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Three studies show general population has low levels of vitamin B6; lack of absorption of B6 may play a role in rheumatoid arthritis; B6 lowers risk for Parkinson's disease

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Saw palmetto, vitamin K and vitamin D protect the prostate

Symptoms of BPH improve with saw palmetto; high vitamin K2 consumption reduces risk for advanced prostate cancer; vitamin D may help prevent prostate cancer

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Relora reduces anxiety and stress eating in women

Combination of Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron helps stress eaters reduce bursts of anxiety

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Probiotics strengthen the liver in alcoholics

Lactobacillus casei Shirota strengthen bacteria-fighting white blood cell in people with alcoholic cirrhosis

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August 2008

Pycnogenol and MSM relieve osteoarthritis symptoms

Pycnogenol reduces pain, stiffness and use of drugs, while MSM improves pain and physical ability in osteoarthritis

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Probiotics ease stomach pain and boost immunity

Acidophilus reduces abdominal pain and nausea for those who are stressed, improves disease-fighting response in runners and halts diarrhea in HIV/AIDS patients

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Antioxidants and carotenoids improve eyesight

Women who consume lutein, zeaxanthin and vitamin E less likely to develop cataracts; antioxidants and carotenoids help age-related macular degeneration

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Folic acid reduces premature births and dementia

Folic acid lowers risk for high blood pressure pregnancy disorder, reduces chance of early delivery and in older adults, may reduce mental decline (dementia)

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Vitamin B6, calcium and vitamin D lower risk for colon cancer

High vitamin B6, calcium and vitamin D intake lowers risk for colorectal cancer; Boswellia serrata halts chronic diarrhea

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High-protein diets help keep weight off in the long-term

Women eating a high protein diet lose weight and improve heart disease risk factors

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Less pain and better physical ability with hyaluronic acid

Hyaluronic acid significantly relieves osteoarthritis pain of the knee

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Alpha-lipoic acid slows mental decline

Antioxidant slows Alzheimer's disease more effectively than drugs

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July 2008

Vitamin C, choline and hawthorn are good for the heart

Low vitamin C levels may predict stroke risk; choline reduces inflammatory risk factor; hawthorne increases heart function

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Beta-carotene and carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin keep the brain healthy

Beta-carontene improves memory, recognition and verbal skills; zeaxanthin and lycopene keep the brain working well

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Vitamin K builds strong bones and reduces osteoarthritis

Vitamin K helps young bones develop and slow or stop osteoarthritis

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L-carnitine helps cancer patients reduce fatigue

L-carnitine helps decrease fatigue, sleeplessness and depression in cancer patients

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Lose weight with white bean extract

White bean extract keeps the body from absorbing complex carbohydrates

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GABA increases resting and post-exercise growth hormone levels

Supplementing with amino acid GABA elevates two types of growth hormone levels

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CoQ10 improves performance and recovery from exercise

300 mg dose of coQ10 results in significantly improved physical performance, less fatique and faster recovery

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Antioxidant N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) promotes a healthy liver

NAC helps children survive after a liver transplant

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June 2008

Omega-3s benefit eyesight, immune health and more in babies and children

Lower risk for type 1 diabetes, better eyesight, problem-solving skills, muscle control with omega-3s

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DHA from fish oil helps lower cholesterol

Small LDL particles reduced and total blood fats (triglycerides) decline

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Flaxseed helps reduce hot flashes for women and lower blood pressure for men

Phytoestrogens from flax help women and alpha-linoleic acid (ALA) from flax helps men

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L-carnitine helps increase energy, mental alertness and more

Amino acid helps centenarians lose body fat, gain muscle mass and have less fatigue

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Taking supplements linked to better weight management

Those who take supplements weigh significantly less, have less body fat and lower BMI scores

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Lose fat and weight with green tea

Increase in thermogenesis causes impressive weight and fat loss in a short amount of time

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Depression symptoms decrease with folate

Men who consume folate are less likely to be depressed

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Probiotics ease diarrhea during chemotherapy

Lactobacillus keeps bowel healthier during treatment

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May 2008

Vitamins and minerals are essential brain food

B-complex vitamins plus C, calcium, magnesium and zinc are most important for brain function

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Antioxidants and omega-3s support better vision

Taurine, omega-3s, zinc, antioxidants and lutein improve age-related macular degeneration

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CLA burns fat while you sleep

Overweight adults taking CLA burned more calories from body fat while sleeping

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Phosphatidylcholine reduces drug treatment in bowel disease

Phosphatidylcholine found in lecithin reduces steroid drug treatment and improves ulcerative colitis

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Natural hormone DHEA counteracts diabetes

DHEA reduces oxidative stress and increases antioxidants in the blood in type 2 diabetes

