Nutritional Vitamin Supplements

Looking to start a home business? Now may be a good time to start one, especially if you want to get into the health and wellness industry. Consumers are purchasing more nutritional vitamin supplements than a year ago.

Even though we are faced with challenging economic times, 65% of adult consumers (up slightly from 64% in 2008) take dietary supplements, according to a new consumer survey conducted by Ipsos-Public Affairs for the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), Washington, D.C.

According to results from the 2009 CRN Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements, the economy prompted 27 percent of dietary supplement consumers to alter their supplement purchasing habits. Among that group, purchasing habits changed in the following ways:

• 59 percent (of the 27 percent) reported they are purchasing fewer supplements as a means to save money;
• 31 percent (of the 27 percent) indicated they are now purchasing less expensive brands;
• 26 percent (of the 27 percent) said they have been purchasing store brand supplements;
• 23 percent (of the 27 percent) indicated they rely on coupons and other value-added promotions;
• 22 percent (of the 27 percent) responded they only buy supplements when they are on sale;
• 5 percent (of the 27 percent) responded they are purchasing more supplements to maintain health; and
• 4 percent (of the 27 percent) responded they have stopped purchasing supplements because of the economy.

Supplement consumers indicated the three factors most important to them when purchasing supplements are: the price, the supplements facts box (i.e., dosage, daily value, etc.) and the label claims (maintain heart health, maintain joint health, etc.). The online survey also showed a slightly higher percentage of adults who label themselves as supplement users, with 65 percent classifying themselves as such.

In 2008, 64 percent of American adults identified themselves as supplement users. These numbers are also consistent with previous years' findings, as 68 percent and 66 percent of Americans identified themselves as supplement users in 2007 and 2006, respectively.

"We're pleased that consumers continue to place emphasis on their health, even in uncertain economic times, and that dietary supplements continue to play a role in their overall wellness regimen," said Judy Blatman, senior vice president, communications, CRN. "According to our survey, consumers, including supplement users, report to be taking necessary steps towards good health, such as trying to eat a balanced diet and getting regular exercise. We're encouraged that dietary supplements continue to be a part of that equation for many."

This is terrific news for anyone involved in the health and wellness industry, especialy for the people trying to build a successful home business. As more and more baby-boomers contiue to age, I believe that the numbers will continue to go up. Now is the time to get involved in the health and wellnes industry and start a home business.

TriVita is one nutritional company that offers a great business opportunity, with many patented nutritional products to choose from. They also promote their own products, which generates plenty of customers, which, in turn, are available to all affilates throguh their media acqusition program.

You can learn all about TriVita and their nutritional vitamin supplements by clicking on the previous link.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028

Source:

• www.naturalproductsinsider.com/news/2009/10/crns-2009-consumer-survey-on-dietary-supplements.aspx

 

 

 

 

Vitamin D

I'm sure you've heard or read this many times, the human body naturally produces vitamin D through exposure to sunlight. Even with all the evidence pointing to these facts, why do so many Americans avoid the sun and take the chance of making insufficient amounts of vitamin d?

Some reasons may include computer games, fear and even laziness. I believe the media, along with the medical profession has given the sun a bad rap. Yes, it may cause cancer, and I'm not a doctor, but my feeling is it takes a lot more exposure to the sun than what's recommended to produce the vitamin d your body needs.

According to experts, "it takes about 30 minutes of exposure to strong (summer-strength) sunlight to avoid deficiency, and darker skinned people need more exposure than the lighter skinned do." This may explain why African-Americans, people of Middle-Eastern descent, some Hispanics, and other dark skinned people suffer higher rates of vitamin D deficiency.

I written on this subject before, but it's worth repeating. Most people who live in the northern states don’t get enough strong sunlight during the winter months. On the other side, those living in the southern states may not make sufficient vitamin D during the summer especially if they "over-avoid" the sun or use excessive amounts of sunscreen.

As more and more Americans continue to live their lives indoors, that is, with little or no exposure to strong sunlight for the 20 to 40 minutes a day, for light skinned people, or more, for darker skinned people, you will see an increase of cases of vitamin d deficiency. This sunlight exposure is very important to produce adequate blood levels of vitamin d.

No many foods contain a lot of vitamin d. However, tuna and salmon contain the highest amounts of vitamin d. Even milk, fortified with vitamin d, is not a great source of this all important vitamin.

As mentioned many times in my articles, I'm not a doctor, but I am a person that does research and reads a lot of medical articles. I'm also a health conscious person who promotes health and wellness products from TriVita. Before TriVita, it was Pharmanex, another great company with great products.

