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What’s an ORAC score?

John Dowdy — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:34:41 +0000

Dr. White has been known to talk about antioxidants and the need to protect our cells and how nature has given us powerful weapons in the cell protection armoury in the shape of the ones we make ourselves and the ones that we have to get from our diet. Additionally I mentioned that animals’ cells need protection too and the fact that we use a standard called the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) unit to measure the antioxidant potential of any given substance with antioxidant properties, and there are many, ranging from the three intracellular ones to vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and a host of others.

Antioxidants, as we now know, ward off the attacks of the free radicals produced from energy production in our cells. If we do not have sufficient antioxidant protection our cells suffer damage to all of their components including the DNA. We minimize that damage with the right combination of self-produced and dietary sourced protection. The problem with the average North American diet though is that it is poor in really good antioxidants and high in salt, fat and sugar…not so good. So we can improve protection in two ways, 1) Eat better 2) take the highest quality antioxidant formulation around such as Provit Xcell +.

Those two will really protect your beleaguered cells in concert with those intracellular ones we make ourselves. So how do we know what is a good antioxidant preparation versus a moderate or poor one? We measure its Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) which tells us how much of that nasty old corrosive by-product of intracellular energy production the preparation will mop up.

The higher the score in ORAC units, the better the antioxidant protection. This is where SomaLife’s outstanding ProVit Xcell + comes in. It was formulated by the scientific advisors to have the highest ORAC unit score of any product that we are aware of, in the right blend of vitamins, minerals and plant based antioxidants to provide all of the other non antioxidant related benefits that many of these substances have in addition to their antioxidant protection. Brilliant concept, exceptionally well executed, and even without the fish oil, ProVit Xcell + has an ORAC unit rating of 7200, which is far in excess of the 5 or 6,000 units we need daily to protect ourselves fully, and more than twice as much as in the average North American diet which contains only about 3,000 ORAC units worth of protection. This really is a case of more is better and anyone not taking it should consider how seriously they really take their own well being. Interestingly, the more active you are, the more protection you need as you will need more energy and hence make more free radicals.

So it is even more vital for the athlete, or very active individual, and the cats whose basal metabolic rate (remember?) is higher than ours, to avail themselves of optimal antioxidant protection. Unfortunately for Chubby George the Marmalade Cat and Evie the Svelte black one that I fall over at night now that fall is almost here and it is dark by 8pm or so, we have not got an optimal antioxidant product for them yet, but we will and hopefully they will be able to enjoy some health and life extension benefits. Next month, Fish oils (the cats should be happy with that!) and why you must take them.

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What’s an ORAC score?

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FDA issues warning on body-building supplements

John Dowdy — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 17:48:25 +0000

One more reason why to use SomaLife’s gHP Sport!

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On the front page of its Business Day section, the New York Times (7/29, B1, Singer, Schmidt) reports that the FDA “warned consumers on Tuesday not to use body-building products that are sold as nutritional supplements but may contain steroids or steroidlike substances, citing reports of acute liver injury and kidney failure.” Prompted by “increased reports of medical problems in men who had used such products,” the alert named “eight specific supplements sold by a single company,” but “did not provide much clear guidance to consumers on what other products to avoid. The FDA acknowledged that it did not know how many products its warning affects. Generally, the FDA said, buyers should beware of body-building products that claim to enhance or diminish the effects of hormones like testosterone, estrogen or progestin.”

The AP (7/29, Pells) notes that the warning “came five days after FDA investigators, led by Jeff Novitzky of the BALCO probe, raided the California offices of American Cellular Labs, looking for evidence the company sells steroids under the guise of a supplement. The FDA sent a warning letter to the company, saying it was selling unapproved and misbranded drugs and telling the company to explain how it was going to ‘prevent the recurrence of violations.’” The AP lists the products in question, adding, “Though most high-level athletes in testing programs would test positive for taking these products, they are thought to be popular among athletes in high school, especially football players, most of whom aren’t subjected to as thorough a drug-testing program.” The New York Daily News (7/29, Red) also covers the story.

