Are Antioxidants Safe?
Sunday, April 20, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A recent Danish study was intended to raise doubt amongst antioxidant consuming Americans. It has been widely circulated in the Big-Pharma sponsored mainstream media – which is typical. Antioxidants are the foundation of health for every cell in your body. If you don’t have enough your cells will die faster and generate inflammation at much higher rates – aging your body faster. Nothing about this simple fact has ever changed – nor will it. Boosting your diet with high quality dietary supplements containing antioxidants is common sense. Female Teenage Athletes at Risk for Bone LossFriday, April 18, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A combination of low fat dieting, not eating enough in general, and high levels of exercise may seriously weaken the bones of teenage female athletes – potentially handicapping their bone density for the rest of their lives. Vitamin E Extends Life of Alzheimer’s PatientsFriday, April 18, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study being reported at the American Academy of Neurology meeting in Chicago finds that 2,000 IU of vitamin E per day extended the lifespan of Alzheimer’s patients by 26%, something that no drug can do. Vitamin D and Calcium Help Kill Colon Cancer CellsMonday, April 14, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) There are more reasons to take vitamin D and calcium than just bone health. It has been known for some time that vitamin D and calcium are associated with less colon cancer. Researchers at Emory University have now identified key gene signaling that helps explain how these nutrients work to help kill cancer cells and protect your health. Low LDL Cholesterol Associated with Parkinson’s RiskSunday, April 13, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) It is a rather sad commentary on American Heart Association’s and Big Pharma’s aggressive marketing of statin drugs that their abnormally low proposed levels of LDL cholesterol for heart health (<90) are the very same levels associated with a new study’s findings for a significantly increased risk for Parkinson’s disease. DHA During Pregnancy Boosts Infant’s Brain PowerSunday, April 13, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) DHA is an essential fatty acid required for the healthy development of the brain and eyesight in children. A new study indicates that it is of vital importance for the mother to have this nutrient during pregnancy to optimize her child’s sensory, cognitive, and motor skill development. Tocotrienols Protect Against Mercury ToxicityTuesday, April 08, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Tocotrienols have now demonstrated superior anti-oxidant function that protects against exposure from methylmercury. Can Pantethine Help Repair the Brain?Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) French scientists have just reported that brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) can initiate the repair of brain networks that have been damaged. This finding has far-ranging implications for mood, cognitive function, and recovery from significant problems involving the loss of neurological function such as a stroke. Friendly Flora Prevents Tissue DestructionTuesday, April 01, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) An interesting study shows that friendly flora (lactic acid bacteria or acidophilus) helps prevent the destruction of important structural components of the digestive tract (chondroitin sulfates and hyaluronic acid). For many years I have observed that individuals who eat too much sugar or who have an imbalanced digestive tract have an increase in joint pains and aches. I have seen this issue cause serious problems, including arthritis in children. Fosamax Linked to Serious Abnormal Bone FracturesThursday, March 27, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) On March 20, 2008, The New England Journal of Medicine published a physician group report of 15 women taking Fosamax who experienced “atypical low-energy fractures,” which means their bones broke doing almost nothing – a serious kind of injury typically seen in very elderly individuals in declining health. The fact that the NEJM is reporting this is a major wake up call to anyone who hasn’t figured out that Fosamax is dangerous to your health. Folic Acid Important for BonesMonday, March 17, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) An interesting 5 year Italian study of postmenopausal women found that the rate of bone loss correlated to levels of folic acid deficiency. It is already known that elevated homocysteine (often due to folic acid deficiency) increases the risk for bone fractures. This study found that folic acid deficiency alone, independent of homocysteine, was a key link. Lack of Zeaxanthin Linked to Poor Eyesight in AgingSunday, March 09, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Your eyes must process sunlight over the course of your life which exposes them to ionizing radiation that generates free radicals which must be deactivated by antioxidants, otherwise eyesight suffers undue wear and tear. A new study links another natural carotene, zeaxanthin, to age-associated loss of health in the macular region of the eye. Are Antidepressants a Sad Joke?Monday, March 03, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Mainstream media is now widely reporting that antidepressants do not work – and it’s about time. The frenzy