June 1999 Health & Fitness Online
Newsletter
"People are usually more
convinced by reasons they discovered themselves than by those found by
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Table of Contents
B Vitamins and
Reduction in Heart Disease
The Blood Type Diet: Fact or Real Fiction?
Folic Acid & B12 Offer Protection Against Alzheimer's Disease
Vitamin E and Prostate Cancer
Vitamin E Supplementation and Immune
Response in Healthy Elderly Persons
Vitamin C Report Called "Bad Science"
Vitamin C for Aching Joints
L-Carnitine in the Treatment of Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome Factors in Children
Ginkgo Biloba Improves Dementia
Fighting Aluminum and Alzheimer's
Diabetes, Chromium, Glucose and
Insulin
Cardiologists Prefer Antioxidants
Carotenoids
Helpful
strategies to help ensure proper hydration include:
Antibiotics In Meat May
Lower Resistance
Where's Your Water Bottle?
Clinton adviser wants andro
probe
Vegetable Pie [Recipe]
Yam Patties [Recipe]
The Effect of
Calcium
Treating Attention Deficit Disorders with Food
Breastfeeding:
The More, the Better
Glutamine and Other Amino Acids as Supplements: A
Physiological Case
Glutamine Athletes
Learn How to Maximize Your
Physical & Psychological Potential with The "Wonder Nutrient"
Sugar
Substitutes: White Poison In The Pink & Blue Packets
Mission Possible:
Slowing The Flow .
World Environmental Conference & Multiple Sclerosis
FDA Sued for Collusion With Monsanto
B Vitamins and Reduction in Heart Disease
Researchers have shown a direct link between high intakes of
two B- vitamins and a reduced risk of heart disease. Harvard researchers studied
over 80,000 middle-aged female nurses for 14 years. Those women who received the
most folic acid (more that 400 mcg a day) and the most vitamin B6 (more than 3
mg a day) from either food or supplements suffered about half the heart attacks
and coronary deaths as those who received the least. Similar results were also
found of men in an unpublished study. Folic acid and B6 protect the heart by
lowering levels of homeocysteine
(JAMA, Feb., 4, 1998; Vol.
279, No. 5).
The benefits of antioxidants have been well
demonstrated in research literature. Vitamin C, a very powerful antioxidant, has
been shown to be essential for the reduction of free radicals as well as the
formation of collagen, absorption of iron and biosynthesis of carnitine.
Carotenoids, including alpha carotene, beta carotene, lycopene and lutein, also
have been shown to reduce the risk of a variety of diseases including cancer and
heart disease.
Schwitters & Masquelier, OPC in Practice:
Bioflavanols and Their Applications, 1993.
The Blood Type Diet: Fact or Real Fiction?
Recently a book: "Eat Right For Your Type" by Peter J.
D'Adamo [1996] has been touted as the next best way to eat. The book's basic
premise- that Type O's are the dominant hunter-caveman type that require meat in
the diet, that Type A 's are docile vegetarians, while Type B's are dairy-eating
omnivores. The blood type diet presents many serious problems that prevent it
from being seriously being considered as a dietary choice for anyone. Full
article be found at: http://www.earthsave.bc.ca/articles/articles/health/blood_type.html
Folic Acid & B12 Offer Protection against Alzheimer's Disease
A European study recently conducted at the University of Oxford,
England, and Bergen, Norway, found that vitamin folic acid and B12 might offer
protection against Alzheimer's. Seventy-six Alzheimer's patients had lower blood
levels of the two vitamins than 108 age- matched control subjects. In addition,
researchers also found that Alzheimer's patients had higher blood levels of
homeocysteine, which is already implicated in atherosclerosis.
Folic
acid and B12 supplementation is known to reduce homeocysteine levels.
(University of Oxford, 4/28/98.)
