Super Fruits: The Power of Polyphenols

By John Maher, DC, DCBCN, BCIM

Phytonutrients, from phyto, meaning "plant" in Greek, are certain organic compounds known to promote human health, though most are not essential for life. The major classifications of phytochemicals in foods are polysaccharides, terpenes, organic sulfurs, organic acids, amines and polyphenols. Recent evidence demonstrates that plant polyphenols have numerous benefits, including helping improve endothelial function, inhibiting abnormal platelet aggregation, supporting healthy blood lipids, fighting inflammation, quenching free radicals, enhancing endogenous antioxidant enzymes, and up-regulating cyclic AMP (cAMP) and mitochondrial biogenesis.¹

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Metformin: Common Drug-Nutrient Interactions

If any of your patients are taking this drug for blood sugar control, you need to know how certain supplements can impact its effectiveness.

By Todd Mexico, DC and Brandon Blood, DC

The topic of drug-nutrient interactions is becoming increasingly popular, even reaching national television. "The Dr. Oz Show" recently spotlighted this subject.¹ It also needs to become increasingly popular in terms of our patient care. Chiropractors, nutritionists, pharmacists, medical doctors and others all have the responsibility to protect patients from negative drug-nutrient interactions, as well as provide better patient care by recommending nutritional supplementation that could enhance patient health and well-being, particularly for those taking medication.

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Treat an MS Patient? Yes You Can!

By Van Merkle, DC, CCN, DCBCN, DABCI

ll through life, we treasure our independence. We start fighting for it as children (frustrating our parents to no end) and struggle to maintain it as we age. But imagine being just 44 years old and barely able to walk across the room. As chiropractors, we must remember that we have more tools on hand than a simple adjustment to help patients with major problems.

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