Curry May Be Protective Against Alzheimer’s Dementia
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. In a study of 1092 Singapore residents, those using curry in their diet had an average mental performance score equal to those ten years younger and not using curry.
Elevated Homocysteine Levels Reduced with Low-Dose Folic Acid
Written by Marcia Egles, MD.
American Men and Women Fail to Meet Calcium Recommendations
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. A large survey of 9477 Americans found that 60% did not reach the recommended daily levels.
Calcium Supplements May Save Mothers and Babies Worldwide
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Calcium supplementation in 8325 women in seven countries, reduced preterm deliveries from 3.8% to 2.4% (by 36%), eclampsia by 32%, and infant deaths by 30%.
Omega-3 May Reduce Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. Studies suggest that increasing omega-3 PUFA’s (polyunsaturated fatty acids) in the diet might help reduce the risk of aggressive prostate cancer. Both omega-6 and omega-3 PUFA’s are not produced in the body and must be obtained from ones diet.
Green Tea May Lower Diabetes Risk
Written by Marcia Egles, MD. The researchers conducted an analysis of caffeine consumption, and concluded that the lower diabetic risk correlated with higher caffeine intakes.
Pycnogenol Helps Heart Health in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research studies show that Pycnogenol may help maintain heart health in diabetics.
Vitamin D Shown to Help Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 1282 men and women, patients with minor and major depression had 14% lower vitamin D levels than those with no depression.
Lutein and Omega-3 Both Important for Eye Health in Women
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those in a group of 57 non-smoking women who added lutein and DHA to their diets for 4 months appreciated the greatest protection against age-related macular degeneration.
Omega-3 Fats Help Skin Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study of 58 patients with eczema found that 5.4 g of DHA daily for 12 weeks decreased inflammatory protein levels by 67% compared to no changes in placebo.
