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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 March 2013 Calming Inflammation Reducing inflammation lowers chances of disease Fish oil, glucosamine, and chondroitin Doctors said that lab research has linked nutrients to lower inflammation, but that human studies are few. In this study, researchers reviewed the diets of 9,947 adults to test for links between nutritional supplements and inflammation. There were three nutrients that appeared to lower levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a factor in heart disease. People who regularly used fish oil, glucosamine, or chondroitin supplements had 16 percent, 17 percent, and 22 percent lower levels of CRP, respectively, which doctors said were similar to the effects from taking statin drugs. In discussing their findings, doctors said these three nutrients have excellent safety profiles and may effectively help reduce the many ailments such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases that are linked to chronic inflammation. Vitamin B6 may lower chances of heart disease, diabetes Earlier findings have led doctors to suspect a link between vitamin B6 deficiency and inflammation. In this study, researchers measured markers for vitamin B6 and inflammation in 2,289 men and women. Those with low levels of vitamin B6 had the highest overall levels of 13 inflammatory markers. Compared to those who got the least vitamin B6, those who got 18.6 grams of vitamin B6 per day from diet and supplements had 42 percent lower levels of CRP, 14 percent lower homocysteine levels, and 20 percent lower levels of inflammatory cytokines. Also compared to those who got the least, those who got the most vitamin B6 were 21 percent less likely to have cardiovascular disease and 40 percent less likely to have diabetes. Discussing their findings, doctors said that, Combined with earlier findings, this study supports our hypothesis that inflammation is associated with a functional deficiency of vitamin B6, and that vitamin B6 may be a safe and inexpensive way to help reduce the many diseases linked to inflammation. Reference: American Journal of Epidemiology; 2012, Vol. 176, No. 11, MARCH S Healthy Insight Help for Crohn s Disease CLA, or conjugated linoleic acid, is a type of fatty acid doctors have been studying for immunity for several years. In this trial, 13 people with moderately active Crohn s disease a chronic autoimmune inflammatory gastrointestinal disorder took 6,000 mg of CLA per day. This was an open label study, with everyone aware of the treatment and no placebo group. After 12 weeks, levels of several immune inflammatory molecules were much lower, and the Crohn s disease activity index improved from moderate to mild. Participants also needed less medication and reported better overall quality of life, with most symptoms nearly receding into remission. Reference: Journal of Clinical Nutrition; 2012, Vol. 31, No. 5, This Issue Nutrients lower chances of, 2 improve vision in, eye disease Good levels of magnesium 2 reduce stroke and cancer Nutrients may improve energy in, 3 and help prevent, breast cancer Good vitamin D levels help 3 maintain cognitive performance Calcium supplements don t 4 harden arteries

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Healthy Eyes Nutrients lower chances of, and improve vision in, eye disease Lutein and zeaxanthin reduce cataract A cataract clouds the lens of the eye, reducing vision.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are the principal carotenoids in the eye that protect from oxidative stress. In this study, researchers measured circulating antioxidants in 1,689 men and women, aged 61 to 80.

