Walnuts May Help Bone Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study suggests that incorporating walnuts and flaxseed (Omega-3) into our diets may provide health benefits to both our cardiovascular and skeletal systems.
Vitamin D Deficiency Hampers Health in Older Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that women in the lowest 25% blood levels of vitamin D had a 145% increased risk of death compared to women in the highest 25% of vitamin D blood levels.
Vitamin D Deficiency Found to Be Significantly Harmful to Your Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS.
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.