So, why the change you may ask? Two reasons, team support and religious belief. Yes, I had very little, if any, support from my team, and felt closer to people that had the same religious beliefs that I had.

Both TriVita and Pharmanex have terrific products, and they both do plenty of scientific research before releasing any product. I've been taking vitamin supplements and researching these supplements for almost ten years now. I can honestly say that I would rather play the odds, and take scientifically proven vitamin supplements, rather than adhere to the idea that they do not work. When it comes to scientific proof, or public opinion, I'll go with the proof.

One way that I found to avoid vitamin d deficiency, is to take TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D, a supplement that is a combination of calcium and vitamin d. VitaCal-Mag D provides five forms of chelated calcium, over 20 bone-fortifying vitamins and minerals, 100% RDI of Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc and Vitamin D.

Follow my lead, and do your research. Start taking supplements that have been scientifically proven, and then, spread the word.

You can learn all about vitamin supplements, and vitamin D by going to the TriVita Products website.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028

The above information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

 

 

 

Cholesterol, CGD & Omega Prime

Omega 3 essential fatty acids help lower cholesterol and also help to protect the heart. Many studies have been conducted over the years regarding cholesterol and its relationship to coronary heart disease (CHD).

Some such studies include, The Framingham Heart Study, the Scandinavian Simvastatin Survival Study (4S) in 1994, West of Scotland Coronary Prevention Study (WOSCOPS) in 195, the CARE study in 1996, the Air Force/Texas Coronary Atherosclerosis Prevention Study (AFCAPS/TexCAPS) in 1998, the LIPID study in 1998, and the Heart Protection Study, which was published in 2002.

CHD and cholesterol studies continue on a daily basis. However, scientists have now found that "elevated cholesterol levels during midlife substantially increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or vascular dementia."

An international team of researchers from Kaiser Permanente's Division of Research and the University of Kuopio in Finland analyzed 10,000 individuals over a period of 40 years. Their work suggests those with high cholesterol-defined as 240 milligrams or more per deciliter of blood-were at a 66 percent higher risk for developing Alzheimer's.

They also found that even those with slightly elevated cholesterol increased their risk by 52 percent.

"This is an early risk factor for dementia that can be modified and managed by lowering cholesterol through healthy lifestyle changes," says the study's senior author, Dr. Rachel Whitmer, adding that almost 100 million Americans have either high or borderline cholesterol levels. [1]

Health practitioners have recommended nutritional supplements containing fish oil, niacin and red yeast rice to help boost cardiovascular health.

There are a number of nutritional supplements that help lower cholesterol levels. With regular exercise, a proper diet, and nutritional supplements, you can help protect your heart and now, decrease our chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. TriVita's Omega Prime is one of those nutritional supplements. Omega Prime is a supplement that gives you the needed omega-3 fatty acids to maintain a healthy omega-3 balance, an important part to the development and protection of the heart.

TriVita's Omega Prime contains a premier and unique blend of four different types of the most highly regarded Essential Fatty Acids (EFA) oils – Fish, Flaxseed, Evening Primrose and Perilla Seed. It also uses only contaminant-free fish oil that has undergone a 10 stage distilling process.

Omega Prime helps meet the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines. One daily dose of Omega Prime provides the amount of Omega-3 recommended by the AHA for healthy individuals, as well as for those who have heart disease or the risk of it.

You can get additional information on TriVita's Omega Prime by clicking on this link, Omega Prime

Jeffrey Sloe
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate - #12871028
440-725-3729

Sources:
[1] www.dor.kaiser.org/external/Pressroom_InTheNews.aspx?id=602

 

 

 

 

Fighting Inflammation with Nopalea

I'm always into sharing information I find and/or receive regarding our health. Today I'd like to share an article I received regarding inflammation and its affect on the development of Alzheimer's disease. I'm including the article in its entirety to prevent any misinterpretation.

The article is written on October 22, 2009 by Patrycja Podrazik for Health Resources News. If you suffer from any form of inflammation or you know someone suffering from Alzheimer's disease, I highly suggest that you read this article.

A recent study has shed light on inflammatory mechanisms that may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, an incurable neurodegenerative condition.

Research by Dr. William A. Banks, professor of geriatrics and pharmacological and physiological science at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, suggests inflammation causes a blood-brain barrier transporter known as LRP to malfunction.

The blood-brain barrier is a system of cells that regulates the exchange of substances between the brain and the blood, and LRP removes amyloid beta protein—the same compound that is found to accumulate in the brains of those affected by Alzheimer’s - from the brain and into the bloodstream.

"We induced inflammation in mice and found that it turned off the LRP pump," explains Banks.

