Posts by Dr. Grant Pagdin
What Are Phytochemicals?
Phytochemicals … polyphenols … antioxidants … what do all of these terms mean? The term phytochemicals is a broad name for a wide variety of compounds produced by plants. They’re found in fruits, vegetables, beans, grains, and other plants. Each phytochemical comes from a variety of different plant sources and has different proposed effects on,…
Read MoreStudy finds no association between calcium intake and arterial calcification
Research described in a report published online on November 7, 2012 in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition failed to establish a relationship between greater calcium intake and increased calcification of the coronary artery, a condition that characterizes heart disease. The finding contradicts the conclusions of a recent, widely publicized study, which suggested that calcium…
Read MorePagdin's Pick Number Nine- Green Tea
Millions of people around the world drink green tea, and it has been associated with a variety of health benefits. Tea has been cultivated for centuries, and is one of the most widely-consumed beverages in the world, second only to water! Green tea is made from unfermented leaves and therefore contains the highest concentration of…
Read MoreExercise ‘as good as medicines’ [VIDEO]
Here’s a short [3:31 min] video clip from CBC News. In it, scientists suggest that exercise may be just as good as medication to treat heart disease and should be included as a comparison when new drugs are being developed and tested.
Read MorePagdin's Pick Number Eight: Magnesium
Every organ in the body needs magnesium, especially your heart, muscles, kidneys, and bones. This important mineral also contributes to energy production, and helps regulate the levels of a wide variety of other nutrients, including zinc, copper, calcium, potassium, and Vitamin D. Foods rich in magnesium include green leafy vegetables (spinach, kale, broccoli), nuts, and…
Read MoreFitness before age 50 slows aging
United Press International | 08-29-12 Being physically fit before age 50, not only helps extend lifespan, but it also increases the chances of aging healthily, U.S. researchers say. Senior author Dr. Jarett Berry of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and colleagues at The Cooper Institute examined data on 18,670 patients participating…
Read MorePagdin's Pick Number Seven: Zinc
Zinc is an essential trace mineral. Did you know it is the most common mineral in the body next to iron? It helps to stimulate the activity of over 100 different enzymes. Zinc is critical for: healthy growth in childhood learning and memory wound healing proper insulin and thyroid function healthy immune system preventing macular…
Read MorePagdin's Pick Number Six: Vitamin K2
Did you know that Vitamin K2 is every bit as important as vitamin D for protecting your heart and bone health? It is essential for activating enzymes involved in transporting calcium through arterial walls and into your bones. Vitamins K1 and K2 are part of a family, but they are very different in their activity…
Read MoreIntegrative Way: Study indicates nutrients may help memory
Posted in The Sacramento Bee There are currently no good medications available to prevent or treat Alzheimer’s disease, but recent studies on dietary interventions to help improve cognition offer significant hope for people suffering from dementia. Several years ago, Dr. Richard Wurtman at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology developed a mixture of three nutrients that…
Read MoreFood Journal Is Key for Weight Loss in Women
Written by: Laurie Barclay, MD July 13, 2012 — Dietary self-monitoring, preparing meals at home, and eating meals at regular intervals may improve 12-month weight loss among postmenopausal overweight-to-obese women, according to a dietary weight loss intervention study published online July 13 in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics “When it comes…
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