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This Just IN! Food Allergies? THIS may be to blame!

December 10th, 2014 at 6:52 pm

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Do you have food sensitivities or food allergies? You may be surprised to learn that some chemicals may be setting up your immune system to behave erratically with regard to foods, creating allergy like problems according to the American Academy of Allergy and Immunology based in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

New study by the ACAAI finds chemicals used for water purification can lead to food allergies :

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. (December 3, 2012) – Food allergies are on the rise, affecting 15 million Americans. And according to a new study published in the December issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI), pesticides and tap water could be partially to blame.

The study reported that high levels of dichlorophenols, a chemical used in pesticides and to chlorinate water, when found in the human body, are associated with food allergies.

"Our research shows that high levels of dichlorophenol-containing pesticides can possibly weaken food tolerance in some people, causing food allergy," said allergist Elina Jerschow, M.D., M.Sc., ACAAI fellow and lead study author. "This chemical is commonly found in pesticides used by farmers and consumer insect and weed control products, as well as tap water."

Among 10,348 participants in a US National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2005-2006, 2,548 had dichlorophenols measured in their urine and 2,211 were included into the study. Food allergy was found in 411 of these participants, while 1,016 had an environmental allergy.

"Previous studies have shown that both food allergies and environmental pollution are increasing in the United States," said Dr. Jerschow. "The results of our study suggest these two trends might be linked, and that increased use of pesticides and other chemicals is associated with a higher prevalence of food allergies."

While opting for bottled water instead of tap water might seem to be a way to reduce the risk for developing an allergy, according to the study such a change may not be successful.

"Other dichlorophenol sources, such as pesticide-treated fruits and vegetables, may play a greater role in causing food allergy," said Dr. Jerschow.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an increase in food allergy of 18 percent was seen between 1997 and 2007. The most common food allergens are milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat, tree nuts, soy, fish, and shellfish.

It is very important to get food allergies and sensitivies and the resultant inflammation calmed down. It is also possible by balancing the immune system and using immunomodulators to reduce these ill effects. Visit my Natural Pharmacy-ALLERGY or Immune Aisles for suggestions on how to do this, and GREAT products with free shipping, or schedule an appointment for individualized help with this important topic.

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Memory Problems? Avoid THIS and More!

December 3rd, 2014 at 6:35 pm

Happy December! We have posted some great forums planned for this month if you will click above. We also have gift certificates and visit packages available! This week some new research may help explain why so many Americans struggle with weak memories.

Results of a study conducted at the University of Southern California (USC) has shown that adolescent rats that freely consumed large quantities of liquid solutions containing sugar or high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in concentrations comparable to popular sugar-sweetened beverages experienced memory problems and brain inflammation, and became pre-diabetic. Scott Kanoski, an assistant professor at USC's Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, and colleagues investigated the effects of sugar and HFCS on 76 rats. Adolescent or adult male rats were given 30-day access to chow, water, and either (1) 11% sucrose solution, (2) 11% HFCS solution, or (3) an extra bottle of water (control). Approximately 35-40% of the rats' daily calories were obtained from sugar or HFCS. The rats then underwent a series of tests. Results showed that in adolescent rats, HFCS intake impaired hippocampal-dependent spatial learning and memory in a Barne's maze, whilst moderate learning impairment was also observed in the rats in the sucrose group. Further investigation revealed that protein expression of the pro-inflammatory cytokines interleukin 6 and interleukin 1β was increased in the hippocampus of the adolescent rats fed HFCS, while liver interleukin 1β and plasma insulin levels were elevated in both adolescent-exposed sugar groups. On the other hand, intake of HFCS or sucrose in adults did not impact spatial learning, glucose tolerance, or neuroinflammatory markers. "The brain is especially vulnerable to dietary influences during critical periods of development, like adolescence," said Kanoski, "Consuming a diet high in added sugars not only can lead to weight gain and metabolic disturbances, but can also negatively impact our neural functioning and cognitive ability."

