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2009-08-Members Alert

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And another thing…

…Depression may play a role in the development of visceral fat deposits that accumulate in excess between organs in the abdomen – a condition that increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. According to a new study, this link was especially pronounced among women. Researchers speculate that depression may trigger production of cortisol (known as a “stress hormone”) and inflammatory compounds that play a key role in visceral fat development.

…Folate may relieve symptoms of allergies and asthma. When researchers from Johns Hopkins measured folate blood levels in more than 8,000 subjects, they found that subjects with the highest levels of the B vitamin reported fewer respiratory and allergic symptoms and lower levels of immune system antibodies that spike in response to allergens. Noting that their research adds to previous evidence that folate may help control inflammation, the Hopkins team will next mount a placebo-controlled study in which folic acid (the synthetic form of folate) will be given to patients with asthma and allergies.

And, in case you didn’t see it in the e-Alert…

…Video games might be wasted on the young, but not the elderly. Psychology researchers recruited 40 subjects between the ages of 60 and 79. Half the cohort received nearly 24 hours of training on a “real-time strategy” game. Compared to subjects who received no training, trained subjects significantly improved in several cognitive measurements, including working memory, visual short-term memory, and reasoning. Researchers believe that video games of similar complexity may help seniors stay mentally fit when gaming is combined with socializing and exercising.

…New research has found a unique cancer risk linked to tea temperature. In Golestan Province in northern Iran, esophageal cancer rates are unusually high. So researchers recruited 300 esophageal cancer patients along with 571 healthy subjects and compared their tea-drinking habits. Results showed that subjects who drank their tea at 70 degrees or higher were eight times more likely to develop esophageal cancer compared to those who drank tea at temperatures lower than 65 degrees.

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References

Bone breakthrough reverses osteoporosis by actually rebuilding bone
1 (2009) Effect of a novel combination of RIAA, berberine, and vitamins D and K on bone remodeling in postmenopausal women with low estrogen. Functional Medicine Research Center.

Your worst GI miseries—solved with just one drink a day
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3 Wald, A. and Rakel, D. (2008) Behavioral and complementary approaches for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Nutr Clin Pract 23: 284-92.
4 Choi, K., et al. (2007) The effect of oral glutamine on 5-fluorouracil/leucovorin-induced mucositis/stomatitis assessed by intestinal permeability test. Clin Nutr 26: 57-62.
5 Codipilly, C. N., et al. (2006) Enhancement of absorption by gum arabic in a model of gastrointestinal dysfunction. J Am Coll Nutr 25: 307-12.
6 Wollowski, I., et al. (2001) Protective role of probiotics and prebiotics in colon cancer. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 73: 451S-455S.
7 Robinson, R. R., et al. (2001) Effects of dietary arabinogalactan on gastrointestinal and blood parameters in healthy human subjects. J Am Coll Nutr 20: 279-85.
8 Salvatore, S., et al. (2000) A pilot study of N-acetyl glucosamine, a nutritional substrate for glycosaminoglycan synthesis, in paediatric chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 14: 1567-79.
9 Mahmood, A., et al. (2007) Zinc carnosine, a health food supplement that stabilizes small bowel integrity and stimulates gut repair processes. Gut 56: 168-75.
10 Joshi, S. P. (1998) Chemical constituents and biological activity of Aloe barbadenis – a review. Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plant Sciences 20: 768-773.
11 Atherton, P. (1998) Aloe vera revisited. British Journal of Phytotherapy 4: 176-183.
12 Chatsudthipong, V. and Muanprasat, C. (2009) Stevioside and related compounds: therapeutic benefits beyond sweetness. Pharmacol Ther 121: 41-54.

The deep sleep you need to face the day—with ZERO side effects
LaValle, J., et al. (2008) A Proprietary Blend of Magnolia and Ziziphus Extracts Assists with Sleep: An Open-Label Assessment. Manuscript Submitted for Publication.
2 Koetter U., et al. (2008) Interactions of Magnolia and Ziziphus Extracts with Selected Central Nervous System Receptors. Manuscript Submitted for Publication.

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