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- Colostrum: The Ultimate 'Functional Food'? - Click here for full story.
- Sports Nutrition: The Essentials - Click here for full story.
- Fish Oil: Helping Modern Medicine Treat Breast Cancer - Click here for full story.
- Turmeric: The Simple Spice that May Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease - Click here for full story.
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Beyond Weight Loss: CLA May Protect Against Colorectal Cancer
By Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS, October 25, 2005, abstracted from “High-fat dairy food and conjugated linoleic acid intakes in relation to colorectal cancer incidence in the Swedish Mammography Cohort” in the October 1, 2005 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is a supplement that is most commonly associated with weight loss. Although the fault with CLA used to be that it was only producing short-term weight loss in mice,(1) a new study(2) found that 3.4 grams of CLA per day did indeed provide sustained weight loss even after 2 years. CLA is found naturally in animal tissues and food sources, including meats, poultry, eggs and dairy products, such as cheeses, milk and yogurt.(3)
Now a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition(4) has found another use for CLA: helping prevent colorectal cancer.
As the second leading cause of death from cancer (behind lung cancer) in the United States, colorectal cancer claims more than 55,000 Americans each year. While 140,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, it is estimated that one in four Americans (80 to 90 million) are considered at risk because of age or other factors. Colorectal cancer, contrary to what most people believe, affects both men and women equally.(5)
In the study, researchers examined high-fat dairy food and CLA intake in 60,708 women aged 40 to 76 participating in the Swedish Mammography Cohort. During a 14.8 year follow-up, the researchers found that women who consumed four or more servings of high-fat dairy foods per day had half the risk of developing colorectal cancer compared to women who consumed less than one serving per day.
Concerning CLA intake, they found CLA was associated with an almost 30 percent reduction in colorectal cancer risk.
For the researchers, “high intakes of high-fat dairy foods and CLA may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer.”
Greg Arnold is a Chiropractic Physician practicing in Danville, CA. You can contact Dr. Arnold directly by emailing him at mailto:ChiroDocPSUalum@msn.com or visiting his website www.CompleteChiropracticHealthcare.com
Reference:
1 West, D.B., et al., Effects of conjugated linoleic acid on body fat and energy metabolism in the mouse. Am J Physiol, 1998. 275(3 Pt 2): p. R667-72
2 Gaullier, J. M., J. Halse, et al. (2005). "Supplementation with conjugated linoleic Acid for 24 months is well tolerated by and reduces body fat mass in healthy, overweight humans." J Nutr 135(4): 778-84
3 “Conjugated Linoleic Acid” posted on www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/con_0077.shtml
4 Larsson SC. High-fat dairy food and conjugated linoleic acid intakes in relation to colorectal cancer incidence in the Swedish Mammography Cohort. Am J Clin Nutr 2005 82: 894-900
5 “Colorectal Cancer Fact Sheet” posted on the Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition Website www.fdhn.org/html/education/colorectal/facts.html
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Colostrum: The Ultimate 'Functional Food'?
By Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS, September 27, 2005
"Functional Foods" are foods that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition by containing biologically active components to impart health benefits. Interest in functional foods has increased in recent years due to rapid advances in science and technology, increasing healthcare costs and an aging population.(1)
Functional foods are everywhere, from fruits and vegetables to omega-3 fatty acids to fiber .(2) But perhaps the most nutritious functional food comes from our farms in the form of colostrum .
Colostrum is the first milk produced by a mammal for the first 24 to 96 hours in the postpartum period. Colostrum has been a staple in the human diet ever since humans first domesticated hoofed mammals.(3)
As the very first food consumed by newborns, colostrum is responsible for strengthening the immune system and protecting against disease.(4) As a result, the nutritional makeup of colostrums is almost unparalleled. Of particular interest are colostrum’s anti-bacteria and anti-viral properties along with its ability to improve digestive health.
