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- Promoting Immune Health Beyond Vitamin C
As the winter approaches, we all know the importance of getting a good night sleep, drinking plenty of fluids and taking our Isotonix® Vitamin C. Recently, research has discovered what the ancient Asian healers have known for thousands of years-- that unique nutrients not found in our typical diet can promote healthy and effective immune function.
- Exciting news on OPC-3!
A new study, e-published in Phytotherapy Research, evaluates how quickly Isotonix OPC-3® is absorbed vs. the same formulation in tablet form (not commercially available).
- Calcium Supplementation
Current science supports the view that calcium is mainly absorbed in an ionized state in the small intestine through calcium channels in the enterocyte plasma membranes. Vitamin D3 stimulates the induction of calcium-binding proteins, enhancing calcium ion absorption via those channels.
- Free Radicals
Free radicals, more accurately described as atoms or molecules with unpaired electrons, are highly reactive and readily undergo chemical reactions (1). Free radicals and their precursors can be produced endogenously through normal metabolic processes or exogenously through air pollutants, smoking and other sources.
- Natural Anti-inflammatories
Controlling joint inflammation generally targets the inhibition of prostaglandin production (via the COX enzyme) and leukotrienes (via the enzyme 5-LO). Many health professionals are not aware that there are safe, natural and effective nutritional and herbal approaches to promote bone and joint health
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Identifying areas of nutrition where you need extra supplementation is a difficult task. Harder still is wading through the vast assortment of vitamins and minerals that claim to correct those deficiencies. Maybe you have a rough idea of where to start, but why leave anything to chance?
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02/03/2010
Vitamin B6 and Heart Health
High blood levels of homocysteine have been associated with cardiovascular disease. A new study in humans, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that higher blood levels of the active form of vitamin B6 (pyridoxal-5’-...
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01/13/2010
Acai benefits cholesterol levels in animals
Hypercholesterolemia, or high cholesterol levels, has long been associated with many unhealthy conditions and disease related states. According to a new study in animals, a diet supplemented with Acai may help to reduce the risk of develofefping high cho...
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12/28/2009
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...
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