March 9, 2015 Supplements marketed for eye health are often lacking ingredients with supportive scientific evidence of benefit. Deficiencies in antioxidants have been noted in some people with age-related vision loss. Antioxidants may protect against age-related vision loss by preventing free radicals or unstable oxygen from damaging the retina. The Age-Related Eye Disease Study (AREDS)…
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March 6, 2015 In this weeks Livestream, Joe gives an overview of Erectile Dysfunction (ED). His focus was on the following points: Hormonal Vascular Distress Stress Hormones Blood Flow Lifestyle Medications The main take away message is that ED is caused by a combination of these above issues, not one of them. So instead of…
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March 2, 2015 Creatine is a naturally occurring compound that supplies energy to cells throughout the body, especially muscle. A study done recently increasing creatine consumption as a dietary supplement found a decrease in mean blood pressure and total cholesterol. The study authors submit that: “Oral supplementation with creatine in healthy, moderately physically active young…
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February 25, 2015 With estimates projecting that by 2050, over 106 million people will be living with Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers are focusing efforts to discover lifestyle factors that may contribute to the disease. The study authors write that: “around a third of Alzheimer’s diseases cases worldwide might be attributable to potentially modifiable risk factors.…
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February 23, 2015 Periodontitis is a common chronic inflammatory disease initiated by bacteria, resulting in bone resorption, tooth loss, and systemic inflammation. A study was done to see the effects of DHA (an Omega-3 fatty acid) on periodontal disease. The study authors report that: “DHA supplementation significantly improved periodontal outcomes in people with periodontitis.” Here…
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February 20, 2015 The goal of this weeks livestream was for Joe to help you enhance your heart health by giving you an overview of what you want to do long term and which nutrients provide those benefits. The focus of this livestream was on three products, which provide these above benefits. Omega-3 800: Used…
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February 18, 2015 Numerous published studies link consumption of garlic (Allium sativum) with cardiovascular and immune health. A recent study was done on the effects of garlic powder, aged garlic extract, and garlic oil on blood pressure. The study authors submit that garlic supplements are superior to controls (placebo in most trails) in reducing [blood…
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February 16, 2015 Did you know that lycopene can beneficially help the inflammatory process by shifting the “adipokine profile into anti-inflammatory”. A recent study was done with tomato juice and the study authors write that: “These results show that daily tomato juice supplementation reduces waist circumference, as well as serum cholesterol and inflammatory adipokine levels in…
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February 13, 2015 In this Livestream Joe continues his efforts to impart and disperse knowledge to you. He begins discussing 4 important points: Dividends-Invest in your life to make changes that pay dividends. Simple-Concepts that are simple and teachable. Understanding-Have knowledge to ask questions. Reprove-to criticize but educate with kind intent. His goal is not…
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February 11, 2015 The aim of this study was to investigate if the intensity and adherence of PPI use among all patients with Barrett’s Esophagus in Denmark affected the risk of esophageal adenocarcinoma. There were 9883 patients with a new diagnosis of BE. The conclusions of the study revealed there were no cancer protective effects from…
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