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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 December 2012 Spice Really IS Nice! In type 2 diabetes, compounds from two culinary spices improved glucose measures and control Cinnamon extract In this study, 66 type 2 diabetics who were taking an oral insulinstimulating drug also took an extract of cinnamon or a placebo. There were two doses of cinnamon: 120 mg or 360 mg per day. After three months, while there were no changes for placebo, measures of long-term-average blood sugar levels declined 7 percent in the low-dose cinnamon group, and 10 percent in the high-dose cinnamon group, while fasting blood sugar levels declined 11 and 14 percent, respectively. Although participants fasting and long-term blood sugar levels remained higher than normal, doctors said it was the polyphenols in cinnamon extract that significantly increased insulin-dependent glucose metabolism. Cinnamon also appeared to raise beneficial antioxidant activity in type 2 diabetics. Curcumin from turmeric spice Lab studies have shown curcuminoids, the active ingredient in turmeric, lowered blood sugar and improved insulin sensitivity by helping metabolize fatty acids. Elevated fatty acid levels are common in type 2 diabetes and play a role in developing insulin resistance, so lowering free fatty acid levels might reduce chances of and help manage diabetes, doctors said. In this study, 100 people with type 2 diabetes took 300 mg of curcuminoids per day, or a placebo. After three months, while there were no changes for placebo, the curcuminoids group saw much lower long-term-average blood sugar levels, lower fasting blood sugar levels, and greater sensitivity to insulin, meaning the body was better able to metabolize glucose. In discussing their findings, doctors said part of the reason curcuminoids lower glucose levels is by helping the body use up excess free fatty acids, removing them from the bloodstream, and lowering total fatty acid levels to safer levels. Reference: Nutrition Research Journal; 2012, Vol. 32, No. 6, december s Healthy Insight Omega-3s Improve U.S. Service Member Performance The body needs a certain level of omega-3s to function well, doctors said. In this study, researchers measured omega-3 levels in 78 active-duty U.S. servicemen, aged 20 to 54, from all major ethnicities, and with a variety of educational levels. The men had lower omega-3 levels than non-military Americans of the same ages. As levels of omega-3s increased, the men had better mental flexibility and decision-making capacity, especially in those with lack of sleep, who were more resistant to fatigue than those with lower omega-3 levels. Doctors suggest raising EPA and DHA levels in service food rations. Reference: Nutritional Neuroscience; June, 2012, Electronic Prepublication This Issue Nutrients lower lipid levels in 2 obesity Nutrients reduce likelihood of 2 two cancers Everyday antioxidants help 3 preserve mental function Antioxidant nutrients lower 3 oxidative stress Astronauts improve bone 4 density in space flight

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3 Staying Lean and Healthy Nutrients lower lipid levels in obesity Green tea extract Earlier studies found green tea can reduce weight by helping the body manage lipids, doctors said. In this study, 46 otherwise-healthy obese men and women, aged 30 to 60, took a daily dose of 379 mg of green tea extract plus 208 mg of EGCG the most common antioxidant found in green tea or a placebo. Participants did not change their diets or physical activities during the study, which were similar for both groups. After three months, compared to placebo, the green tea group saw significant decreases in total and LDL cholesterol, an increase in HDL cholesterol, lower triglycerides, body mass index, and smaller waist size. Total antioxidant activity also increased, and magnesium and zinc levels improved, with increasing magnesium levels helping lower or stabilize blood sugar. Iron levels declined. Explaining their findings, doctors said green tea may help keep cholesterol and glucose from being absorbed through the walls of the small intestine. Berberine Obesity drugs often have serious side effects, and doctors are searching for natural products, such as the herb berberine, for safer answers. In this pilot safety study, obese people took 500 mg of berberine three times per day. After 12 weeks, berberine proved safe in preserving overall blood characteristics, and in maintaining heart, kidney, and liver function. Beyond safety, berberine appeared to have additional benefits. Participants had lost an average of five pounds, a result doctors had expected. More surprising were a 12 percent decline in total cholesterol and a 23 percent decline in triglycerides. To reconfirm the lipidlowering effects of berberine, doctors conducted a lab animal study, which yielded similar results. Reference: Biological Trace Element Research; May, 2012, Electronic Prepublication Reducing Cancer Chances Nutrients lower likelihood of two cancers Antioxidants and pancreatic cancer In this large study, doctors measured the diets, food-cooking methods, and vitamin C levels of 23,658 men and women, aged 40 to 74. Over the course of 10 years of follow-up, 49 participants developed pancreatic cancer, 55 percent men. Researchers then calculated the nutrients in their diets and compared to 3,970 participants who had not developed pancreatic cancer. Compared to those who consumed the least selenium, those who consumed the most selenium were half as likely to have developed pancreatic cancer. Those who consumed the most selenium and vitamins C and E were 67 percent less likely to develop the cancer compared to those who got the least of these antioxidants. Discussing their findings, doctors said, It seems the antioxidants are knocking out the pro-oxidants that are perhaps causing the damage that leads to cancer, and therefore playing a protective role. Magnesium and colorectal cancer There are few studies on magnesium and colorectal cancer, doctors said, but these two new analyses suggest magnesium may help prevent this disease. In the first study, researchers compared 768 people with colorectal cancer to 709 similar people without. In a group of those who were at least age 55, with a body mass index score of 25 or higher, each 100 mg increase in magnesium per day decreased chances for colorectal cancer by 12 percent. In the second study, doctors reviewed findings from other magnesium-colorectal cancer trials and found that for every 100 mg increase in daily magnesium, there was a 13 percent decrease in chances of pre-cancerous colorectal adenomas and 12 percent less chance of colorectal cancer. Reference: Gut International Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; July, 2012, Electronic Prepublication 2 December 2012 natural insights for well being

