Current recommendations for Vitamin D were called “grossly inadequate”  at the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 18th Annual Meeting & Clinical Congress.

“National recommendations from the Food and Nutrition Board are 400 to 600 International Units (IU) a day,” Neil Binkley, MD, an Associate Professor in Geriatrics and Endocrinology at the University of Wisconsin said. “That’s simply not enough.”

“Experts recommend somewhere between 1500 to 2600 IU daily,” Dr. Binkley said. “It’s considered a very safe vitamin. One would need daily doses of 40,000 IU or higher before seeing negative side effects.”

Vitamin D is essential for bone health, but Binkley discussed its role in improving muscle function.

“One of the primary killers among older adults is falls,” Binkley said. A sufficient amount of Vitamin D not only enhances bone strength but also improves muscle function thereby reducing the risk of fractures.”

Vitamin D receptors have been discovered in many tissues throughout the body. “There’s a lot that is unknown about vitamin D right now,” Dr. Binkley said. “But there is one certainty – its importance is widespread.”

The ubiquitous effects of the “sunshine vitamin” are demonstrated by research studies associating lower circulating vitamin D levels with cancer, type 1 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Although young people are perfectly capable of producing vitamin D in their skin after brief exposure to sunlight (10-15 minutes of UVB ray exposure per day), Americans often avoid sun exposure or utilize sunscreen. Additionally, older adults have less ability to produce vitamin D in the skin and generally require vitamin D supplementation.

“Nearly 40% of our endocrinology clinic patients over the age of 50 have inadequate vitamin D levels,” R. Mack Harrell, MD with Broward Health in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, said. “We used to think that sunscreen utilization was the main cause, but the problem is clearly more complicated than that.”

As Vitamin D’s importance comes into focus, questions and confusion remain about different versions of the vitamin.

There are two types of Vitamin D: D2 (ergocalciferol) and D3 (cholecalciferol). D2 comes from plant life, while D3 is derived from animals. Binkley recommends checking the labels when buying Vitamin D, because existing data indicates that D3 may be more effective.

A short biography and photo of Dr. Binkley are available on the AACE Web site here.

AACE is a professional medical organization with more than 6,200 members in the United States and 92 other countries. Founded in 1991, AACE is dedicated to the optimal care of patients with endocrine problems. AACE initiatives inform the public about endocrine disorders. AACE also conducts continuing education programs for clinical endocrinologists, physicians whose advanced, specialized training enables them to be experts in the care of endocrine disease, such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, growth hormone deficiency, osteoporosis, cholesterol disorders, hypertension and obesity.

Source: American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists


Astral Fruit, a new health supplements product, helps slow and repair some of the natural telomere DNA shortening that happens as we age

RevGenetics announces the update and release of its latest science-based telomere health supplements, Astral Fruit. To understand what and how Astral Fruit works we can look at a recent study entitled: “Proteins induced by telomere dysfunction and DNA damage represent biomarkers of human aging and disease.”*

The August 2008 study is helping define what markers determine human biological age over chronological age. In this study, it was found that part of the answer to biological aging is in the end pieces of human chromosomes, called telomeres.

According to the study, telomeres are simply needed to protect the chromosome from coming undone, as well as to maintain the DNA information that cells need every time they divide. When cells divide, these telomeres grow short. When they grow short, they come to a point where they lose their protective function; because of this cells lose the ability to divide and eventually die. The results of the study help provide some of the main markers regarding biological age, and corroborate the hypothesis of DNA damage in human aging.

What Astral Fruit does is activate the enzyme telomerase by using a natural herbal extract. Telomerase is a naturally occurring activity that the immune system normally activates when preparing to combat infection. However, telomerase also repairs cellular damage in the cells’ chromosomes, repairs DNA and helps lengthen telomere areas to maintain them in a healthy state.

