A recent study shows that with vitamin D you can regulate homocysteine, helping the heart and bone at the same time! Homocysteine Homocysteine is usually linked with cardiac status; B vitamins such as Vitamin B6, folate and Vitamin B12 are routinely recommended for maintaining a healthy homocysteine level ( we recommend <6). However, increasing research indicates that elevated homocysteine is …
The Many Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 fatty acids such as those found in fish oil supplements may reduce the risk of breast cancer by almost 32%, as determined by researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle. They followed 35,016 post-menopausal women who had no history of breast cancer. Each woman was asked to fill out a pre-study questionnaire about their use of non-vitamin, …
Microflora for a Healthy Gut
Beneficial bacteria in the gut (probiotics) are crucial to optimal health. Not only do probiotics promote healthy digestion, but also boost the immune system. Probiotics have been cited in more than 200 studies to help manage in excess of 170 types of health conditions like Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Atopic Dermatitis, Diarrhea and Allergic Rhinitis to name a few. In addition, …
Sunscreen Ingredient May be Linked to Endometriosis
A recent report published in ACS’ journal Environmental Science & Technology described a possible link between the use of sunscreens containing Benzophenone (BP)-type UV filters and heightened endometriosis risk. Many sunscreens and other personal care products contain BPs. These types of ingredients are very effective in blocking potentially harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun but when absorbed into the blood, …
Magnesium & Blood Pressure
According to CDC’s Community Preventive Services Task Force, high blood pressure was listed as a primary or contributing cause of death for approximately 336,000 Americans in 2007. If all patients with high blood pressure were treated as outlined in current clinical guidelines, it is estimated that 46,000 deaths might be averted each year. Total annual costs associated with hypertension are …
Steroids: More Harm Than Good?
In the late 1940s, the steroid cortisone, an anti-inflammatory drug, was first synthesized and hailed as a landmark. Cortisone shots became one of the preferred treatments for overuse injuries of tendons, like tennis elbow or an aching Achilles, which had been notoriously resistant to treatment. The shots were quite effective, providing rapid relief of pain. Even though an article in …
Joint Pain? Sulfites May Be The Culprit.
Exposure to sulfites is a common cause of excessive inflammation and pain. Unfortunately, sulfites are all too common. Various sulfites are widely used in potato salad (as a preservative), salad bars (to keep the vegetables looking fresh), dried fruits (sulfites keep dried apricots orange), wine, and some medications. Sulfoxidation: Sulfoxidation is the process by which the sulfur-containing molecules in drugs …
Detoxification: Staying Healthy in a Toxic World
Persistent Organic Pollutants: One study recently in the news looked at persistent organic pollutant (POP) levels in the U.S. food supply.This study, conducted by cientists at the University of Texas School of Public Health,showed that there are chemicals like Perfluourinated Compounds (PFCs), Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)and pesticides like DDT found in many types of food, even though their use has been …
Micronutrient Selenium in PERQUE Life Guard: Helpful for Kidney Health and WBC Integrity
Just 2 tabsules of PERQUE Life Guard contain 50mcg of selenium in the organic, biologically preferred, best absorbed selenomethionine form. Chronic renal failure (CRF) patients present with a high incidence of cardiovascular pathologies as well as cancer. This has been attributed to the existence of genomic instability in these patients, and consequently they have elevated levels of genetic damage. Genetic …
For Diabetic Patients Using Metaformin: PERQUE Activated B-12 Guard & PERQUE Vessel Health Guard to Help Mitigate B-12 Deficiency
PERQUE Activated B12 Guard and PERQUE Vessel Health Guard contain 2000mcg of Vitamin B12 in the bioavailable hydroxocobalamin form. PERQUE Vessel Health Guard provides 2.5mg of folinate and 10mg of Vitamin B6 for added methylation and homocysteine control. Vitamin B12 Declines in Patients: Taking Metformin Oral Diabetes Drug Metformin (brand names Glucophage, Glucophage XR, Fortamet, Riomet, Glumetza, and others) is …