Bad Genetics or Not Bad Genetics: Fruit and Vegetables will always be the Answer

High Fruit & Vegetable Intake fights Against Genetic Risk

It was with great heart (pardon the pun) that researchers recently highlighted the need for continued promotion of the benefits of good daily intake of fruits and vegetables to improve health and counteract the potential risk of illness and disease such as heart disease, especially for those that are more genetically susceptible to such health problems.

For myself whose own family has a genetic risk of heart disease, like many in Europe and around the world, the evidence from Canadian researchers centres on the high risk Gene, chromosome 9p21, and that regular daily consumption of 5 or more portions of Fruit and Raw Vegetable could potentially be enough to counteract this very destructive and most common of genetic faults.

Eating more Raw fruit & Vegetables could counteract Genetic faults

The evidence from a study of more than 27,000 people world wide showed that a diet packed with plentiful amounts of fruits and vegetables modified the genes influence and  lowered the risk of potentially fatal heart disease to same levels as those with Low risk genetic variants.

Dr. Sonia Anand, a lead author and professor of medicine and epidemiology at the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University emphasised the importance of a good regular intake as part of a healthy diet and lifestyle:

"We found that in people with this high-risk gene who consumed a diet rich in vegetables and fruits, their risk came down to that of people who don't have that gene," 

Going on to highlight the importance of the research and it's significance:

"Despite having a high genetic risk for heart disease, a healthy lifestyle can actually turn off the gene,"

Highlighting of the amount of fruits and vegetables that should be consumed daily as part of a balanced diet and lifestyle to influence health Dr Anand points out:

"We know that despite public health recommendations to eat five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day, only a minority of people take the advice seriously. Genetic information may be a motivation to help people take the public health recommendation seriously."

Within public health in the UK, it has been drummed into society for some time of the benefits of 'getting your 5-a-day', it's part of official Government Health Recommendations to the British public following evidence and recommendations from the World Health Organization (WHO) to consume 'a minimum' of 400g of Fruit and Vegetables daily to lower the risk of serious health problems such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Variety, colour and a minimum 5 portions is all important

The UK Government through the NHS highlights the benefits of there programme as:

• Fruit and vegetables taste delicious and there's so much variety to choose from.
• They're a good source of vitamins and minerals, including Folate, Vitamin C and Potassium.
• They're an excellent source of dietary fibre, which helps maintain a healthy gut and prevent constipation and other digestion problems. A diet high in fibre can also reduce your risk of bowel cancer.
• They can help reduce the risk of Heart Disease, stroke and some cancers.
• Fruit and vegetables contribute to a healthy and balanced diet.

The positive effect and influence of 5 or more portions of Fruits and vegetables on a daily basis was also previously reported from researchers at Oxford University and reported towards the end of 2010, with emphasis on an estimated 33,000 lives being saved each year in the UK alone if everyone followed the dietary Guidelines, such as those discussed above and trumpeted by WHO.

As much as l emphasize the benefits of such an approach and a regular basis to my patients, especially if they are coming from a diet with hardly any Fruits and Vegetables in it, the 5-a-day approach is a sensible start for everyone to help reduce mortality from Heart Disease, Stroke, Cancer and many other chornic illness and disease.

Japanese recommendations aim for 13 -17 portions of Fruit & Veg

But importantly, the approach in other countries around Europe and in other parts of the world are for recommendations for populations to exceed the 5 portions, for instance in Japan, with a low occurrence of heart disease and many cancers, Japanese aim for 13-17 portions of Fruit and Vegetables, and even though they do tend to eat smaller portions it's still a great advance of the 'minimum' requirement of 5 portions in many countries.

That bare minimum portion consumption and resulting health benefits are highlighted in much research and how aiming higher number of portions of Fruits and Vegetables each day is very important to health, lowering risks of heart disease, certain cancers, Diabetes,  high blood pressure and stroke, whilst being very important for our Immune Defences whilst being important for the health of the skin and also for our energy levels and the efficiency of our muscles.