"It also revved up an entrance pump that transports amyloid beta into the brain. Both of these actions would increase the amount of amyloid beta protein in the brain," he adds.

Natural compounds including antioxidants and vitamin D have been proven to reduce inflammation as well as contribute to weight loss and control, heart health and cancer prevention.

For those who may not get enough antioxidants from their diet, nutritional health supplements may be a good alternative. (ADNFCR-1960-ID-19265496-ADNFCR)*

I've written many articles about inflammation, and it seems that inflammation continues to be at the root of most diseases. I know what Hippocrates said, "all disease is one", and I wonder if he was referring to inflammation. Today, inflammation is the number one medical issue facing people in North America.

Fighting inflammation is an ongoing problem. There are many man-made prescription anti-inflammatory drugs on the market today. However, many of them can had adverse side-effects, especially if you're taking other medications. That's why TriVita has developed and tested Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™.

Nopalea helps to fight inflammation naturally, through betalains, a very effective anti-inflammatory fighter found in the Nopal cactus. When these betalains enter into your system, by drinking Nopalea™, they begin to restore your vitality on a cellular level. By helping the body reduce the toxins surrounding your cells and enabling essential nutrients to reach each cell, the betalains in Nopalea™ can reduce the inflammation in your body that leads to disease.

To learn more about TriVita and Sonoran Bloom Nopalea™, click on the previous links.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028
Sonoran Bloom

Sources:
* www.betterhealthresearch.com/news/inflammation-may-be-responsible-for-alzheimers-disease-19265496/?LOC=issue&SC=HIZ4309R&sale=1&emc=el&m=526070&l=44&v=13c4b40e89

The above information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

 

 

 

 

Vitamin D

I've been writing about the importance of vitamin d for some time now. The evidence backing up what I've written continues to pile up. In a recent article by Vital Choice's Craig Weatherby, findings concur that an intake level higher than the recommended daily allowance (RDA) is needed to prevent falls and fractures.

Falls that break hip or pelvis bones often lead to a serious downward health spiral ... and the results of clinical trials indicate that vitamin D pills can reduce the risk of falling among older people. Vitamin D is a critical factor in bone health, but it is clearly better to prevent falls than to hope that stronger bones will withstand the shock.*

As mentioned in several of my articles, preventative medicine is always the best solution. And if we can prevent fractures, especially of the hip - quite common to the elderly, by strengthening the muscular system, which in turn will prevent many of the unnecessary falls, then we will have accomplished our mission.

Now, a new analysis of the best clinical evidence finds that the US recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin D intake by adults aged 51 to 70 (400 IU) is only about half the dose needed to reduce the risk of falls among older people (Bischoff-Ferrari HA et al. BMJ 2009).

The current RDA for vitamin D are 400 IU for adults aged 51 to 70 and 600 IU for people over 70. And the RDA for all persons younger than 51 is a scant 200 IU.*

So, how much vitamin d is needed to be effective in producing stronger muscles. And what does vitamin d have to do with stronger muscles. Those are two very important questions that can be answered by the team of researchers that have been conducting studies around the world. First, let's look at the daily doses needed to build stronger muscles.

Though the official safe upper intake limit is only 2,000 IU per day, vitamin D intake is proven safe at 10,000 IU per day … a daily level that’s 25 times the current RDA for adults 51 to 70 (400 IU) and 16 times the current RDA for adults over 70 (600 IU).

Most experts recommend taking at least 1,000 IU via food and supplements, and prefer an intake of 2,000 IU to 4,000 IU per day ... unless most of your skin is exposed to 20 to 30 minutes of strong sunlight per day.*

Is all the research too new for the government to change their position on the RDA of vitamin d? Is there too much money to be made by the medical facilities that preventing fractures will actually take away some of their revenue? I may be talking out loud, or voicing my opinion, but preventing any type of injury or illness makes sense to me.

So, what does vitamin d have to do with building strong muscles?

Vitamin D stimulates synthesis of protein, the building material for muscle (Hamilton B 2009).

And as USDA researchers wrote this year, "Vitamin D supplementation has been shown to improve tests of muscle performance, reduce falls, and possibly impact on muscle fiber composition and morphology in vitamin D deficient older adults." (Ceglia L 2009)*

If you're looking to prevent falls by strengthening your muscular system, try TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D. VitaCal-Mag D nutritionally supports your body to improve muscle, nerve, and enzyme function. The RDA for this vitamin d supplement is 400 IU; however, if you double the dosage, you will be closer to what the authors of the studies recommend.

To learn more about TriVita's VitaCal-Mag D click on this link Vitamin D.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028

* All quotes are taken from the sources article listed below.