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Essential amino acids plus carbs speed up protein synthesis

Leucine-rich amino acid/carb combination triggers cell-signaling molecules to increase muscle protein synthesis

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Probiotics help premature babies survive

Probiotics lower risk of bacteria attack or dying in very low-weight premature babies

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Arginine, vitamin C and zinc help heal bed sores

Arginine, vitamin C and zinc heal pressure ulcers in malnourished hospital patients

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April 2008

Vitamin E protects the heart

Vitamin E protects against heart disease in those with high cholesterol, heart attacks in diabetics and reduces DNA damage

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Omega fatty acids improve behavior in children with DCD

Reading, spelling and behavior show improvement in children with developmental coordination disorder (DCD)

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Folic acid with riboflavin and garlic protect against cancer

Raw and aged garlic extract reduce colon tumors, while riboflavin and folic acid may help colorectal polyps (CP)

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Quercetin lowers blood pressure and vitamin E reduces cholesterol

Blood pressure study shows quercetin cuts risk for heart disease, while cholesterol study shows vitamin E decreases LDL

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D-ribose helps chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia symptoms and glucosamine/chondroitin help osteoarthritis

D-ribose improves energy, sleep and mental clarity in CFS and FMS sufferers

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Whey protein isolate and weight training promote muscle growth

Simple diet and exercise strategies may improve the quality of life as we age

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Milk thistle compound has anti-cancer mechanisms

Silibinin keeps liver cancer cells from spreading

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Cancer Society recommends higher vitamin D intake

Canadian Cancer Society breaks with U.S. guidelines to recommend 1,000 IU per day

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March 2008

Garlic and olive oil support cardiovascular health

Allicin from garlic supports blood vessels while polyphenols from olive oil reduce risk for blood clots

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Vitamins C, K and linoleic acid keep skin healthy

Vitamin C and linoleic acid prevent wrinkled skin while vitamin K may keep elastin healthy

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Seniors stronger with selenium, creatine and CLA

Selenium affects muscle strength while creatine and CLA improves muscle endurance

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Calcium and vitamin D reduce fractures and build bones

Taking calcium and vitamin D consistently and for a long time keep bones strong

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Pycnogenol and L-arginine help men improve sexual function

Natural plant extract plus essential amino acid give men normal erections

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If taking statin drugs, CoQ10 may reduce side effects

CoQ10 shown to help reduce muscle pain from popular cholesterol-lowering drug

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Mulberry leaf extract may help prevent diabetes

Active ingredient in mulberry leaves may lower high blood sugar

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Folic acid reduces arsenic in the blood

B vitamin may reduce widespread water pollutant

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February 2008

St. John’s wort and ginkgo biloba improve mood

Studies show St. John's wort improves symptoms of depression and ginkgo biloba reduces anxiety

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CoQ10 improves blood vessel function and exercise capacity

Heart studies show CoQ10 helps arteries relax and cells absorb oxygen

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Vitamin K protects bones and lowers risk for heart disease

Vitamin K reduces risk for fractures and heart disease and maintains bone density

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7-keto helps keep metabolism high while dieting

Natural metabolite increases the body's ability to burn calories when dieting

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Lutein, zeaxanthin and zinc reduce risk for macular degeneration

Those who consume the most lutein and zeaxanthin least likely to develop age-related macular degeneration

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Fish oil and exercise help reduce body fat

Reduce body fat and improve cardiovascular and metabolic health

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Vitamin D helps reduce fracture risk in the elderly

Nursing home residents reduce falls and decrease fracture risk with vitamin D

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Natural vitamin E reduces risk for blood clots

Women less likely to form blood clots in veins with natural vitamin E

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January 2008

Calcium, omega-3s and more contribute to better health

Scientific review concludes many high-quality studies show link between supplements and better health

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Genistein improves blood sugar control, heart disease risk and BMD

Plant-based antioxidant lowers blood sugar, increases insulin sensitivity and builds bones

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Multi-vitamins help combat depression in older adults

Increased levels of folate and vitamin B12 significantly improves depression scores

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Thiamin (vitamin B1) deficiency discovered in diabetics

High doses of thiamin prevent small-blood-vessel damage common to diabetes

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Omega-3 fatty acids help children with ADHD

Combination of EPA/DHA improves inattention, hyperactivity, defiant behavior and more

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CLA can reduce body fat and prevent holiday weight gain

Supplementing from July-December helps prevent weight gain during the holiday season

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Probiotics improve survival rates for burn victims

Even most severely burned survive with use of probiotics

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Higher zinc intake increases vitamin A level

