by rchisholm | Nov 9, 2022 | blog
Reducing Age-Related Eye Disease In 1992 through 2001, the first Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS) tested if an antioxidant combination could reduce chances for age-related macular degeneration (AMD). In a second phase begun in 2006 (AREDS2), doctors added macular...
by rchisholm | Nov 9, 2022 | blog
Metabolic Syndrome: Conditions That Affect Your Metabolism Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of some or all of these symptoms: elevated blood pressure or sugar; excess abdominal fat; imbalanced cholesterol or triglycerides, with links to overweight and inactivity. Whey...
by rchisholm | May 6, 2022 | blog
Health Benefits of Garlic: Aged Garlic Extract Improved Blood Pressure People with high cholesterol often have elevated blood pressure, a major factor in heart and circulatory conditions. In this study, 67 adults with moderately elevated total cholesterol levels, and...
by rchisholm | May 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Vitamin D, Omega-3s Reduce Autoimmune Disorders The immune system sometimes mistakenly attacks healthy cells, resulting in autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, thyroid impairment, psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel. In this large study, doctors reviewed...
by rchisholm | Apr 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
Heart Health and Lowering Cholesterol with Artichoke and Bergamot In an earlier study, participants with mildly elevated cholesterol levels had not responded to bergamot alone. Here, doctors added artichoke leaf extract, hoping to unlock the benefits of bergamot. In...
