Articles by Dr. Gene Bruno, DBM, MS,RH(AHG), The Vitamin Professor
Anti-inflammatory Diets
By Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences Nutraceuticals such as curcumin and omega-3 fatty acids are commonly used as anti-inflammatory agents in the treatment of chronic inflammatory disorders such as arthritis, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), etc. But keep in mind that another effective approach to the treatment of inflammation is diet. ...
Our Environmental Toxic Load
By Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences Many natural practitioners utilize detoxification protocols as part of their treatment plans for patient health and wellness. However, opponents of such protocols often argue that the human body was designed to process and excrete environmental toxins, so there is no need for protocols to ...
Natural Eggshell Membrane: A Nutraceutical for Osteoarthritis and Exercise-related Pain
When it comes to nutraceuticals that promote joint health, the sky is the metaphorical limit. Choosing the “correct” nutraceutical for a given joint health customer is really a function of the criteria you set up as parameters. For example, if you only want to consider those nutraceuticals with human clinical research to validate their efficacy, ...
Magnesium Meta-analysis for Hypertension
By Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences Although there are several nutraceutical options for hypertension, we should not forget an oldie but goodie: magnesium. I decided to make this the subject of my current blog due a newly published meta-analysis in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.* The meta-analysis included data ...
Lutein and Zeaxanthin Isomers for Skin Health
By Prof. Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences My article on lutein and zeaxanthin appeared in the May 2017 issue of Natural Practitioner. The article discussed the relationship between the damaging effects of blue light, and the protective qualities of the lutein and zeaxanthin isomers (rr- and rs-(meso)-zeaxanthin). The article presented ...
Using Nutraceuticals to Manage Adverse Effects of Statins
By Prof. Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences In allopathic medicine, statin drugs (HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors) are the standard of care for treating hypercholesterolemia. Certainly, there is a significant body of research demonstrating that statins are efficacious for this purpose, although such therapy is not without its risks of adverse effects. ...
Sarcopenia and Tea Catechins
By Prof. Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences Sarcopenia, or the decline of skeletal muscle tissue and loss of muscle function or strength with age, is one of the most important causes of functional decline and loss of independence in older adults. Its cause is widely regarded as multifactorial, with neurological ...
Serotonin-modulating Probiotics
By Prof. Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences Research on probiotic has exploded over the past decade. Certainly, probiotics have been shown to have a positive impact on digestion1-3 and immune function,4-6 but beyond that research has demonstrated that probiotics can also impact other aspects of our biochemistry and health. One such ...
Green Tea: Anti-Inflammatory & Cardiovascular Benefits
By Prof. Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences For more than 3,000 years, green tea has been consumed as a refreshment and for its health promoting properties. In later years, this includes green tea extract form in dietary supplements for a variety of benefits. Chief among these are its well established antioxidant ...
Bergamot for Hypercholesterolemia: Patient Compliance Made Easy
By Prof. Gene Bruno, MS, MHS, RH(AHG) Huntington College of Health Sciences When it comes to nutraceutical choices for the treatment of hypercholesterolemia, the sky seems to be the limit. That being said, many of the nutraceutical choices are fraught with problems such as limited efficacy and the requirement for relatively large doses that have ...
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