> moreRelated topics: Omega-3, Research, Nutritional lipids and oils,Cardiovascular healthHigh blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids may slow cellular ageing in people with coronary heart disease, suggests a new study.Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco looked at the length of telomeres, DNA sequences at the end of chromosomes that shorten as cells replicate and age.

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Related topics: Research, Vitamins & premixes, Cognitive and mental functionHigher blood levels of folate may reduce the risk of depressive symptoms in men, but not women, says a new study from Japan.Men with the highest blood levels of folate were50 per cent less likely to have symptoms of depression, compared to men with the lowest levels, according to findings published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition.Led by researchers from the International Medical Cen  > moreIncreased blood levels of vitamin D may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by as much as 40 per cent, says a study with people from 10 European countries.The study, published in the British Medical Journal, is said to be the largest of its kind to date and adds to the science supporting the apparent health benefits from increased vitamin D. Indeed, a meta-analysis published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine in 2007 reported that higher blood levels of vitamin D  were associated with a lower risk of colon cancer.The link between vitamin D intake and protection from cancer dates from the 1940s when Frank Apperly demonstrated a link between latitude and deaths from cancer, and suggested that sunlight gave "a relative cancer immunity".  > more Vitamin D may just be considered the “it” vitamin of 2009. This year, it seemed stories on the sunshine vitamin were published daily. Studies on its role in bone health, heart health, immune health, weight management, cancer prevention and other health conditions poured from scientific journals. With the outbreak of H1N1 influenza, the Public Health Agency of Canada plans to test vitamin D levels of people who contract the virus in order to find new ways to fight it; and the U.S. Institutes of Medicine (IOM) announced it will review the recommended daily values of vitamin D intake. Yes, vitamin D was hot this year, and not just because it comes to us from sun exposure.  > more The water-soluble B vitamins are collectively referred to as B complex. They include thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin or niacinamide (B3), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid, vitamin B12, biotin and pantothenic acid (B5). In addition, choline, inositol and PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) are compounds that are not technically B vitamins, but which have related functions and so are often included with B complex products. Each of the B vitamins has its own functions to serve in the body; but, in general, they play a role in energy metabolism and promote homeostasis when the body is under stress.  > moreThe Hottest Vitamin Under the SunVitamin D may just be considered the “it” vitamin of 2009. This year, it seemed stories on the sunshine vitamin were published daily. Studies on its role in bone health, heart health, immune health, weight management, cancer prevention and other health conditions poured from scientific journals. With the outbreak of H1N1 influenza, the Public Health Agency of Canada plans to test vitamin D levels of people who contract the virus in order to find new ways to fight it; and the U.S. Institutes of Medicine (IOM) announced it will review the recommended daily values of vitamin D intake.  > moreHarvard names 11 cholesterol cutting foodsHarvard Medical School has recommended 11 foods including nuts and fatty fish that make easy work of lowering cholesterol. The newly published list contains quite different foods that are all capable of lowering cholesterol but do so in different ways. Some deliver soluble fiber, which binds cholesterol and its precursors in the digestive system and drags them out of the body before they get into circulation. Others give you polyunsaturated fats, which directly lower LDL, and some contain plant sterols and stenols that block cholesterol absorption.  > moreMed-style diet may battle depression Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in vegetables, fruits and nuts, olive oil, and legumes, may prevent depression, according to a new study from Spain. Individuals who ate a Mediterranean-style diet were 30 per cent less likely to suffer from depression, compared to those who had the lowest  Mediterranean  diet scores, according to a study with over 10,000 people published in the Archives of General Psychiatry. “The results of our analysis suggest the possibility that the Mediterranean dietary pattern is protectively associated with depression,” wrote the researchers, led by Almudena Sanchez-Villegas from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Navarra, Pamplona.  > moreIn Nature Not All Things Are Equal, Some are much better Why Your Brain Is Starving In America we are eating more than ever, but our brains may be starving to death... Brain health is critical to human health.  Some experts today say the current generation will not outlive their parents due to a diet high in bad fats, over abundance of carbs, and diets extremely high in sugar.    Fat is essential to brain health - and cardio vascular health.   If we feed our brains properly they function better.  You brain is mostly fat but saturated and trans-fats are not healthy choices for brain health - yet the American diet is mostly just that.  > moreIn Nature Not All Things Are Created Equal Some are Really Good for You,  And Some Mostly Created by Man are Bad for Human Beings Which Fats Are Good For You? We need a little fat in our diets for good health, and some fats are better for you than others. Fatty acids, the building blocks for fat, are divided into three chemical classes according to their hydrogen content: saturated, monounsaturated, and polyunsaturated. Here’s a rundown. A few good fat sources critical to your diet are: AvocadosFish OilFlax SeedAlmondsKrillFresh FishChia Seed & OilIn fact leading research is suggesting the average American is low in good fat content and high in bad fat.  > moreCardiovascular DiseaseIntroduction Diseases of the heart and circulation are so common and the laity is so well acquainted with the major symptoms resulting from these disorders that patients, and occasionally physicians, erroneously attribute many noncardiac complaints to cardiovascular disease.(1) It should not be a surprise that this occurs since most patients are aware that cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. More than 50 percent of patients with ischemic heart disease initially present with acute myocardial infarction, and 50 percent of patients who suffer acute myocardial infarction do not survive.  > moreWhat is the best diet for human beings?Vegetarian? Vegan? High-protein? Low-fat? Dairy-Free?Hold on to your shopping carts: There is no perfect diet for human beings. At least not one that's based on how much protein, fat or carbohydrates you eat.People have lived and thrived on high-protein, high-fat diets (the Inuit of Greenland); on low-protein, high-carb diets (the indigenous peoples of southern Africa); on diets high in raw milk and cream (the people of the Loetschental Valley in Switzerland); diets high in saturated fat (the Trobriand Islanders) and even on diets in which animal blood is considered a staple (the Massai of Kenya and Tanzania).  > moret's time for a new slim-down mantra: Eat more to weigh less. No joke! The right foods help you drop pounds by revving your calorie burn and curbing cravings. We consulted top experts for the best picks and asked leading chefs for easy, tasty ways to prepare them. Add these eats to your plate today and you'll be slimmer and healthier in no time!SteakBeef has a rep as a diet buster, but eating it may help you peel off pounds. In a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, women on a diet that included red meat lost more weight than those eating equal calories but little beef.  > more"As the porn industry has gotten into the supplement industry  - we are seeing an increase of fraudulent products neither the FDA or FTC seems to concerned with - which is alarming.   Here again, we are seeing the same folks spreading rumors supplements can cure swine flu.  We believe supplements can and will help support a stronger immune system but under no circumstances will they cure swine flu. "  Steve Bruner - Founder of Natural Biology, Inc.   LONDON, England -- Several associations in the alternative medicine industry have joined forces to warn against non-conventional remedies that claim to cure or prevent swine flu.  > moreWARNING from Natural Biology: For a long time Natural Biology now has fought to upgrade formulations,  improve the quality of ingredients, and point out the criminals in the industry which today is primarily the porn industry.  We have stopped doing business with all ingredient suppliers who support this type of deception.  The porn industry is good at using off-shore credit card processors.  Here's how it works - they offer you a fancy ad promising the moon.  The most recent one is ACAI and Resveratrol - great products if you buy it from a good company.  > moreLawsuit puts vitamin producers under scrutiny for potential lead risksThe district of Santa Cruz, California has joined eight other counties in filing a court complaint against nearly 75 vitamin manufacturers because their products allegedly lack labeling indicating possible cancer-causing lead. The manufacturers named in this complaint include companies varying in size and prominence within the vitamin and nutritional products industry. These allegations may stem from the FDA released results of high lead test results in many vitamin and mineral products back in July. Consequently, the complaint has requested the sale of these products be suspended until a lead warning is made available on products.  > moreWhy I do What I do My name is Steve Bruner - Founder of Natural Biology.  I still work everyday and I really enjoy formuating great supplements.   My goal is to always figure out how to push the envelop.   Today is exciting time to be in the supplement industry.  Most companies continue to do business the way they've always done business but I believe there's a much better model for supplements than exist.     Today is an exciting time to be in the supplemetn business -   micro-nutrients are better than they've ever been - and university research is outstanding.  > moreCritical Alert: The Swine Flu Pandemic  The critical point about Swine Flu in the USA are: 1.  Keep your hands washed and clean at all times.  Hand to hand contact is the number one way Swine Flu is spread. 2.  If you get sick, stay at home.  If you get real sick immediately go to see a physician. 3.  Take Vitamin D and try to get some sunshine each day.  Many Natural Biology products have very high amounts of Vitamin D - Vitamin D itself,  EVEREST Earth and Sea Formula,  Med Factors,  and Okinawa Coral Calcium.   4.  Consider staying home more often until the panic passes.  > moreDalhousie University cancer researcher shows common virus kills cancer stem cellsApril 26, 2009 “Human reovirus, a common virus that does not cause disease, effectively targets and kills cancer stem cells in breast cancer tissue… [and] stimulates the anti-cancer immune system.” Halifax, Nova Scotia - Dalhousie Medical School cancer researcher Dr. Patrick Lee has proven that a common virus can infect and kill breast cancer stem cells. This breakthrough finding was published March 17 in Molecular Therapy, the prestigious journal of the American Society of Gene Therapy. [“Oncolytic Reovirus Effectively Targets Breast Cancer Stem Cells.  > moreLow Dose Opioid Blockers Naltrexone and Naloxone May Aid Problematic-Pain Relief, Research Review FindsApril 23, 2009 “Low doses of opioid antagonists have been postulated to “reset” the opioid-receptor system for a period of time, which seems analogous to how rebooting a malfunctioning computer clears memory, refreshes the software, and often restores normal function.” According to an evidence review from Pain Treatment Topics (http://Pain-Topics.org), opioid antagonists like naloxone and naltrexone - which block opioid drugs from activating their receptors - may be surprisingly helpful for relieving difficult-to-treat pain conditions.  > more  Featured Product:  ACAI used in Everest Earth and Sea Formula™  ACAI 5:1 POWDER EXTRACT    Origin Amazonian Region of South America   Description The acai tree grows in the Brazilian Amazon and produces a small, round dark purple fruit with pulp and a seed. Considered to be one of the most nutritious fruits in the world, acai is rich in antioxidant phytonutrients (anthocyanins)phytosterols healthy omega-6 and omega-9 fatty acidsdietary fiber minerals (calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus) vitamins (B vitamins, C, E)    Benefits promotes cardiovascular healthpromotes digestive tract healthimproves overall energy level Other tropical antioxidants include:  Goji Berry Extract, Noni,  Nangosteen,  and Pomegrante.  > moreReducing Aging Markers with Lipoic Acid Why do some people age better than others?By Jose Antonio, PhD, FACSM, FISSN We know that part of the answer lies in genetics. However, premature aging also comes down to cellular damage, brought on by oxidative stress from free radicals that are constantly being formed through countless biochemical reactions in our bodies. One of the secrets to slowing down aging is to aggressively combat this oxidative damage with long-acting antioxidants. Lipoic acid is one of the most potent, versatile and longer-acting antioxidant vitamins known. Of all the major antioxidant vitamins only lipoic acid possesses the unique ability to work in both water-soluble and fat-soluble environments in the body.  > moreVitamin deficiency asthma 'link' Asthma affects 5m people in the UKA low intake of vitamins A and C could raise the risk of asthma, a team which reviewed 40 studies carried out over the past 30 years has said. A Nottingham University-led team found people with a low intake of vitamin C had a 12% increased risk of asthma, the Thorax journal reported. For vitamin A the raised risk was less clear cut, the team said, but there was still a significant association. Asthma UK and the Medical Research Council said more research was needed. There has been a lot of confusion over the link between vitamins and the condition, which affects five million people in the UK.  > moreI. Introductory Remarks Phytochemicals, ie,  are complex chemicals found in plants, notably in fruits and vegetables — with the focus on the phytochemicals rather than on their sources. This review is not comprehensive, it is simply a first attempt at classification of phytochemicals that have attracted my attention. Many phytochemicals have not been included. Isoprene Phytochemicals with antioxidant properties tend to be brightly colored because they contain chromophores, ie, a series of alternating single-bonded and double-bonded carbons. Isoprene is often the building block of such units.  > moreInsositol is present in Natural Biology's EVEREST Earth & Sea Formula™. Like Choline, Inositol may be helpful in lowering an individual's cholesterol levels. However, Inositol has been found to be helpful in other areas as well, including the promotion of healthy hair, the prevention of eczema, and as an aid in the redistribution of body fat. Should you take supplemental doses of inositol? According to some sources, taking supplemental inositol can increase the effectiveness of both choline and Vitamin E. Inositol is part of the vitamin B complex. It promotes healthy brain development and function, and works closely with choline to move fats out of the heart and liver.  > moreAlpha-carotene is part of the carotenoid family, and is one of the most abundant carotenoids in a healthy diet. Your body can convert alpha and beta-carotene into vitamin A for the maintenance of healthy skin and bones, good vision, and a robust immune system. Because the body converts alpha-carotene to vitamin A, alpha-carotene is called a precursor to vitamin A, or a provitamin A compound. As a precursor to vitamin A, alpha-carotene is only about half as effective as beta-carotene, another well-known carotenoid. However, alpha-carotene may be even more effective than beta-carotene in its role as an antioxidant.  > moreNatural Biology reported back in 2005 the University of Texas study done over 30 years which stated minerals in today's produce was down an average of 30% plus.  According to the new studies this has not improved and ironically it is even questionable if it is improving in organice produce.   Today, more than ever, supplementing is critical. According to new research, produce in the U.S. not only tastes worse than it did in your grandparents' days, but also contains fewer nutrients. In fact, the average vegetable found in today's supermarket is anywhere from 5 percent to 40 percent lower in minerals such as magnesium, iron, calcium and zinc than those harvested just 50 years ago.  > moreFishing for a Better Mood James S. Tonkin - Mood swings and psychological distress are all too familiar to many women going through peri-menopause, the time during which menstruation gradually ceases. Fluctuating hormone levels combined with work stress, the demands of a busy family life, and other day-to-day pressures can dampen anyone’s mood. A new study suggests that relief may come from something as simple as a daily dose of fish oil.Easing distress with healthy fat Researchers studied 120 women, aged 40 to 55, who were classified as having psychological distress based on standardized questionnaires.  > moreMicronutrients such as calcium, magnesium, potassium and vitamin C play essential roles in maintaining health. As older adults tend to reduce their food intake as they age, there is concern that deficits in these micronutrients lead to medical problems. In a study published in the March 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers examined how well different ethnic groups met the recommended daily allowances (RDAs) through food intake and supplement consumption. The study determined that many middle-aged and older Americans are not getting adequate nutrition.  > more Gretchen Peters, Foreign Correspondent DENVER // Forget the apple a day, or that glass of orange juice in the morning. A daily dose of sunshine may do more to keep the doctor away. And you might want to toss out your multi-vitamin tablets, too. A rash of new studies on vitamins and supplements is raising questions about long-held medical dogma for staying healthy – although scientists and doctors alike admit they are a long way from having a complete picture. A study published last week in Denver found that vitamin D, most commonly absorbed by the body through exposure to sunlight, appears to be a more powerful antidote to respiratory illnesses than vitamin C, long embraced as a critical foot soldier in the fight against the common cold.  > moreFiled under Agriculture, Health, Research, Sciences on Thursday, January 12, 2006. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A Brazilian berry popular in health food contains antioxidants that destroyed cultured human cancer cells in a recent University of Florida study, one of the first to investigate the fruit’s purported benefits. Published today in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the study showed extracts from acai (ah-SAH’-ee) berries triggered a self-destruct response in up to 86 percent of leukemia cells tested, said Stephen Talcott, an assistant professor with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences.  > moreA thyroid condition occurs when too much or too little thyroglobulin protein in your thyroid binds to iodine, hence producing too many or too few hormones. Two key hormones produced by your thyroid are triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4). These hormones help oxygen get into cells, and make your thyroid the master gland of metabolism. There are a number of different problems that can go wrong with your thyroid, but one of the most common is hypothyroidism; a condition where your thyroid is producing too few hormones. Hypothyroidism affects some 80 percent of people with thyroid disease.  > more According to recent statistics, 16% of Americans will experience depression during their lifetime. It’s interesting to note that women are almost twice as likely to become depressed as men. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports: "When a woman has a depressive disorder, it interferes with daily life and normal functioning, and causes pain for both the woman with the disorder and those who care about her. Depression is a common but serious illness, and most who have it need treatment to get better." The reasons for a higher risk of depression in women may include hormonal changes brought on by puberty, menstruation, menopause and pregnancy.  > more“The authors note that a glass of wine or food or supplements containing even small doses of resveratrol are likely to help stave off cardiac aging.” GAINESVILLE, Fla. 6-4-08 - How do the French get away with a clean bill of heart health despite a diet loaded with saturated fats? Scientists have long suspected that the answer to the so-called "French paradox" lies in red wine. Now, the results of a new study bring them closer to understanding why.  Writing in the online, open-access journal Public Library of Science (PLoS) ONE,* researchers from industry and academia, including the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of Florida, report that low doses of resveratrol - a natural constituent of grapes, pomegranates, red wine and other foods - can potentially boost the quality of life by improving heart health in old age.  > moreGrape Seed Extract Lowers Risk of Heart Disease Proanthocyanidin (OPC), a powerful antioxidant found in grape seeds, grape skins, strawberries and French maritime pine bark, has anti-inflammatory properties which have been shown to promote normal blood flow and thus benefit the cardiovascular system. OPC’s prevent "blood sludge" that can cause strokes and heart attacks. OPC’s work like aspirin (only better and safer) to prevent abnormal blood clotting. OPC’s may be a superior answer for those who need thinner blood (like people with arrhythmias), as a safer alternative to coumadin.  OPC’s are also called "Pycnogenol"® (a registered trade name) when they are derived from pine bark.  > more CHICAGO (Reuters) - Grapes helped lower blood pressure and improve heart function in lab rats fed an otherwise salty diet, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday. The findings, published in the Journal of Gerontology: Biological Sciences, may help people with high blood pressure, they said. "These findings support our theory that something within the grapes themselves has a direct impact on cardiovascular risk, beyond the simple blood pressure-lowering impact that we already know can come from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables," Mitchell Seymour of the Cardioprotection Research Laboratory at the University of Michigan said in a statement.  > moreThis article's finding does not surprise Natural Biology Labs.  In fact, we agree.  It's why we have promoted multi-functional products like EVEREST Earth & Sea Formula, OxyAGE, Med Factors, and Nano HGH.  WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study published today claiming that multivitamin use by postmenopausal women does little to improve their risk of mortality fails to take into account important dietary factors or accurately grasp how dietary supplements and health claims are regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to the study, which was published in the February 9 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, postmenopausal women who take multivitamins have the same risk of dying from "most common cancers, cardiovascular disease or of any cause as women who do not take multivitamin supplements.  > more NattoPharma and PL Thomas are pleased to notify of a new publication by G. Gast et al. (A high menaquinone reduces the incidence of coronary heart disease in women ), in the journal Nutrition, Metabolism and Cardiovascular Diseases that posted online January 28, 2009 confirming the pivotal importance of high menaquinone (Vitamin K2) intake for human cardiovascular health. The main goal of the study carried out by Gast and colleagues was to investigate the association of dietary vitamin K1 (phylloquinone) and vitamin K2 (menaquinones) intake with the incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD).  > moreVitamin D helps control MS gene