Monthly Archive for February, 2011

Saw Palmetto for Prostate Health

Published on February 28, 2011 in healthy aging spotlight, prostate health and saw palmetto. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

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Saw Palmetto for Prostate Health

Compounds found in saw palmetto berries have been shown to contribute to the normal stability of cell cycle regulation in prostate gland cells. Human clinical trials have confirmed that dietary supplementation with 320 mg or more of a phytosterols-rich extract of saw palmetto berries is a powerful ally to the prostate gland. In addition, after performing a detailed and very rigorous mathematical analysis of all of the available data on the human responses to daily dietary supplementation with saw palmetto berry extract, the prestigious Cochrane Collaborative Review Group concluded that this extract is a strong promoter of prostate health.11

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Pomegranate Fruit for Prostate Health

References:
11. Wilt TJ, Ishani A, Stark G, MacDonald R, Lau J, Mulrow C. Saw palmetto extracts for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. A systematic review. JAMA 1998;280:1604-1609.

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica L.) for Prostate Health

Published on February 24, 2011 in healthy aging spotlight and prostate health. 0 Comments Tags: , .

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Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica L.) for Prostate Health

The roots of the stinging nettle plant contain antioxidants that are active in the human prostate and may help prostate gland cells maintain population stability.9,10

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Saw Palmetto for Prostate Health

References:
9. Mavi A, Terzi Z, Ozgen U, Yildirim A, Coskun M. Antioxidant properties of some medicinal plants: Prangos ferulacea (Apiaceae), Sedum sempervivoides (Crassulaceae), Malva neglecta (Malvaceae), Cruciata taurica (Rubiaceae), Rosa pimpinellifolia (Rosaceae), Galium verum subsp. verum (Rubiaceae), Urtica dioica (Urticaceae). Biol Pharm Bull 2004;27:702-705.
10. Safarinejad MR. Urtica dioica for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled, crossover study. J Herb Pharmacother 2005;5:1-11.

Vitamin E for Prostate Health

Published on February 22, 2011 in healthy aging spotlight, lycopene, prostate health and vitamin e. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

This is part of our ongoing The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging spotlight. Each week, we will be posting some of the great information that’s packed into our book, The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging.

Today’s topic:
Vitamin E for Prostate Health

Scientific evidence reported recently confirms that dietary supplementation with vitamin E helps to protect the human prostate gland by promotion of the prostate cell’s own internal cell cycle-regulating clock.5,6,7 By encouraging the cells to function as they are programmed, vitamin E plays an important role in healthy prostate function. Of course, vitamin E is also a strong antioxidant and confers protection in this way.

Lycopene plus Vitamin E
A report published recently in the Journal of Nutrition shows that combining vitamin E supplementation with extra lycopene may be even more beneficial than is either nutrient alone8 – yet another example of nutrients working together to produce greater good than they can individually.

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Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica L.) for Prostate Health

References:
5. Weinstein SJ, Wright ME, Pietinen P, King I, Tan C, Taylor PR, Virtamo J, Albanes D. Serum a-tocopherol and .-tocopherol in relation to prostate cancer risk in a prospective study. J Natl Cancer Inst 2005;97:396-399.
6. Kirsh VA, Hayes RB, Mayne ST, Chatterjee N, Subar AF, Dixon LB, Albanes D, Andriole GL, Urban DA, Peters U; PLCO Trial. Supplemental and dietary vitamin E, beta-carotene, and vitamin C intakes and prostate cancer risk. J Natl Cancer Inst 2006;98:245-254.
7. Shiau CW, Huang JW, Wang DS, Weng JR, Yang CC, Lin CH, Li C, Chen CS. .-Tocopheryl succinate induces apoptosis in prostate cancer cells in part through inhibition of Bcl-xL/Bcl-2 function. J Biol Chem 2006;281:11819-11825.
8. Limpens J, Schroder FH, de Ridder CM, Bolder CA, Wildhagen MF, Obermuller-Jevic UC, Kramer K, van Weerden WM. Combined lycopene and vitamin E treatment suppresses the growth of PC-346C human prostate cancer cells in nude mice. J Nutr 2006;136:1287- 1293.

Selenium for Prostate Health

Published on February 21, 2011 in healthy aging spotlight and prostate health. 2 Comments Tags: , .

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Today’s topic:
Selenium for Prostate Health

A large body of evidence consistently illustrates the potent prostate-promoting properties of selenium. The strong links between selenium and prostate health were examined in a thorough analysis that was recently published.2 These scientists concluded that dietary supplementation with selenium increased a man’s chances of maintaining a healthy prostate by about 40%. According to other research selenium benefits the prostate by honing in on prostate cells and directly helping them maintain a healthy life cycle and lifestyle.3,4

The US Food and Drug Administration agrees that selenium is good for the prostate and announced on February 21, 2003, that “Selenium may reduce the risk of certain cancers. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer” and “Selenium may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of selenium may produce anticarcinogenic effects in the body.”

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Vitamin E  for Prostate Health

References:
2. Etminan M, FitzGerald JM, Gleave M, Chambers K. Intake of selenium in the prevention of prostate cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Cancer Causes Control 2005;16:1125-1131.
3. Chun JY, Nadiminty N, Lee SO, Onate SA, Lou W, Gao AC. Mechanisms of selenium down-regulation of androgen receptor signaling in prostate cancer. Mol Cancer Ther 2006;5:913-918.
4. Sabichi AL, Lee JJ, Taylor RJ, Thompson IM, Miles BJ, Tangen CM, Minasian LM, Pisters LL, Caton JR, Basler JW, Lerner SP, Menter DG, Marshall JR, Crawford ED, Lippman SM. Selenium accumulation in prostate tissue during a randomized, controlled short-term trial of L-selenomethionine: A Southwest Oncology Group Study. Clin Cancer Res 2006;12:2178-2184.