Colostrum can help protect you against a number of harmful bacteria, including E. Coli,(5) H. Pylori (ulcers),(6) clostridium difficile,(7) and shigella flexneri.(8) Colostrum also helps provide ant-virus protection against rotavirus,(9) the most common cause of severe diarrhea in children.(10) Finally, research has found that colostrums may improve dental health by killing the bacteria and fungi responsible for cavities.(11)
The way that colostrum is able to bestow all of these health benefits is because its main site of action is the digestive tract. Colostrum is loaded with probiotics , the “good” bacteria that live in our intestines and protect us against disease.(12)
So when you’re looking to make your food work for you in promoting your health and not against you by helping cause disease (look no further than sugar), colostrum is the answer.
Reference:
1 “Functional Foods” posted on the Inernational Food Information Council Website
2 www.ific.org/nutrition/functional/index.cfm Solomons, N. W. (2002). "Modulation of the immune system and the response against pathogens with bovine colostrum concentrates." Eur J Clin Nutr 56 Suppl 3: S24-8
3 Cordain, L. (1999). "Cereal grains: humanity's double-edged sword." World Rev Nutr Diet 84: 19-73
4 van Hooijdonk, A. C., K. D. Kussendrager, et al. (2000). "In vivo antimicrobial and antiviral activity of components in bovine milk and colostrum involved in non-specific defence." Br J Nutr 84 Suppl 1: S127-34
5 Mietens, C., H. Keinhorst, et al. (1979). "Treatment of infantile E. coli gastroenteritis with specific bovine anti-E. coli milk immunoglobulins." Eur J Pediatr 132(4): 239-52
6 Oona M, Rägo T, Maaroos H, Mickelsaar M, Lõivukene K, Salminen S and Korhonen H (1997) Helicobacter pylori in children with abdominal complaints: Has immune bovine colostrum some influence on gastritis? Alpe Adria Microbiology Journal 6, 49-57
7 Lyerly, D. M., E. F. Bostwick, et al. (1991). "Passive immunization of hamsters against disease caused by Clostridium difficile by use of bovine immunoglobulin G concentrate." Infect Immun 59(6): 2215-8
8 Tacket CO, Binion SB, Bostwick E, Losonsky G, Roy MJ and Edelman R (1992) Efficacy of bovine milk immunoglobulin concentrate in preventing illness after Shigella flexneri challenge American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 47, 276-283
9 Ebina T (1996) Prophylaxis of rotavirus gastroenteritis using immunoglobulin Archives of Virology S12, 217-223
10 “Rotavirus” posted on the CDC website
11 Vijaya Kumar, S. G., S. K. Singh, et al. (2005). "Beneficial effects of probiotics and prebiotics on human health." Pharmazie 60(3): 163-71
12 Brudnak, M. (2003). The Probiotic Solution: Nature's Best-Kept Secret for Radiant Health, Dragon Door Publications
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Sports Nutrition: The Essentials
By Jayson Kroner, CSN, NOW Marketing Department
It is a flame, which sinks for lack of fuel…
-Pierre Corneille
Athletes are one of the most unique breeds of life roaming the earth. On the surface, their traits are simple; sweat beaded foreheads, high-tech stop watches, chiseled physiques, running shoes, corporately endorsed attire, etc. But when you take just a moment to peer into what really makes an athlete an athlete, it becomes easy to see what sets them apart.
From bikers to bodybuilders, sprinters to swimmers, athletes epitomize what it means to be alive. These modern-day, physically motivated warriors thrive on personal achievement, lament the thought of failure and in the process, subject their bodies to immeasurable amounts of pain and exhaustion. But these aren’t just traits to an athlete – they’re prerequisites.
When you consider the enormous nutritional needs of the average busy adult, then and only then, can you begin to appreciate what the most physically active individuals require in order to succeed. And while these needs vary from sport to sport and lifestyle to lifestyle, there’s simply no denying their never-ending need to fuel, refuel and repeat. So whether you’re just starting out, or make it your life’s work, here are a few ways to get the most out of your training.
