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1 BURMAN'S Health Foods OPEN EVERY SUNDAY FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Store Hours: Monday-Friday 10-7 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 11-3 January 2012 Combating Colds A review of 44 years worth of cold studies finds nutrients help Vitamin C Combining findings from all vitamin C studies, the most consistent evidence suggests that taking 1,000 mg of vitamin C per day shortened colds by 8 percent in adults and 18 percent in children, or by 1.5 to 2 days. In a subgroup of six studies, 642 people were exposed to severely stressful arctic cold or intense physical activity. Those who took 200 mg to 2,000 mg of vitamin C per day had half as many colds as placebo. Doctors believe vitamin C stimulates infection-fighting white blood cells. Echinacea In lab studies, echinacea activated white blood cells that produced antibodies to fight bacteria and viruses. Echinacea purpurea is the most common form of echinacea. In four of six echinacea purpurea studies, 764 healthy adults with cold symptoms who took echinacea saw milder symptoms compared to placebo, and colds shortened by 1.5 to 4 days. Garlic Researchers said allicin is the active agent in garlic that causes its odor and contains antiviral properties. In one study of 146 healthy adults during 12 weeks of winter, those who took 180 mg of allicin extract per day had 64 percent fewer colds compared to placebo. Zinc Zinc is an essential mineral which, when deficient, raises chances for infection. In four of five studies using 13 to 23 mg of zinc lozenges every two hours, participants saw milder symptoms and colds shorten by 1.3 to 6.9 days. In 13 zinc lozenge studies, while there was no effect in five of the studies that used less than 75 mg of zinc per day, in five studies that used more than 75 mg of zinc salts per day, colds shortened by 20 percent, and in three studies using more than 75 mg of zinc acetate per day, colds shortened by 42 percent. Reference: Canadian Family Physician; 2011, Vol. 57, No. 1, 31-6 January s Healthy Insight Folic Acid Lowers Depression in Moms Folic acid becomes folate in the body, and low folate levels are linked to depression. Doctors in this study wanted to see if folic acid supplements curbed depression in pregnancy, and measured the diets of 6,809 women at 18 and 32 weeks pregnant. Although there was no effect on depression during pregnancy or up to eight months after giving birth, women who took folic acid while pregnant were less likely to have depressive symptoms between 8 and 21 months after giving birth compared to women who did not take folic acid during pregnancy. Reference: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition; July, 2011, Electronic Prepublication This Issue Nutrients may extend life in, and 2 lower chances of, certain cancers Nutrients help lower blood 2 pressure Nutrients help ensure healthy, 3 normal size, full-term babies Nutrients help stabilize and 3 protect the eyes L-leucine increased muscle 4 strength

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Cancer Update Nutrients may extend life in, and lower chances of, certain cancers Antioxidant vitamins In this study, doctors measured vitamin and mineral supplementation in 23,943 men and women

After 11 years of follow-up, compared to those who did not take supplements, those who were regularly taking antioxidant vitamins when the study started were 42 percent less likely to have died from

3 Cancer Update Nutrients may extend life in, and lower chances of, certain cancers Antioxidant vitamins In this study, doctors measured vitamin and mineral supplementation in 23,943 men and women without preexisting cancer, heart attack, or stroke. After 11 years of follow-up, compared to those who did not take supplements, those who were regularly taking antioxidant vitamins when the study started were 42 percent less likely to have died from any cause and 48 percent less likely to have died from cancer. There were several differences between supplement users and nonusers. Those who took supplements tended to be more physically active, have a healthier diet with more fruits, vegetables, and milk, and less meat and processed meat products, and were more likely to be college-educated older women. Garlic, grape seed, and multivitamins Researchers said there is increasing evidence that the nutrients in fruits and vegetables may protect against cancers of the blood, bone marrow, and lymph (hematologic), and in this study wanted to test nutritional supplements. Doctors measured the vitamins, minerals, and specialty supplements in the diets of 66,227 healthy men and women, aged 50 to 76. After eight years of follow-up, compared to those who did not take these supplements, those who took a daily multivitamin for at least eight years were 20 percent less likely to develop a hematologic cancer; for grape seed extract, 43 percent less likely; and for those who took garlic supplements at least four days per week for three or more years, 45 percent less likely. Reference: European Journal of Nutrition; June, 2011, Electronic Prepublication Blood Pressure Update Nutrients help lower blood pressure Soy and milk proteins In this study, 352 adults with high blood pressure (BP) of /80-95 mmhg, took 40 grams per day of soy protein, milk protein, or a carbohydrate placebo, in three 8-week cycles, with three week s rest in between each phase. Researchers measured BP twice at the start and end of each phase and found, compared to placebo, systolic BP was 2.0 mmhg lower during the soy protein phase, and 2.3 mmhg lower during the milk protein phase. Natural nutrients In a review of 84 blood pressure studies, doctors said that even though there are many pharmaceutical options for reducing BP, it is very important also to exercise more, reduce salt and calories, eat more fruits, vegetables and fiber, and decrease fats. Among the findings: Calcium: Those who took a calcium supplement had a mild decrease in BP. Doctors said calcium helped blood vessels relax. Coenzyme Q10: In a review of several CoQ10 studies, systolic BP was 16 mmhg lower on average for CoQ10 compared to placebo. Flavonoids: Diets high in cocoa appeared to lower systolic BP by 3 to 5 mmhg. Folate: Those whose diets are low in folate are more likely to have elevated BP, and women who took folic acid supplements were less likely to have high BP. Garlic: Several studies showed garlic extract lowered BP 10 to 16 mmhg. Potassium: Diets low in potassium can cause a rise in blood pressure. Vitamin D: People with high BP were more likely to have low levels of vitamin D compared to those with normal BP, and systolic BP decreased 2.4 mmhg after taking a vitamin D supplement. Reference: Circulation; 2011, Vol. 124, No. 5, January 2012 natural insights for well being

