2014-09-10 11:24:53 A recently published cross-sectional study evaluated magnesium levels and their association with glycemic control in youths with type 1 diabetes mellitus . It has been previously shown that magnesium levels may be decreased…
Read More2014-09-10 11:23:11 An extremely large study that took place for over 7 years has come up with a new conclusion after further analysis (1). 5505 high-risk men and women aged 55 to 80 were followed…
Read More2014-09-10 11:22:31 A new study evaluated the clinical relevance and efficacy of 3 plant extracts (Harpagophytum procumbens, Curcuma longa, and bromelain) (1). Harpagophytum is commonly known as Devil’s claw and Curcuma is commonly known as…
Read More2014-08-06 12:07:12 A recently published study evaluated the effectiveness of Pilates exercise in people with chronic low back pain through a systematic review (1). This means that multiple randomized controlled trials were examined and this…
Read More2014-08-06 12:06:55 Nitrous oxide is the anesthetic agent used in general anesthesia. Evidence suggests that being exposed to this gas leads to higher levels of homocysteine. Homocysteine is an amino acid that has been linked…
Read More2014-08-06 12:06:41 Nut consumption has previously been associated with reduced heart disease risk. There is some mixed evidence about the effects of nuts on blood pressure and the underlying effects on how it impacts blood…
Read More2014-08-06 12:06:08 Vitamin K is a vitamin typically associated with the ability of blood to clot. It also plays a role in bone health. A recent study looked at the association of dietary intake of…
Read More2014-07-02 15:04:10 When trying to lose weight or improve the fat distribution, people will try multiple different exercises or supplement regiments. This study looked at the timed-ingestion of supplemental protein (in particular, 20g servings of…
Read More2014-07-02 15:03:42 Intravenous vitamin C (IVC) is used as a treatment in integrative oncology. A recent study analyzed human trials and observational studies to develop a better understanding of its effect.(1) Multiple medical databases were…
Read More2014-07-02 15:03:05 In this relatively recent study, adjunctive naturopathic care was provided to primary care patients with inadequately controlled type 2 diabetes.(1) 40 patients with type 2 diabetes were invited from a large integrated health…
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