1982 Research Studies

Control/Reversal of Type 2 Diabetes

Of 23 diabetics taking oral drugs, 91% were off medication by the end of their 26-day stay at the Pritikin Longevity Center. Of 17 taking insulin, 76% were off insulin. Among 60 diabetics studied, glucose levels fell on average 26% within 26 days.

Barnard, R.J., L. Lattimore, R G. Holly, S. Cherny and N. Pritikin. Response of non-insulin-dependent diabetic patients to an intensive program of diet and exercise; Diabetes Care, 5: 370-374, 1982.

Prevention/Control of Cardiovascular Disease

The Pritikin Program was found to significantly improve coronary artery blood flow in patients with cardiovascular disease.

Dintenfass, L. Effect of a low-fat, low-protein diet on blood viscosity factors in patients with cardiovascular disorders. Med.J Australia , 1:543, 1982.

Prevention/Control of Peripheral Arterial Disease

(PAD)

The Pritikin Program was found to significantly improve blood flow in patients with peripheral arterial disease (claudication), which resulted in dramatic relief of leg pain.

Hall, J.A. and R.J. Barnard. The effects of an intensive 26-day program of diet and exercise on patients with peripheral vascular disease. J Cardiac Rehab, 2: 569-574, 1982.

Prevention/Control of Peripheral Arterial Disease

(PAD)

The Pritikin Program was found to significantly improve blood flow in patients with peripheral arterial disease (claudication),which resulted in dramatic relief of leg pain.

Hall, J.A., G.H. Dixson, R.J. Barnard and N. Pritikin. Effects of diet and exercise on peripheral vascular disease. Physician Sports Med, 10: 90-101, 1982.

Health Prevention

In a Guest Editorial, Nathan Pritikin outlined the human and nationwide benefits of centering public health efforts on prevention of disease via diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes.

Pritikin, N. Optimal dietary recommendations: a public health responsibility. Preventive Med , 11: 733-739, 1982.