Vitamin E and Prostate Cancer
Results from the Finnish study
on vitamin E and beta carotene show that men who took 50 international units of
vitamin E daily (during the study period of 5 to 8 years) were 32 percent less
likely to develop prostate cancer and 41 percent less likely to die from it.
In 1998, over 180,000 cases are expected to be diagnosed in the United
States and over 39,000 men will die of prostate cancer. If the benefits of this
study can be realized and all men did take a vitamin E supplement, potentially
there could be 60,000 fewer cases per year of prostate cancer.
In addition,
16,000 deaths annually from prostate cancer could be avoided.
Researchers
are calling for more studies, however they recognize that simple vitamin E
supplementation may potentially reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
(J of the National Cancer Institute, March 18, 1998).
Vitamin E Supplementation and Immune Response in Healthy Elderly Persons
To determine whether long-term supplementation with vitamin E
enhances clinically relevant measures of cell-mediated immunity in healthy
elderly patients, 88 subjects 65 years of age or older consumed either a placebo
or vitamin E (Meydani SN, Meydani M. Blumbert, JB etal. JAMA 1997;
277:1380-1386). Results indicated that supplementation with vitamin E for 4
months improved clinically relevant indicators of cell-mediated immunity in
healthy elderly patients. The authors concluded that a level of vitamin E
greater than currently recommended enhance certain clinically relevant indexes
of T cell mediated function in healthy elderly persons. No adverse effects were
observed with vitamin E supplementation.
Vitamin C Report Called "Bad Science"
In
April, a controversial study was published in Nature regarding the possible
negative effects of Vitamin C. The study indicated that in addition to its
antioxidant activity, Vitamin C also can exert a pro-oxidant activity and
possibly cause damage to DNA. The authors isolated lymphocytes from the blood
and measured oxidation of two DNA bases in the cells.
During Vitamin C
supplementation, oxidation of one base increased, while oxidation of another
base decreased.
The Council for Responsible Nutrition was one of the
first organizations to respond by enlisting key antioxidant scientists to
evaluate the reports.
Bruce Ames, Ph.D. and Lester Packer, Ph.D. of the
University of California, Berkeley both questioned the methodology of the study.
Ames called the study "bad science," and Packer said the study raises more
questions than it does answers.
Dr. Mark Levine, a researcher for the
National Institutes of Health also commented on the study's methodology. He
stated that the article noted the increase of plasma Vitamin C levels, but
failed to indicate whether Vitamin C levels increased in the lymphocytes. Levine
explained that lymphocytes are easily saturated with Vitamin C and was likely to
have been saturated before the supplement was given. If that were the case, no
increase in white cell Vitamin C would be anticipated as a result of the
supplement, and any change in the oxidation of DNA bases could not be attributed
to the supplement.
The National Nutritional Foods Association (NNFA)
released its press release April 10 voicing concern that the "study represents a
drop in an ocean of literature that overwhelming supports the positive
antioxidant effects of Vitamin C supplementation." NNFA's Director of Science
and Quality Assurance, Jill Ellis,Ph.D., continued to say, "It has received
media attention that gives greater weight than it currently warrants."
Vitamin C for Aching Joints
Environmental Nutrition (April
1997) reports that a new study out of Boston University shows that vitamin C may
reduce cartilage loss and slow the progression of osteoarthritis. This finding
gives even more weight to the importance of vitamin C in maintaining connective
tissues such as cartilage and tendons. 640 men and women were included in the
study. Those with even moderate intakes of vitamin C (over 120 mg per day) were
only one third as likely to experience a worsening of osteoarthritis of the knee
compared to those with low intakes of vitamin C (less than 120 mg per day).
L-Carnitine in the Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Factors in
Children
Previous investigations have reported decreased carnitine
levels in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Orally administered L-carnitine is an
effective nutrient in treating the fatigue seen in a number of chronic
neurologic diseases. Amantadine is one of the most effective medicines for
treating the fatigue seen in multiple sclerosis patients. Formal investigations
of the use of L-carnitine and Amantidine for treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
patients have not been previously been reported. Thirty patients with Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome were treated in a crossover design comparing L-carnitine and
Amantadine (Plioplys, AV, Plioplys S.Neuropsychobiology 1997:
35:16-35).