While this is an animal study, the detrimental effects of sugar on the human body is well researched and documented in the medical literature. It is difficult to extrapolate from animal data to humans but since reducing sugar only has positive health implications why not do a month trial and see for yourself?

For research regarding a potent natural memory enhancer, read on!

Known best as the substance in turmeric that gives the curry spice its characteristic yellow color, curcumin has been found by previous studies to exert antioxidant, anti-inflammation, anticancer, and lipid-lowering effects. AB Scholey, from Swinburne University (Australia), and colleagues enrolled 60 healthy men and women, ages 60 to 85 years, in a study in which subjects received either 400 mg per day of curcumin, or placebo, for four weeks. One hour after the first dose, parameters of attention and memory improved in the group receiving curcumin. As well the curcumin-supplemented group reported an average 1.82% decrease in fatigue, whereas fatigue increased by 17% in the group receiving placebo. Self-reported calmness and contentedness also improved in the group receiving curcumin. Submitting that: "the first study to examine the effects of curcumin on cognition and mood in a healthy older population or to examine any acute behavioral effects in humans,” the study authors write that: "Results highlight the need for further investigation of the potential psychological and cognitive benefits of curcumin in an older population.” Since curcumin or turmeric have such an awesome health and safety profile, this is one supplement that everyone should take regularly. Visit my store to see the Curcumin I recommend with a great price and FREE shipping.

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This natural substance grows back eyelashes and eyebrows and MORE!

November 26th, 2014 at 6:25 pm

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Early this week I met a young lady who seemed to be wearing the longest eyelashes I had ever seen. Compared to her, Kim Kardashian looks " Au Naturelle". When I queried her about this, thinking it was a new fashion trend, she told me "these aren't fake lashes, I am using Latisse". YIKES I thought, Latisse is a drug that can cause permanent vision damage, and damage to the pigment of the iris, why would anyone do this when there is a natural alternative?

This benign oil is often overlooked for its benefits for the skin and hair because of its extremely thick and sticky, and maybe slightly messy consistency. However, if you're looking for a cheap, natural remedy for several common skin and hair complaints, then castor oil is definitely worth a trial.

Castor oil can be used for regrowing and thickening hair, eyelashes and eyebrows

Many women swear by castor oil as an antidote for overplucked eyebrows or eyebrows that have been lost due to chemotherapy or alopecia..

I read about castor oil in Natural News consumers should choose an organic, hexane free and cold pressed castor oil. Many reports demonstrate not only thicker lashes and brows but darker ones as well..

Castor oil is high in ricinoleic acid. This acid is a very effective natural anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent. This can help keep any fungus or bacteria from inhibiting hair growth, a coomon problem. It may also have something to do with changing or lengthening the growth cycle. Lastly, since the oil is also very thick, it may help to prevent hair loss simply by helping to coat the hair and protect it from breakage, or even provide nourishment directly to the follicle causing it to thrive.

Castor oil is also high in omega 9 fatty acids, which are nourishing to both the hair and the follicle, as well as the surrounding skin. Castor oil has a unique ability to be deeply penetrating, and this helps it to deliver its nourishment deeply into the pores and the follicles that produce hair.

It also has a high gloss, so it lends a lush glossiness and shine to the hair. A little goes a long way, and it is best to only add a tiny bit to the very ends of your hair instead of putting it up near the scalp if you're just looking for a natural hair smoother.

Simply put about two drops on your hands and rub, then smooth through the ends. If you use too much, there is a fine line between subtle shine and a heavy greasiness so go very light until you figure out the amount that works right for your hair type.

If you're looking to regrow the hair on your head, you can use castor oil as a scalp treatment. However it can be tricky to get on the scalp without thinning it out with a lighter oil. You can add some melted coconut oil, apricot kernel oil or another lighter oil to help get it spreadable enough.

If you'are simply looking to help thicken hair that is thinning at the edges of your hairline, you can use pure castor oil,massaged in gently. . Another use is to apply the oil to eyelashes at night time to help thicken and strengthen them, as well as to help prevent thinning and shedding.

