Curcumin, Bioperine and Breast Cancer – New Research

A recent study on breast cancer research and treatment links certain compounds found in spices to a reduction in cancerous cells in breast tissue. The study suggests that specific dietary compounds, Curcumin and piperine, may promote healthy breast tissue. Researchers have found that Curcumin (found in turmeric) and piperine (found in black pepper), decreased the number of cancerous stem cells while non-cancerous stem cells were unaffected.


This research used amounts of Curcumin and piperine that were approximately 20 times greater than what you could consume from food, but these amounts are commonly available in dietary supplements.


To learn more about this research or to view the entire study, click here.

Omega 3 and Glucosamine - New Research

A recent study published in the journal Advances in Therapy evaluated the impact of omega 3s and glucosamine, taken in combination, on individuals with osteoarthritis. This randomized controlled clinical trial involved 177 participants with moderate-to-severe knee or hip osteoarthritis. The participants either received supplementation of glucosamine alone or glucosamine and omega 3 fatty acids over a 26 week period. The study concluded that individuals who received the combination of glucosamine and omega 3s had a more substantial reduction in joint stiffness and pain than the individuals who received glucosamine alone.

To learn more about this research or to view the entire study, click here.

Diets rich in Polyphenols and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids May Protect Brain Cells

According to a new Spanish study at Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, a diet high in polyphenol antioxidants and polyunsaturated fatty acids can help cell growth in the areas of the brain that Alzheimer’s disease damages. These nutrients may delay onset of disease and slow its evolution. In an animal study, this diet was capable of inducing new cell growth in the adult brain and may strengthen the neural networks which become affected by age and disease such as Alzheimer’s. This diet also protected neurons from oxidative damage, which is associated with many diseases affecting the central nervous system.


For further information on this topic please visit: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19661617?ordinalpos=20&itool=Email.EmailReport.Pubmed_ReportSelector.Pubmed_RVDocSum

Childhood Obesity Predicts Higher Asthma Prevalence

In a recent international study published in Pediatric Pulmonology, researchers investigated the relationship between body mass index (BMI) in children and lung function. Using a random selection of over 15, 000 students, the study concluded that elevated BMI in children is associated with impaired lung function and an increased prevalence of asthma.

Extreme BMI predicts higher asthma prevalence and is associated with lung function impairment in school-aged children. Chu YT, Chen WY, Wang TN, Tseng HI, Wu JR, Ko YC. Pediatric Pulmonology 2009 May;44(5):472-9.

Low vitamin D again linked to higher mortality.

Numerous studies have shown that lower levels of vitamin D can be associated with the increased occurrences of health issues and premature mortality in the elderly. A new study published in Clinical Endocrinology (November 2009), followed the vitamin D levels of 614 men and women, average age of 70 years, over a period of 6 years. Those exhibiting the lowest blood levels of vitamin D were found to have 2-4 times the increased risk for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular mortality. This report helps to support the need for vitamin D supplementation with regards to reducing mortality and cardiovascular risks.

To read the abstract of this study:
Pubmed Abstract

Interesting statistics on aging!

The September 2009 issue of Functional Ingredients (a trade magazine for the nutraceutical industry) included an intriguing article on the relationship between healthy aging, quality of life and dietary supplements. It included a number of staggering statistics on aging persons and I wanted to share some of them with you:

• 1/3 of people over the age of 65 fall down each year. One in five require medical attention and one in 10 break a bone
• Falls are responsible for the deaths of more than 20,000 people in the US each year
• Nearly 40% of fatal falls involve people older than 85 years
• By age 60, four in 10 men and half of all women report joint pain in one or more joints
• For the US population as a whole, 50 million suffer from arthritis
• Peak bone density is reached at age 35. By age 80, women will have half the calcium in their bones that they did at half that age
• Dementia affects about five percent of people ages 70-80, 24% of people ages 80-90 and more than 40% of people older than 90
• Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States

While these are sobering statistics, the article goes on to share remarkable research about the supporting role of dietary supplements in aging:

• Alzheimer's patients with low levels of serum vitamin D score lower on metal state examinations compared to patients with adequate vitamin D
• Studies indicate that calcium and vitamin D supplements, in combination, support bone density
• A 2007 randomized, placebo controlled clinical intervention study among 325 postmenopausal women receiving 45mcg/day of vitamin K2 for three years found that hip-bone strength remained unchanged where the bone strength of those in the placebo group decreased significantly.
• Epidemiological studies indicate that higher intakes of vitamins E, K and B12 as well as magnesium, copper, manganese and boron are associated with higher bone density
• Fish oil (DHA in particular) continues to gain support as protective against dementia

The take away message here is that we can all make a decision, at any age, to age as well as possible. Our diet, lifestyle and supplementation choices can have a huge impact on our health and well-being throughout the aging process.