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5 A Mind is a Wonderful Thing to Save Everyday antioxidants help preserve mental function Beta-carotene and vitamin C Doctors had earlier discovered that those with mild dementia have lower beta-carotene and vitamin C levels compared to healthy people. Mild dementia can lead to Alzheimer s disease (AD). In this study, researchers measured diet and lifestyle factors in 74 people with AD, average age 79, and compared them to 158 healthy people. Beta-carotene and vitamin C levels were significantly lower in those with AD compared to the healthy volunteers. The differences remained even after doctors adjusted for other factors such as education, alcohol and tobacco, and body mass index. Doctors hope to influence how AD develops by supplementing the diet with antioxidants. Two types of vitamin E Vitamin E comes in two main forms, tocopherols and tocotrienols, but earlier studies have focused mostly on tocopherols. In this study, researchers measured all forms of vitamin E in 166 people with mild cognitive impairment, 168 with AD, and 187 cognitively normal people. Participants with no cognitive impairment had 13 percent higher levels of tocopherols compared to those with AD, and 20 percent higher levels than those mildly impaired. Tocotrienols were 29 percent higher compared to those with AD, and 21 percent higher than in those who were mildly impaired. Discussing their findings, doctors said that although we do not yet fully understand how the antioxidants in vitamin E tocopherols and tocotrienols work, these antioxidant properties are the most likely reason for the cognitive benefits, which may contribute to the lower incidence of cognitive impairment and AD. Reference: Journal of Alzheimer s Disease; 2012, Vol. 31, No. 4, Healthy Men Antioxidant nutrients lower oxidative stress, improve vascular health Omega-3s lower oxidative stress Those with elevated lipid levels also have increased oxidative stress, which can damage cell DNA. In this study, ten men with normal lipid levels and ten with elevated lipid levels took 1,560 mg of EPA plus 1,140 mg of DHA per day, both omega-3 fish oils. After 12 weeks, both groups showed an increase in antioxidative enzymes, and a decrease in pro-oxidative enzymes, which doctors measured at the cellular level. The benefits were greatest in the group with elevated lipid levels. Doctors said the findings make sense because those with elevated lipid levels also have higher oxidative stress levels and that if EPA and DHA are going to have an anti-oxidative effect, it would be greater in those with the higher oxidative stress load. Grape polyphenols and vascular health Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of symptoms including high blood pressure, blood sugar, and body and circulating fats. In this study, 24 men, aged 30 to 70, with metabolic syndrome took freeze-dried whole grape extract powder or a placebo. After eight weeks, compared to placebo, men who had taken grape extract had fewer signs of cellular inflammation, lower blood pressure, and improved blood flow. Average systolic blood pressure the maximum vascular pressure as the heart pumps blood out to the body was 128 mmhg for placebo compared to mmhg for grape extract. Doctors said grape extract may promote vascular relaxation, which lowers blood pressure, and may reduce circulating cell-adhesion molecules, which reduces inflammation and improves vascular function. Reference: Nutrition and Metabolism; 2012, Vol. 9, No. 1, 45 natural insights for well being December

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7 Burman's Health Foods 3411 Edgmont Avenue Brookhaven, PA Helping you find solutions for your health needs...since 1969 Astronauts Improve Bone Density in Space Flight Exercise and good nutrition are key Astronauts typically lose one to two percent of bone density per month compared to earthbound older adults who may lose this amount in a year, doctors said. Normal bones constantly leach and reabsorb minerals, in a process called remodeling, but in space, bones lose minerals without replacing them, causing loss of bone density. In this study, astronauts used an advanced exercise device permitting up to 600 pounds simulated weight resistance, and consumed sufficient calories and vitamin D. Compared to a 2006 study that used exercise equipment that was half as powerful, and no nutritional controls, astronauts came home with more lean muscle, less fat, and retained more whole-body and bone-specific mineral density. According to Dr. Scott M. Smith, NASA nutritionist, After 51 years of human spaceflight, these data mark the first significant progress in protecting bone through diet and exercise. Reference: Journal of Bone and Mineral Research; 2012, Vol. 27, No. 9, 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 December 2012 natural insights for well being

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