Study shows low zinc levels prevent the body from absorbing vitamin A

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December 2007

Omega-3 fatty acids and SAMe support good mood

Several studies show omega-3s and SAMe reduced symptoms of depression

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DHA and vitamin D lower risk for mental decline

DHA and vitamin D shown to reduce risk for Alzheimer's disease and increase mental abilities

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Calcium keeps the colon healthy

Calcium shown to protect against recurring colorectal adenomas

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Multi-vitamins help moms reduce disease risk for children

Children born to mothers who take multi-vitamins have reduced risk for certain cancers

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Omega-3 fatty acids and CoQ10 help hearts

Omega-3s shown to cut fatal heart attacks and CoQ10 shown to reduce statin-induced muscle pain

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Omega-3s may help older adults build muscle

Studies show new benefit of omega-3s -- improve insulin resistance and muscle mass

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Selenium stabilizes HIV

Selenium keeps HIV-1 from progressing and builds special immune defense cells

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Zinc reduces death in young children

Researchers conclude children who take zinc are less likely to die from any cause

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November 2007

Folic acid reduces heart disease, stroke and birth defects

Studies show folic acid lowers homocysteine, and reduces risk for strokes and birth defects

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Pepperment and ginger help IBS, digestion and nausea

Studies show peppermint oil helps IBS and ginger relieved nausea

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Echinacea plus vitamin C help relieve colds

Echinacea and C shown to cut the duration of colds, reduce symptoms and improve immunity

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Epimedium and isoflavones support bones

Natural phytoestrogen from horny goatweed helps preserve bone in menopausal women

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Acetyl-L-carnitine relieves symptoms of fibromyalgia

New study shows acetyl-L-carnitine reduces muscle pain and improves overall health

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Avoiding risk factors ensures longer survival in men

40-year-long study shows healthy survival linked to lifestyle choices

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Adequate choline intake is not high enough

Research suggests government adequate intake (AI) levels for choline too low

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Cod liver oil banishes depression

Daily dose of cod liver oil shown to benefit depression

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October 2007

Vitamin D reduces cancer risk

Four new studies show vitamin D more important to overall health that previously known

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Flaxseed and ginseng help cancer patients

Studies show flaxseeds slow tumor growth and American ginseng provides energy for patients undergoing chemo and radiation

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GABA helps you relax and keeps immunity strong

Studies show GABA increases alpha brain waves and maintain normal immune antibodies

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Astaxanthin aids healthy fats

Bad oxidized fats are significantly lower with the carotenoid astaxanthin

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CLA helps reduce body fat and increase lean muscle

Studies conclude conjugated linoleic acid helps people lose body fat and increase lean mass

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CoQ10 lowers blood pressure

CoQ10 shown to significantly reduce both systolic and diastolic blood pressure

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Arnica soothes osteoarthritis pain in hands

Less pain reported with topical arnica gel

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Probiotics help reduce skin allergies in children

Probiotics shown to be anti-inflammatory and improve the immune system

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September 2007

Supplements keep eyesight healthy in older adults

High levels of beta-carotene, vitamins C, D, E, lutein, zeaxanthin and more mean better eyesight

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Selenium, multi-vitamins and soy protect the prostate

Men with high levels of selenium, multi-vitamins and soy shown to have a lower risk for prostate cancer

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Oat fiber helps lower cholesterol and protect the heart

Study shows oat beta-glucan lowers LDL and total cholesterol, decreasing heart disease risk

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Antioxidants aid chemotherapy

Review shows antioxidants increase cancer survival rates, shrink tumors and more

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Black cohosh decreases breast cancer risk

Studies show taking black cohosh during menopause reduces chance for having breast cancer

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L-carnitine decreases muscle soreness

L-carnitine reduces markers for post-exercise metabolic stress and muscle damage

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Magnesium helps develop healthy bones in girls

Study shows magnesium significantly increases bone mineral content in girls

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Vegetables and soy slow cancer cell growth

DIM (natural compound from vegetables) and genistein shown to slow the spread of cancer cells

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August 2007

Chondroitin, glucosamine, MSM and SAMe reduce joint pain

Several new studies show benefits on osteoarthritis

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Live longer, healthier lives with selenium

Three new findings show this mineral affects lifespan, health and mental function

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Build stronger bodies with vitamin D

Research shows those with higher levels of vitamin D perform better

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Lose weight and protect bones

Two studies show calcium and vitamin D maintained and strengthened bones

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Biotin and chromium picolinate help control blood sugar

Study shows blood sugar levels decreased with biotin and chromium picolinate

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Omega-3s from flax oil are essential to health

An imbalance of essential fats can lead to health problems

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Zinc reduces infections

Higher levels of inflammation and infections linked to low levels of zinc

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Glutamine may increase energy expenditure and promote fat loss