Though some think a flawed approach, it's a good start for many

Getting Your Portions

Trying to get your minimum of between 5-10 portions of Fruits and Vegetables daily can hopefully be achieved in many different ways:

• Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: 1 Apple/Pear, handful of Green or Black Grapes, handful of Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries on breakfast or as part of home made smoothie, 2 medium sized Plums, 1 Orange or 2 Satsumas, mixed vegetable sticks used for lunch or as a snack with dips such as houmous or Guacamole, Raisins/Apricots/Cranberries/Dates/Figs/ and other dried fruit as snacks or for breakfast as part of Mueseli, hand fulls of Broccoli, Kale of Spinach for lunch or dinner (raw if possible), 3 heaped tablespoons of Green peas or Sweetcorn or cooked Carrots at lunch or dinner
• Cooked Vegetables for Lunch and Dinner: Vegetable curries, chilli, soups, stir-Fry's, Ratatouille, Stews made with as many vegetables as possible, fresh or frozen
• Smoothies: Fresh or frozen smoothies containing mixed berries such as Raspberries, Red currents, Black currents and Blackberries, Bananas, Apples, Grape and Beetroot juice.
• Juices: fresh fruit or vegetable juices, unsweetened and unsalted will always count as 1 Portion

• Beans & Pulses: Kidney beans, lentils, chickpeas and other pulses and legumes will only count as 1 Portion they contain high quality Fibre important for diet, but less of the Vitamins and Minerals you will find in Fruits and Vegetables 

Beneficial Freshly squeezed Juices are Only 1 Portion...no cheating!

As the research highlights, backed up by up to date advice from experts and nutritional advisors, the idea of 5-a-day should be used as the 'bare minimum' standard for our diet on a daily basis to benefit and with many of us, tackle dangerous genetic markers that can influence poor health.

Variety with Fruits and Vegetable intake is the key, not lots of the same kinds of portions all the time, lots of colour, hopefully Organic where we can get and afford it, emphasis on lot's of leafy green vegetables and colourful berries, a good amount of raw portions where we can over too much cooked fruits and vegetables will all in all help improve our diets on a daily basis, improving energy levels and helping to hopefully keep off unwanted weight gain where it is not needed and hopefully long term, especially to those genetically predisposed like myself and many others around the world, to help ward off the spectre of potentially fatal chronic illness and disease as described in the research above.

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Mediterranean Diet: A way of Life

               Health Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet

A Great view....and that's just the Mediterranean Food!

To those of us in western society searching for that easily attainable healthy eating plan for our every day lives, the basics of the Mediterranean diet seem like a favourable option.

Simple, easy, healthy balanced food with an emphasis on fresh fruits and vegetables, fish and most definitely, Olive Oil......well, that and possibly the Red Wine drinking!

What we have made fashionable in the our society as the ground breaking diet to rid us of all ill's, to those in Italy, Spain, Portugual, Greece, Southern France and others these collections of simple everyday natural food's that is our 'diet', is to them just a natural part of daily life and culture and has been for many hundreds if not thousands of years.

Hardly the new diet on the block!

Natural Cold pressed olive oils and fresh local produce are important in the Mediterranean

 The dietry pattern that exist in many regions surrounding the Mediterranean, and has done for many years is characterised by daily consumption of their locally produced product such as Olives and Olive Oil, that contain an abundance of Monounsaturated fatty acids, to a colourful array of Fruits and Vegetables such as Tomatoes and Peppers, Figs and Pomergranates.

Add to this large consumption of fresh Fish, much containing high Omega 3 fatty acids, to locally reared Poultry such as Chicken, plenty Legumes such as a variety of Beans used in stews and salads, tree Nuts such as almonds and walnuts, lower consumptions of red meats, and not forgetting the one aspect that intrigues many in western culture more often than most  when thinking of the benefits of the 'Mediterranean diet'.......a moderate daily consumption of Red wine, potentially important for it's unique Phytonutrients, including Resveratrol, usually drunk with meals.

Mediterranean Diet: The Basics

If your not growing or producing such foods as is done in the Mediterranean, then like many of us, we should try to get many of these foods into the basics of our diets to see their affect, and if you don't buy such food, or grow or produce, maybe it's time to make room on your shopping list.

Olives and Olive Oils

Olive trees are native to the Mediterranean and provide staple consumption for the majority of people in the area, and a source of work and income for olive farmers and oil producers alike.....a way of life that has existed for ancient Greeks to the Roman Empire and beyond.

The great thing about Olive oil is contains mainly Oleic Acid that as a Monounsaturated fatty acid escapes the Free radical damage that other fats face and can be therefore better for health, especially in relation to heart health.

Research has highlighted the benefits of a high consumption in diets of foods containing Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, including benefits for healthier Cholesterol levels as well as impacting on DNA oxidation, insulin resistance and inflammation and also potential benefits at reducing stroke incidents in older patients.

