Herbalife, on the Cutting Edge of Science Good health starts with Cellular Nutrition®, and several recent scientific studies spotlighted this month provide support for the ingredients that form the foundation of Herbalife’s basic Cellular Nutrition® products, including Formulas 1, 2 and 3 in addition to several other targeted Herbalife supplements. 1−3 of 3 Vitamins Preserve Health and Function · Vitamins Can Protect the Cognitive Function of the Elderly · A New Hormone to Explain Hunger Vitamins Preserve Health and Function American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine An exciting new study in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine found that vitamin C reduced the decline in lung function over time.1 The study evaluated people in 1991 through a cross-sectional survey of 2,633 adults in Nottingham, England, and collected data in the year 2000. Researchers found that those who had a higher average intake of vitamin C between 1991 and 2000 had a smaller reduction in their forced expiratory volume, an important measure of lung function. The authors’ findings lend additional support to the hypothesis that diets rich in foods that provide vitamin C are likely beneficial for lung health. Other articles further suggest that the antioxidant benefits of vitamins may help protect asthmatics from suffering more frequent and serious attacks. It’s an exciting concept that appropriate nutritional support can protect the lung function of normal individuals who would otherwise simply decline with age and may be beneficial for people suffering from asthma or emphysema. The vitamin C available in our Thermojetics® Formula 1 Protein Drink Mix, Thermojetics® Formula 2 Multivitamin-Mineral Herbal Tablets, Schizandra Plus and the additional support from Extreme C may all help people support their lung function over time.* Vitamins Can Protect the Cognitive Function of the Elderly American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Age-related decline in cognitive function, ranging from simple forgetfulness to severe dementia, is an increasing social and medical problem. In a study in the May 2002 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the potential protective benefits of vitamins B12 and folate on memory was presented.2 They studied survivors of a major Scottish survey done in 1932 and found that there was a positive correlation between folate and B12 and a negative correlation between homocysteine and cognitive function. What this means is that homocysteine, already recognized as a risk factor for heart disease, stroke and thrombophlebitis, is also a risk factor for age-related mental decline. The B vitamins, specifically folic acid and B12 help lower homocysteine. Homocysteine levels account for some of the variance among those people who maintain their memory and those who lose it. It is also known that changes in absorption and pathways for the metabolism of vitamins decline with age. It is, therefore, highly probable that supplementation with folate and B12 will lower homocysteine and help preserve memory and higher mental functions in the elderly. Herbalife recognizes the importance of including homocysteine-reducing vitamins. They are included in our nutritionally superior Thermojetics® Formula 1 Protein Drink Mix and Thermojetics® Formula 2 Multivitamin-Mineral & Herbal Tablets. Homocysteine lowering vitamins are also found in Advanced St. John’s Wort with Uplifting Herbs and they are part of the heart-preserving benefits of our Cardio ToconOx®. It is important to note that supplementation, not simply a good diet, is necessary to optimally lower homocysteine levels and to help preserve important functions which include memory. Combining vitamins with the ingredients in Ultimate Ginkgo (ginkgo, phosphatidylserine and docosahexanoic acid) can be a powerful combination to protect our brain cells and memory.* A New Hormone to Explain Hunger New England Journal of Medicine Ghrelin is a hormone that increases before meals and decreases after meals. It is a chemical messenger that communicates from the stomach to the brain to stimulate hunger. Ghrelin is primarily produced in the stomach and the duodenum and has affects throughout the body but particularly on the central nervous system and the regulation of appetite. It has been shown that infusions of ghrelin stimulate feeding and produce obesity in animals, and increase hunger in human subjects. Ghrelin now can be added to two other well-studied hormones; cholecystokinin (CCK), which we know helps induce satiety, and the most studied hormone, leptin, which is produced primarily in fat and helps terminate hunger. A deficiency in leptin can lead to severe obesity, however, studies where leptin was infused did not lead to significant weight loss. The recent interest in ghrelin was stimulated by a study of individuals who underwent gastric bypass surgery for obesity.3 They found that ghrelin levels remained suppressed, and this may explain some of the long-term benefits that follow obesity surgery. The scientific advances in understanding the biochemistry of hunger, satiety and obesity have been dramatic. There has been less success in finding stimulators, blockers or bioengineered hormones to control the growing epidemic of obesity. We at Herbalife continue to be on the cutting edge of understanding the science and working with natural approaches that might influence these regulators and may explain why certain herbs or natural nutritional supplements work so effectively. We already know some elements in our Thermojetics® products work by stimulating cholecystokinin. As sophistication increases, we already know of a tried and true, long-term solution to weight loss is two shakes, one meal and, Herbalife tablets three times a day. 1 McKeever, T.M., Scivener, S., Broadfield, E., et al. Prospective Study of Diet and Decline in Lung Function in a General Population. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine 2002; 165:1299-1303. 2 Duthie, S.J., Whalley, L.J., Colilns, A.R., et al. Homocysteine, B vitamin Status and Cognitive Function in the Elderly. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2002:75:908-13. 3 Cummings, D.E., Weigle, D.S., Favro, R.S., et al. Plasma Ghrelin Levels After Diet- Induced Weight Loss or Gastric Bypass Surgery. New England Journal of Medicine. 2002;346(21):1623-29. ADD FAVORITES BACK | TOP   Other Healthy Nutrition Articles and Tips: Better Nutrition Promoting the Health of African Americans Diabetes a lifestyle disease Diabetes and Latinos A Community At Risk FDA Approves New Health Claims for Soy Protein 12 Tips to Help You Ring in a Happy and Healthy New Year Healthy Shopping Healthy Vacation: Enjoy a Stay-Slim Summer, Even on Vacation! Sen. Tom Harkin Speaks in Support of Herbal Supplements Holiday Eating Survival Guide Cellular Nutrition: Questions & Answers Scientific Backing for Nutritional Supplements Scientific Studies Support Good Nutrition Wellness Natural way to satisfy basic daily vitamin requirements

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