Castor oil can reduce scar tissue reduction and smooth cracked lips

Many attest to the wonders castor oil offers for keloid types of scars and other scars that involve a lot of hardened scar tissue. This is presumably due to its ability for deep penetration through multiple skin layers.Naturopathic medicine uses castor oil packs for a variety of illness due to this penetrating ability!

Because castor oil softens the skin so much, the thought is that this softening helps to break down deep scar tissue so it may be smoothed out. In addition, castor oil has shown promise as a white blood cell stimulating agent. Studies have also shown that castor bean oil helps reduce the inflammatory response in subcutaneous tissue. This may be why it seems to speed wound healing, and may also contribute to its ability to reduce scarring more quickly. I also LOVE this for scar healing.

Castor oil is also excellent for the lips. Lips in Chicago needs constant protection against the elements. Although our lips regenerate and recover quickly, they also dry out and begin to peel when they are dehydrated.

Castor oil not only smooths the lips with fatty acids, but it also helps protect them due to its naturally thick and immovable nature. In other words, it doesn't budge without being wiped off. It also imparts a natural shine to the lips, which makes it ideal for both improving the appearance and health of the lips. It is a great substance to use to make your own lip balms.

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THIS JUST IN: This Oft Maligned Substance May PROMOTE Liver and Gallbladder Health

November 19th, 2014 at 6:48 pm

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Many people struggle with chronic liver and gallbladder disease. These are common consequences to impaired digestive flora which I see everyday in my practice. While there are many causes of chronic liver and gallbladder disease often they are responsive to natural approaches which do not involve drugs or surgery and strengthen the system as a whole...

That being said, drinking 3 or more cups of coffee each day may help to keep the liver and gallbladder disease away new research suggests. Dr. Qian Xiao, of the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, and colleagues used data from the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES, 1999-2010) to investigate the effects of coffee consumption on liver function. The study population included 27,793 participants, aged 20-years or older, who provided coffee intake in a 24-hour period. Blood levels of several markers of liver function, including aminotransferase (ALT), aminotransferase (AST), alkaline phosphatase (ALP) and gamma glutamyl transaminase (GGT) were measured in order to determine liver health. Results showed that participants who reported drinking 3 or more cups of coffee per day had lower levels of ALT, AST, ALP and GGT compared to those who did not drink coffee. Lower levels of the liver enzymes were also recorded in participants drinking only decaffeinated coffee, suggesting that there are chemical compounds in coffee other than caffeine which may help to protect the liver. This is not the first study to suggest that coffee may have health benefits, previous studies have found that drinking coffee may help to lower the risk of developing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.

About 80 percent of people who have gallstones or gallbladder sludge have no symptoms (non-symptomatic gallstones). However, in a minority of cases, gallstones trigger severe abdominal pain (symptomatic gallstones). In these instances, the gallstones can cause the gallbladder to become inflamed and this leads to gallbladder disease.

The majority of the research* shows that coffee consumption is linked to a reduced risk of symptomatic gallstones (or gallbladder disease), and coffee may have a beneficial effect.

Some studies provide insights into possible mechanisms: For example, coffee may exert different effects depending on the stage of gallbladder disease. There is some evidence that coffee, and caffeine in particular, may trigger the contraction of the gallbladder. Increased gallbladder contraction may prevent small crystals becoming large, symptomatic gallstones in early disease; but if large, symptomatic gallstones are present, gallbladder contraction may cause pain.

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This Common OTC med linked to BLINDNESS!

November 12th, 2014 at 8:00 pm

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Age-related Macular degeneration (AMD) is a progressive eye condition affecting as many as 15 million Americans and millions more around the world. The disease attacks the macula of the eye, where our sharpest central vision occurs. This is the vision we use to drive, read, recognize faces and perform daily tasks. AMD does not cause complete blindness, only central blindness. It spares the peripheral vision (around the edges), leaving only dim images or black holes at the center of vision.

