October 2009

Osteoporosis Prevention Begins with Calcium 20-10-2009 8:11 am

Xtra-Cal - Helps keep bones and teeth strong*

Calcium - If your body is not getting enough calcium from diet it will take what it needs from your bones and teeth. Over time this process leads to osteoporosis a crippling disease that can make bones brittle and susceptible to fracture.

Xtra-Cal Advanced is one of the most concentrated forms of Calcium in a supplement that there is. More vitamins and minerals that help prevent osteoporosis are.

Vitamin C Vitamin C helps your body prevent the overproduction of the stress hormones cortisol and DHEA. Excessive amounts of these hormones cause a dangerous increase in blood pressure, blood clotting, and blood sugar.

Vitamin E acts as your cardiovascular system's housekeeper. It cleans out cell-damaging free radicals and also helps to prevent platelets from clumping together and clogging your blood vessels.

Magnesium is a mineral needed by every cell in your body. About half your body's magnesium is combined with calcium and phosphorus in your bones.

Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium. Decades ago the US-FDA approved Vitamin D fortification in dairy products, such as milk and cheese. This was done to promote calcium absorption, mostly in children.

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Mango Herbal Aloe Concentrate 23-10-2009 5:25 pm

Herbalife's Dr. Luigi Gratton explains the new flavor of Herbal Aloe Concentrate. Now in Mango flavor Herbal Aloe Concentrate has many health benefits. Simply mix 3 capfuls in a glass of water.

Herbal Aloe Concentrate

The aloe plant is known to contain 75 beneficial substances, including enzymes, vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Key Benefits:

Supports internal cleansing and overall health.
Soothes the digestive system and upset stomachs.
Delicious citrus flavor
tastes great.
Great fat burner for your weight loss program.
Mixes well with juice and beverages.

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Boost Immunity With Multivitamins 30-10-2009 11:39 am

Are you getting all your vitamins daily - Try a multivitamin tablet instead!

Improve your immunity by taking the following four vitamins and minerals. If you take a multivitamin, check the recommended dosages below against the contents of your multivitamin, you may already be getting what you need. Fortified foods like breakfast cereals and orange juice may also cover some of your requirements, so consider those too.

Coenzyme [Q.sub.10]: Abbreviated Co[Q.sub.10], this antioxidant improves your immune response and boosts your antibodies, as shown by animal and human studies. Typically, your body can produce all the Co[Q.sub.10] it needs. But after age 40 and when you're sick, your body's production of this enzyme slows considerably, according to Janson.

If you're over age 40 or susceptible to catching colds, Janson recommends taking 100 mg of Co[Q.sub.10] per day. For the best absorption, take it with a meal that includes some fat or in a chewable tablet containing some oils.

Selenium: To shorten the length of a viral infection, take selenium. This trace mineral prevents viruses from replicating, says Ronald Hoffman, M.D., a certified nutrition specialist and founder of the Hoffman Center, a complementary medicine clinic in New York City. Hoffman refers to selenium as "birth control pills for viruses." Studies in both animals and people with HIV confirm this antiviral effect.

Take 200 mcg of selenium daily. Because it can be toxic in high doses (more than 700 mcg) be sure to consider the amounts you're getting in fortified foods like cereals, energy bars, and nutrition shakes before you decide on a supplement.

Vitamin C: helps boost your immune system in at least three ways. First, it helps your body fight viruses by increasing your output of interferon, an antiviral protein that you produce when infected by a virus. Second, C helps you make the antibodies that combat disease-causing invaders before they can infect you. And third, it helps your body to resist disease should bacteria or viruses find their way inside your cells.

One study, conducted in Finland, reviewed 21 placebo-controlled trials conducted over 25 years and found that taking 1,000 mg of C daily reduced the severity and duration of colds by an average of 23 percent.

During flu season or if there's a cold bug going around, take up to 1,000 mg of C per day. This dose may cause gastrointestinal discomfort; reduce your dose if that occurs.

Zinc: Your body produces a series of different immune system reactions that fight disease, and zinc is a key player in each of these reactions. A zinc deficiency suppresses your immune system, but studies have shown that taking zinc supplements can restore a normal immune response.

By: Dina Aronson, R.D.
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