High quality Extra Virgin Olive oil from the region has been linked with high level's of Polyphenol's, Phytonutrients that can have potential anti-cancer benefits.

Mediterranean Fruits and Vegetables

With an almost perfect climate that surrounds the Mediterranean sea it's no wonder a wide variety of fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables are in abundance and part of everyday life for those in the area.

Tomatoes are a staple in Mediterranean food intake, a fruit rich in Vitamin C and Vitamin A, they also contain potentially beneficial and extensively researched Carotenoid, Lycopene. It is believed that Lycopene acts as an important antioxidant to protect cells, lipids and DNA from damage from Free radicals, protection that might ultimately help reduce risk of cardio vascular disease (CVD) and promote better heart health in a well balanced diet, as well anti cancer links, especially prostate cancer.

Peppers (Bell Peppers)

High in Vitamin C , Vitamin B6 and Folate, high consumption within the Mediterranean diet can have an influence on reducing homocysteine levels that is most readily associated with damage to blood vessels and increased damage to the heart and risk of chronic heart problems as well as stroke.

Peppers also contain good quantities of dietary fibre, which as discussed previously can help with cholesterol levels, another risk factor in heart health.

Garlic, a staple food addition in the region

Garlic

Garlic is an important addition to much Mediterranean food, and it's key raw ingrediant, diallyl disulfide have been linked to lowered blood pressure and better conditions for heart health, as well as having potential anti cancer properties as part of a well balanced diet, especially the Mediterranean diet model.

Pomegranate

 Though originating from Iran and important to Middle Eastern culture even today, Pomegranates are an important fruit in Mediterranean culture, to the ancient Greeks, the pomegranate was the symbol of love, as well as being an important ingredient in dietary intake. And the Pomegranate has gained popularity in modern western society after much research highlighted it's antioxidant qualities and potential benefit for health in a well balanced diet.

Rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E and Folic Acid, Pomegrantes are now well known for their potential antioxidant prowess, like Green Tea, Grapes and Red wine, with some research now pointing to pomegranate inhibiting the spread of some cancers.

Juice, salads, sweets, stews...endless uses for this super food

Nuts

Tree nuts such as walnuts, almonds, pecans and hazelnuts are common place in Mediterranean areas and have for long been associated with consumption in the area.

Not only do nuts of this type contain unsaturated fatty acids, but also Vitamins and Minerals such as Vitamin E, Zinc, magnesium, calcium and potassium as well as Protein, dietary fibre and important Amino Acids such as Arginine, which when combined with a well balanced diet, such as a strict Mediterranean diet have had a positive affect against insulin resistance and inflammation common in Metabolic Syndrome that can increase the risk of cardio vascular disease and some forms of cancer and stroke.

Nut consumption as part of a well balanced diet, exercise and healthy outlook may also play a part in potentially helping to balance blood sugar and impact on negative weight gain and obesity.

Walnuts are believed to have the most benefit of all the tree nuts with potential positive effects on CVD, cancer and diabetes.

Walnuts...the king of the nuts

Fish

With such a huge expanse of coast line surrounding Mediterranean countries, it's hardly surprising the role that fresh fish plays in the daily lives of millions of people and had done for thousands of years.

With fresh fish as a staple part of any diet, especially in Mediterranean dietary culture comes the consumption of possible above average intake of Omega-3 fatty acids. Bass, sturgeon, mullet, whiting, tuna and many other fish common to the region are part of the catch of many local fishing boat in the med, and the this abundance of beneficial Omega-3 fatty acids as part of a well balanced diet such as a strict Mediterranean approach may impact positively on diabetes, heart health, age-related blindness, and also potentially boosting mental performance.

In more western countries, Omega-3 fatty acids could be more readily available from fish stock common to us, such as Trout, Wild Pacific Salmon, Sardines or Pilchards, Mackerel and kippers.

A Mediterranean salad Nicoise reflects the region in all it's glory

Red Wine

Famous wine regions such as France, Italy, and Spain boarder much of the Mediterranean and the production of Red Wine is on a legendary scale, and has been for many thousands of years...well, as long as people wanted to party and get merry!

As much that is produced for export around Europe and the rest of the world for us all to taste the benefit, like the foods of the region, wine is part of an age old culture and tradition of daily life dating back long ago, and it's regular consumption.....that's moderate consumption, usually with meals in Mediterranean areas has been associated with some potential benefits for health.

