Tomatoes — and their active components — have received lots of attention for their link to prostate cancer prevention.   This attention has inspired several companies to market pure lycopene products.   New research shows that these “now with Lycopene” supplement products may not be as good as the advertising suggests.   A review by researchers from the University of California, Oklahoma State, and the Texas Women’s University considered the results of several clinical trials conducted between 1998 and 2006 and showed that lycopene alone is not what is needed.   But wait, there’s more news…..

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Three of the primary fruit and vegetable phytonutrients groups associated with health and disease prevention are carotenoids, flavonoids and cruciferous.   These products have different functions within the body.   Science has shown that these three different nutrient groups protect us and our cells in different, yet complementary, ways…..

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Though the research on whole foods—including whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and fish—may currently overshadow studies on minerals, much important new research is happening.   Here are some examples…..

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In the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Vol. 60, pp. 978-984) researchers reported that although the well-known omega-3 fatty acids, EPA and DHA, had proven heart health benefits, six others, including ALA, are being discovered as important as well.   Learn all about the 8 omega-3 fatty acids by name here…..

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Publishing their work in the journal, “Cancer, Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention”, researchers from the University California, San Francisco, presented case-controlled study data that strongly reinforced this protective benefit.   And the winners were……

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The role of antioxidants in sports performance has seen much investigation and much controversy.   Are they good for us?   Do they make us run faster, jump higher, or lift more?   The answer includes “Yes”, “No” and “Maybe” — thus the controversy…..

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It is important to stay properly hydrated before, during, and after exercise (training or competition). And the longer you are exercising the more important it becomes.    An interesting twist in our understanding of hydration was investigated in a study that showed that protein in a sports drink enhanced fluid retention and performance for athletes competing in an 8-day cycle stage race[9].   But wait, there’s more…..

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NATURE’S “ENERGIZER”: GINSENG/ELEUTHERO
(ELEUTHEROCOCCUS SENTICOSUS)

Ginseng/Eleuthero (also know as ciwujia) has been used for 2,000 years in China as general preventative medicine and tonic.   This century, ginseng has been studied extensively by Russian scientists. Numerous clinical trials have established it as an adaptogen — a substance that protects against stress, both physical and mental.   But wait, there’s more…..

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Enjoy this delicious treat during this summer heat!

1 Cup Diced Cantaloupe
1 Cup Diced Watermelon
2 oz. GNLD Aloe Vera Plus™ Juice
3-4 Ice Cubes
2 Dessert spoons Nourishake® Protein Strawberry Flavor
(any GNLD Neo-Life protein you enjoy will work!)
Blend Well in a blender and serve.
Makes 1 large serving.

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In the world of Science, one of the highest levels of recognition you can achieve is to have your work published or cited in world-leading scientific journals.   Throughout our history, research on GNLD products, by us and others, has been published in such prestigious journals as the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Journal of the American College of Nutrition, Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, and several others.   Now we have just attained our highest level yet for recognition of our scientific excellence…..

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Business Week posted an article today covering a nutrition and safety health fair in Uganda. The following is a copy of that article:

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According to lead author, Yuhei Hiura, in the The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry, and based on new evidence from cell and animal studies, researchers have shown that only gamma-tocotrienol and delta-tocotrienol, specialized forms of the Vitamin E complex, delay tumor growth because they promote death signals to the cancer cells that they accumulates in.   The ability of gamma-tocotrienol and delta-tocotrienol to slow down angiogenesis (the growth of new blood vessels), hinders the spread of cancer to other parts of the body also.[1]

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In a widely publicized report, researchers at Harvard Medical School and BIOMOL Research Laboratories have demonstrated that resveratrol activates a “longevity gene” in yeast that extends life span by 70%.   The effects mimic those of calorie restriction, the only proven way of extending maximum life span.   Resveratrol activates one of the same “sirtuin (SIR)” genes as calorie restriction.   Although the research has only been done in yeast, flies and worms so far, humans have their own version of the same life span-extending gene.   Read the details below:*

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Alfalfa keeps you regular.   It regulates all 28 bodily salts which keeps your electrolytes, sodium and fluids where they should be which is necessary if you are experiencing dehydration.    If your electrolytes, sodium and potassium are not balanced you can experience extreme dehydration.    Fiber helps keep your stool soft and regular and helps to move the toxins out and cleans the colon.   But wait, there’s more…..

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A recent study by Chinese researchers is notable. [1]   If confirmed by other researchers, it could be very important for people who undergo serious brain/spinal trauma or stroke.   In these types of injuries, the body’s response causes further injury, and for that reason, people are treated with drugs like cortisone, and in the case of stroke – aspirin.   The idea is to reduce the body’s inflammatory response to the injury.   The following explains how this is done:

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