Each compound was given for two months with a
2-week washout period between medicines.
The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients poorly tolerated amantadine. However,
L-carnitine demonstrated clinically significant improvement in 12 of the 18
studied parameters after 8 weeks of treatment. The greatest improvement took
place between 4 and weeks of L-carnitine treatment. Results indicated that
L-carnitine is a safe and well tolerated treatment that improves clinical status
of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients.
Ginkgo Biloba Improves Dementia
In a double blind,
randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 120 mg per day of ginkgo biloba extract
improved dementia symptoms (JAMA Oct 22/29, 1997; 278 (16): 1327-1332). The
article gives credence to utilizing ginkgo biloba as an adjunctive therapy to
other medications and/or natural therapies. The complex condition of dementia
has utilized a number of different therapies which include acetylcarnitine,
phospatidylcholine, antioxidants such as vitamins C, E and B12, thiamine, folic
acid and so on. This study illustrates the use of ginkgo biloba as an exciting
and apparently safe step toward approaching the complexities of dementia.
Fighting Aluminum and Alzheimer's
A new theory suggests that
exposure to aluminum contribute to Alzheimer's dementia. This hypothesis is
supported by the fact that aluminum accumulates in brain tumors that
characteristically develop during the course of Alzheimer's disease.
Although there is not a definitive link between aluminum and
Alzheimer's, preventive measures can be taken.
What is your drinking
source? Municipal drinking water is a major source of aluminum. Many bottled
water labels display aluminum content.
Avoid antiperspirants that contain
aluminum.
Some cake and pancake mixes, frozen dough's and self-rising flours
contain the most common aluminum additive -sodium aluminum phosphate.
Also,
pickles and cheese can be a source of dietary aluminum.
Getting the U.S. RDA
of calcium, magnesium and zinc can also help against aluminum accumulation.
Deficiencies of these essential minerals are common among the elderly
(Nut Sc. News Jan 1998; vol. 3, No. 1:16,19).
Diabetes, Chromium, Glucose and Insulin
Research has shown
for some time that chromium has beneficial effects on the glucose-insulin
system. Interestingly, in a recent study in the Journal of the American College
of Nutrition (J of ACN 1997; 16(5): 404-410) it was determined that a difference
in dosage of 200 mg/day versus 1000 mg/day had a significant difference in
modulating the glucose insulin system. Individuals with non-insulin-dependent
diabetes mellitus were divided into 3 groups of 60 subjects and supplemented
with placebo, 100mg, or 500 mg of chromium twice a day for 4 months. Highly
significant improvements were found in the glucose- insulin system of those who
took 500 mg 2 times a day with less or no significant improvement in those who
took 100 mg twice a day after 2 or 4 months.
Cardiologists Prefer Antioxidants
According to a study published in the June issue of the
American Journal of Cardiology, more cardiologists religiously take antioxidant
supplements than take aspirin. Although numerous studies have shown aspirin to
be highly effective in preventing heart disease, 42% of the cardiologists
studied take aspirin and 44% take vitamin E, vitamin C, or beta carotene, either
alone or in combination. Vitamin E is the most commonly used antioxidant (39% of
the doctors take it), followed by vitamin C (33%), and beta-carotene (19%). The
most common daily doses were as follows: vitamin E - 400 IUs, vitamin C - 500
mg, and beta- carotene - 20,000 IUs. 28% of those interviewed take both aspirin
and antioxidants.
