Vitamin D May Help with Respiratory Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Patients with adequate vitamin D levels had a 24% reduced risk of upper respiratory tract infections.
Vitamin C Lessens the Risk of Gout
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. In research with 46, 994 men who did not have gout their vitamin C intake was measured by a food frequency questionnaire. Those with the highest intake of vitamin C had a 45% lower risk of getting gout.
Fruit and Vegetable Intake Improves Throat Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Intakes of vegetables and fruits are associated with lowering the risk of Barrett’s Esophagus by 61% in the highest intake group compared to the lowest intake group. (Barrett’s Esophagus is a condition where the cells of the esophagus change and resemble those lining the intestine.
B-Vitamins and the Prevention of Macular Degeneration
Written by Marcia J.Egles MD. Women treated with B-vitamins had a 34% lower risk of macular degeneration. Smoking doubled this risk.
Mediterranean Diet Helpful for Long-Term Healthy Weight
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a random sample of 206 adults in Spain, those with the lowest intakes of fruits and vegetables gained 78% more weight than those with the highest intake over ten years.
Supplementation Helps Manage Pain for Chronic Pancreatitis Sufferers
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. In a test with 127 patients with pancreatitis, a test group received an antioxidant mix with vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium, beta carotene and 2 grams methionine. Researchers found 20% more pain free days in the test group compared to the controls.
Vitamin D Supplements Necessary – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Learn why vitamin D is so important for the treatment and prevention of many illnesses.
Vitamin C Found to Help Blood Pressure Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study of 242 women (ages 18-21) with normal blood pressure readings revealed that those in the highest 25% of Vitamin C blood levels had lower blood pressure readings than those in the lowest 25% of Vitamin C blood levels.
Lycopene Improves Bone Health in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The Farmington Osteoporosis Study found that women who took more than 10,401 micrograms of lycopene per day had a 10% higher bone density compared to those with the lowest lycopene intake of 3467 micrograms per day.