Sources:

• http://newsletter.vitalchoice.com/e_article001576264.cfm?x=bgbL9MD,bfv5gTb0

The above information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.

 

 

 

 

Nutritional Vitamins

A lot of people suggest that burning more calories than you take in is essential to maintaining your ideal weight or striving to reach your optimal weight. This may be true, but does this simplified idea produce a healthy body? You be the judge. Your overall body health as well as weight gain or loss must be factored in to the equation or you could be heading for health issues in the future.

Correct nutrition can help to reduce the risk of a myriad of health-related problems, the most frightening of which are surely heart disease and cancer. Proper nutrition, however, entails eating many different foods, monitoring your consumption of some food and beverage items, counting calories, and supplementing your diet with a nutritional multi-vitamin. Good diets offer balanced nutrition that reduces cholesterol, blood pressure, and helps with weight control.

The correct combination of nutrients is very important to keep your body functioning at its peak:

Carbohydrates are the primary source of ammunition in your diet. The body uses carbohydrates to build glucose which can be used immediately or stored in your body for later. Too much glucose, however, is stored as fat. There are two types of carbohydrates - simple and complex. Sugars are simple carbohydrates. Starches and fibers are complex carbohydrates.

Proteins help your body build and maintain muscles and other tissues. They also function in the creation of hormones. Like carbohydrates, excess protein is stored as fat.

Animal and vegetable are the two major types of proteins. Too much animal protein can cause high cholesterol, because it's high in saturated fat.

Fat is another nutrient your body requires. Yeah, I know that sounds pretty strange, but fat comes in both saturated and unsaturated forms. Saturated fat puts you at risk of health problems. Unsaturated fat is healthy; however, if it goes through a refinement process, it can become saturated fat.

Vitamins are required nutrients. Every vitamin performs a different task within your body. For example, vitamins can work with the metabolism to help with energy levels, and some vitamins can even help prevent disease.

Here are some good examples; vitamins A, C, and E, called antioxidants, can assist with the prevention of coronary artery disease by keeping build up from occurring on artery walls. Vitamin B-1 is needed for digestion and proper nervous system function. Vitamin B-2 is needed for normal cell growth. Vitamin B-3 helps to detoxify your body. Folic acid assists with production of red blood cells. Vitamin D assists with the absorption of calcium. Vitamin K helps your blood clot.

Your body requires minerals and trace elements, other nutrients, that are used in many different body processes. For example, a mineral like chlorine helps to create your digestive juices. On the other hand, phosphorus helps build strong bones. Both chlorine and phosphorus can be found in the foods we eat. Salt is another nutrient required by your body. However, according to some health professionals, you should not consume more than 2400 milligrams per day.

I suggest that you follow the guidelines set forth by your health care provider to create a well balanced, nutritional diet. And most of them will tell you to consume two and one half cups of vegetables, and two cups of fruit each day. A good variety of fruits and vegetables is always suggested. It has also been suggested that you eat as many different colors as possible.

Whole grain products should also be consumed each day. Many nutritionists suggest that at least half of your grain intake should be whole grain based. Milk is also a necessity to a healthy diet. However, it should be low fat milk. Ten and thirty percent of your calorie intake should come from fat. Make sure the fats you consume are in the form of unsaturated fats.

Excellent nutrition is the basis of a healthy diet, and nutritional vitamin supplements can provide the missing vitamins and minerals that your body needs to perform at its peak.

You can learn all about nutritional vitamin supplements by going to the TriVita website.

Jeffrey Sloe
440-725-3729
jeff@internetmarketingadvisors.net
TriVita Independent Business Affiliate, 12871028

 

 

 

 

Stress and Weight Loss

In this weeks TriVita Wellness Report by Brazos Minshew, TriVita's Chief Science Officer, focus is placed on stress and how it relates to obesity. Many of us struggle with stress on a daily basis. There are many reasons we get stressed out, including the aging process, weight loss or maintaining a healthy weight, and most importantly, our health.

If your life is filled with stress, Mr. Minshew has some god advice for you. If you're struggling to lose weight, I have some good advice for you. Continue to read. I've included Mr. Minshew's article in its entirety.

The Obesity/Stress Connection

I used to envision a chronic worrier as jittery, emaciated and gaunt. You know, the "Barney Fife" type. But now, I know that the person enduring unimaginable stress is more likely to be obese - even morbidly obese. This is a physiological reaction from the immune system and the process of homeostasis (the process that pulls us back together when stress is pulling us apart).

Worry is the stress that pulls us apart. However, worry goes beyond the mental and emotional process that causes distress. For example, did you know that your muscles also worry?

