Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those with the highest daily intake of fruits and vegetables (> 600 grams per day) had a 32% reduced risk of renal cell cancer compared to those with the lowest intakes (< 200 grams per day).
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 987 heart patients those with lowest blood omega-3 levels had 77% more depression than those in the highest group.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Mice with polycystic kidney disease, who were given a flaxseed enriched diet, were 5% heavier than placebo group, and had significant reductions in kidney scarring (fibrosis) as well as a 40% decrease in PGE2 ( a protein that increases with decreased kidney function).
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a small study in teenage girls, those taking a prebiotic had 18% greater magnesium absorption than the control group.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study suggests a possible link between folic acid intake during pregnancy and congenital heart defects.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Indole-3-Carbinol (found in cruciferous vegetables) has been found to be able to help with breast cell health.
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. One-sided news articles, either in favor or against alternative and complementary medicine, do not contribute to meaningful dialogue.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this study of 50 patients with gastritis, those who consumed 70 grams of broccoli sprouts per day for 2 months significantly decreased inflammation, demonstrating that the anti inflammatory properties of sulforaphone in broccoli protect against H.pylori and gastric cancer.
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found a significant association between highest blood levels of folic acid and a 30% reduced risk in inflammatory protein, 40% reduced risk in wheezing, 31% reduced risk of having atopy, and 16% reduced risk in doctor-diagnosed asthma compared to those with the lowest levels of folic acid.
