Monthly Archive for March, 2011

Milk Thistle for Prostate Health

Published on March 31, 2011 in healthy aging spotlight 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:
Milk Thistle for Prostate Health

Extracts of milk thistle have been associated with health benefits to the liver for many centuries. The 21st century has seen this powerful liver health promoter come into its own as a strong supporter of the prostate gland. Research published recently in Biomedical Papers has confirmed the role of the phytonutrients in milk thistle seeds in the maintenance of healthy regulation of the prostate cell cycle and the contribution of these phytonutrients to prostate health.16

Next Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging topic:
Zinc for Prostate Health

References:
16. Kren V, Walterova D. Silybin and silymarin—new effects and applications. Biomed Pap 2005;149:29-41.

Purity Products Maintains Their Commitment to the Environment

Published on March 28, 2011 in company news. 0 Comments Tags: .

We are going to maintain their commitment to the environment by continuing to partner with Carbonfund.org. Read our press release here:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/purity-products/environment/prweb5197994.htm

PhytoBlue Blueberry and Fiber Formula

Published on March 25, 2011 in fiber and product news. 0 Comments Tags: .

We’ve released yet another great new product, PhytoBlue Blueberry and Fiber Formula.

Our PhytoBlue Formula is the convergence of an advanced phytonutrient formula (packed with blueberries, elderberries and antioxidants) with 6 full grams of fiber. Unlike plain fiber, which does not contain antioxidants or phytonutrients, PhytoBlue represents the next generation in fiber supplementation.

Vigorize Energy Spray with Vitamin B12 and CoQ10

Published on March 24, 2011 in product news and vitamin b12. 0 Comments Tags: .

We’ve just released a great new product, Vigorize Energy Spray with Vitamin B12 and CoQ10.

Vigorize Energy Spray is a vitamin B12-rich energy-support formula designed to give you a safe and natural “pick me up” whenever you need it with a quick and convenient oral spray delivery. The ideal alternative to caffeinated pills, shots or beverages, Vigorize fits easily in a purse or a pocket, making it perfect for people who need an on-demand energy lift when they’re on the go.

Study: Vitamin D2 Is Much Less Effective than Vitamin D3

Published on March 18, 2011 in vitamin d. 0 Comments Tags: .

A study published by the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found that Vitamin D2 is much less effective than Vitamin D3 in humans.

“Vitamin D2 potency is less than one third that of vitamin D3. Physicians resorting to use of vitamin D2 should be aware of its markedly lower potency and shorter duration of action relative to vitamin D3.”

To read the full report and study, visit:
http://jcem.endojournals.org/

Beta-Sitosterol for Prostate Health

Published on March 15, 2011 in healthy aging spotlight and product video. 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:
Beta-Sitosterol for Prostate Health

A phytosterol phytonutrient, Beta-sitosterol closely resembles cholesterol, but has just the right small differences to make it health-promoting instead of health-threatening. Similar to their conclusions regarding saw palmetto berry extract, the prestigious Cochrane Collaborative Review Group has concluded that daily dietary supplementation with Beta-sitosterol helps the cells of the prostate gland retain and maintain the necessary healthy tight regulation of their cell cycles and rate of cell division and can make an important contribution to the nutritional support of the prostate gland.15 Beta-sitosterol can be added to the diet as peanut oil, extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil, soybean oil, raw or roasted peanuts or as a component of a high-quality dietary supplement.

Next Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging topic:
Milk Thistle for Prostate Health

References:
15. Wilt TJ, MacDonald R, Ishani A. beta-Sitosterol for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review. BJU Int 1999;83:976-983.

Purity Products Reviews

Published on March 10, 2011 in product reviews. 0 Comments Tags: .

Nearly all of our products have written reviews. We’ve been collecting them for almost 2 years. Simply go to a product, and click on read all reviews on the top right of the product page. You can also scroll down. You’ll see what customers like you have to say about our products.

For example, check out what people are saying about our HA Joint Formula.

African Prune Tree (Pygeum africanum) for Prostate Health

Published on March 9, 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:
African Prune Tree (Pygeum africanum) for Prostate Health

Research further shows that phytonutrients contained in the bark of the African prune tree, Pygeum africanum, are valuable promoters of prostate health. As little as 100 mg daily provide support to prostate cells in their struggle to maintain the stability of their life cycles.14

Next Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging topic:
Beta-Sitosterol  for Prostate Health

References:
14. Ishani A, MacDonald R, Nelson D, Rutks I, Wilt TJ. Pygeum africanum for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: A systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis. Am J Med 2000;109:654-664.

NightSight Supports Healthy Night Vision

Published on March 4, 2011 in black currant extract, healthy vision, lutein, product news and zeaxanthin. 0 Comments Tags: , , , .

We’ve just released a brand new product, NightSight.

For millions of Americans, maintaining healthy night vision is an essential quality of life issue. It is also a critical safety concern, especially when it comes to driving at night. According to the National Safety Council, fatality rates at night are 3x higher than those during the day.

Fortunately, the latest research shows that certain nutritional compounds can effectively support healthy night vision. NightSight™ features three leading evidence-based, researched ingredients for support of healthy vision: European Black Currant Extract, Lutein and Zeaxanthin.

Pomegranate Fruit for Prostate Health

Published on March 3, 2011 in healthy aging spotlight 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:
Pomegranate Fruit for Prostate Health

The antioxidant strength of the phytonutrients in pomegranate fruit allows this fruit to bolster the regulation of the prostate gland cell cycle. As we have seen, strong antioxidants and cell cycle regulators are beneficial to the prostate gland. Indeed, the results of research published recently in Cell Cycle and Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the USA demonstrate that pomegranate fruit phytonutrients help human prostate gland cells regulate their life cycles and functions.12,13

Next Best Kept Secrets to Healthy Aging topic:
African Prune Tree (Pygeum africanum) for Prostate Health

References:
12. Malik A, Mukhtar H. Prostate cancer prevention through pomegranate fruit. Cell Cycle 2006;5:371-373.
13. Malik A, Afaq F, Sarfaraz S, Adhami VM, Syed DN, Mukhtar H. Pomegranate fruit juice for chemoprevention and chemotherapy of prostate cancer. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2005;102:14813-14818.