What is worry?

Worry is the process of anticipating events or outcomes that are possible but unknown. For example, we are all worried about our health and the health of loved ones. As long as no distressing symptoms occur, our level of worry is minimal. However, a new pain or ache, a lump or bump, a change that is not anticipated sends our "worrier" into overdrive.

The recent downturn in the world economy has created fertile soil as a new source of worry.

The process of worry is basically the same whether the concern is large or small, for ourselves or others we care about:

1.      Our senses carry information to us from outside or inside our body. These are our five senses (touch, taste, sound, smell and sight) plus our intuition - the ability to "fill in the blanks" of the unknown based on our experience and intellect.

2.      We project what may happen in the future and assess whether or not we have the resources needed to cope with anticipated outcomes.

Scientists have discovered that our muscles adhere to the same process: They project what may happen in the future based on past activity levels and assess whether or not they have the resources needed to cope. This is "muscle worry."

Worry is a survival mechanism because it allows us to forecast with some accuracy what resources we may soon need. We do this through our experience and intellect. With a bad experience or two in our history, we may also get into the habit of always predicting bad outcomes. This is called "catastrophic thinking" because we anticipate catastrophes from even normal, everyday events. So, a simple fever is bubonic plague and a skin rash must be Ebola virus!

To prepare for these awful events we may initiate the fight or flight response, releasing copious amounts of adrenaline. Or, based on past failures to cope, we may select an opposite response called learned helplessness, releasing immune-suppressing hormones and chemicals.

What is the obesity link?

Interestingly, worry has an effect on our appetite and metabolism. For example, when worry triggers the fight or flight stress response, our liver will dump enormous amounts of sugar into our bloodstream. Our pancreas will also secrete huge amounts of insulin into our system to carry that sugar into the muscles to fight-or-flee as a response to the emergency. In chronic worry we simply never get to use all that energy and the hormone cortisol stores it in the fat cells of our abdomen, etc. These fluctuations in metabolism will often create eating binges where we feel we can't get satisfied no matter how much we eat.

Both fight-or-flight and learned helplessness trigger your body (especially your muscles, your "muscle worry") to anticipate future energy use. So, the muscles and adipose (fat) tissues store energy as fat and the result is that you gain weight. Stress and worry all by themselves can create obesity - even if you eat a perfect diet!

What to do

·         Recognizing the problem is always the first step. This is difficult because we live in a stressful world; there are real dangers requiring fight-or-flight responses. Also, people really do get sick with catastrophic illness, though not so many get bubonic plague or Ebola virus! It would be foolish to ignore danger signals and face real catastrophe. That said, the majority of the things we worry about never happen, do they? Train yourself to appraise situations correctly to reduce stress and worry (see the article "Think Therapy" below). Recognize that stress and worry elicit powerful hormones that need to be discharged. Exercise is the best way to get rid of these pesky hormones. And even three deep breaths can reduce the anxiety you feel when stressed.

·         Nutrition plays a vital role in breaking the stress/worry/obesity connection. First, adaptogens interrupt the cycle of stress and allow us to face our challenges with renewed resources; we will be able to cope with more issues with the greater resources provided by adaptogens. Next, specific nutrients found in Leanology® capsules break the cortisol cycle and discourage our body from storing "worry" in our fat cells!

The day-to-day stresses we face will not end. And for the present, there will always be another world tragedy looming on the horizon, such as an economic downturn. Learn to appraise them without panicking. Build a bulwark against stress with adaptogens. Help break the cycle of cortisol with Leanology capsules. Learn and live the 10 Essentials for lifetime wellness!

I've always liked the advice, "recognizing the problem is always the first step", because until we realize we have a problem, we will do nothing about it. Before we can take a step (step number two) in the right direction, we need to know the direction.

Many of us do not know that we are overweight. It's not until we get on the scale, or check our body mass index (BMI) that we realize that we have a problem with our weight. Once we understand that there is a problem, we can do something about it. As with weight loss, it will not happen until we understand the problem and take a step to do something about it.

Mr. Minshew mentioned Leanology as a means to "discourage our body from storing "worry" in our fat cells." Although that may be true, Leanology is one of the easiest weight loss systems to follow and one that is proven scientifically.

If you're looking to lose weight, relieve stress, and live a healthier lifestyle, take our advice. To learn more about TriVita, or Leanology, click on the previous links.

Jeffrey Sloe
Independent TriVita Business Affiliate - 12871028
440-725-3729

The above information presented herein is intended for educational purposes only. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat or prevent disease. Individual results may vary, and before using any supplements, it is always advisable to consult with your own health care provider.