AMD is the number one cause of severe vision loss and legal blindness in adults over 60 in the U.S.

A new study has found that use of a commonly prescribed OTC drug use ten years ago was associated with a small but statistically significant increase in the risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration.

Barbara E. K. Klein, M.D., M.P.H., of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, and colleagues conducted the study to examine the association between aspirin use and AMD.

The researchers used data from the Beaver Dam Eye Study, a longitudinal population-based study of age-related eye diseases conducted in Wisconsin. Examinations were performed every 5 years over a 20-year period (1988-1990 through 2008-2010).

Study participants (n = 4,926) were 43 to 86 years of age at entry in the study. At subsequent examinations, participants were asked if they had regularly used aspirin at least twice a week for more than 3 months. The average duration of follow-up was 14.8 years.

For the study, the researchers measured the incidences of different types of AMD (early, late, and 2 subtypes of late AMD [neovascular AMD and pure geographic atrophy]).

There were 512 incident cases of early AMD and 117 incident cases of late AMD over the course of the study.

The researchers found that regular use of aspirin use 10 years prior to the retinal examination was associated with late AMD (age- and sex-adjusted incidence, 1.8 per cent for users vs. 1.0 percent for nonusers).

When examining the relationships by late AMD subtype, neovascular AMD was significantly associated with such use (age-and sex-adjusted incidence, 1.4 per cent for users vs. 0.6 per cent for nonusers), but not for pure geographic atrophy. Aspirin use 5 years or 10 years prior to retinal examination was not associated with incident early AMD.

"Our findings are consistent with a small but statistically significant association between regular aspirin use and incidence of neovascular AMD. Additional replication is required to confirm our observations. If confirmed, defining the causal mechanisms may be important in developing methods to block this effect to prevent or retard the development of neovascular AMD in persons who use aspirin, especially to prevent CVD," the authors conclude.

The study appeared in the JAMA. I do not advise not taking aspirin if prescribed by your doctor but you may wish to discuss these findings with him or her. If taking aspirin for pain you may want to visit our store aisle for recommended products and FREE shipping as well as volume discounts over $99. For vision support visit our VISION aisle.

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A Natural CURE for Vaginal Dryness

November 5th, 2014 at 7:12 pm

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This just in!! Urogenital or vaginal atrophy an actual thinning and drying of the mucous membranes is a common disorder affecting 40% of post menopausal and younger women.

A orange berry like fruit that grows on seabuckthorn shrubs has been used for thousands of years in ancient Chinese medicine and more recently to hydrate the skin, moisturize the eyes and to rejuvenate the body.

Researchers from the University of Turku and Aromtech have discovered that seabuckthorn improves the tissue integrity that is health of vaginal tissue in a clinical study of women experiencing chronic vaginal dryness.

In this study of 116 women, the authors concluded that vaginal health was improved as compared to a placebo as clinically evaluated by a gynecologist and patient questionnaires.
Vaginal dryness can lead to painful intercourse and chronic vaginal and urinary infection.

This is great news for many women!! I recommend our seabuckthorn suppositories for three to four months. You can also take the oil as a supplement.

This breaking news will be published in the European journal Maturitas shortly.

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Negativity and your health!

October 29th, 2014 at 8:00 pm

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How Negativity affects

your health!

Sometimes I think the entire world will soon explode in a dark cloud of its own negativity. I have begun to shut off the radio when I am driving to avoid the negativity of commercials geared towards very dark subject matter. Even as a child I recognized the sensationalism of negativity.

I never watch T.V. or even own one and cable is obviously out of the question, except for HGTV while I am running on the treadmill at my gym. When socializing, I have begun to limit our activities to sports, music, art, walking, playing games or Tennis, or doing Yoga or meditation together. Why? Because I simply do not want to discuss the barrage of negative current events and subsequent fear that most people are deluged with daily.