Carotenoids
In recent years, the scientific community has
dedicated increased attention and resources to the understanding of free
radicals, incomplete molecules created by such actions as smoking, eating
incorrectly, not exercising, and exposure to the sun. As these molecules attempt
to complete themselves, they take building blocks from normal cells and cause
those cells to break down. This breakdown, known as oxidative stress, may lead
to more serious conditions, both internally, as in cardiovascular disease,
arthritis, cataracts and cancer, and typically in the form of lost skin
elasticity and wrinkling.
Early research suggested that Vitamins C, E
and Beta-Carotene were effective in relieving oxidative stress in certain
situations, but the search continued for additional, more potent antioxidants to
offset the effects of free radicals.
Carotenoids are the nutritional
elements that give fruits and vegetables their distinctive colors, odors and
tastes. To date, approximately 500 Carotenoids have been identified and recent
studies have focused on the investigation of their health benefits. The results
of these investigations have excited researchers worldwide. Alpha Carotene, for
example, may be 10 times more powerful than Beta-Carotene in protecting the body
from skin, eye, liver and lung damage. And the emerging body of scientific
evidence suggests that other types of Carotenoids, such as Lutein, Cryptoxanthin
and Lycopene, may help protect individuals from certain types of cancer by their
ability to enhance communication between pre-malignant cells and normal cells.
The presence of Carotenoids appears to result in normal cells sending
growth-regulating signals to Pre-malignant cells.
Although Carotenoids
may be found in a variety of fruits and vegetables, government studies indicate
that Americans consume less than 1.5 mg of carotenoids per day from food, far
below the 5 to 6 mg recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the
National Cancer Institute. In addition, research suggests that blood levels of
Carotenoids reflect recent dietary intake and are not indicative of long- term
intake or body storage of Carotenoids. Regular intake of Carotenoid-containing
foods or supplements seems to be necessary to maintain plasma levels of
Carotenoids.
It has been suggested that consuming large amounts of one
type of Carotenoid may impair the absorption of other Carotenoids. Thus, it is
very important to ensure that daily intake includes a variety of these important
nutrients. Unfortunately, this is not as simple as it sounds.
Combining
sufficient foods to guarantee the recommended intake of a balance of Carotenoids
takes concentrated effort.
Antibiotics In Meat May Lower Resistance
BOSTON (Reuters) -
Researchers reported new evidence suggesting that the controversial, widespread
practice of giving antibiotics to farm animals threatens to make the drugs
ineffective in humans.
In Thursday's New England Journal of Medicine, a
team of Minnesota researchers released results of research that tracked a rise
in gastrointestinal illness caused by the antibiotic-resistant campylobacter
bacteria.
They linked the increase to quinolone-type antibiotics given
to chickens and other fowl.
Only 1.3 percent of the bacteria isolated
from the sick in 1992 was found resistant to quinolone drugs, the researchers
said. But by 1998, three years after the U.S. government began letting farmers
use the antibiotics in animals, they found the rate of resistant bacteria had
climbed to 10.2 percent.
Led by Dirk Smith of the Minnesota Department
of Health, the scientists concluded the practice of giving quinolone -drugs to
poultry "has created a reservoir" of bacteria that is resistant to the
medicines.
Quinolone drugs approved for use in humans include:
ciprofloxacin, sold under the brand name Cipro by Bayer AG; grepafloxacin, sold
under the brand name Raxar by Glaxo Wellcome, levofloxacin sold under the brand
name Levaquin by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Ortho-McNeil and
trovafloxacin, sold under the brand name Trovan by Pfizer.
The work
"adds to the growing scientific evidence that the use of quinolones in food
animals leads to the development of resistant pathogenic bacteria that can reach
humans through the food chain,"
Dr. Henrik Wegener of the Danish Zoonosis
Center in Copenhagen, said in an accompanying editorial.
Virtually all
antibiotics, plus new antibiotics being tested for humans, are already being
used in food animals, said Wegener.
Some of the drugs have been given to
animals for decades, creating "a huge reservoir of resistant bacteria and
resistance genes in animals used for food, with a potential to spread to
humans," he said.