ESSENTIAL ELECTROLYTES
Every human being is at the mercy of their diet to provide them with a solid foundation of nutrients. This is especially true in the case of endurance athletes, bodybuilders and other adrenaline-seeking competitors. During intense physical training, the body calls upon its reserve of electrolytes such as potassium, magnesium , calcium and sodium to provide the spark needed for increased respiration, muscle contractions, nerve impulses and countless other functions.(1)
A well-stocked cellular arsenal of these nutrients can ultimately lead to greater levels of sustained endurance, muscular strength and mental clarity. Deprivation, on the other hand, is an invitation for disaster. When the body is pushed to extremes, but is unable to locate what it needs, it becomes prone to fatigue, cramping, nausea and headaches. Not to mention last place. Products such as Carbo Gain and ZMA can provide a solid base of nutrients.
PROTEIN FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE
Sending a frail, malnourished warrior into battle is the biological equivalent of trying to win the Daytona 500 on a set of roller-skates. Under no circumstances should this be attempted. Though popularized by the bodybuilding community, protein supplementation is imperative for athletes at every stage and skill set. Its role in muscular development still accounts for its unceasing popularity, though many users don’t realize that protein has many other responsibilities.
As one of the body’s key structural building-blocks, the amino acids in protein are actively involved in the repair and development of muscle fibers, hormone, antibodies and enzymes – each one vital to the success of any hard-working athlete.(2) Over the past 10 years or so, the science of isolating and manufacturing protein supplements has advanced far beyond what anyone could have possibly predicted. Today’s products are very pleasant tasting, highly bioavailable (easy to absorb), nutritionally optimized and available in a number of different flavors.
THE EDGE
If you consider yourself a serious, competition-minded athlete, you already know how important the “edge” is when it comes to your success. Regardless of whether it’s shaving a second off your personal best, squeezing out one more rep on the bench, or bumping up your batting average by just a tenth of a point, the difference between achieving first place and an honorable mention may be as simple as knowing what specialty nutrients to take.
Thanks to impressive advances in the science of sports nutrition, there are plenty to choose from these days. Creatine monohydrate , for example, helps foster the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a mitochondrial chemical that makes it possible to store, produce and use energy for muscular contractions.(3) Another, branched chain amino acids (BCAA), helps increase protein synthesis by promoting anabolic balance by preventing the catabolism that typically occurs during intense training.(4) Pyruvate, a unique pairing of calcium and pyruvic acid, helps facilitate the transfer of glucose from the bloodstream into muscles where it supports the production of metabolic energy.(5)
When it comes to fueling your body with the nutrients and compounds it needs to perform at its pinnacle, quality takes top priority. Purchasing a line of supplements based on the allure of the label won’t do a thing for your ability to improve physically. In fact, it may end up costing you more than just money in the long run.
References
1 Dorup I, Skajaa K, Thybo NK. Oral magnesium supplementation restores the concentrations of magnesium, potassium and sodium-potassium pumps in skeletal muscle of patients receiving diuretic treatment. J Intern Med. 1993;233:117–123
2 Wagenmakers AJ. Amino acid supplements to improve athletic performance. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 1999;2:539–544
3 Williams MH, Branch JD. Creatine supplementation and exercise performance: an update. J Am Coll Nutr. 1998;17:216–234
4 Kelly GS. Sports nutrition: a review of selected nutritional supplements for bodybuilders and strength athletes. Alt Med Rev. 1997;2:184–201
5 Kalman D, Colker CM, Wilets I, et al. The effects of pyruvate supplementation on body composition in overweight individuals. Nutrition. 1999;15:337–340
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Fish Oil: Helping Modern Medicine Treat Breast Cancer
By Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS, October 19, 2005, abstracted from “Anticancer properties of propofol-docosahexaenoate and propofol-eicosapentaenoate on breast cancer cells” in the June 7, 2005 issue of Breast Cancer Research
Despite increases in technology, research, and education, breast cancer incidence in the U.S. has increased from one in twenty people in 1960 to one in eight today, with a woman being diagnosed every three minutes. In addition to the 216,000 new cases of invasive breast cancer expected to be diagnosed in 2004, 59,390 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed, both expected to claim the lives of 40,000 women.(1) Invasive cancer spreads to other areas of the body, but non-invasive cancer does not.
