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Taking Antibiotics? Take Probiotics
Posted by: Brooke | Posted on: May 28th, 2012 | 0 Comments
A recent meta-analysis examined a group of studies concerning the use of probiotics with antibiotics. Researchers found a clear effect in favor of probiotic use. In studies where people used probiotics for at least the duration of the antibiotic treatment, patients had a marked reduction in antibiotic associated diarrhea.
This was true even for patients who were not infected with the dread Clostridium Difficile. C. Difficile is an opportunistic bacteria that can colonize the gastronintestinal tracts of people who have taken antiobitics and is a cause of severe post-antibiotic diarrhea.
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Diet and Blood Pressure
Posted by: Nutritionist | Posted on: May 27th, 2012 | 0 Comments
Do you eat protein with every meal? Well if you're concerned about elevated blood pressure, you should take a look at a new study that shows a relationship between them. Researchers took adults with higher than normal blood pressure and had them substitute some of their calories with either protein of carbohydrates.
They were given either three 20 gram protein shakes or 20 gram carbohydrate drinks every day for four weeks. Those who were in the protein group had significantly lower blood pressure than the carbohydrate group at the end of the study.
We here at Sundrops have always stressed the importance of protein at every meal for a variety of health reasons and this study just goes to show how vital it is to our health. Great sources of protein are lean red meats, chicken, fish and eggs. You could also try a high quality whey protein powder to make shakes like the ones in the study as well.
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Dr. Oz’s Favorite Supplements Of The Season
Posted by: Brooke | Posted on: May 26th, 2012 | 0 Comments
This past Friday, Dr Oz gave us a recap of his very favorite supplements for this season of the Dr. Oz show.
The Belly Blasters
Dr. Oz named thermogenic 7-keto DHEA and Forskolin, as well as stress-busting Relora as the standouts in the belly busting arena. Check out our original post on 7-keto and forskolin titled "Dr. OZ: 7-Keto, Forskolin, And Saffron."
Relora is a combination of two herbs, magnolia and philodendron, that can substantially reduce the the stress hormone cortisol. Cortisol can push your metabolism out of whack, leaving you chubby and hungry.
The Appetite Suppressant
Satiereal Saffron took home the prize for best appetite suppressant. We talked about the serotonin upping ability of saffron and its capacity to help you stop snacking in our original post here.
Dr. Oz's Top Cancer Fighters
Dr. Oz named IP-6 and Vitamin D as prime cancer prevention and support. Inositol hexaphosphate, or IP-6, has been shown in animal studies to inhibit the growth of cancer cells, including colon, liver, lung, and skin cancer. Dr. Duncan recommended taking 500mg of IP-6 twice daily, once in the morning and once at night.
As Dr. Oz has pointed out, vitamin D is definitely good news for women: Higher vitamin D levels are associated with a significantly lower risk of breast cancer as well as a better outcome for those who are already diagnosed. Vitamin D is also associated with a lower risk of cervical cancer. For both men and women, higher vitamin D levels are linked to a substantially lower risk of colon cancer.
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Supplementing the Standard American Diet
Posted by: Brooke | Posted on: May 24th, 2012 | 0 Comments
A study based on data collected from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has concluded that Americans come up short in a range of nutrients. 97% of Americans were short of potassium, a nutrient that can be found in abundance in many fruits, vegatables, and other plant-based foods. 65% of Americans had diets deficient in vitamin K. American diets were also low in calcium, magnesium, and vitamins A,D,C, and E.
People who took supplements were significantly less likely to be short in various nutrients. It was also very uncommon for people to have consumed too much of any vitamin or mineral. In fact, the researchers concluded that without supplementation or fortification, few Americans would consume recommended nutrient intakes.
A multivitamin will give basic levels of all the vitamin and mineral micronutrients. A high quality multivitamin will generally include higher amounts of these nutrients, often close to what has been found most beneficial in studies. Good multivitamins also include forms of nutrients believed to be most absorbable and useable by the body.
For example, SelenoExcell or selenomethionine selenium at a dose of 200mcg a day is thought to be ideal, whereas the form of selenium called sodium selenite is thought to be inferior. Zinc monomethionine, known as OptiZinc, is the most bio-available kind of zinc, while Chromemate chromium, also known as chromium polynicotinate, is the best kind of chromium, better than the picolinate form. Magnesium oxide is poorly absorbed as is calcium carbonate. Try calcium citrate and magnesium aspartate, glycinate, or taurate instead.
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Vitamin K Needed For Building Bone Density
Posted by: Brooke | Posted on: May 23rd, 2012 | 0 Comments
Both vitamin K1 and vitamin K2 enhanced the bone-building effects of calcium and vitamin D. Women eating a vitamin D and calcium fortified yogurt experienced an overall increase in bone density, but only those who also supplemented with vitamin K1 or K2 had an increase in bone density in their vertebrae and lower back.
Vitamin K2 activates a protein called osteocalcin that helps hold calcium and other bone mineral in place, thereby increasing bone density. Vitamin K1 is an alternate version of the vitamin that can be transformed by gut bacteria into vitamin K2.
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Research and nutritional information included is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease and should not be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. Consult your physician before initiating any new dietary or supplement program. References available by request.