Omega-3 for Healthy Men

A recent study published in the British Journal of Nutrition explored the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on heart health in healthy subjects. Over 57,000 subjects were enrolled in the Danish Diet, Cancer and Health cohort study. During the follow-up of almost 8 years, over 1,000 of those subjects had developed acute coronary syndrome. The report concluded men with increased intakes of EPA and DHA had a decreased associated risk of acute coronary syndrome than compared to those with less EPA and DHA in their diet.

British Journal of Nutrition Abstract

Male Sexual Performance: What You Should Know

What is good for heart health is also good for healthy sexual health.

Researchers now appreciate the physiologic connection between heart health and penile health. That connection may indeed be related to nitric oxide production, the way in which our body regulates vascular tone. Healthy nitric oxide production is needed for both general vascular health and for healthy penile circulation. Discover which supplements helps support healthy nitric oxide production.

Prime Time™ contains a specific combination of ingredients to promote healthy nitric oxide production, maintain normal levels of testosterone, and promote normal blood vessel dilation.

Ask your health professional if Prime Time is right for you or someone you know.


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This product(s) is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Gluten-Free Diet + Antioxidants!

According to a new report published in Clinical Biochemistry, those with celiac disease have a significantly reduced antioxidant capacity due to a reduction in levels of the antioxidant glutathione. The study found increased activities of antioxidant enzymes, such as superoxide dismutase, in children with active and silent celiac disease, which shows higher levels of reactive oxygen species. The researchers were led to conclude “Consumption of an antioxidant-rich diet and appropriate dietary supplements may complement the normal gluten-free diet.” For more information, please click the link below.

Clinical Biochemistry

Study Identifies Vitamin D’s Benefits for Diabetic Heart Health

According to the American Heart Association, cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among those with diabetes mellitus. Recent findings suggest that Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease in this population. By ensuring adequate vitamin D status via supplements, according to researchers from Washington University in St Louis, the problem may be avoided.


To see the abstract, click here:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19667238?dopt=Abstract

Wall Street Journal explores omega 3s

Did anyone see yesterday's Wall Street Journal? Check out the article "Beyond the Heart, What Else Can Omega 3s Do?" in the Health & Wellness section. The article explains that while omega 3s are commonly known for their role in promoting heart health, they are also being researched for their potential role in the treatment of other conditions including Alzheimer's disease, epilepsy and rheumatoid arthritis.

The article goes on to explore the mechanisms by which omega 3s are believed to help maintain heart health including reducing inflammation and triglyceride levels.

To learn more about the roles of omega 3s in promoting health click here to read the online version of this article.

Vitamin D is best as a supplement!

According to the latest update from the Harvard Medical School, vitamin D supplements are the best way to deliver a person's vitamin D requirements.

Food such as fish or eggs contain vitamin D, but industry leaders strongly urge it’s not enough and while you can also get it through sunlight, it’s much easier to take a supplement which supplies adequate amounts.

To read more, please click the link below.

NutraIngredients

New Research: vitamin E, omega 3s and autism

Exciting new research indicates that omega 3s, in combination with vitamin E, may yield improvements in certain children with autism. A study published this month in Alternative Therapies In Health And Medicine reveals that children who received omega 3 and vitamin E supplements showed significant improvement in areas including speech, imitation, coordination, eye contact, behavior, sensory issues and development of pain sensation.

Click here to view the abstract and learn more.

Dietary Sugars Intake and Cardiovascular Health

Did you know that the average American eats between 22 and 34 teaspoons of sugar a day? This is more than twice the recommended limit, which is 6 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men.

