Purple Passion Fruit Peel Extract Appears to Reduce Asthma Symptoms
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Various asthma symptoms were reduced by 60%, 29%, and 33% more than a control group.
Vitamin E Linked to Mental Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In a study of 847 patients with an average age of 73.5 years, those who took 2000 IU vitamin E per day had a 26% reduction of death in Alzheimer’s disease patients, compared to those who did not take vitamin E.
Folic Acid Found to Help Bone Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Studies suggests that folic acid may also be helpful to bone health.
Amino Acids Help Muscle Health in the Elderly
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Elderly patients given 22 grams of essential amino acids experienced a 22% increase in muscle strength.
Fish Oil During Pregnancy Improves Infant Eye and Brain Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. A study of 109 pregnant mothers revealed that those who took DHA during pregnancy had infants with 30 % higher visual and coordination scores, 9% higher intelligence scores, and 5% higher mental and motor developement scores.
CoQ10 May Offer Help for Fatigue During Exercise
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Those taking 300 mg CoQ10 for 8 days had 22% less fatigue compared to a placebo group in a test on a stationary bike.
Folic Acid in Multivitamin Supplements Reduces Female Infertility
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those who regularly took a multivitamin supplement were 35% less likely to have reproductive health issues (infertility) than those not taking a multivitamin supplement.
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Also Benefit Healthy Eyes
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This study found that lutein and zexanthin can help eye health even if you don’t have age-related macular degeneration.
Acetyl-L-Carnitine and Lipoic Acid Help with Blood Sugar Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. This article discusses the benefits of L-Carnitine and lipoic acid in relation to blood sugar level.
Magnesium Found to Benefit Gallbladder Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Study shows that those with the highest intake of magnesium (more than 409 mg per day) had a 33% reduced risk of gallstones compared to those with the lowest magnesium intake (less than 288 mg per day).