Tomatoes for Prostate Health

Published on February 18, 2011 in healthy aging spotlight and prostate health. 0 Comments

This is part of our ongoing The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging spotlight. Each week, we will be posting some of the great information that’s packed into our book, The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging.

Today’s topic:
Tomatoes for Prostate Health

Every time the link between tomatoes and prostate health is examined, the answer is the same – eating at least one tomato, or at least one serving of tomato sauce in any form, at least once a day is a superb and effective way to keep your prostate healthy. The US Food and Drug Administration agrees and announced on November 8, 2005, that “very limited and preliminary scientific research suggests that eating one-half to one cup of tomatoes and/ or tomato sauce a week may reduce the risk of prostate cancer.”

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Selenium for Prostate Health

Lycopene for Prostate Health

Published on February 17, 2011 in healthy aging spotlight, lycopene and prostate health. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

This is part of our ongoing The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging spotlight. Each week, we will be posting some of the great information that’s packed into our book, The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging.

Today’s topic:
Lycopene for Prostate Health

Lycopene, a carotenoid phytonutrient most abundant in tomatoes and pink grapefruit, contributes to the maintenance of normal healthy human prostate tissues and helps prostate gland cells control their reproductive rate by acting as an antioxidant to protect cellular DNA from oxidation. The beneficial effects of lycopene on the prostate are substantiated by the results of human studies that suggest that prostate health can be enhanced by the routine daily consumption of at least 6.5 mg of lycopene.1

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Tomatoes for Prostate Health

References:
1. Giovannucci E, Rimm EB, Liu Y, Stampfer MJ, Willett WC. A prospective study of tomato products, lycopene, and prostate cancer risk. J Natl Cancer Inst 2002;94:391-398.

Prostate Health: Nutritional Support for Healthy Function

Published on February 14, 2011 in healthy aging spotlight and prostate health. 0 Comments

This is part of our ongoing The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging spotlight. Each week, we will be posting some of the great information that’s packed into our book, The Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging.

Today’s topic:
Prostate Health: Nutritional Support for Healthy Function

The prostate is a walnut sized gland that is a part of the male reproductive system located in the pelvic area. The prostate stores and produces seminal fluid, which serves as nourishment for the sperm. As men age, the prostate can often be an area of concern. Diverse conditions can affect the prostate and impact sexual function as well as normal urination. Because these functions are important for wellness, supporting healthy prostate gland function becomes a priority for men as they age.

The key to promoting prostate health is to ensure the nourishment and proper functioning of the cells it is made up of. Ensuring cellular health also ensures that the cellular cycle of growth, reproduction and differentiation occurs normally. The health of the cells is a determining factor for the prostate to maintain its normal size. However, it is difficult to know how healthy these cells are. In fact, the ability of cells to grow and differentiate normally can already have been lost even if the prostate appears normal in size.

As mentioned above, every approach to supporting and promoting the health and stability of the prostate gland is based on helping the cells of the gland control their normal life cycle. A proper rate of replacement of old cells with new will allow the gland to retain its normal size, shape and functions. Fortunately, a virtual cornucopia of nutritional factors help prostate gland cells retain tight control over the timing of their life cycles and strictly regulate their reproductive rate. Used wisely, the nutritional support that is available today can help keep any man’s prostate healthy with age.

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Lycopene for Prostate Health

Sleep for Vitality and Vigor

Published on February 9, 2011 in healthy aging spotlight and sleep health. 0 Comments Tags: , .

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Today’s topic:
Sleep for Vitality and Vigor

Sleep is an essential practice for health and the lack of sleep has adverse effects on normal well-being. By promoting healthy sleep patterns through lifestyle practices and dietary supplementation, one is able to increase vitality, normalize stress and refresh our body’s ability to cope with the rigors of daily life.

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Prostate Health: Nutritional Support for Healthy Function

Krill Omega-3 Super Formula Video

Published on February 7, 2011 in astaxanthin, krill oil and product video. 0 Comments Tags: , , .

In this video, Dr. Neil Levin talks about Purity Products’ Krill Omega-3 Super Formula and some of its many health benefits.

Omega-3 Mango Peach Smoothie with Vitamin D

Published on February 4, 2011 in omega 3 fish oil and product news. 0 Comments Tags: , .

We’re pleased to announce the availability of a brand new product, Omega-3 Mango Peach Smoothie with Vitamin D.

Mango-Peach Omega Smoothie is an excellent source of Omega-3 fatty acids in the convenience of a delicious, easy to swallow, smoothie supplement. Made with ultra purified, DHA and EPA-rich fish oil and the refreshing taste of peach and mango, fish oil has never tasted so good!

With over 1,000 mg of Omega-3 fatty acids, 1,000 IU Vitamin D3, plus the provisions of both Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids, just 2 teaspoons of this easy to absorb formula is a great addition to any health regimen. Plus, there are no large capsules to swallow and no fishy aftertaste.

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Omega-3 Mango Peach Smoothie with Vitamin D