Study: Fish Oil Drug Decreased Lipids in Diabetics Written by Dr. Andrea Maxim, ND Researchers created an omega-3 fatty acid drug (AMR101) and found that at 4g/d had a significant effect on reducing triglycerides, VLDL phospholipase

Therapeutic Effects of Calcium & Vitamin D Supplementation in Women with PCOS taking Metformin Written by Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor  Women suffering from Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) are often treated with metformin to control the severe effects

Supplementation with Pycnogenol Improves Menopausal Symptoms Written by Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor  The most common symptoms of menopause are hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, irregular periods, low libido and vaginal dryness.  38 women suffering from these

Supplementation with Vitamin C and E Helps Reduce Oxidative Stress Caused by Oral Contraceptives Written by Andrea Maxim   Oral contraceptives on their own deplete a number of different vitamins. In particular, B vitamins and folic acid are

Fish Oil Trumps the Impairment Sugar Causes to Memory Written by Dr. Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor   Rats were trained to go through a maze over 5 days.  2 groups were randomized to a diet enriched with and

Elderly Should Take Vitamin D for Increased Longevity Written by Andrea Maxim, Naturopathic Doctor      Most North Americans are low in Vitamin D.  We are spending less time in the sun and more time in