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Taking Supplements

John Dowdy — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 16:00:11 +0000

Throughout the world, a lot of people have problems with their digestive systems that make it hard to absorb nutrients and break down the food they eat. This is a common problem, one that is usually caused by a poor level of acid in the stomach, toxic in the gut, or a lack of production enzymes that assist with the breaking down process. There are other causes as well, although the above are the most common.

Problems with the digestive tract can be improved quite a bit if you slowly increase your intake of nutrients. A diet that is high in organic matter is the preferred way to improve your digestion, although you may need to use supplements as well. The best thing about supplements is the fact that you don’t need a prescription. You can select which ones you want on your own, and purchase them at your local nutrition store or online. I recommend the Canadian based company, SomaLife.

The ideal time to take supplements is with your meals. During this time, your body can absorb the nutrients better, as your digestive system will be stimulated with food. If you are using time released supplements, you should take them with food to ensure that they move through your body at the right pace and release the proper amount of nutrients and vitamins your body needs at the right time.

Vitamins that are water soluble are the easiest to use, as they will pass through the body easily and quickly, and should be taken three times a day. Vitamins that are fat soluble are best absorbed if they are taken with food that contains fat. You should always take vitamins with meals, as the minerals and nutrients found in food will work with the vitamin supplements.

There are some supplements that may interfere with others when you absorb them, so you should always make sure what you are taking is acceptable to take with other forms of vitamin supplements. Below, is a list of the most common vitamins and how you should go about taking them.

1. Vitamins A, D, and E – These vitamins should always be taken with meals that contain fat or oil.
2. Vitamin B – You should always take vitamin B supplements as soon as you wake up, to get the maximum benefit. You can also take them during the day with a whole grain meal.
3. Vitamin C – Supplements containing vitamin C should be taken with meals and never on an empty stomach.
4. Iron – Iron supplements should always be taken with food, as they are easy to absorb this way.
5. Multi-vitamins -You can take multi-vitamins at anytime, although you should always consume a small meal with the supplement.

Even though you may be on a healthy diet, you should still make sure that you are getting the proper vitamins and supplements as well. Supplements will help your body get the vitamins and minerals it needs, especially on days that you aren

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Supplements And Your Health

John Dowdy — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:29:17 +0000

A lot of people these days are trying to make their health better. No matter where you turn, from TV to newspapers, you’ll see stories about people and how bad their health actually is. Even though there are many different companies out there that offer vitamins and supplements and claim that they will change your healthy, you’ll need to research what they offer and sure that you aren’t just wasting your money.

If you are looking to improve your health, you’ll need to at many different vitamin supplements to find which ones are the best for you. You should look at everything available, and not just try a few to see what happens. Dieting is the ideal place to start, as it can make the most improvements on your health. Dieting can change your body, and make you feel a lot better as well.

These days, a lot of people eat way too much sweets and sugar, choosing refined products over healthy food. Even though it isn’t a bad thing to enjoy sweets and chocolate, you should never make a habit out of it. You can still enjoy your favorite foods as well, although you should be looking at the healthy benefits of food as well and think of everything as a whole.

If you include healthy foods such as salads, vegetables, and fruit into your diet, you’ll be eating healthy. Protein is also beneficial to your health, as it promotes the growth of your muscle. Those of you, who are serious about eating healthy but are unsure where to start, should contact a nutritionist. They will be able to tell you where to start, and how to achieve a healthy diet that will chance your life.

Even though you may be eating healthy or trying to eat healthy, you’ll probably find yourself wondering about vitamins and supplements and how much of an impact they have on your diet. Dieticians are ideal to consult with these types of questions, as they can answer any questions relating to vitamins that you have. They can also tell you which supplements are ideal to your health, and which ones you should include in your diet.

Different people will have different needs and requirements, making it essential to get advice from a qualified professional. If you get the advice from a professional, you’ll know what you can add to your diet. If you try to do it all yourself without the advice of a professional, you can end up not getting enough in your diet, or you could end up taking something that you shouldn

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Beware Of Supplements

John Dowdy — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:28:29 +0000

Union chief Don Fehr: Beware

of supplements

By Jim Salisbury

INQUIRER STAFF WRITER

CLEARWATER, Fla.

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