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Healthy Babies Nutrients help ensure healthy, normal size, full-term babies Multivitamins reduce chances of preterm births Doctors said about one in eight U.S.

In the study, 35,897 women reported the multivitamins they took during the six weeks just before and six weeks after becoming pregnant.

5 Healthy Babies Nutrients help ensure healthy, normal size, full-term babies Multivitamins reduce chances of preterm births Doctors said about one in eight U.S. babies is born prematurely before 37 weeks and in this study wanted to see if taking multivitamins just before or after becoming pregnant could reduce small-for-gestational-age and preterm babies. In the study, 35,897 women reported the multivitamins they took during the six weeks just before and six weeks after becoming pregnant. Compared to women who did not take multivitamins, women with pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) scores no higher than 25 who took multivitamins regularly before and after becoming pregnant were 16 percent less likely to have a preterm birth, and 20 percent less likely to have preterm labor. Women of any BMI who took multivitamins before and after becoming pregnant were 17 percent less likely to have babies that were small for their gestational age. Omega-3 and healthy infants Researchers in this study gave 1,100 pregnant women a placebo or 400 mg of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from seaweed per day, from 18 to 22 weeks pregnant through childbirth. Compared to placebo, at one month of age, children whose mothers took DHA had shorter colds and 25 percent fewer symptoms such as coughing, wheezing, and phlegm. At three months, DHA kids spent 14 percent less time ill. At six months, DHA kids had longer vomiting episodes, but 20 to 25 percent shorter fevers, less difficulty breathing, and less rash. Reference: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; 2011, Vol. 94, No. 3, Preserving Eyesight Nutrients help stabilize and protect the eyes Goji berry protects the macula The macula of the eye concentrates the yellow carotenoid pigments lutein and zeaxanthin which filter and absorb harmful short-wavelength blue light. With age, the macula thins and dries out, leaving areas without pigment, and fatty deposits nearby, two signs of agerelated macular degeneration (AMD); the loss of sight in the center of the field of vision. Goji berry is rich in lutein and zeaxanthin, and in this study, 150 healthy participants, aged 65 to 70, took 1,370 mg of a goji berry formula per day, or a placebo. After 90 days, the placebo group had lost pigmentation and increased fatty deposits compared to the start of the study, while the goji berry group remained stable. And while the placebo group did not change, the goji berry group saw blood levels of zeaxanthin rise by 26 percent, and antioxidant capacity increase by 57 percent. Lutein increases macular pigment Researchers said several large clinical trials had shown that macular pigment declines as lutein in the diet decreases, raising the chances for AMD. In this study, 126 people with AMD took lutein or a placebo. After six months, macular pigment optical density a measure of pigment thickness increased 28 percent compared to placebo, and the lutein group had better visual perception and clarity. Reference: Optometry and Vision Science; 2011, Vol. 88, No. 2, natural insights for well being January

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building-block must come from the diet. Plant and animal proteins that contain L-leucine include lentils, peanuts, and other nuts and seeds, beef, chicken, egg yolk, fish, and milk.

7 Burman's Health Foods 3411 Edgmont Avenue Brookhaven, PA Helping you find solutions for your health needs...since 1969 Muscle Strength Essential amino acid increased muscle strength L-leucine is one of the eight essential amino acids, which means the body does not produce it naturally, so this protein building-block must come from the diet. Plant and animal proteins that contain L-leucine include lentils, peanuts, and other nuts and seeds, beef, chicken, egg yolk, fish, and milk. In this study, 26 untrained healthy men, aged 20 to 36, took 4,000 mg of L-leucine per day, or a placebo. Twice per week during the study, professional trainers supervised the men in eight standard resistance-training machine exercises. Researchers tested strength before and after the study, measuring the maximum weight each participant could resist in five machine repetitions. After 12 weeks, the placebo group had increased its maximum fiverepetition weight resistance ability by 31 percent while the leucine group increased its ability by 41 percent. Reference: International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance; 2011, Vol. 6, No. 1, Thanks for shopping with us! We re dedicated to discovering the benefits of good nutrition and healthy lifestyle, and hope this issue of Natural Insights for Well Being informs and inspires you to take an active role in your health. Please ask us to assist you with any natural products you would like to know more about. These articles provide nutritional information only and do not replace professional medical advice. Printed on Recycled Paper 2012 RI 4 January 2012 natural insights for well being

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