Dr Ron Roberts
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 By consulting an expert you will also learn about recommended dosages and eliminate the possibility
Other dietary supplements of overloading your body or wasting your money on too many of the wrong supplements. Some supplements have to be introduced gradually some may conflict with others and could defeat the purpose of optimum nutritional benefit.
However, if you choose to 'do it yourself do investigate the content and nutrient value of supplements. Avoid any where the ingredients contain artificial colourings or preservatives. |
| Multi-nutrient capsules and tablets which contain most vitamins, proteins, amino acids and minerals from a natural source, such as spiruliten (spirulina), also make adequate dietary supplements that are convenient and easy to take.
The following nutrient supplements are particularly suitable for anyone with asthma or respiratory disorders.
SP1RUL1NA AND CHLORELLA
Rich in chlorophyll, minerals, vitamins and a great source of protein, chlorella and spirulina regulate cholesterol, promote antiviral action and stimulate the immune system. |
| Of course, vitamin and mineral supplements are only a small part of the industry that promotes dietary supplements of all kinds. Negotiating your way through the maze of information about herbs, amino acids, enzymes and other unfamiliar nutrients, and working out what might be useful for you, is a daunting taska bit like going on a cross-country trek with a myriad of signposts pointing in different directions. It can be overwhelming. You can probably imagine your home being swamped with little bottles, and spending most of your time swallowing endless pills. |
Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon
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 It is a very popular ingredient in functional foods and beverages as well as dietary supplements designed to produce mental and physical relaxation without inducing drowsiness. L-theanine is fast acting. Generally, the effects are felt within the first thirty minutes, and have been shown to last up to eight to twelve hours.
Based on the results of clinical studies, it has been established that L-theanine is effective in the range of 50 to 300mg. If you have higher levels of stress, take at least 100 to 300mg one to three times daily. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
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 Based on 1999-2000 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) data, more than half the population are using dietary supplements; approximately 33% take multivitamins; and over 12% use vitamin E or C supplements [6]. This increased interest in effects of vitamins in general and specifically the class of "antioxidants" as protecting agents was sparked by a series of articles beginning in the 1970s. |
| However, a substantive compendium of negative cardiovascular and cancer effects of antioxidant use, especially relating to dietary supplements, has also emerged as will be discussed subsequently. A resulting concern is the potentially deleterious effects of antioxidant supplements on normal ROS levels. This is especially important as precise modulation of ROS levels is needed to allow normal cell function or to promote apoptotic cell death of precancerous or transformed cells [12]. |
| An FDA guide to dietary supplements. FDA Consumer 32(5), 28-35.
17. Institute of Medicine (IOM). (1994). How should the Recommended Dietary Allowances be revised? National Academy Press, Washington, DC.
18. National Research Council (NRC), Food and Nutrition Board. (1986). Nutrient adequacy: assessment using food consumption surveys. National Academy Press, Washington, DC.
19. Thompson, F. E., and Beyers, T. (1994). Dietary assessment resource manual. J. Nutr. 124, 2245S-2317S.
20. Buzzard, I. M., and Willett, W. C, Eds. (1994). Dietary assessment methods. Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 59, 143S-306S. |
Tom Bohager
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 As a result of this, he successfully crystallized an enzyme, marking the beginning of commercial enzyme production and the use of enzymes as dietary supplements and food additives.
Elsewhere, enzyme therapy was heading down a slightly different path through investigations into the use of enzymes from animals. By 1930 enzyme therapy was moving in two major directions: the study of fungal enzymes, and the study of animal enzymes.
The following section is an attempt to credit the individuals who have been responsible for this research throughout the years. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
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| Are those in need taking dietary supplements? A survey of 21,923 adults. Br. J. Nutr. 91, 617-623.
94. Ordovas, J. M. (2007). Identification of a functional polymorphism at the adipose fatty acid binding protein gene (FABP4) and demonstration of its association with cardiovascular disease: a path to follow. Nutr. Rev. 65(3), 130-134.
95. Ergen, H. A., Narter, F., Timirci, O., and Isbir, T. (2007). Effects of manganese superoxide dismutase Ala-9Val polymorphism on prostate cancer: a case-control study. Anticancer Res. 27(2), 1227-1230.
96. Cai, Q., Shu, X. O., Wen, W., Cheng, J. R., Dai, Q. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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 Most plant extracts marketed as dietary supplements in the United States are sold as drugs in Europe and undergo a more rigorous regulatory review there. The European phytomedicine market is estimated at more than $8 billion in annual sales, 70 percent of which are made in Germany, a country with a rich tradition of herbal medicine. One survey revealed that 76 percent of German women drink herbal teas for health benefits.
