Even Those Chips Carry Some Risk – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. The oils in fried foods are believed to increase overall inflammation in the body, an important step for the development of heart disease.
Vitamin D Not Just for Healthy Bones
By Amy Kosowski, M.S., LDN. Research has discovered how vitamin’s D role extends beyond the skeletal system including possibly helping the immune system. Vitamin D doses up to 40,000-50,000 IU/day did not produce toxicity.
Study Finds How Cranberry Juice Helps with Bladder Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Use of cranberry led to a 73% decrease in the number of E. Coli cells binding to the bladder tissue thus reducing urinary tract infections.
Vitamin B12 Found to Help Oral Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Vitamin B12 treatment, which is inexpensive, and low-risk, seems to be effective for patients suffering from RAS, regardless of the blood vitamin B12 level.
Fish Oil Found to Help with Psychological Stress
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 120 women, those who took 1500 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids per day for 4 weeks increased their Psychological Well-Being Scores by 34% compared to the placebo group.
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.