“With our updated formulation, we believe this product will help dramatically slow and maybe repair some of the natural telomere shortening that happens as we age, as well as support cardiovascular and chromosome health.** In a year or two we will know if Astral Fruit, along with Micronized Resveratrol, may be considered the DNA fountain of youth,” says Anthony Loera, founder of RevGenetics.

The new Astral Fruit dietary supplements now use a better formulation for absorption, as only about 2.2% of pure Astragaloside IV has been considered in studies, to be absorbed properly. In our new unique formulation, Instead of supplying 33mg like we have previously had done, we now supply 100 mg of natural Astragaloside IV per capsule, along with Chitosan which studies show can increase the absorption of Astragaloside IV across the intestinal cell barrier dramatically.

Astragaloside IV is one of the rarest herbal extracts in the world. “You will not find this extract for sale in 99 percent of dietary supplements on the market,” Loera says. “You can search for it and never find it in your favorite store or in your products of choice. Many Astragalus extracts we have tested contain no more than 0.3 percent of this natural extract, and most Astragalus products simply do not have it. Just check the label in your favorite Astragalus product, and you will not see Astragaloside IV anywhere on it at all.”

Each bottle of RevGenetics’ Astral Fruit contains 30 capsules and costs $49.99.

As one of the best providers of Resveratrol, another science-based supplement, RevGenetics believes that Resveratrol and Astral Fruit work together for your benefit:

Resveratrol:

Simply works to keep you healthy by working on the power plant in your cells, otherwise known as the mitochondria. We also know from studies that Resveratrol is beneficial to multiple systems to help maintain your overall health while you age. Many studies show that Resveratrol helps support health to many parts of the body, while supporting the energy and vitality of normal health for a longer period of time as we age.

Astral Fruit:

Acts specifically on the chromosomes within your cells, which contain a person’s DNA. The active ingredient in Astral Fruit is known to activate the enzyme telomerase. By using this natural extract, RevGenetics believes they can transiently activate telomerase and help keep chromosomes and DNA in a healthy state, repair some of the damage done by aging, and maybe increase the amount of times cells can normally divide.**

In short, Resveratrol works on the overall health of multiple systems, while Astral Fruit works specifically on DNA repair, protection and cell division.

“We released Astral Fruit in 2008 as the first product of its kind, and we believe we are well ahead of the science curve to specifically help maintain people’s current lifestyle for as long as possible,” Loera says.

About RevGenetics

RevGenetics is a private dietary supplements company located in the United States. The company only employs American workers in the Unites States to produce and fulfill customers’ supplement needs. RevGenetics uses the latest FDA approved guidelines and techniques for all products.

RevGenetics is focused on providing the highest quality science-based small molecule supplements for the general public. The company believes these types of natural products will have some of the best positive effects for healthy people everywhere.

* Citation: Hong Jiang, Eric Schiffer, Zhangfa Song, Jianwei Wang, Petra Zurbig, Kathrin Thedieck, Suzette Moes, Heike Bantel, Nadja Saal, Justyna Jantos, Meiken Brecht, Paul Jeno, Michael N. Hall, Klaus Hager, Michael P. Manns, Hartmut Hecker, Arnold Ganser, Konstanze Dohner, Andrzej Bartke, Christoph Meissner, Harald Mischak, Zhenyu Ju, and K. Lenhard Rudolph, PNAS August 12, 2008 vol. 105 no. 32 11299-11304

** these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

For more information about RevGenetics’ Resveratrol or its new Astral Fruit telomere health supplements, please visit www.RevGenetics.com.

Source: RevGenetics


Cody Unser Comments on President Obama’s Town Hall Acknowledgement of Economy’s Toll on Disabled

Cody Unser, a 22-year-old student at University of Redlands and head of the Cody Unser First Step Foundation, commends President Obama for acknowledging in yesterday’s town hall meeting the financial hardships of Americans living with disabilities and now strongly urges for rapid acceleration of stem cell research so that a cure can be found for paralysis. Ending the condition could potentially return millions of Americans to the workforce.