Most people recover from a campylobacter infection,
which causes among other illnesses traveler's diarrhea, in about 10 days. But
the illness can be fatal for people with underlying health problems, especially
if they're immune system is compromised.
Part of the quinolone
resistance problem seen by Smith and his colleagues could be linked to foreign
travel, the researchers acknowledged. Such resistance is a problem in Europe and
Asia, where the quinolone drugs have long been given to animals.
But no
more than 15 percent of the 4,953 cases they studied could be related to
overseas travel, and the number of drug-resistance cases acquired by non-
travelers "increased significantly from 1996 through 1998," they said.
Where's Your Water Bottle?
For years the experts have been
claiming that drinking enough water is necessary for optimum health and
wellness, but why are fluids so important? Unlike many nutrients, your body
cannot store extra water for times of need. Water is used, however, in nearly
all bodily functions. Water aids in digestion, absorption, circulation, and
excretion, transporting nutrients, tissue building and maintaining body
temperature. Water is also a component of weight loss, because it is needed to
remove byproducts created during the breakdown of fat tissue.
The amount
of fluid that each individual needs depends on a number of factors. A person's
weight, age, exercise level and the climate are some of the conditions that
determine the amount of water needed each day. The average adult loses
approximately 10 cups of water daily. During periods of increased physical
activity or hot weather even more fluid is lost. Also, older people are more
prone to dehydration because the kidney's ability to hold fluids diminishes with
age.
Most individuals need about 8 to 12 cups of fluids daily. Another
general rule of thumb is to consume a quart of water for every 1,000 calories
you burn. The simplest rules is drink before, during and after any physical
activity and always carry a water bottle.
Don't wait to be thirsty
before you take a drink. If you are thirsty, you have waited too long. Thirst is
actually one of the initial symptoms of dehydration.
By the time you are
thirsty, about two cups of your body's fluid supply has already been depleted.
Although water is not the only fluid, it is the best choice. Water is
absorbed faster than any other beverage and it is calorie-free. Alcohol and
caffeinated beverages should not be counted as part of your fluid intake. These
beverages act as diuretics, increasing water lost through urine, and actually
increase fluid needs.
Where's Your Water Bottle?
Drink at least eight 8-ounce
glasses of water a day. If you spend time outside you need to consume more
fluids.
Drink steadily throughout the day, keeping a water bottle or cup at
your desk and with you on your commute. Having a water container also acts as a
visual reminder.
Keep drinking before, during and after exercise.
You
need 2 cups of water for every pound lost following a workout.
Eat at least
five servings of fruits and vegetables a day.
On average, this is equal to
about 2 cups of water.
Start and finish each day with a serving of water.
This will help make up for the loss of water while you sleep.
Don't wait
to be thirsty! By that time, you've already lost 2 cups of water or more.
Exercise, maintain a healthy weight, and abstain from smoking. A fifty
year-old male who follows this guidance is twice as likely to survive until age
65 free of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes as a counterpart who violates all
three lifestyle principles. The study of 7,000 men that confirmed this
relationship was recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine (1). A
recent on health article entitled "Lifestyle and Longevity" (2) provides an
overview in support of this scientific evidence complete with charts and an
interactive body mass index (BMI) calculator.
http://www.ama-ass.org/sci-pubs/journals/archive/inte/vol158/no22/oi80063a.htm
http://onhealth.com/ch1/in-depth/item/item,36319_1_.asp
Clinton adviser wants andro probe
WASHINGTON (AP) - President
Clinton's drug policy adviser wants the federal government to investigate the
health effects of androstenedione, the over-the-counter product used by baseball
slugger Mark McGwire, who broke the single-season home-run record last year.
