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.
High Fructose Corn Syrup a Newfound Source of Mercury – Informed Opinion
Written by Marcia Zimmerman, CN.
Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer Reduced with Vitamin K
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Those with the highest Vitamin K-2 intakes had a 12% reduced risk of advanced prostate cancer compared to those with the lowest intakes.
Soy Supplementation May Help Through Menopause – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Soy isoflavones are similar to estrogens and research show they are effective with menopause symptoms.
Hibiscus Tea may be Perfect Remedy after Stressful Day – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick Massey, M.D., Ph.D. Drinking a little hibiscus tea, after a nerve-racking day, may be both relaxing and help lower stress-induced high blood pressure
Low Selenium Levels Associated with Blood Cell Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study conducted, 13% of anemia patients have been found to have low selenium blood levels and selenium is “strongly and independently associated with anemia”.
Can Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Oppose the Negative Health Effects of Tobacco?
Written by Bethany Stevens, BS, science writer, and Ronald Ross Watson ,PhD. The intake of fruits and vegetables has a modest beneficial effect on the cancer risk among smokers, but avoiding tobacco smoke is much better.