In a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association (AHA), published in the August 26th 2009 journal of Circulation, the AHA provides specific advice on where to cut back.

Click here to read the full article.

Also, this new AHA Scientific Statement was featured on MSNBC.

Click here to watch the newscast.

Shifting America from Sick Care to Genuine Wellness

In a recent online op-ed piece, Senator Tom Harkin (D- Iowa), a senior member of the Senate Health, Education Labor and Pensions Committee and a key contributor to the healthcare reform bill stated,

“As the lead Senator in drafting the Prevention and Public Health section of the bill, I view this legislation as our opportunity to recreate America as a genuine wellness society- a society that is focused on prevention, good nutrition, fitness and public health. …We spend a staggering $2.3 trillion annually on health care-16.5% of our GDP and far more than any other country spends on health care- yet the World Health Organization ranks US Healthcare only 37th among nations, on par with Serbia… Currently in the US, 95% of every healthcare dollar is spent on treating illnesses and conditions after they occur. But we spend peanuts on prevention.”

Probiotics for Kids

A new study from Danisco provides data supporting the use of probiotics, specifically the strains of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, in reducing cold and flu-like symptoms in children. Three-hundred and twenty-five children, ages 3-5 years old, were given the single L. acidophilus NCFM strain, the combination of the strains, or placebo for 6 months. Researchers not only noticed reductions in the incidence in fever, coughing, and runny noses, but also fewer need for the use of antibiotics and fewer days missed from the child care facility. This report strengthens the role of probiotics in immune health. To read more about the study published in Pediatrics, click the link below.

NutraIngredients Article

New information on aging!

It appears that research is pointing to a relatively new factor which may play a part in accelerating the aging process. Advanced glycation end products (known by their very clever acronym, AGEs) bind tissues together by a process called "cross-linking" making tissues throughout the body deformed, inflexible and dysfunctional. A study in the Journal Glycobiology hypothesizes that the accumulation of AGEs plays a role in a number of conditions including diabetes, inflammation and neurodegeneration.

Stay tuned for more information on the latest science and how you can stay healthy and live well!

Glycobiology. 2005 Jul;15(7):16R-28R. Epub 2005 Mar 10

President Underscores Complementary Medicine, Prevention and Primary Care for US Healthcare Reform

President Obama expressed his openness to include complementary medicine in a U.S. healthcare system during an April 29 Town Hall meeting in Arnold, MO.

“We should do what works,” President Obama said. “I think it is pretty well documented through scientific studies that acupuncture, for example, can be very helpful in relieving certain things like migraines and other ailments—or at least as effective as more intrusive interventions….I think one basic principle that we know is that the more we do on the prevention side, the more we can obtain serious savings down the road."

In a more recent town hall meeting in Raleigh, NC on July 29th, the President also stressed the importance of primary care medicine and prevention. He stated to the audience that there must be specific incentives to encourage young doctors to practice primary care medicine. And reform must include reimbursement incentives for healthcare professionals based on positive outcomes as compared to the present system of rewarding numbers of procedures regardless of outcome.

Daily Multivitamin Use IS Beneficial!

According to a new study in the American Journal of Epidemiology, long-term use of a multivitamin may reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by 16%. Researchers analyzed the 10-year use of multivitamin and vitamins C and E supplements on 5-year total mortality, and death from cancer or cardiovascular disease (CVD). Data from 77,719 Washington State residents aged between 50 and 76 were obtained by a self-administered questionnaire. The data showed that the use of multivitamins and vitamin E were associated with 16 and 28 per cent decreased risk of death from CVD. Click the following link for more information:

NutraIngredients Article

Diet Alone May Be Insufficient According to ADA

Finally, one professional association is starting to get it …

What many of us have suspected for quite some time, the fact that the American diet is just not providing adequate nutritional intake, is finally being validated by national health agencies and professional associations.

For the first time, the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the most prestigious national professional association for Registered Dieticians, admits that diet alone may be insufficient to provide the nutrients for optimal health.

