Acute Coronary Syndrome, compared to those who consumed fish less than one time per week.