Barry McCaffrey wrote to the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal
Trade Commission urging they study recent Canadian and Swedish laboratory
analyses of the product, known as andro. Androstenedione is classified as a
dietary supplement that the body metabolizes into testosterone, which is
considered a steroid. It is banned by the Olympics, the NCAA, the NFL, and the
men's and women's tennis tours, but is not banned by baseball.
http://www.infobeat.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=2559594172-967
Vegetable Pie
By Tanya Coad
Serves 4 - 6
Combine in a large bowl:
3 cups broccoli,
cut into small flowerets
1 cup uncooked, frozen peas
1 medium potato,
diced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 small zucchini, sliced, then cut
in halves
3/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 cup chopped or crumbled
Vegan Rella® (or other
cheese substitute)
1 cup vegetable broth
2
tsp. tamari soy sauce
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
several dashes Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp. ground rosemary
1/2 tsp. dried
basil
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Prepare your
favorite whole wheat crust and line a 9" pie pan. Pour in the vegetable filling
and sprinkle with:
2 Tbsp. whole wheat flour
Cover with a top
crust. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes, then reduce to 350 degrees
and continue baking for about 30-40 minutes. Let stand for at least 10 minutes
before serving.
Yam Patties
by Francis Janes
Serves 6
Steam until tender but not soft - approximately 10 to
15 minutes.
2 medium yams, peeled and cut in 1/2" slices
Mash cooked
yams in large bowl and add:
1/2 cup finely ground walnuts or almonds
1/2 cup fine bread crumbs (whole wheat or rye)
1 medium onion - very
finely chopped
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. sea
salt
Mix thoroughly and form into 3" patties. With pastry brush, coat
both sides with oil. Sprinkle corn meal on both sides. You will need
approximately:
2 tsp. olive oil
1/3 cup corn meal
Place on
cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes. These can be
frozen and reheated in oven or microwave.
Milk Does Not Protect Against Broken Bones
Americans did a double take on PCRM's [Physician's Committee
on Responsible Medicine] ad, which appeared on subway trains and station
platforms, in newspapers, and on the Internet in March. Yes, it's true. The
Harvard Nurses' Health Study, including 77,761 women, aged 34 to 59 and followed
for 12 years, showed that those who got more calcium from milk actually had
slightly, but significantly, more fractures, compared to those who drank little
or no milk.
A 1994 study of elderly men and women in Sydney, Australia,
showed much the same thing higher dairy product consumption was associated with
increased fracture risk. Those with the highest dairy product consumption had
approximately double the risk of hip fracture, compared to those with the lowest
consumption.
This does not mean that calcium is not impor-tant. But it
does mean that dairy products do not protect against bone fractures, according
to the best evidence we have. Good nondairy sources of calcium include fortified
orange or apple juice, green leafy vegetables, beans, and calcium supple-ments.
And, no, you don't need to eat six cups of kale. There are plenty of calcium
choices. Just as important, reducing sodium (salt) intake, avoid-ing animal
protein, and quitting smoking helps your body keep calcium where it belongs
instead of losing it through the kidneys into the urine.
Feskanich, D, Willett WC. Stampfer ML Colditz GA. Milk, dietary calcium,
and bone fractures in women: a 12-year prospective study. Am I Publ Health
1997:87:992-7.
Cumming RC, Klinebeg RI. Case-control study of risk
factors for hip fractures in the elderly. Am I Epidemiol 1994; 139:493-503.
The Effect of Calcium
A second
report from the New England Journal of Medicine showed that calcium may reduce
the risk of colon polyps, which are often precursors to cancer. The reduction in
polyps was modest, and the study used calcium supplements, 1,200 milligrams per
day, not dairy prod-ucts. Researchers now take pains to point out the difference
between cal-cium supplements, which do show benefits in clinical studies, and
dairy products, which often do not. University of South Carolina researchers
reported in the January 1999 American Journal of Epidemiology that calcium
supplements may protect against heart attacks, but that milk products do not
appear to offer this benefit.
Baron JA, Beach M, Mandel IS,
et al. Calcium supple-ments for the prevention of colorectal adenomas. N Engi I
Med 1999; 340:IOi-7.