Negativity creates and exacerbate illness Here's why:

Negativity causes stress driven chemical changes in our bodies.

The impact of unmitigated fight or flight responses is well documented.

The negative effects of stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenalin on our bodies has been extensively researched for decades. Studies have proven it makes our bodies deteriorate faster and more completely, meaning on a multi system level.

Granted, some stress is necessary for growth and even recommended for us, but chronic negativity will make stress excessive, leading to potential and severe health problems.

Energy Loss

Negativity is draining on energy. Chronic negativity leads to changes in the brain itself which can lead to depression and fatigue. In severe cases it may even lead to a phenomenon known as learned helplessness.

This can lead to a vicious cycle whereby one becomes cut off to activities that are repleting and invigorating. Stress mediated changes can and do often lead to sleeping troubles as well another common reason for fatigue and depression.

Negativity depletes the immune system

Changes in protective immune cells and/or loss of these cells is a consequence of chronic negativity which can and does lead to many chronic illnesses.

Negativity Harms Your Respiratory System

Breathing is affected by negative emotions, which leads to shallow breathing and more fatigue. This is one reason that Yoga and Guided Meditation are so valuable to health.

Negativity Harms Your Heart

Most cardiac illnesses come about both through stress and negativity. This is because negativity breeds hostility and possibly even aggression that raises blood pressure and damages your bodies circulation by constricting blood vessels, and restricting the blood supply to the heart. So every time you are tempted to flip off another driver you are in fact, only hurting yourself.

It takes an amazing amount of self training to avoid negativity but it can be done. Immediately thinking of things you are grateful for or “counting your blessings” is something which counters these negative vibes almost immediately.

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This Herbal Extract Halts Even Advanced Colon and Rectal Cancer

October 22nd, 2014 at 5:59 pm

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Thanks to new research published recently in the Journal: Cancer, , conducted by the University of Colorado Cancer Unit,

victims of a major killer in the U.S., Colon and Rectal Cancer may soon be able to skip chemotherapy and instead utilize an amazing herbal extract for their treatment. Compounds in this extract are now proven to prohibit cancerous cell growth and to instigate cancer cell death.

The bioactive compounds in this herb are so effective that it has been demonstrated to treat stage IV cancers with astonishing success! According to one of the researchers it took less than half of the extract to suppress stage IV cells than stage II cells because the extract targets cell mutations and removes them from the body.

This compound, GSE or Grapeseed Extract can also be used to prevent colon and rectal cancers, researchers recommended 150-250 mgs per day.

Other herbal extracts and compounds found to have similar effects are Reservatrol from grapes, and curcumin, from the herb Turmeric, there is also a Chinese Herb known as Hu Zhang which has also been demonstrated to repair tears in arterial lining.

Currently the mechanism by which these extracts heal is not "well understood" according to researchers.

Also recently an ancient Indian herb was found to radically kill off cancer cells. The compound which has been used for centuries to combat inflammation, fevers and Malaria has recently been demonstrated to trick cancer cells into premature death by Georgia Regents University Cancer Center. The substance is found in the herbal extract Neem.

It certainly would make sense to add at least one of these herbals to your daily vitamin regimen.

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Just In: This common substance linked to HAIR LOSS!

October 15th, 2014 at 5:40 pm

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Michelle Cook an author and weight loss expert, recently reported a case study of one of her clients who had experienced significant hair loss after a weight loss diet. Michelle Cook discovered this client was using a popular diet program that consisted of 4 shakes a day totaling 1200 calories plus diet soda and no solid food of any kind. After taking a look at the ingredients in her shakes, here's she concluded: “I suspect it's the aspartame. Four shakes a day would mean you're getting between 244 to 284 mg of aspartame daily, not counting the diet soda, which is an extremely large amount.