Red wine contains Phytonutrients or Polyphenols, the most researched of these is Resveratrol, which researchers have highlighted for it's potential anti cancer abilities, prevents age related impairment, have a positive impact on obesity, it's anti-inflammatory, antioxidants affect that can at the same time increase blood flow and overall further reduce the risk of Cardio vascular disease (CVD), and may have potential benefits in regards Metabolic syndrome.

Those first wine producers were on to something special

The benefits of Resveratrol have now found their way into supplement form for those who don't consume alcohol as found in wine. Supplement use is increasing rapidly around the world as researchers highlight very specific nutrients and compounds found in foods and plants that can be consumed by all when put into supplemental form even if food habits don't change, or as the more beneficial approach, whilst making dietary changes to increase more beneficial elements into our diets naturally to reap the benefits the researchers have highlighted.

Of the recent Resveratrol supplements to come on the market, Resveratrol Complex from Viridian is a good introduction into this market.

The Simple Life

But best of all is try a glass of red wine with your meal, or maybe Purple Grape Juice as an alternative, but make sure those meals are well balanced, with a greater variety of fresh produce as is the way with the Mediterranean diet, with greater emphasis on colourful fresh fruits and vegetables, oily fish, beans, nuts and the wondrous olive oil.

Overall, it seems that the important b-word that links many of these dietary elements consumed in the Mediterranean is their Anti Inflammatory nature to supress damage caused by an overload of processed and manufactured foods and poor lifestyle habbits that create inflammation, seen by many researchers as the root cause of most common chronic illness and disease such as Cardiovascular diesease and Cancer and the general affects of Aging.

This way of eating is a way of life to the people of the Mediterranean, from the Ancient Greeks of the first Olympic games, to the might of the world changing Roman Empire to today's tradesmen, busy fishing boats and rustic farm and villages of hot sunny towns and cities, it is part of their culture and history, provides them with jobs, money a roof over the heads for their families and a simple, easy, well balanced diet that is truly appreciated by those in the region.

And because of it's potential health benefits, and the first hand insight these people have provided the rest of the world, especially in the West, many more people looking to have a positive impact on their own health, have now been shown the way.

Now time for some olives and a glass of Red!

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Dietry Fibre: Are you made of the Good Stuff!

       

         High Dietary Fibre Linked to Reduced Chronic illness

Moral Fibre is one thing...but are you getting enough Dietary Fibre

Once again this last week, interesting research caught my and many other eye's...but still, almost one week later l can't quite put my finger on what makes me feel not quite right about it...though some things seem to me glaringly obvious as you will see......

" Intakes of dietary fibre, cereal fibre, and whole grains are associated with linear decreases in the risk of colorectal cancer. Evidence of an association between intake of fruit, vegetable, or legume fibre and risk of colorectal cancer was lacking. Intake of dietary fibre, particularly cereal fibre and whole grains, was associated with a small reduction in the risk of colorectal cancer "

    

An overall viewpoint from recent analysis highlighted in the British Medical Journal  that more or less, increased whole grains in daily diet help reduce risk and incident of colon cancer whereas fibre derived from fruit and vegetables does not have the same overall affect!
According to the research, for every10grams a day increase in Fibre, there was a 10% drop in the risk of colon cancer.
An addition of 3 servings per day, almost 90 grams of Fibre from whole grains was linked to 20% reduction in the risk of colon Cancer.

So a great golden tick for the whole grain/cereal industry.

Really! 

This current work carried out by University's in London and Leeds in the Uk and Wageningen University and Research Centre in Holland, took into account research from 25 previous "observational" studys that came to the conclusion that fibre, especially from cereal fibre and Whole Grains such as "Whole Grain Breads" all of which led to increased prevention of Colon Cancer, and as highlighted by other studies, possibly beneficial in terms of reduced obesity, Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and ultimately possible mortality reduction.

But whole gains as fibre is not the magic anti cancer/anti disease bullet for many around world if we take into account that conditions associated with potential intolerances to wheat and gluten found in many whole grains breads, cereals, flours etc may hinder the use of the particular fibre source because of the problems it can cause so many.

Conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), potentially affects 10-20% of the worlds population and IBS conditions may be troubled by flour based/grain based products making the importance of other sources of fibre such as from fruits and vegetables and beans all the more important.

Yet last weeks highlighted research fails to take into account the many issues with the type of sources of fibre they concluded were most beneficial as some fibre may not benefit everyone, especially those with digestive complaints.

Nor did this study, which they and many independent experts pointed out highlight and clarify the types of fibre that should be eaten to reduce disease risk.

