2010 April | pilladvised

Iodine for Healthy Brains

by Dr. Leo Galland

Iodine for Healthy Brains

A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that a supplement containing 150 micrograms of iodine per day improved abstract reasoning in pre-adolescent children in New Zealand.

The Flax of Life – Nature’s Pill

by Dr. Leo Galland

The Flax of Life—Nature’s Pill

I have long championed the benefits of flaxseeds in scientific papers, lectures, books and interviews. When I featured flaxseeds in Superimmunity for Kids, readers took notice.

Now flaxseeds are turning up as a star ingredient for recipes in magazines, and for good reason: these little seeds pack a big nutritional punch.

Reduced Coenzyme Q10 Levels in Depression

by Dr. Leo Galland

Reduced Coenzyme Q10 Levels in Depression

Coenzyme Q10 is a natural antioxidant that plays an important role in the function of muscle and nerve cells. A medical research group in Belgium has found that levels of coenzyme Q10 were reduced in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and also a group of patients with treatment-resistant depression.

Studies are needed to determine if supplementation with coenzyme Q10 can improve fatigue in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome or depression.

A Tale of Two Fibers

by Dr. Leo Galland

Fiber is the name given to complex carbohydrates that are resistant to human digestion. Examples of fiber include cellulose and pectin. Fiber comes from plants, and the usual sources are vegetables, cereals, bread, nuts, seeds and fruit.

Medical researchers have been recommending high fiber diets, yet dietary patterns in North America show no significant increase in fiber consumption from food. This means that the fiber intake of most people is far below recommended levels.

Probiotics Boost Immunity

by Dr. Leo Galland

Probiotics Boost Immunity

Probiotics, beneficial bacteria in food or dietary supplements, are the subject of ongoing research for their potential to help boost immunity.

A double-blind, placebo-controlled study done at the University of Wisconsin found that children who received two doses a day of Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium lactis for 6 months had a major reduction in acute winter illnesses.