In an unprecedented position paper on Dietary Supplements, the ADA says

“Usual eating patterns of Americans suggest that our diets are frequently inadequate in terms of meeting dietary recommendations for promoting optimal health. Although it is the cornerstone of dietetic care, efforts to optimize health through improved dietary selections may not always be sufficient. In addition, for select nutrients, daily requirements may necessitate energy intake above recommended levels to control body weight or intake of food items not acceptable or tolerated by individuals. In these instances, dietary supplementation may be essential to ensure optimal health.”

For the complete ADA practice paper, go to
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/SID-5303FFEA-D83F136C/ada/hs.xsl/advocacy_922_ENU_HTML.htm

Webinar! Might-a-Mins® Spectrum Isotonix® Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics

Please join us on Thursday July 30th at 6:30pm (EST) for a live webinar on Might-a-Mins Spectrum Isotonix Digestive Enyzmes and Might-a-Mins Spectrum Isotonix Probiotics. Brooks Leigh (Scientific Affairs) and Elizabeth Rogers (Mall Management) will discuss the importance of digestive enzymes and probiotics, how they work and how they benefit both children and adults.
Space for this webinar is very limited. To attend, please visit http://marketamerica.na4.acrobat.com/spectrum between 6:00 and 6:30pm Thursday July 30th. The presentation will begin at 6:30pm Attendance is limited, however, if you are unable to attend the live webinar, it will be recorded and made available on unFranchise® soon after the live presentation.

So just how important is Omega-3?

A recent study concludes omega-3 deficiency is the sixth biggest killer of Americans! According to this study, omega-3 deficiency is more deadly than excess trans fat intake, causing 96,000 US deaths per year. Harvard researchers examined a variety of dietary, lifestyle and metabolic risk factors, one of which was omega-3 deficiency. A mathematical model was used to determine how many fatalities could have been prevented with various interventions. Because omega-3 deficiency is classified as a risk factor for death, it’s easy to see why supplementation with fish oil, a healthy diet and lifestyle are so incredibly beneficial.

For more detailed information, click the link below.

Nutraingredients Article

Get the most out of your workout with Torch™!

For most people, it seems that the most difficult part of exercising is actually walking out the door to do it. For me, the first 10 minutes are always the most difficult. It often takes me a while to get warmed up and get in the "groove". With Torch Pre-Burn, you can prepare your body for an energized, efficient workout. Taking Torch Pre-Burn prior to exercise gives your body the fuel it needs to operate at peak performance. Torch Pre-Burn helps to increase energy and enhances ATP production. It also supports healthy nitric oxide levels which supports blood flow to the muscles and brain.

Torch Pre-Burn comes in convenient packets and is available in two delicious flavors: wildberry and lemon-lime. Give your body the support it needs to power through your workout. Click here to learn more about Torch Pre-Burn and to buy yours today!

Also try Torch After-Burn for post-workout recovery and Torch Hydrate to fuel your body during workouts!


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Stay refreshed and get AWAKE™!

Here in North Carolina it has been getting hot! For me, the warm weather and longer days usually mean staying up later to enjoy them! Unfortunately, they also mean being a bit more tired and lethargic in the morning. Not being a coffee person, I turn to Awake each morning to get me started. Not only do I love the taste, I feel better knowing that I'm drinking a caffeine free beverage, powered by amino acids and vitamins. I also really love the convenience. Like most people, I tend to be rushed in the morning before work so I just keep a few packets in my desk at work and in my purse and mix it up whenever I have a minute. With its light, fruit flavors, Awake is the perfect way to boost your energy on a hot summer day.

Get Awake and get energized today!

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This product(s) is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Scientific Workshop Supports DRI for EPA+DHA.

In June 2008, the Technical Committee on Dietary Lipids of the International Life Sciences Institute North America sponsored a 2-day workshop to review research data on eicosapentaenoic (EPA) and docosahexaenoic (DHA) acids for heart benefits, cancer, and cognitive decline. Previously in 2002, the Institute of Medicine concluded there was insufficient evidence available to define Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for EPA and DHA. Since then, significant research data has emerged meriting a reassessment for DRI recommendations. The workshop concluded “consistent evidence from multiple research paradigms demonstrates a clear, inverse relationship between EPA+DHA intake and risk of fatal (and possibly nonfatal) coronary heart disease, providing evidence that supports a nutritionally achievable DRI for EPA+DHA between 250 and 500 mg/d.”

