Scientific Backing for Nutritional Supplements Distributors and customers around the world already know that Herbalife products are safe, work well and can help improve one’s health. Now medical and scientific literature is providing unprecedented support that good nutrition, weight loss and dietary supplementation are the keys to long-term wellness. You can point with pride to Herbalife being ahead of the curve and constantly providing you, your family, your friends and your customers with the best nutrition available on earth. The following are just some of the recent reports that complement Herbalife’s mission to help improve health through better nutrition. 1−8 of 8 Overwhelming Obesity Statistics · Children's Diabetes a Growing Concern · Warning: Obesity Can Seriously Damage Your Health · Fiber for Fitness and Immunity · Ginkgo for "Senior Moments" · Nutrients for Improved Eyesight Overwhelming Obesity Statistics Nutrition and the M.D. Journal of the American Medical Association The Lancet The February 2002 issue of Nutrition and the M.D. addresses the epidemic of obesity that is affecting children in the United States.1 The same problem is discussed in a 2002 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association, and in the rest of the world, as evidenced in an article published in a 2001 issue of The Lancet. The authors of these articles correctly observe that neither the medical practitioner nor the healthcare system is prepared to address the issue of pediatric obesity.2,3 The prevalence of obesity in children is high and increasing at an alarming rate. While medical complications from obesity in childhood are not common, the incidence of Type 2 diabetes in children has increased tenfold in the last 12 years. The treatment of obesity in children is not easy and severe dietary restrictions are not appropriate for a growing child. A great deal of care is necessary in addressing the nutritional needs of growth and development. The challenge is to educate parents and children as to the evils of sugar-laden beverages and fatty, fast foods. Good nutritional habits developed in childhood will protect our children for a lifetime. There is no better way to promote positive nutrition than the supportive system Herbalife provides. That means using healthy shakes, either Thermojetics® Formula 1 Protein Drink Mix or DinoShake®, together with Thermojetics® Formula 2 Multivitamin- Mineral & Herbal Tablets or Dinomins, supplemented with healthy snacks, such as Thermojetics® High-Protein, Low-Carb Bars and Thermojetics® High-Protein, Low-Carb Roasted Soy Nuts with Cardia® Salt. Children's Diabetes a Growing Concern The New England Journal of Medicine The increase in diabetes and impaired tolerance of sugar among obese children was highlighted in an article in the March 14, 2002 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine. The authors studied a multiethnic group of obese children and adolescents.4 They found impaired glucose tolerance, a precursor to diabetes, in 25 percent of obese children and 21 percent of the obese adolescents. Moreover, diabetes was identified in four percent of the obese adolescents. An editorial in the same issue noted 22 percent of preschool children were overweight and 10 percent were obese.5 They went on to call childhood obesity, "the most serious and prevalent nutritional disease in the United States." Yet the challenge of obesity and childhood diabetes is not restricted to the United States. In Japan, from 1976 to 1995, the incidence of Type 2 diabetes increased from .2 to 7.3 children per 100,000 per year. The epidemic of childhood obesity is a challenge that Herbalife is confronting with education and our healthy nutritional products. Warning: Obesity Can Seriously Damage Your Health UCLA Rand Report British Journal of Public Health A recent study from UCLA Rand found that the health dangers and health costs associated with obesity far outweigh those associated with tobacco or alcohol use. The study compared 10,000 adults in the U.S. and found that people who are obese have 30 to 50 percent more chronic medical problems than smokers or problem drinkers. It also found that obesity raises a person’s healthcare costs by 36 percent and medication costs by 77 percent, as compared to smoking, which leads to a 21 percent rise in healthcare costs and a 28 percent increase in medication costs. This confirms a previous report published in the British Journal of Public Health which stated that obesity was more detrimental than alcohol, smoking or even poverty. The opportunity for Herbalife to change the lives of people, the public and the economic health of society has never been greater. Fiber for Fitness and Immunity The Archives of Internal Medicine The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Fiber supplementation can have