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.
Vitamin D Found to Help Predict Overall Cell Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 3300 patients in a health study, the group with the highest blood levels had a 55% lower risk of all forms of cancer compared to the group with the lowest blood levels.
Pycnogenol® Found to Help Joint Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 156 patients who took 100 mg Pycnogenol® for 3 months experienced a 191% increase in walking distance compared to a 35% increase in placebo group, a 56% decrease in pain compared to only 9.6% in the placebo group, and a 79% decrease in ankle swelling compared to only 1% in the placebo group.
Pycnogenol® Helps Women Before Menopause
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 155 peri-menopausal women who took 100 mg of Pycnogenol twice daily for 6 months had significant improvements of 11% in depression scores and 27% in memory/concentration scores.
Update on Omega-3 Fatty Acids for the Primary and Secondary Management of Cardiovascular Disease
By Dr. Bruce Holub, University of Guelph, Department of Biology and Nutritional Sciences, Canada. Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists Society (AOCS) Annual Meeting & Expo, May 2004. Theme: Cost-Effective Methods to Address the Leading Causes of Death & Chronic Diseases
Natural vs. Synthetic Vitamin E
Written by Michael Lelah, Ph.D., Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Hot Topics Symposium, May 2006. Theme: Controversy over the Role of Natural Vitamin E in Reducing Leading Causes of Death.
Tocotrienols – The Natural Vitamin E Against Stroke-Related Neurodegeneration
Written by Chandan K. Sen Ph.D., Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Hot Topics Symposium. May 2006. Theme: Controversy over the Role of Natural Vitamin E in Reducing Leading Causes of Death.
Vitamin E – Hype or Science? – Informed Opinion
By Neil E. Levin, CCN, DANLA, Nutrition Education Manager. Conference paper presented at the American Oil Chemists’ Society (AOCS) Hot Topics Symposium. May 2006. Theme: Controversy over the Role of Natural Vitamin E in Reducing Leading Causes of Death. Posted July 2, 2008.