Researchers also note that evidence of beneficial effects of EPA+DHA for cognitive health is emerging. Epidemiological data suggests positive benefits from eating one fish meal per week on neurodegenerative diseases.

The article can be located in The Journal of Nutrition and Nutraingredients.com.

Harris, W., et al. Towards establishing dietary reference intakes for eicosapentaenoic and docosahexaenoic acids. Journal of Nutrition. 139(4): 804S-819S, 2009.
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/139/4/804S

Make every night date night

If you are like most women you wear many hats throughout the day. Maybe you are a mother, a co-worker, a wife, housekeeper, personal chef, sister, friend or chauffer. By the end of the day all you can think about is sleep. The activities, stress and emotion from the day can be overwhelming. For many women, the responsibilities of daily life impact their libido. Having too little sexual desire is the most common sexual issue among women, reported by 10 to 51 percent surveyed in various countries, and affecting an estimated 30 to 45 million women in the United States.

Prime™ Time Female Libido Formula recognizes all aspects of a woman’s libido. It supports healthy female libido (sexual interest and desire), promotes normal sexual arousal and intensity, supports healthy physical response to sexual stimuli, and may help promote natural lubrication.

Try Prime Time Female Libido Formula and make every night date night!

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Resveratrol in the news

Resveratrol has been a hot topic in the news over the past several days. Both the New York Times and 60 Minutes have featured this ingredient in the past week. Check out the links below to learn more about what is being said about this up and coming ingredient.

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/reference/timestopics/subjects/r/resveratrol/index.html

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/01/25/60minutes/main4752082.shtml

Gluten-free diet: good for Celiac Disease, bad for gut health.

A recent article published in the British Journal of Nutrition found that while a gluten-free diet is beneficial for patients suffering from food-related diseases such as Celiac Disease, it is detrimental to gut health and gut-related immune function. A gluten-free diet is often prescribed for patients with gluten-intolerance, wheat allergy or Celiac Disease to reduce the chance of an allergic reaction. This includes the exclusion of wheat, rye, barley, and oats from the diet. Gluten is a small protein composed of gliadin and glutenin that makes up roughly 80% of the protein content in wheat. In patients with Celiac Disease, exposure to gluten can result in an inappropriate immune response in the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in changes in enterocyte anatomy, poor absorption of critical nutrients and resultant systemic deficiencies, and other intestinal problems.

Researchers at the Microbial Ecophysiology and Nutrition Group in Valencia, Spain found that a gluten free diet resulted in a decrease in beneficial bacteria such as Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium longum and an increase in potentially pathogenic bacteria such as Enterobacteriaceae and Escherichia coli. They also found the ability of colonic bacteria to stimulate cytokine production (an immune response) was reduced in patients on a gluten-free diet.

Isotonix Might-A-Mins Spectrum Probiotics is a great way to supplement your digestive tract with beneficial bacteria that may be reduced while following a gluten-free diet. One capful of Isotonix Might-A-Mins Spectrum Probiotics contains more than 14 billion colony-forming units (CFUs) from 7 different probiotic strains.

De Palma, G., et al. Effects of a gluten-free diet on gut microbiota and immune function in healthy adult human subjects. British Journal of Nutrition. 2009.
http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=5578208

Support healthy aging with Ultra Prime

You cannot talk about healthy aging without mentioning the integral hormone “human growth hormone” or HGH. HGH is the master hormone that drives the growth and development of the body. It causes the liver to produce powerful insulin-like growth factors (IGF), which contribute to the maintenance of lean body mass and the health of the body’s vital organs.

Ultra Prime™ Secretagogue HGH Enhancer is a natural secretagogue that works as an HGH releaser, helping to raise HGH levels in an entirely physiological manner. It gently stimulates the endocrine system to produce and release its own HGH naturally. The ingredients work synergistically to maximize the effectiveness of the amino acids in the formula. Ultra Prime Secretagogue:

• Functions as a secretagogue to help naturally increase the production and secretion of HGH by the brain's pituitary gland
• Helps increase strength and energy
• Helps maintain cardiovascular health
• Helps increase endurance
• Helps maintain optimal immune health

Take a step towards healthy aging by supplementing with Ultra Prime.