many benefits on the gastrointestinal system. In a study published in the August 2001 issue of The Journal of the American College of Nutrition, arabinogalactan, a non-digestible, soluble dietary fiber, was evaluated for its impact on the digestive process.6 Increases in good bacteria and a reduction of ammonia levels in the bowel were demonstrated. This data showed that dietary arabinogalactan has a positive effect on the gastrointestinal flora, which helps regulate your digestive health. In a study published in March 2002 in The Journal of Nutrition, an animal model in dogs demonstrated beneficial effects on digestive physiology and improved immune status.7 Arabinogalactan, derived from the larch tree, is a powerful component of Herbalife’s unique Active Fiber supplement. Active Fiber can be mixed into any liquid without affecting the flavor, improving the biochemistry of the digestive tract and enhancing immune function. Ginkgo for "Senior Moments" Neuropsychobiology Biofactors Ginkgo is a respected herb that has been shown, in numerous studies, to improve memory, while reducing cognitive decline seen in many aging people. In a recently published issue of Neuropsychobiology, the benefits of ginkgo biloba were again shown not only to improve cognitive performance but also to improve social functioning.8 The improvement was most easily observed in those with mild impairments. In an article recently published in Biofactors, ginkgo’s antioxidant effect was demonstrated by its ability to increase cellular levels of glutathione,9 an important part of the body’s internal antioxidant protective system. Herbalife’s Ultimate Ginkgo contains the most powerful extract available, combined with two lipids, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and phosphatidylserine (PS), designed to protect the cells of the brain.* Nutrients for Improved Eyesight The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Nutritional supplementation appears to protect against the development of cataracts, which account for the most common operation performed under Medicare. In an article published in the March 2002 issue of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the experience of a group of women, aged 53 to 73 was analyzed. It was found that daily supplementation with vitamin C reduced the incidence of cataracts by approximately 60 percent.10 This article provides additional support regarding the importance of vitamin supplementation in the reduction of common age-related cataracts. By consuming Thermojetics® Formula 1 Protein Drink Mix, and the superb Thermojetics® Formula 2 Multivitamin-Mineral & Herbal Tablets, plus Ocular Defense Formula, you can guarantee that you or your customers will receive at least the 362 mgs. of vitamin C a day associated with promoting ocular health.* For additional vitamin C, Extreme C is an ideal choice. With proper supplementation, the common causes of visual loss or surgery can be significantly reduced. 1 Tershakovec, M. Overweight Children: The Numbers Tell the Story. Nutrition & the M.D., 2002; Vol. 28, No. 2:5-6. 2 Strauss, RS, Pollack, HA. Epidemic Increase in Childhood Overweight. JAMA, 2001; 286:2845. 3 Childhood Obesity: an Emerging Public-Health Problem. The Lancet, 2001; 357; 1989. 4 Sinha, R., Fisch, G., Teague, B., et al. Prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance among children and adolescents with marked obesity. NEJM 2002;346(11):802-10. 5 Editorial “Childhood Obesity and a Diabetes Epidemic.” NEJM 2002; 346(11):854. 6 Robinson, RR., Feirtag, J., Slavin, JL. Effects of dietary arabinogalactan on gastrointestinal and blood parameters in healthy human subjects. J. Am Coll Nutr. 2001;20(4):279-85. 7 Grieshop, CM, Flickinger, EA., Fahey, GC Jr. Oral administration of arabinogalactan affects immune status and fecal microbial populations in dogs. J Nutr. 2002;132(3):478-82. 8 LeBars, PL, Velasco, FM., Ferguson, JM., et al. Influence of the severity of cognitive impairment on the effect of ginkgo biloba extract Egb 761 in Alzheimer’s disease. Neuropsychobiology 2002;45(1):19-26. 9 Rimbach, G., Gohil, K, Matsugo, S., et al. Induction of glutathione synthesis in human keratinocytes by ginkgo biloba Extract (EGb671). Biofactors 2001;15(1):39-52. 10 Taylor, A., Jacques, FP., Chylack, LT., et al. Long-term intake of vitamins and carotenoids and odds of early age-related cortical and posterior subcapsular lens opacities. Am. J Clin Nutr. 2002;75:540-549. ADD FAVORITES BACK | TOP   Other Healthy Nutrition Articles and Tips: Better Nutrition Promoting the Health of African Americans Herbalife, on the Cutting Edge of Science 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 Studies Support Good Nutrition Wellness Natural way to satisfy basic daily vitamin requirements

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