Long term use of glutamine may effect body composition

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July 2007

Probiotics, antioxidants & zinc support healthy digestion

Four new studies show probiotics and vitamins reduce the risk of gut disease and decrease inflammation

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Lower blood pressure with DHA, garlic and vitamin C

Two new studies show DHA, garlic and vitamin C decrease blood pressure

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Obese women reduce cholesterol with calcium & vitamin D

Study shows taking calcium and vitamin D while dieting improves cholesterol

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Vitamin K2 helps protect the hip

Study shows vitamin K2 strengthens bones in postmenopausal women

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Creatine helps those with muscular dystrophy

Creatine increases muscle in MD patients

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Combination formulas are best for joint health

Studies show combination of glucosamine, chondroitin and msm are most effective

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Better knees with boswellia serrata

Ayurvedic plant reduces stiffness in osteoarthritis of the knee

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Vitamin A lowers risk for stomach cancer

Swedish study points to importance of vitamin A in stomach health

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June 2007

Fight stress and fatigue with vitamins and ginseng

Two new studies show antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and ginseng reduce blood pressure and improve memory

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New moms are happier with multi-vitamin, magnesium and zinc

Depression, inflammation and stress linked to low levels of zinc in two new studies

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Iron & folic acid protect new moms and babies

Multi-vitamin-mineral supplement shown to produce healthier babies

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Selenium helps fight fat

New study shows selenium keeps bad fats from forming in the blood

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Quercetin fights infection and boosts performance

Antioxidant shown to reduce viral illness and maintain physical and mental abilities in athletes

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Whey beats casein for increased muscle size and strength

Study comparing the two shows whey increases lean mass and decreases fat

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Elderly people stay sharp with vitamin B12

Study shows vitamin B12 lowers the risk for dementia

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Vitamin K protects the heart

Study shows those who consume high levels are less likely to have coronary heart disease

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May 2007

DHA, folate, ginkgo biloba and more keep memory sharp

Omega-3 fatty acid, folate, ginkgo and B12 slowed or lowered the risk for mental decline

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Maintain healthy bones with DHEA, lycopene and vitamins C & E

Three new studies show DHEA, lycopene and vitamins C & E increase bone strenth

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Reduce acute stress with L-theanine

L-theanine shown to lower heart rate and other markers for stress

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Green tea and more help manage weight

Calcium, green tea, L-tyrosine, caffeine and capsaicin help overweight people lose body fat

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Folic acid supports better hearing

Three-year trial shows folic acid slowed hearing decline in older adults

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Whey protein is integral to building muscles

Timing of whey protein intake critical to maximum utilization

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Phytochemicals boost immunity

Plant nutrients increase white blood cells and reduce cell damage

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Vitamin D reduces risk for MS

Large-scale study shows vitamin D lowers risk for multiple sclerosis

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April 2007

Vitamin D helps lower risk of cancer

Three studies show strong link between vitamin D and a lower risk for breast, colon and kidney cancers

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Magnesium for healthy hearts

Low magnesium intake points to elevated markers for heart disease risk

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Vitamin C reduces heart disease risk and increases fertility in men

Two new studies show benefits of vitamin C on heart health and fertility

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Omega-3 eliminates depression in children

Results show significant reduction and elimination of symptoms with omega-3 fatty acids

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Micronutrients reduce AIDS risk

Type of white blood cell critical to combatting AIDS increased by multi-vitamin-minerals

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Helped by glucosamine and chondroitin

Study finds glucosamine and chondroitin reduce symptoms of moderate to severe arthritis

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Calcium and magnesium support sugar conversion to energy

Higher calcium/magnesium levels mean better insulin sensitivity

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Beta-carotene protects older adults from cognitive decline

Older adults with gene linked to Alzheimer's helped by beta-carotene antioxidant

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March 2007 Newsletter

Antioxidants for healthier skin

Beta-carotene, lutein, lycopene, selenium, vitamin E and zeaxanthin improve skin health

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Pycnogenol improves circulation to the lower limbs

Leg ulcers, ankle swelling and edema helped by Pycnogenol

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Alpha-lipoic acid helps diabetics convert sugar to energy

Insulin sensitivity increases after taking alpha-lipoic acid

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Fatty acids help brain function

Combination of omega-3s and omega-6s shown to improve memory and delay mental decline

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Increase calcium intake to fight cancer risk

New study shows those with high calcium intake least likely to develop colorectal cancer

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High-protein, low-carb diets maintain muscle

Studies show low carb diets result in greater losses in weight over 12 weeks

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Take black cohosh for post-menopausal health

Black cohosh shown to stimulate bone growth and improve lubrication

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U.S. should raise vitamin D RDI

Upper intake level should be raised based on review of vitamin D dosages

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