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Sugar and Your Genes

A recent Australian study reported in the Journal of Experimental Medicine may help explain, at least in part, why so many people are struggling with their weight today, and why weight problems tend to run in families.

Sam El-Osta, from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, led the study which examined the impact of diet on human heart tissue and in mice. The researchers found that cells remember the effects of a single spike in sugar intake by temporarily switching off the genetic controls designed to protect the body against diabetes and disease.

"We now know that the chocolate bar you had this morning can have very acute effects, and those effects can continue for up to two weeks" said lead researcher Sam El-Osta, from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute, during an interview with the Australian Associated Press.

"These changes continue beyond the meal itself and have the ability to alter natural metabolic responses to diet. With chronic poor eating habits, this genetic damage may last months or years, and could potentially pass through bloodlines... to one's children"

I don't know about you, but I find this very interesting. The more we learn about the interplay of our genes and our diet through the new field of nutritional genomics, the closer we are to finding new approaches for health.

Curcumin: It’s Quality over Quantity

A six-month, placebo controlled, double-blind trial in humans found that taking 1 gram of Curcumin BCM-95™ results in much greater blood levels of curcuminoids than consuming 4 grams of curcumin with a meal. 940 ± 920 vs. 120 ± 140 nmol/L. These results indicate that the patented extraction process and formulation found in Curcumin BCM-95™ yields superior absorption and bioavailability compared to other curcumin extracts and powders. Researchers also found that it is the concentration of curcuminoids in the blood that is positively associated with cardiovascular health and not the total amount of curcumin ingested. Stay tuned for more great news on Curcumin!

Baum, L., et al. Curcumin effects on blood lipid profile in a 6-month human study. Pharmacological Research. 56(6): 509-514, 2007.

Supporting metabolism and normal hormone production

As we age, many of us look for ways to maintain our youthful vitality. There are many ways to do that and many of them relate to two very important basics: maintaining a healthy metabolism and supporting normal hormone production. nutraMetrix® Prime™ Factor for Men and Prime Factor for Women address both of these important goals. These two formulas were carefully formulated for the unique needs of men and women as they age. Prime Factor provides a blend of vitamins, minerals, herbs and pro-hormones which promote the normal growth and repair of cells and support the production of human growth hormone (HGH). Healthy levels of HGH are important because HGH promotes healthy growth and cell reproduction, helping to maintain a youthful vitality and support normal hormone production. Both of the Prime Factor formulas support the natural release of hormones that may decrease during the aging process.

Take a step towards a healthier you with Prime Factor!


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Support your immune system!

It seems as though everywhere I go lately I find hand sanitizer. Dispensers are mounted to the walls of my gym, the grocery store, public restrooms and many people even carry around a small bottle with them. Finding ways to protect yourself and your health is all over the news. Our bodies work hard all day to protect us from all of the potentially harmful elements we encounter from the air and the people with whom we come into contact. It is important to support our bodies and do all that we can to support the optimal functioning of our immune system. We can help our bodies by eating a healthy balanced diet, getting enough sleep, minimizing stress and exercising regularly. We can also support our immune system with proper nutritional supplementation. nutraMetrix® Immune™ Maximum Defense Formula is a great way to help maintain general health, help support our normal cellular defenses and promote healthy immune function.

The compounds found in Immune Maximum Defense Formula promote healthy activity of interleukins, interferons and necrosis factor, all key components in a healthy immune system. Maitake Gold 404®, a highly studied extract of the maitake mushroom, is shown to be effective in supporting the body’s immune cells, including natural killer cells, macrophages, T cells and B cells.*


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Pre-Workout Meals: More Important Than You May Think

A new study published in the May 2009 Journal of Nutrition found that your pre-workout meal may be just as important as your workout . The study found the type of carbohydrates you eat before a workout may influence how much fat you burn during your exercise session. Women who ate a breakfast rich in low glycemic carbohydrates such as muesli, yogurt, skimmed milk -- burned 50 percent more fat during a post-breakfast workout than those who ate a breakfast rich in high glycemic carbohydrates such as cornflakes and white bread. So make your pre-workout meal work as hard as you do.

Fact or Fiction, Does eating breakfast really help you lose weight?