Fuchs CS, Giovannucci EL, Coldita GA, et a!. Dietary
Fiber and the risk of colorectal cancer and adenoma in women. N Engl Med 1999;
340:169-7h.
Thorogood NI, Mann J, Applehy P, McPherson K. Risk of death
from cancer and ischemic heart dis-ease in meat and non-meat eaters. Brit Med I
I 994;308: 1667- 70.
Feskanich [), Willett WC, Stampfer MJ, Colditz GA.
Milk, dietary calcium, and bone fractures in women: a 1-year prospective study.
Am I Pubi Health 1997;87:992-7.
Treating Attention Deficit Disorders with Food
The National Institutes of Health report that nutritional
treat-ments may be effective for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. The
report drafted by L. Eugene Arnold of Ohio State University, showed that
elimination diets appear effective, based on eight clinical trials. In addition,
essential fatty acids, glyco-nutritionals, magnesium, Chinese herbal
preparations, and other supplements also hold promise.
Controversy over the
role of diet in hyperactivity began in 1975 when Ben Feingold proposed that
dietary factors-especially artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives could
affect children's behavior. The hypothesis failed in initial research studies,
but with more aggressive diet changes the treatment has proven effective.
Breastfeeding: The More, the Better
Breastfeeding helps babies resist infections. But what about
part-time breastfeeding? Benefits are seen for babies receiving most of their
nutrition from mother's breast for at least six months, but babies who get less
than half their nutrition from breast milk have as many infections as those who
get no breast milk at all. This finding comes from data on 7,000 infants,
analyzed by
Jeanne Raisler of the University of Michigan
School of Nursing.
Glutamine and Other Amino Acids as Supplements: A
Physiological Case
By: Michael J. Rennie, Ph.D.
The
strict division of amino acids into categories of essentiality
(non-dispensability) and non-essentiality (dispensability) is now recognized as
being too crude to be useful in attempting to understand completely the ways in
http://www.afpafitness.com/glutamine2.htm
Glutamine and it's Role in Athletic Performance By Matt
Samuels, RD
Recently athletes have been inundated with information over glutamine and how
it can possibly help them increase performance (or at least prevent
overtraining) Unfortunately, many athletes don't know what glutamine is can find
further information at: http://www.afpafitness.com/glutamineathletes.htm
Learn How to Maximize Your Physical & Psychological
Potential with the "Wonder Nutrient" L- Glutamine By: Mark J. Occhipinti, M.S.,
Ph.D., and N.D.[Candidate]
Imagine a nutrient that can
improve human fat metabolism, increase the human brains ability to function,
strengthen your immune system and improve muscle mass all http://www.afpafitness.com/glutamin.htm
Sugar Substitutes: White Poison In The Pink &
Blue Packets
by: Mark J.Occhipinti, M.S., Ph.D., N.D.
[candidate]
Many individuals, in an Attempt to avoid sugar,
use sugar substitutes. Aspartame a Chemical compound found in products such as
Nutrasweet™ and Equal™ are in over 3,000 foods, including crystal-lite™ diet
soda, Etc. http://www.afpafitness.com/nutra.htm
Mission Possible: Slowing the Flow by Betty Martini.
You say toxicity is a matter of degree. When NutraSweet was
in 600 products there was great concern for safety and hearings in Washington on
its deadly affects. It is quoted in one book where Senator Metzenbaum said: "you
would think people would be alarmed at the dangers. Read the story at: http://www.afpafitness.com/missionpossible.htm
World Environmental Conference & Multiple
Sclerosis FDA Sued for Collusion with Monsanto
World
environmental Conference & multiple sclerosis group: Read this riveting
account on the link between NutraSweet and MS that was discussed at the world
Environmental conference on aspartame marketed as NutraSweet, Etc. http://www.afpafitness.com/worldcon.htm
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