Omega-3 Fats Help with C-Reactive Protein Levels
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with lower C-Reactive Protein levels had significantly higher blood levels of Omega 3 fatty acids.
Resveratrol is One of Many Food Compounds That Can Stave Off Disease – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Within 45 days of adding resveratrol to their diet, there was a measurable decrease in amyloid plaque formation in Alzheimer mice.
What a Daily Multivitamin does for your DNA – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. There is increasing evidence that a good multivitamin may have a significant affect on health and longevity.
Whole Grain Consumption Found to Help Colorectal Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest intakes of whole grains had an 11% reduced risk of colorectal cancer compared to those with the lowest intakes.
Vitamin Supplementation Reduced the Risk of Cancer Death in Ten-Year Follow-Up Study of Younger Chinese Populations
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD. Participants that consumed selenium, alpha-tocopherol, and beta carotene showed a 5% reduction in total mortality and an 11% reduction in gastric cancer mortality.
Calcium Helps Weight Health in Those Deficient
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In 63 obese women, those deficient in calcium and overweight lost 13 lbs in 15 weeks when supplemented with vitamin D and calcium compared to a 2 lb loss in the non supplemented group.
Calcium Found to Help Colorectal Health in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women with the highest combined calcium intake from both supplements and food had a 21% reduced risk of colorectal cancer compared to those with the lowest calcium intake.
How Onions and Garlic Help Your Heart – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Researchers recently found that eating onions or garlic significantly reduced the risk of a first heart attack.
Lutein Helps Eye Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 37 healthy subjects, who took either 7 mg or 12 mg of lutein per day for 12 weeks, had a 70% or 123% increase in lutein blood levels respectively. They also experienced statistically significant improvements in contrast sensitivity in the 12 mg lutein group along with better vision and less eye strain.
Broccoli Compound Found to Help Lung Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Oral sulforaphane (antioxidant in broccoli) safely and effectively protects the lung against oxidative damage.