Fortunately, research has begun to uncover several possible causes of breast cancer. Obesity (2) and low physical activity(3) have been associated with increased breast cancer risk. And since both are associated with elevated fasting insulin levels,(4, 5) this added credibility to another study(6) finding that decreased insulin levels help decrease breast cancer risk. “Fasting insulin levels” are insulin levels taken first thing in the morning after waking.
Now a new study(7) has found a simple supplement to help modern medicine treat breast cancer: fish oil .
Perhaps no other foodstuff in the past decade has received as much favorable press as fish oil. In addition to helping fight the inflammation that leads to heart disease,(8) stroke,(9) and atherosclerosis,(10) many researchers think that fish oil may also stave off the inflammation that contributes to type 2 diabetes ,(11) arthritis ,(12) Alzheimer (13) and Parkinson disease .(14) The evidence for the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids has been so compelling that the FDA issued a health claim for omega-3 fatty acids for heart disease in November of 2003.(15)
In the study, researchers found that fish oil, when combined with propofol, the most commonly used anesthetic in medicine today that also contains antioxidant properties,(16) decreased breast cancer cell spread by 50% as well as increasing death of breast cancer cells by 40%.
Although they did not give the amount of fish oil used in this study that could be applicable for supplementation, the researchers concluded that the combination of fish oil with propofol “may be useful for the treatment of breast cancer.”
Greg Arnold is a Chiropractic Physician practicing in Danville, CA. You can contact Dr. Arnold directly by emailing him at mailto:ChiroDocPSUalum@msn.com or visiting his website www.CompleteChiropracticHealthcare.com
Reference:
1 “About Breast Cancer: Statistics, Causes, Symptoms, Surgery Options” from BreastCancer.org www.breastcancer.org/press_cancer_facts.html#nci
2 Calle EE. Overweight, obesity, and mortality from cancer in a prospectively studied cohort of U.S. adults. N Engl J Med 348:1625-1638, 2003
3 McTiernan A, Cooperberg C, White E, et al: Recreational physical activity and the risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. JAMA 290:1331-1337, 2003
4 Walker M: Obesity, insulin resistance, and its link to non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Metabolism 44:18-20, 1995 (suppl 3)
5 Duncan GE. Exercise training, without weight loss, increases insulin sensitivity and postheparin plasma lipase activity in previously sedentary adults. Diabetes Care 26:557-562, 2003
6 Chlebowski, R. T., M. Pettinger, et al. (2004). "Insulin, physical activity, andcaloric intake in postmenopausal women: breast cancer implications." J Clin Oncol 22(22): 4507-13
7 Siddiqui, R. A.(2005). "Anticancer properties of propofol-docosahexaenoate and propofol-eicosapentaenoate on breast cancer cells." Breast Cancer Res 7(5): R645-54
8 Harper, C.R. Beyond the Mediterranean diet: the role of omega-3 Fatty acids in the prevention of coronary heart disease. Prev Cardiol, 2003. 6(3): p. 136-46
9 Iso, H., et al., Intake of fish and omega-3 fatty acids and risk of stroke in women. Jama, 2001. 285(3): p. 304-12
10 Bhatnagar, D. and P.N. Durrington, Omega-3 fatty acids: their role in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis related risk factors and complications. Int J Clin Pract, 2003. 57(4): p. 305-14
11 Finegood, D.T. Obesity, inflammation and type II diabetes. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 2003; 27: Suppl 3: S4-5
12 Sturmer, T., H. Brenner, et al. Severity and extent of osteoarthritis and low grade systemic inflammation as assessed by high sensitivity C reactive protein. Ann Rheum Dis 2004; 63(2): 200-5
13 Potter, H., I. M. The inflammation-induced pathological chaperones ACT and apo-E are necessary catalysts of Alzheimer amyloid formation. Neurobiol Aging 2001; 22(6): 923-30
14 McGeer, P.L. and E.G. McGeer, Inflammation and neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord, 2004. 10 Suppl 1: p. S3-7
