Selenium Helps Blood Sugar Health in Men
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that men with the highest levels of selenium had a 52% reduced risk of diabetes, compared to those with the lowest selenium levels.
Omega-3 Plays Supportive Role in Heart Failure
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The researchers found that compared with women who did not eat fatty fish, those who ate less than 1 serving of fatty fish per week had a 14% decreased risk for heart failure, those who ate 1 serving/week had a 20% reduced risk and those who ate 2 servings/week had a 30% reduced risk).
New Study Puts Cost on Vitamin D Deficiency
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that increasing vitamin D blood levels in the Canadian population to 105 nanomoles/Liter would result in 16.1% fewer deaths each year in Canada (37,000 people) and reduce healthcare costs by 7.3%, saving $14.4 billion each year.
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.