Herbal Medicine in the United States
Throughout the nineteenth century, several groups of physicians who practiced herbal medicine existed in the United States. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 CAM therapy or practice may be subject to regulation as a biological product, cosmetic, drug, device, or food (including food additives and dietary supplements) under the act or the PHS Act. Second, neither the act nor the PHS Act exempts CAM products from regulation."
Translation: Anything used in any system of medicine may now be regulated as a drug or medical device by the FDA. This includes a biofeedback machine, acupuncture needles, a cup of herbal tea, massage oil, a glass of vegetable juice or even a bottle of water.
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David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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| The level of evidence must be considered when claims about the properties of botanicals used as dietary supplements are evaluated.
The USP editors are unreceptive to accepting any research that is not placebo-controlled and double-blinded as the basis for determining the efficacy and safety of medicinal herbs. Studies that use placebos give the medication under study to some volunteers and another agent that they know has no effect to others. In studies that are double-blind, neither the researchers nor the volunteers know which drug they are getting. |
Ann M. Coulston and Carol J. Boushey
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| Likewise, the protective effect of the catalase CC genotype was even more pronounced among women who used dietary supplements, as well as those with high fruit and vegetable intakes [106]. In another study, an inverse association between fruit and vegetable consumption and breast cancer risk was observed among women with the wild-type genotype for codon 84 of their 0(6)-methylgua-nine DNA methyl-transferase (MGMT) gene [107]. In this group, the observed OR was 0.8, while for individuals with other polymorphisms the effects of a varied intake were not statistically significant. |
| The following sections provide the results of some major clinical and epidemiological trials on antioxidant effects on cancer and observed side effects, particularly on CVD, focusing on the antioxidants selenium, vitamin E, vitamin C, and p-carotene, all of which are readily available in the marketplace as dietary supplements. Key study findings and some experimental details are presented Table 3.
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Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon
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| The success is found by consuming special foods, fiber combinations, and dietary supplements designed to promote satiety and burn fat (thermogenesis). The beauty of the Hunger Free Forever program is that it is simple, easy to follow, and highly effective. It promotes weight loss because it is based upon achieving several important goals: žDecreasing appetite and calories consumed. žNormalizing and stabilizing blood glucose levels. žIncreasing metabolism and the burning of fat, while preserving muscle massall without the use of hazardous stimulants. |
| Special dietary supplements That Promote a Good Night's Sleep
There are a number of natural products that we have found to be extremely reliable in helping to improve sleep quality. For example, melatonin is an important hormone secreted by the pineal gland, a small gland in the center of the brain. A melatonin supplement is one of the best aids for sleep. However, it appears that the sleep-promoting effects of melatonin are most apparent only if a person's melatonin levels are low. In other words, taking melatonin is not like taking a sleeping pill. |
| Focuses on eating strategies, specific foods, and dietary supplements that improve blood sugar control and increase the natural release of satiety-inducing hormones. žUtilizes measures effectively to increase the burning of fat and preserve metabolic rate even when cutting calories. žIncreases lean body mass (muscle) while burning large amounts of fat. žCan be easily followed and adhered to as a permanent and pleasurable way of life. žProvides clear direction, recipes, menu plans, and methods to keep to the program when traveling or eating out. |
Tom Bohager
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| The fig contains an enzyme, ficin, which is still used today in some skin gels and dietary supplements.
In the Far East, there is an age-old tradition in which molds (fungus) called koji were used in the production of certain foods and flavoring additives based on the soy plant. Examples of this are shoyu (soy sauce) and miso, both of which are made from soybeans and originated in Japan. During the fermentation process, miso develops a complex and distinct flavor. |
David Steinman
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 The 1994 federal Dietary Supplement and Health Education Act specifically prohibits manufacturers and distributors of dietary supplements from making claims that the supplements cure disease. First parties who profit from the product's sales must adhere to strictly narrow structure-and-function claims allowed within the DSHEA framework. However, third parties like The Doctors' Prescription for Healthy Living, that is, publishing companies and other sources of information that do not profit from the sale of the product, are protected under the First Amendment and may make stronger claims. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 This bill authorizes, on pages 106-107, the creation of a new regulatory category that enables the FDA and the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA to attack dietary supplements and functional foods. This problem in the wording can be corrected with this simple amendment - so as to be sure this legislation is about drugs and drug safety only. |
| This legislation is designed to protect Big Pharma profits for the next 50 years, and includes new FDA regulatory powers that can be used to stamp out Big Pharma competition - including dietary supplements. Let your Senators know that you support the Dorgan amendment.