All Dietary Fibre is beneficial....

Some is just more or less benficial than others

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There are two types of Dietry Fibre....Soluble and Insoluble, though in the field of medicine and nutrition would rather they be classified as Viscous and Fermentable to more adequately describe the "physiological effects of all the different types of fibre"...but this is yet to happen on a more prominent basis.


Soluble Fibre

Soluble Fibre is found in Oat Bran, Oats, Barley, apples, pears,  green peas, various beans, some nuts and other fruits and vegetables such as Berries, plums, Bananas, Broccoli, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes and onions. 

Soluble Fibre mechanism allows it to bind to bile acids in the small intestine making them less likely to enter the body, this can reduce the absorption of dietary Cholesterol thus helping to lower Cholesterol levels in the bloods. This can Ultimately help normal Cholesterol levels, help promote weight loss, improve hypertension and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Soluble fibre may also play a part in helping normalize blood glucose levels by slowing the rate at which food leaves the stomach and delaying the absorption of glucose following a meal, being able to enhance insulin sensitivity and thus playing a preventative role against Type 2 Diabetes.

Insoluble Fibre

Insoluble Fibre is found in Whole Grain foods (wheat, oats, Brown rice, barley, maize, Buckwheat), Wheat Bran, nuts and seeds, green beans, cauliflower, courgette (Zucchini), Avocado, Bananas, flax and hemp seed.

This type of fibre is not fermentable in the large intestine and thus collects and absorbs water as it moves through the digestive tract increasing the bulk of feces, promoting bowel movement and bowel regularity that can reduce the risk of colon related problems such as Hemorrhoids and more importantly, Colon Cancer.

Best Sources of Dietary Fibre:

• Raspberries
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Swiss Chard
• Spinach
• Celery
• Cabbage
• Green beans
• Cranberries
• Strawberries
• Winter Squash
• Kale
• Carrots
• Lentils
• Brussels sprouts
• Asparagus
• Green peas
• Whole Wheat
• Oats
• Brown Rice                 

**(Sources taken from World's Healthiest Foods)**

Dietary fibre has many potential great benefits for health as part of a well balanced diet, it is benefical in many forms and should be part of our every day diet, though some maybe more benefical than others and I just wish sometimes that researchers would may be explain better differences that may exist in a researched model, in this instance the difference between soluble and Insoluble fibre, and importantly, not always treat everyone the same in terms of it's benefit and effect.

 As highlighted above, with the complex world wide problem that are digestive complaints such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affecting so many people, important information as to some forms of dietary fiber being more beneficial at the expense, very markedly of others, in this instance against the effectiveness of fibre attained from Fruits and vegetables l do feel a tad frustrated when patients take such headlines literally!

But then again, that's maybe what lm here to do, for my patients and all alike!

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N-acetylcysteine: Potential help in slowing the Aging process!

Can we take charge of our health, diet and lifestyle to affect the aging process?

 Health and Science news was a buzz today as Uk researchers from the University of Durham highlighted the potential once again of N-acetylcysteine or N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) providing potential benefits in slowing down the aging process, this time in patients suffering from Progeria, a disease that causes accelerated aging and an average life expectancy of 13 years.

However such results might have implications when looking at wider affects of aging in the general population.

The Highlighted research featured in  Human Molecular Genetics  looked at the widely supplied and commonly used pharmaceutical drug N-acetylcysteine, normally used in the treatment of paracetamol overdose and potential liver damage that can be caused, and also used as a nutritional supplement due to it's potential anti-aging properties.

DNA and Cell damage caused by Free Radicals accelerates aging

With Progeria, a condition where highly reactive oxygen chemicals can damage DNA in the body's cells, and disruption of cell shape that lead to cell defects and the damaged DNA 5-10 times higher than in normal cells that ultimately leads to accelerated aging and early death

N-acetylcysteine, is believed to be able to 'soak up' reactive oxygen chemicals (Free Radicals) that was damaging the cells and DNA, which were then returned to some what "approximately normal levels".

Old Face-Young heart!

Apart from an important potential breakthrough in the treatment of Progeria, many interested parties and folk alike are already wondering about the wider use of N-acetylcysteine or N-acetyl-L-cysteine as a active ingredient in slowing the aging process for the wider general population.

It's use in this regard is nothing new, previous research highlighting it's potential effectiveness and use in age related neurodegenrative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease and Friedreich's ataxia, and it's potential affective use with certain cancer's.