Is all the hype about eating breakfast really true? The answer is yes, but specifically a Low-Glycemic breakfast (Low-Glycemic meaning it has a minimal effect on blood sugar levels and has a glycemic index of 55 or less). An article posted in Medpage Today explained the results of a study conducted showing how a low-glycemic index breakfast enhanced the fat burning effects of moderate exercise in sedentary women. It showed that fat oxidation increased significantly during a 60-minute walk when the women consumed low glycemic-index carbohydrates for breakfast.



Some low-glycemic breakfast ideas would be:

museli, apple juice, an apple, canned peaches, skim milk and yogurt (breakfast used in study)

egg white omelet with spinach, mushrooms, and feta

All Bran cereal with a banana

Whole wheat - high fiber toast with peanut butter and blueberries with skim milk



This article can be found at:

http://www.medpagetoday.com/PrimaryCare/DietNutrition/13738

Promoting optimal health from many angles!

I wanted to take a minute today share with you some information about nutraMetrix® Herbal Antioxidant. Like all antioxidants, nutraMetrix Herbal Antioxidant provides antioxidant protection by scavenging potentially harmful free radicals. However, did you realize that nutraMetrix Herbal Antioxidant goes far beyond antioxidant protection? nutraMetrix Herbal Antioxidant also helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels, promotes a healthy digestive tract, supports a healthy liver and healthy reproductive systems while also supporting eye, skin and cognitive health. Do something for your health today and click here to learn more about nutraMetrix Herbal Antioxidant and get yours today!

Multivitamin for Longevity

In a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers found that regular multivitamin use resulted in longer telomeres in women. What are telomeres? Telomeres are a repeating nucleotide sequence at the end of our chromosomes that protects them from degradation. The length of telomeres decreases with every cell division and if too short, can lead to the loss of cellular function and apoptosis (programmed cell death). Evidence suggests that inflammation and oxidative stress can contribute to shorter telomeres. This study found that compared to nonusers, regular multivitamin use was associated with 5.1% longer telomeres on average. This difference corresponds to approximately 9.8 years of age-related telomere loss. The study also found that these results were greatest in users who took a combination multivitamin and antioxidant.

The article can be found at The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.

Xu, Q., et al. Multivitamin use and telomere length in women. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 89: 1-7, 2009.

Prenatal Vitamins- A Nutritional Insurance Policy for All Women, Not Just For Expecting Mothers

Did you know that the U.S. Public Health Service and the March of Dimes Foundation recommend that all women of childbearing age get a minimum of 400 micrograms of folic acid each day?

With today's fast-paced diets, most women do not get all the nutrition their bodies need from their diet alone. It is a smart idea to start taking a good prenatal vitamin whenever there is a chance that you may become pregnant. The main reason is because of the ingredient folic acid. Folic acid is extremely important to help prevent birth defects. Neural tube defects develop in the first 28 days after conception, which is before many women realize they are pregnant. And, since about half of all pregnancies are unplanned, taking a prenatal vitamin before you become pregnant is a great nutritional insurance policy for your future baby's health.

Calm and focused!

After a long and stressful day last week, I decided to take a capful of nutraMetrix Isotonix® L-Tryptophan before heading home for the day. I had never taken it during the day before; I had only used it before bed to help me fall asleep. I was a little nervous that it might make me tired but I decided to risk it. After about 15 minutes, I started to feel calm and in control. My mind felt clear and I was able to focus on what I needed to accomplish for the rest of the day. I didn't get a huge burst of energy but I also did not feel tired or lethargic any longer. nutraMetrix Isotonix L-Tryptophan really helped give me a feeling of calm and control and soothed my nerves.


I'm really glad to know that nutraMetrix Isotonix L-Tryptophan helps me during the day and at night! Have you tried it yet? To learn more about nutraMetrix Isotonix L-Tryptophan or to buy yours today, click here!


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Welcome to the nutraMetrix Blog!

Welcome to the nutraMetrix Blog! We are so excited to have this exciting new website with great new features and the same great products! We encourage you to take some time and explore the site and all of the information it provides. With our new blog and news features we will be able to bring you the latest news and research in health, nutrition and nutraceuticals.

Enjoy the nutraMetrix website and all it has to offer!