A Vote is Likely on Thursday
Word from the hill is that all amendments and changes to this legislation will be finalized by Thursday and a vote will take place. In addition to the Dorgan amendment several other amendments are expected to come up - one very good and one very bad. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
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 Then, if everything else is not sufficient to bring about improvement, I would use psychotropic drugs if I had to, but I would try to keep them at the lowest possible dose and I would use nutrients and other dietary supplements to minimize their side effects."
In 1955, Dr. Abram Hoffer and several colleagues published a paper in which they showed that nicotinic acid lowered cholesterol levels but that you had to give
3,000 mg per day. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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| FDA regulation as foods, dietary supplements, or drugs under the Act.
Translation: All foods, supplements, superfoods and functional foods may be reclassified as drugs by the FDA, then regulated off the market.
If... the manipulative and body-based practices involve the use of equipment (such as massage devices) or the application of a product (such as a lotion, cream, or oil) to the skin or other parts of the body, those products may be subject to regulation under the Act."
Translation: Massage oils and creams will be regulated as "drugs" and acupuncture needles as "medical devices. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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| These names are required on the labels of commercial dietary supplements. However, some herbalists prefer to use different names based on regional popularity and tradition. The names used throughout this book are primarily in harmony with Herbs of Commerce, with a few exceptions.
ADAPTOGENS AND PHYTOCHEMICALS
Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their effects on the human body. A drug is a substance that is given to treat or prevent a disease. The study of the chemical makeup of plants is called phytochemistry, and the study of naturally derived drugs is known as pharmacognosy. |
| Monographs for some dietary supplements and ingredients appear in a separate section of the USP.
The FDA recognizes the USP and National Formulary (NF) as official standards, and they are now published as a single volume (USP-NF). The USP-NF also has official government recognition in more than forty countries outside the United States.
The USP was first published in 1820 and described botanical, mineral, and animal-derived materials used in drug preparations. Over time, new materials have been added and others deleted. Unfortunately, many of the items dropped were botanicals. |
Lester A. Mitscher and Victoria Toews
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 All of these patients, who had a variety of diseases responsible for their kidney failure, including diabetes, hypertensive renal disease, and infections, received the standard treatment protocol (low salt, high-quality protein diet) while half were also given dietary supplements of green tea polyphenols. The polyphenol group showed significant improvements in their condition, as evidenced by improved blood and urine profiles and less puffiness, lumbago, fatigue, and dizziness.24 One can infer from this that, short of acute renal failure, green tea can be a useful supplement to drug therapy. |
| Fortunately, decaffeinated tea products are available, as are caffeine-free dietary supplements such as Tegreen.
MAKING THE SUPPLEMENT CHOICE
The unique aroma and taste of green tea are appreciated around the world, but some people simply don't care for it as a beverage or don't want to drink the quantity of tea every day that is associated with disease prevention and treatment. For anyone who does not want to drink green tea every dayfor reasons of convenience, taste, caffeine content, or any other reasongreen tea extracts in supplement form are a great alternative. |
| In addition, major drug and health food stores often have extensive tea selections, including green tea, and are also good places to locate dietary supplements of green tea extracts.
Teas are graded according to their quality. Finer quality teas are the most expensive and are distinguished by the presence of tea leaf tips in the finished product. In general, whole leaves are graded more highly, and as the leaf fragments are broken more and more, the grade declines. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
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| However, the FDA still classifies herbs as dietary supplements and forbids manufacturers to claim that their products are effective in treating or preventing specific diseases. Some pharmaceutical companies and physicians would like to see herbs reclassified as drugs rather than foods.
RESEARCH
The vast majority of medicinal plants in use today also were known in the early nineteenth century. In terms of research purposes, about two thousand species are documented as medicinal plants, but another eighteen thousand species have received little or no chemical or biological screening. |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimated that there were about four thousand dietary supplements on the market. After this law was passed, the number has increased dramatically to more than thirty thousand, with more than one thousand being added each year.
It is difficult to estimate the market for herbal products, but the best estimates place the annual sales for 2005 in the United States around $5 billion. The global market for botanical medicines stands at more than $60 billion annually (World Health Organization, 2003) and is growing steadily. |
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