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Perfect Pomegranate

In my last post, I wrote about the benefits of Blueberry and the great product made by Preferred Medical Supplements. While viewing their product line, I also found another quality product called Thera-Pomegranate. It is a liquid concentrate formula that consists of pomegranate extracts and green tea extracts. Just like the Thera-Blueberry product, Thera-Pomegranate uses extracts of the whole fruit as well as the juice in a therapeutic dosage without the added sugars & calories. One could mix this to bottled water, oatmeal, cereal, and yogurt.

As we all have read, Pomegranate has become widely known for its health promoting benefits. Some of the health benefits demonstrated by studies include:

- cardiovascular system support (LDL oxidation)

- skin health

- prostate health

- brain health

- immune system support

Pomegranates contain polyphenols, tannins, ellagic acid, and anthocyanins. These compounds are powerful anti-oxidants that combat free radicals in the body.

This product can be found at www.preferredmedicalsupplements.com

Age Management and Aesthetics Institute

We all know about the emergence of age management medical spas around the country. I recently heard that there is a new "high end" facility located in John's Creek, GA outside of Atlanta. It is in partnership with highly regarded age-management physician Dr. James Criner.

I was able to find a website for this group with their contact information. If you live near Atlanta or traveling there, it may be worth stopping by to check it out. The web address is http://www.amaiweb.com/

If anyone has been to this facility, let me know!

#1 Antioxidant Fruit

I recently read that the USDA Human Nutrition Center named Blueberries as #1 in antioxidant activity when compared to 40 other fresh fruits & vegetables. Antioxidants help neutralize harmful "free radicals" than can lead to many serious diseases and pre-mature aging of our skin. Anthocyanin - the pigment that makes Blueberries blue is thought to be responsible for these major health benefits.

Blueberries also contain beta-carotene, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A that also act as antioxidants. Other health benefits one can expect from Blueberries include:

- Support cognitive function, concentration and memory

- Maintain eye health

- Promote urinary tract health

- Support healthy glucose metabolism

I recently came across a unique product called Thera-Blueberry. It is a liquid concentrate formula, rich in antioxidants. What makes the product really good is that is contains a mixture of berries: blueberry, bilberry, elderberry, plus pomegranates. Thera-Blueberry contains the whole blueberry fruit, including the skin, natural fibers, seeds and the juice.  Using the whole blueberry fruit, Thera-Blueberry should offer you more than regular store-bought blueberry juice.

Since Thera-Blueberry is a liquid, it can be added to cereal, oatmeal, yogurt, bottled water, milk, protein shakes, and meal replacement powders (MRP's).

This product can be found at http://www.preferredmedicalsupplements.com/p-53-thera-blueberry.aspx

 

The Importance of Digestive Enzymes for Optimal Nutrient Absoorption

Enzymes are an important part of the digestive process, essential to the breakdown of protein, carbohydrates and fats as well as the absorption of nutrients from the foods we eat. When you eat a meal, digestive enzymes are immediately released from your salivary glands, stomach and small intestines.

Without them, even the most nutritious foods would not be of use to the body, as the vitamins and minerals they contain would not be properly absorbed. In addition, foods would move slowly through the digestive tract, resulting in abdominal bloating, gas, constipation, heartburn and other discomforts.

Research indicates that the human body loses its ability to produce enzymes with age. Poor eating habits, such as not chewing food properly, may also lead to inadequate enzyme production. Consuming excess processed or overcooked foods, rather than fresh, raw fruits and vegetables (which contain enzymes that naturally break down foods for proper absorption) is another potential cause of enzyme deficiency.

Supplementing with digestive enzymes just before mealtimes may help assist the digestive process, allowing your body to obtain all the nutritional value from the foods you eat. It may also contribute to improved elimination, thereby promoting colon and intestinal health.

Below is a product by Preferred Medical Supplements named Digest Assure that offers an optimal array of digestive enzymes and is sold at a good price.

Their website is www.preferredmedicalsupplements.com

Digest Assure supplies a broad spectrum of non-animal derived enzymes including acid-stable lipase and three different proteases chosen to provide enzyme activity in a variety of pH ranges.

• Provides comprehensive digestive support. ♦
• Delivers a variety of enzymes that split proteins, peptides, carbohydrates, fats, cellulose, maltose, lactose, and sucrose. ♦

TWO TABLETS SUPPLY:
Protease I	20,000 PC
Protease II	200,000 USP
Protease III	40,000 HUT
Amylase	20,000 DU
Lipase	2,000 LU
Cellulase	2,000 CU
Peptidase	600 Units
Maltase	600 DP
Lactase	400 LAC U
Invertase	400 SUMNER
HERBS:
Amla Fruit (Phyllanthus emblica)	40 mg

Introduction

The purpose of this Blog is to enable readers find their way to a healthier life through education and quality products. I know that in general, Americans do not eat enough fruits and vegetables and instead eat too much fat, sugar and salt. Although most Americans know this, many do not know how to proactively alter the nutritional deficiencies in their diet. Additionally, the market is so cluttered with various brands of similar products and crafty marketing that it is confusing to decide what to purchase.

 

As a current professional in the dietary supplement industry, I want to provide a simple solution to optimal nutrition through education and recommendations on safe, reputable products. I will be posting on brands and products that I know as a industry professional are worth using and help bring about a better quality of life.