GABA Found to Help Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small human study researchers found that GABA works within one hour to increase a marker of stress, worry, and anxiety reduction by 60% compared to the control group.
Soy Antioxidants May Help Prostate Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 28 healthy Japanese volunteers, researchers found an 11.7% increase in a substance that stops prostate cell growth.
Soy Protein Helps Maintain Healthy Cholesterol Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 29 diabetic patients, forty grams of soy protein with 80 mg soy isoflavones reduced LDL cholesterol (bad) and total cholesterol more than the group taking milk protein without soy isoflavones.
Supplements Increasing in Both Use and Health Benefits
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A new study revealed that those using non-vitamin, non-mineral supplements regularly, such as herbs, lecithin, glucosamine, and omega-3 fats, had a 26% decreased risk of death.
Soluble Fiber May Help Reduce Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms
Written by Diana Gnat, DC. In 275 patients with irritable bowel syndrome, 57% had relief with psyllium, 40% with bran, and 35% with rice flour (control).
Study Recommends Dose of Omega-3 Fats for Heart Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study found that 900 mg of EPA and DHA per day offered a statistically significant benefit by decreasing death from heart failure by 9% and death from cardiovascular disease by 8% in 3,500 patients.
Antioxidants Low in Children with Celiac Disease
Written by Marcia J. Egles MD. Study shows that children with celiac disease might benefit from the addition of antioxidant rich foods and supplements such as vitamins A, C, and E to their diets.
Review Confirms Heart-Healthy Benefits of Walnuts
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies show that high-walnut-enriched diets significantly decreased total and LDL cholesterol for the duration of the short-term trials but did not significantly change values of HDL cholesterol, triglyceride levels or body mass index (BMI).
Study Suggests Vitamin D Deficiency May Play a Role in Breast Cancer
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women deficient in vitamin D levels had a 94% increased risk of breast cancer recurrence and a 73% increased risk of death from breast cancer, compared to women with sufficient levels.
CLA Helps Muscle Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study reveals a 16% increase in total lean mass after 6 months of conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) supplementation compared to a 2% increase in control group.