3 Healthy Eyes Nutrients lower chances of, and improve vision in, eye disease Lutein and zeaxanthin reduce cataract A cataract clouds the lens of the eye, reducing vision. Doctors said oxidative stress plays a major role in cataracts and prior studies found the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin lowered chances. Lutein and zeaxanthin are the principal carotenoids in the eye that protect from oxidative stress. In this study, researchers measured circulating antioxidants in 1,689 men and women, aged 61 to 80. Compared to those with the lowest levels, those with the highest levels of lutein or zeaxanthin were 42 and 41 percent, respectively, less likely to have nuclear cataract, a type of cataract that forms in the nucleus of the lens of the eye and is most common with aging. Ginkgo biloba and bilberry improved vision in glaucoma Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, leading to loss of vision, and may or may not involve elevated pressure in the eye. In this study, 332 people with normal-pressure glaucoma took 80 mg of ginkgo biloba extract, or 60 mg of bilberry anthocyanins, twice per day after breakfast and dinner, for at least six months and up to more than four years. After the study periods, both the ginkgo biloba and bilberry groups had improved peripheral vision. Also for the bilberry group, doctors were better able to correct vision for those who needed contact lenses or glasses. Doctors don t know what causes glaucoma but suspect that reduced blood flow to the optic nerve may play a role, and that prior studies showing ginkgo biloba and bilberry improved blood vessel health led them to this study. Reference: British Journal of Nutrition; 2012, Vol. 108, No. 1, Magnesium the Magnificent Good levels of magnesium may reduce stroke and chances of cancer Magnesium reduces stroke Magnesium, the fourth most abundant mineral in the body, is linked to better blood pressure. In this study, researchers reviewed every magnesium and stroke study from 1966 through September, 2011, covering 241,378 participants and 6,477 cases of stroke. Researchers found a direct link: for every 100 mg increase in magnesium per day, there was a 9 percent decrease in the chances of having an ischemic stroke, where blood supply to the brain is blocked. Discussing their findings, doctors suggested people should eat more magnesium-rich foods such as green leafy vegetables, beans, nuts, and whole grains, and that further study may move the U.S. to begin recommending magnesium supplements to reduce chances of stroke. The current recommended dietary allowance for magnesium for adult men is 420 mg per day, and for adult women, 320 mg per day. Magnesium reduces colorectal cancers In this review, doctors analyzed eight magnesium and cancer studies involving 338,979 participants. Overall, compared to those who got the least, people who consumed the highest daily average amount of magnesium were 11 percent less likely to develop any form of colorectal cancer. There was a direct link: for every 50 mg increase in magnesium per day, there was an average 6 percent decline in the chances for colorectal, colon, or rectal cancers. Six of the studies adjusted for how much calcium was in the diet and in those studies, participants who got the most magnesium were 19 percent less likely to develop colon or rectal cancer compared to those who got the least magnesium. Reference: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; 2012, Vol. 95, No. 2, March 2013 natural insights for well being

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Breast Cancer Update Nutrients may improve energy in, and help prevent, breast cancer Omega-3s improve energy in cancer survivors Many people treated for cancer have lingering fatigue after therapy

In this study, doctors measured the diets of 644 survivors with stage I to stage IIIA breast cancer, and followed up 39 months after diagnosis.

5 Breast Cancer Update Nutrients may improve energy in, and help prevent, breast cancer Omega-3s improve energy in cancer survivors Many people treated for cancer have lingering fatigue after therapy ends, which may be aggravated by chronic inflammation, doctors said. Omega-3s have reduced inflammation in healthy people, leading doctors to examine its effect in breast cancer survivors. In this study, doctors measured the diets of 644 survivors with stage I to stage IIIA breast cancer, and followed up 39 months after diagnosis. Overall, 42 percent complained of being chronically fatigued three years after diagnosis. Women with the highest levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a sign of inflammation, were nearly twice as likely to be fatigued as women with low CRP levels. When doctors looked at the ratio of omega-3s to omega-6s in the diet, women who got the most omega-3s compared to omega-6s were half as likely to be chronically fatigued as women who got the least omega-3s. Vitamin B6 may help prevent postmenopausal breast cancer Vitamin B6 helps maintain the health of red blood cells, the nervous system, and parts of the immune system. In this study, doctors measured circulating levels of vitamin B6 in 706 postmenopausal women before they were diagnosed with breast cancer and compared them to vitamin B6 levels in 706 healthy postmenopausal women. Compared to women with the lowest levels, women with the highest circulating levels of vitamin B6 were 30 percent less likely to develop invasive breast cancer. Doctors said these results suggest a role for vitamin B6 in preventing postmenopausal breast cancer. Reference: Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention; August, 2012, Electronic Prepublication Wonderful Women Good vitamin D levels help maintain cognitive performance and stave off mental decline Vitamin D reduces cognitive decline Doctors in this study measured vitamin D levels and cognitive performance in 6,257 older women still living independently in their communities. Women with the lowest levels of vitamin D 10 to 25 nanograms per milliliter of blood (ng/ ml) were much more likely to be cognitively impaired than women with 30 to 74 ng/ml of vitamin D. Four years later, doctors found that women with less than 20 ng/ml of vitamin D were much more likely to have experienced cognitive decline compared to the start of the study, while women with higher vitamin D levels were much more likely to have maintained cognitive function. Low vitamin D levels linked to Alzheimer s disease In this study, doctors measured vitamin D in the diets of 498 women who were not taking vitamin D supplements and who did not have Alzheimer s disease (AD) or other dementias at the start of the study. After seven years of follow-up, researchers divided the women into three groups; those who had developed AD, those who developed other dementias, and those who had not developed dementia. Doctors found a direct link: as levels of vitamin D increased, chances of developing AD decreased. Women who got the most vitamin D the top 20 percent were 77 percent less likely to develop AD compared to all other women who got lower amounts of vitamin D. Reference: The Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences; 2012, Vol. 67, No. 10, natural insights for well being March