15 “Letter Responding to Health Claim Petition dated November 3, 2003: Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Reduced Risk of Coronary Heart Disease” from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Website: www.cfsan.fda.gov
16 Ogata, M., K. Shin-Ya, et al. (2005). "Antioxidant activity of propofol and related monomeric and dimeric compounds." Chem Pharm Bull (Tokyo) 53(3): 344-6
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Turmeric: The Simple Spice that May Help Prevent Alzheimer's Disease
By Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS, September 19, 2005, abstracted from “Common spice may slow Alzheimer's” in the April 2005 issue of Health News
First discovered in 1907 by Alois Alzheimer but not considered a major disease until the 1970’s, Alzheimer Disease (AD) continues to increase and take a tremendous financial toll on society. The number of Americans with AD has more than doubled since 1980. It now stands at over 4.5 million Americans and is expected to reach 16 million by 2050.(1) The national direct and indirect annual costs of caring for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease amount to at least $100 billion.(2)
Fortunately, there has been an abundance of recent research uncovering a number of ways to help prevent AD . Increasing your intake of wine(3) and apples,(4) increasing your HDL cholesterol,(5) supplementing your diet with vitamin E (6) and exercising to increase your bone mineral density(7) are all ways found to help prevent AD.
Now a new study(8) has added a simple spice to the list of possible AD preventatives: Turmeric .
Curcuma longa is a ginger-like plant that grows in tropical regions. The roots contain a bright yellow substance (turmeric) that contains curcumin and other curcuminoids. Turmeric has been used in Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine for centuries, but it's only within the past few years that western medicine has taken note of curcumin’s disease-preventing properties.(9)
In the study, researchers found that curcumin “significantly reduced” the buildup of beta-amyloid protein in the synapses between the brain cells that are critical for memory. They went on to recommend taking between 400-500 mg of turmeric three times per day, but cautioned that “individuals prone to bleeding or on blood thinners should not take turmeric”.(10)
For a list of products aiding in the prevention of Alzheimers Disease click here: Alzheimers Supplements .
Greg Arnold is a Chiropractic Physician practicing in Danville, CA. You can contact Dr. Arnold directly by emailing him at mailto:ChiroDocPSUalum@msn.com or visiting his website www.CompleteChiropracticHealthcare.com
Reference:
1 Hebert, LE; Scherr, PA; Bienias, JL; Bennett, DA; Evans, DA. “Alzheimer Disease in the U.S. Population: Prevalence Estimates Using the 2000 Census.” Archives of Neurology August 2003; 60 (8): 1119 – 1122
2 Ernst, RL; Hay, JW. “The U.S. Economic and Social Costs of Alzheimer’s Disease Revisited.” American Journal of Public Health 1994; 84(8): 1261 – 1264
3 Yanai, T., Y. Suzuki, and M. Sato, Prolyl endopeptidase inhibitory peptides in wine. Biosci Biotechnol Biochem, 2003. 67(2): p. 380-2
4 Lee, C. Y. (2004). "Protective Effects of Quercetin and Vitamin C against Oxidative Stress-Induced Neurodegeneration." Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry 52: 7514-7517
5 Wolf, H., A. Hensel, et al. (2004). "Serum lipids and hippocampal volume: The link to Alzheimer's disease?" Ann Neurol 56(5): 745-9
6 Morris, M. C., D. A. Evans, et al. (2005). "Relation of the tocopherol forms to incident Alzheimer disease and to cognitive change." Am J Clin Nutr 81(2): 508-14
7 Tan, Z. S., S. Seshadri, et al. (2005). "Bone mineral density and the risk of Alzheimer disease." Arch Neurol 62(1): 107-11
8 Common spice may slow Alzheimer's. Health News. 2005 Apr;11(4):2
9 Mitchell T. A Report on Curcumin’s Anti-Cancer Effects. Life Extension Magazine, July 2001
10 “Curcumin Can Help In Fight Against Alzheimer’s” posted September 13, 2005 on www.BottomLineSecrets.com
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