According to an April 2009 survey from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, more than 5.6 million Americans currently live with paralysis — five times more than originally estimated. Given that nearly a quarter of these paralyzed Americans only have annual household incomes of $10,000 or less, it is especially important to the Cody Unser First Step Foundation that a cure for paralysis is found soon. Lofty medical expenses would diminish, employment opportunities would expand, and financial independence would boost.

Unser, who attended the town hall by invitation of Kareem Dale, Special Assistant to the President on Disability Policy, has been paralyzed since 12, and has worked closely with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation to ensure that stem cell advocacy continues.

“I am determined to work with President Obama and his administration to bring stem cell capabilities to fruition,” said Unser. “Too many Americans are living in unacceptable conditions that could be reversed with the help of this medical technology.”

Set to graduate next week from the University of Redlands in Southern California, Unser will receive the nation’s first undergraduate degree in biopolitics. She will use the degree to lobby the federal government for expanded awareness of — and a cure for — paralysis. Meanwhile, her foundation efforts will continue to focus on quality of life programs for paralyzed people, such as ‘Operation Deep Down,’ that uses SCUBA diving for therapeutic and psychological healing of wounded veterans. Unser is simultaneously elevating public awareness as the center of a recently released documentary entitled “Cody,” which will air on PBS in July.

The Cody Unser First Step Foundation is a global not-for-profit organization dedicated to raising research funds, public awareness and quality of life for those afflicted with all forms of spinal cord-related paralysis. The Foundation will also address the cause, rehabilitation, prevention, and cure for Transverse Myelitis, and freely affiliate with other medical, charitable and corporate entities to achieve these goals. For more information, please visit www.codysfirststep.org.

Source: Cody Unser First Step Foundation; University of Redlands


Glycerin Proven to Improve Bruising and Swelling Caused By Trauma to Skin

  • Author: Health Informer
  • Filed under: Health News
  • Date: May 17,2009

Study Findings Confirm Glycerin Accelerates the Healing Process in Damaged Tissue and Cells

A leading expert in the field of non-surgical skin rejuvenation announced results from a study demonstrating that glycerin helps to speed up the healing process of damaged tissue and cells, resulting in less bruising and skin discoloration.

In a double-blinded, placebo-controlled clinical study of a glycerin-based bruise-reaction product, 65 percent of the patients who experienced bruising after filler injection procedures saw a reduction in the severity and duration of bruising with a single post-procedural application of Bruise Relief(TM) serum versus a placebo. The product was found to reduce the appearance of bruising with no reported side effects.

“Glycerin, as an active ingredient in Bruise Relief(TM), helps with the rejuvenation process of the skin,” said Dr. Mary P. Lupo, dermatologist and non-surgical skin rejuvenation expert. “The most common treatment-related complication from filler injections is bruising. I have seen a significant decrease in bruising after treatments with an application of Bruise Relief(TM). Post-procedural Botox and leg vein injections (sclerotherapy) may also benefit from this single post-procedural application.”

Glycerin, a humectant, attracts water and helps lubricate and hydrate the skin’s cells. It is a thick, water-soluble liquid. Bruises occur when capillary blood vessels break and blood and fluids pool underneath the skin. Glycerin’s hydrating properties enable the body to seal off the broken capillaries and blood vessels caused by trauma to the skin and help prevent the pooling of blood and fluids.

Bruise Relief(TM), available in a gel or serum formulation, also contains vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants and is non-toxic and safe for all ages and skin types. Bruise Relief (TM) gel is available nationwide at all CVS stores as well as at Jewel/Osco, Albertsons, Acme, Shaw’s and other fine pharmacies across the country.

“Bruise Relief(TM) has been in my family for nearly five generations,” said Barbara Cranner, executive vice president of Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC. “We developed the product for the mass market with my stepfather, Dr. Nelson Holmquist, and we are thrilled to share an old family recipe with the world.”

Source: Dr. Holmquist Healthcare, LLC


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