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7 Burman's Health Foods 3411 Edgmont Avenue Brookhaven, PA Helping you find solutions for your health needs...since 1969 Calcium Supplements Don t Harden Arteries New study answers critical question Doctors know that calcium helps protect bone but many have worried that supplementing with calcium might contribute to hardening of the arteries, also known as coronary artery calcification, a factor in heart disease. In this study from Harvard Medical School, researchers measured the diets of 1,278 men and women aged 36 to 83, and then took a CAT-scan x-ray four years later. Those who got the most calcium from diet, from supplements, or from both, had the same coronary artery calcification scores as those who got the least calcium. Doctors said, This study addresses a critical question about the association between calcium intake and a clinically measureable indicator of atherosclerosis in older adults. There was no increased risk of calcified arteries with higher amounts of calcium intake from food or supplements, and people who take calcium at the recommended levels for bone health can do so safely without worrying about calcifying their arteries. Reference: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition; 2012, Vol. 96, No. 6, 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 2013 RI 4 March 2013 natural insights for well being

SM References 1. Vanderhaeghe, L. Get a Grip on... Inflammation... Bearing Marketing Communications, 2004 2. Edwards, Karen.

Effects of Vitamin E on Lipid Peroxidation in Healthy Persons.

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8 SM References 1. Vanderhaeghe, L. Get a Grip on... Inflammation... Bearing Marketing Communications, Edwards, Karen. Sweeten Your Life the Xylitol Way. Published by Karen Edwards, Ph.D Meagher EA, Barry OP, Lawson JA, et al. Effects of Vitamin E on Lipid Peroxidation in Healthy Persons. JAMA, 2001 SM SM To learn more about NOW s complete line of Personal Care products, please visit www. nowfoods.com. There, you will have access to detailed information on our latest products, ingredients, packaging, safety, and testing. Natural and organic products are used whenever possible. (As Natural as Possible ) NOW Personal Care products are thoroughly checked for safety, purity, and stability. Our Naturally Enhanced Preservative System SM minimizes the use of synthetic preservatives. We offer a diverse line of anti-aging, moisturizing, and other personal care products. #8748 Manufactured under the most stringent Quality Control standards. Health Professor Proper packaging ensures added safety and integrity.

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9 Personal Care Excellence The 21st century has opened doors within the natural products industry that, for many years, remained proverbially sealed shut. In addition to advancements in science, advocacy and research, the Personal Care category has established itself as one of the fastest growing avenues in this ever evolving health sector. While much of this can be attributed to an unceasing consumer interest in preserving and reclaiming once youthful appearances, the popularity of today s Personal Care products is actually an extension of our collective desire to be as healthy on the outside, as we are on the inside. Here are a few things to consider when choosing the Personal Care products that are best for you. INGREDIENTS In order for any company to offer quality, it is absolutely vital to begin with raw materials that are of the highest, cleanest grade. 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