was set off by a new study that included all the negative antidepressant studies that the drug companies kept out of the scientific literature, but were reviewed by the inept FDA when the drugs were originally approved. Simply stated - antidepressants don't work. Cholesterol Medication Causes Tendon RupturesMonday, March 03, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Painstaking analysis from a French medical database is the first to clearly link tendon injuries and tendon ruptures to the use of statins – a problem that is worse for middle aged men. How can anyone stay fit by injuring their tendons? Magnesium is Vital for Healthy Heart RhythmsThursday, February 21, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A person does not typically get a second chance to prevent heart failure. Not only is fish oil very important for this topic, it turns out that magnesium is as well. Fish Oil Reduces Atrial Fibrillation and Sudden DeathThursday, February 21, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Researchers around the world continue to trumpet the benefits of fish oil, especially in the prevention of sudden death from heart failure that is often triggered by atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythms). The large scale GISSI prevention trial showed a whopping 45% decrease in sudden cardiac death in patients who had already had a first heart attack. Bovine Colostrum Boosts Anti-Viral Defense SystemSaturday, February 16, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Italian researchers have shown that bovine colostrum directly boosts aspects of the immune response that are required to initiate a proper immune response to bacterial and viral infections, including the flu. Berry Power for Your HeartWednesday, February 13, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) If Big Pharma ever had a drug that could boost HDL cholesterol, lower blood pressure, and keep blood cells (platelets) from sticking together it would be the biggest blockbuster on the market today. Well, much to the chagrin of Big Pharma Mother Nature has provided several of these and a new study shows that blueberries can be added to the list. Hostility and Depression, a Recipe for Cardiovascular DiseaseMonday, February 11, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Some people have a hostile approach to solving problems. Other people feel depressed in regards to life. Either situation is pro-inflammatory – leading researchers to investigate the relationship to heart disease. As it turns out, the combination of hostility with depression is far worse than either issue alone, as it is reflective of more advanced circulatory wear and tear. Calcium in Teenage Girls Builds BonesSunday, February 10, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study highlights the significant gains to be made by consistent calcium supplementation, gains that are lost when calcium supplementation is stopped. Maximizing bone development during teenage years is vital for a woman’s later-life risk for osteoporosis. Indeed, the failure to maximize optimal bone formation during teenage years is lost ground that is difficult to make up. Folic Acid Prevents Premature DeliveriesWednesday, February 06, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) New research shows that taking folic acid for 1 year prior to becoming pregnant provides a 70% reduction in the risk for a very early preterm deliveries (20 to 28 weeks in gestational age) and up to a 50% reduction in early pre-term deliveries of 28 to 32 weeks. Boswellic Acid Reduces Hardening of ArteriesThursday, January 31, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A new study has shown that boswellic acid, a natural herbal dietary supplement, dramatically reduced plaque formation in mice. In the experiment mice were injected with a toxin (LPS) that produces circulatory inflammation resulting in arteriosclerosis (hardening of arteries). Mice treated with boswellic acid were far more able to withstand the toxic exposure, showing half the size of lesions compared to untreated mice. Hawthorn – A Potent Heart TonicMonday, January 28, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) A scientific review of hawthorn in patients with mild to moderate chronic heart failure has shown that hawthorn has a significant rejuvenating effect on the heart. Amazingly, hawthorn extracts were able to improve oxygen utilization and decrease shortness of breath. Participants were able to exercise better and had significantly less fatigue. Users of Many Dietary Supplements Found Far Healthier than General PopulationFriday, January 25, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) Researchers at the University of California found that individuals who consume 17 or more different dietary supplements per day were found to be far more healthy than those who take no supplements or those who only take a multiple vitamin. The vitamin-taking group had much better nutrient concentrations in their blood and far lower amounts of disease-related biomarkers... Carotenes Reduce Cardiovascular Mortality by 20% in Elderly MenThursday, January 24, 2008 - (Byron J. Richards, CCN) The Journal of Nutrition has published a study of Dutch elderly men that shows alpha carotene and beta carotene intake reduces cardiovascular deaths by 20%. Study participants were 72 years old on average at the start of the study. They were followed for 15 years to determine these results.
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