In a US Food and Drug Administration-based compilation of self-reported side-effects, the artificial sweetener has been linked to many health problems including hair loss.” Incidentally, a quick Internet search reveals many people also report hair loss while using products with aspartame. While the research specifically studying hair loss is limited, The Nurses Health Study and the Health Professionals Followup Study linked aspartame consumption to other health issues, including lymphoma and multiple myeloma in men. The National Institute of Environmental Health Science published a study which found an increased cancer risk even with low doses of aspartame.

Aspartame is found in many “diet” products and Maria isn't the first person to tell me that she's lost hair while using products containing the synthetic sweetener. If you're drinking diet shakes, diet soda, or eating other products containing aspartame, here are a few things you need to know to help you decide whether aspartame-laden diet products are for you: Here's what she reported in a WorldHealthNet Forum in September 2014.

"During my research for my book 60 Seconds to Slim, I found that the National Institutes of Health had cataloged 167 adverse effects linked to aspartame use. Lynne Melcombe lists these effects in her book Health Hazards of White Sugar, including: anxiety attacks, appetite problems such as binge eating, birth defects, vision problems such as blurred vision, brain tumors, chest pain, depression, dizziness and vertigo, edema, epilepsy and seizures, fatigue, headaches and migraines, hearing loss and tinnitus, heart palpitations, hyperactivity, insomnia, joint pain, memory loss, PMS, psychiatric disorders, reproductive problems, and uterine tumors.

-According to Randall Fitzgerald, author of The Hundred-year Lie, some of the cancers linked to aspartame include brain, liver, lung, kidney, and lymphoreticular cancer.

-According to the authors of the book Hard to Swallow, when a diet drink containing aspartame is stored at 85 degrees Fahrenheit for a week or longer, “There is no aspartame left in the soft drinks, just the components it breaks down into, like formaldehyde, formic acid, and diketopiperazine, a chemical which can cause brain tumors. All of these substances are known to be toxic to humans.”

While Maria lost weight on the diet shakes containing aspartame, it was more likely due to the extreme caloric restriction. Maria agreed that no diet should contain an ingredient that causes hair loss and that has been linked to so many other problems. If you're suffering from hair loss due to diet shakes, soda, or foods, you may want to reconsider your options. The best way to lose weight is to eat a healthy diet with real food and devoid of synthetic ingredients, while increasing your activity levels. "

After reading the linked FDA reports and doing some research on my own, I thought this information was worthy of sharing for this week's forum although the scientific research is not there. I have seen clients for hair loss who were heavy diet drink consumers for some time.

If you've been struggling with unexplained hair loss, you may want to rethink your diet drinks. You also may want to read my article here for healthy alternatives. The horrific news about Splenda and healthier alternatives.

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FEED your eyes, there's more to ocular health than meets the eye!

October 8th, 2014 at 6:57 pm

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Many research studies have established and identified the importance of lutein – a carotenoid, in maintaining eye health as we age. Lutein is associated with health benefits to the macula of the eye and prevention and treatment of macular degeneration a leading cause of blindness.

Now, Vallikannan Baskaran, from the Central Food Technological Research Institute (India), and colleagues studied the role of dietary fats to promote the bioavailability of lutein. Employing a lab animal model, the team tested olive, coconut, soybean, sunflower, rice bran, corn, groundnut, and fish oils, fed in conjunction with lutein (200 microMoles). After 15 days, plasma lutein levels were found to be highest in olive oil (82%) and coconut oil (68%). Importantly, the study authors report that: “lutein accumulation in the liver and the eye was highest in the [olive oil] (120% and 117%) and [coconut oil] (105% and 109%) fed groups,compared to control.”

Being Italian, I have had a preference for olive oil for myself and clients for several years. The takeaway of this n your health. Always choose organic if possible for even more benefits.animal study is that high quality fats in the diet will improve absorption of lutein at least in animals. Good quality fats will only have a beneficial impact o

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Bhatiwada Nidhi, Talahalli R. Ramaprasad, Vallikannan Baskaran. “Dietary fatty acid determines the intestinal absorption of lutein in lutein deficient mice.” Food Research International, Volume 64, October 2014, Pages 256-263.

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