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More good news about Lycopene and prostate cancer

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

Reports that show a connection between the carotenoid Lycopene and prostate cancer risk reduction have appeared in scientific literature and popular press since the early ’ 90’s.

Epidemiological evidence resulting from studying men with and without prostate cancer
points to a strong protective effect. One study showed that when Lycopene (from tomatoes) was present in the diet 4 to 5 times per week there was a 25% reduction in prostate cancer risk.

Now a new study builds the case for prevention even stronger. Published in the May 2006 issue of the journal Urological Oncology (vol. 23, pp. 383-385) this latest 40-member, 2-year study, using tomato-derived Lycopene, showed a 42% decrease in prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in the blood and a corresponding 82% increase in blood Lycopene levels.

The “control” subjects from the same study, who did not receive Lycopene, showed a 23% climb in PSA levels and a 52% reduction in blood Lycopene levels. Lead researcher Nayan Monhanty states, “This initial small trial has shown that Lycopene is an effective chemopreventive agent in preventing HGPIN (a precancerous prostate condition) from becoming prostate cancer.”

When the GNLD Scientific Advisory Board was developing Carotenoid Complex in the late 1980’s, Lycopene was one of the key carotenoids targeted and achieved for the formula. Derived from tomatoes, the Lycopene in Carotenoid Complex is exactly the form and source shown to have greatest biological effectiveness.

When we presented our initial research at the New York Academy of Sciences symposium “Carotenoids in Human Health” in 1991, the first indications as to the prostate protecting power of Lycopene were presented. (“Carotenoids in HumanHealth,” Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Vol 691.)

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Fruits and vegetables news you can use

Monday, May 19th, 2008

In a huge and powerful effort to draw attention to the dramatic increases in chronic disease world-wide, the World Health Organization (WHO) published its most compelling report ever. Titled “Preventing Chronic Disease: A Vital Investment” the report points to the alarming reality that the occurrence of chronic disease world-wide is increasing faster that the population.

In 2005 60% of all deaths, about 35 million, was attributed to chronic disease. By 2015 —just over 8 years from now—they expect that number to rise 17% to 41 million!

Chronic disease is preventable!
The World Health Organization considers the top 5 causes of death to all be chronic diseases—all of which are preventable, or at least delay-able.

And they’re not the only ones. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and most major health authorities world-wide agree. To fight the ever-increasing risk and presence of chronic disease we need to do three things:

Stop smoking

Get active

FIX YOUR DIET

The World Health Organization sees nutrition as the foundation of health. The formula is simple and compelling; Poor nutrition equals poor health and greater disease. Good nutrition equals good health and less disease. It’s simple and it’s irrefutable… CLICK TO VIEW

Fruits and vegetables can help to win the chronic disease battle,but it all start with us.Stop Smoking,get out and exercise and fix your diet.If all else fail,a Nutritional Supplement can help to fill the void of vital nutrients when you don’t get the required amount of Fruits and Vegetables… CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS

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Everyone is talking about carotenoids

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

Everywhere you turn, someone, somewhere, is talking about carotenoids. From your favorite media-friendly doctor on the evening news, to popular, well-read, and trusted magazines like Prevention, Newsweek, and Time, the message is loud and clear: If you’re not eating carotenoid-rich fruits and vegetables, the state of your health could be in jeopardy!

With over 200 articles on carotenoids published just in the last year, carotenoids have certainly taken the media by storm.Just what’s being said about carotenoids? Read More View Video

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Declining nutritional value in fruits and vegetables concern researchers

Saturday, March 1st, 2008

Declining nutritional value in fruits and vegetables has been a concern of researchers for many years. The debate raged on about the benefits and drawbacks of modern farming techniques.

Data presented by researchers from the Department of Soil Sciences at the University ofWisconsin–Madison shows that while these great advances in crop yield have occurred in the last 50 years nutrient content has been under siege and declining. Similarly, a review of data published by the USDA’s ARC Nutrient Data Laboratory shows “a sharp decline in the minerals, vitamins and other nutrients in foods since the last comprehensive survey”, about 20 years ago.

Analysis of the mineral content of select produce comparing 1963 data and 1999 data showed significant drops in mineral content… Read More

Greater Availability Versus Less Value
It is true that in the modern world of the industrial nation’s fruit and vegetable availability is at an all time high. If we want it, it’s there. On the other hand despite this increased availability fruit and vegetable consumption has not increased in the population.Indeed in many population sub-groups it has declined.

When this knowledge is coupled to the reported declines in nutrient levels in foods it has many healthcare providers, scientists, researchers and government officials looking for answers to how we can hope to sustain the nutritional value and balance of our foods while needing to produce more and more from the same soils to feed an ever-growing population. So far the path ahead is uncertain at best.

Joe Golson

Independent GNLD Distributor

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All Natural Vitamins and Minerals

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

Natural vitamins are found only in living things, that is, plants and animals. Your body, with a few exceptions, can’t manufacture vitamins. They must be supplied in your food or in dietary supplements but supplements can’t replace food,especially fruits and vegetables which provide thousands of substances, some of which have well-known functions, and some whose roles in the human body are not yet understood or recognized.

Vitamins and minerals … …
* reduce your risk of getting a stroke or heart attack!

* strengthen your nails!

* improve your hair condition, strength and growth by providing certain essential nutrients to the hair follicle!

* beautify your skin by keeping it smooth, soft and disease-free!

* provide essential compounds that are necessary for growth, health, normal metabolism and physical well-being! Without them, you would die!

* promote normal growth and development!

* maintain bone density and strength!

* regulate blood clotting!

* help in the function of nerves and muscles, including regulating a
normal heart beat!

When it comes to choosing a healthy diet for their children, many parents don’t realize the important role that beverages play. For example, fruit flavored drinks and soft drinks are not a substitute for real fruit. Many of these drinks only contain 10% real fruit juice. The very best drinks are made from whole fruit and you can make great fruity healthy drinks at home.

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