Cysteine, a non-essential amino acid that can be manufactured in the liver. It is obtained in the diet from beans, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, dairy products, eggs, fish, garlic, legumes (beans, peas etc), meat, nuts, onions, red peppers, seafood, seeds, soy and whole grains. 
N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a modified form of cysteine and assists the body make the antioxidant enzyme glutathione.

In terms of it's potential anti aging property and slowing down the aging process by neutralising cell and DNA damaging free radicals (reactive oxygen chemicals), powerful immune support and anti-toxin potential is not lost on those in the nutritional supplement market, especially when combined with other neutraceuticals with anti aging possibilities.
  
 From the Health Creation range at Cytoplan for example is Timeless that combines various elements in terms of the potential affect of DNA and oxidative damage on cells to support cellular health, energy production and ultimately attempt to slow down the aging process of the human body. See http://www.cytoplan.co.uk/acatalog/index.html

Cellular Health, Energy production and Anti Aging affect.

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Natural Medicine Newcomer: Quantum Nutrition Labs

                                   

          Naturally Does It it Better (Part 1)

Dr Robert Marshall: Striving for better Health

It's nearly 25 years since world-ronowned American scientist Dr Robert Marshall, internationally trained clinical nutritinist, founded Premier Research Labs to provide greater quality nutritional supplements, quality nutraceutical formulations and superfood concentrates that are natural and toxic free whilst able to support the body's day to day needs.

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B Vitamins: Functions and Benefits

With B Vitamins more effective when taken together, just what importance do they have for each and everyone of us on a daily basis:

Vitamin B1: Normal Cardiac and Nervous system function, good for health of 

                      Skin, mouth, eyes, brain, important for Carbohydrate Metabolism

                      and for digestion

Vitamin B2: Promotes healthy nervous system, contributes to normal energy-

                      Yielding metabolism, help reduce tiredness and fatigue, normal

                       Iron metabolism, normal vision and normal red blood cells, helps

                       Normal Brain function, protects DNA, proteins and lipids from

                      Oxidative damage.

Vitamin B3: Promote normal energy yielding metabolism, reduce tiredness

                      & fatigue, promote healthy Nervous system & brain function,

                      and maintain normal skin and mucous membranes.

Vitamin B5: Energy Metabolism, mental performance, health of immune

                       System, skin and nervous system, assist healing and growth

                       Help with energy levels, fatigue and tiredness

Vitamin B6: Normal carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism, energy

                       metabolism, reduce tiredness and fatigue, healthy red blood

                       formation, healthy skin, nervous system, normal homocysteine

                       metabolism, regulation of hormonal activity and immune function

Folate B9:   Normal psychological and immune system function, red blood

                      cell formation, growth especially normal maternal tissue growth

                      during pregnancy, reduce tiredness & fatigue, homocysteine

                      function

Vitamin B12: Normal Red blood cell formation, and normal cell division,

                         normal function of immune system and nervous system, energy

                         metabolism, homocysteine metabolism

Biotin:            Carbohydrate, fat, protein and Vitamin B metabolism, normal

                         macronutrient metabolism, maintain skin, hair and normal

                         muscle function, maintain nervous system and psychological

                         functions

*The above health claims are based on the opinions of the Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) at the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA). 

See www.efsa.europa.eu for details.

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Vitamin D3: Functions and Benefits

Vitamin D is seen as vital to good every day health, with weekly research promoting it's many benefits, a few of these important contributions are:

• Immune Function: Support body’s immune function

• Bone Health: Important for Healthy bone formation, helping absorb calcium and phosphorous from the GI tract, facilitating both calcium uptake in bones and the proper regulation of blood calcium levels, important for normal blood clotting and a healthy nervous system

• Endocrine Function: Needed for proper function of thyroid

• Muscles: Helps build and maintain strong muscles. Helps maintain muscle function in elderly

• Heart Health: Supports Cadiovascular function and healthy inflammatory response 

*According to the opinions of the EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) - 
The daily vitamin D intake needed for 97.5 % of women aged >64 y to maintain a serum concentration of 25(OH)D above 50 nmol/L during winter is about 876 I.U. (21.9 µg).

*These generic health claims have been approved by the European Food and Safety Authority. See www.efsa.europa.eu for details.

Nutrition Facts:Serving Size: 1 Drop (.04 ml) = 400IU
Servings Per 60ml container: 1500
Vitamin D3 (per drop) 10 micrograms (400IU)

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