More than 4.5 million adults in the United States have kidney disease, also known as renal disease.  In just ten years, the number of end-stage renal patients on dialysis increased by 100,000.  As the number of dialysis patients increases, so do the rates of renal-related infection, hospitalization and other negative effects of the treatment.

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) is an organization that researches and educates others about kidney disease.  During the week of November 16^th at the ASN’s 43^rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition in Denver, Colorado, Israeli researchers presented study results that pomegranate juice “has a continuous, accumulative, beneficial effect for dialysis patients.” Dialysis patients, who already suffer from numerous harsh side effects of treatment, may be able to lessen some of the physical woes of dialysis by drinking a glass of juice.  High in vitamin C and antioxidants, the study could be yet another benefit of the pomegranate (in addition to the previously discussed skin health benefits).

Over 100 dialysis patients consumed either pomegranate juice or a placebo at the start of each dialysis session, three times per week, over the course of one year.  Led by Dr. Batya Kristal, the researchers found beneficial properties of pomegranate juice for dialysis patients that led to reduced inflammation, oxidative stress and blood pressure, and improved lipid profile.  Researchers also found a decreased likelihood for hospitalization as a result of infection.  Three months after consumption of the pomegranate juice, improved health status in study participants was no longer present- suggesting that continued consumption is necessary in order to see lasting benefits.

Due to the high potassium content of pomegranate, Kristal suggests that “habitual pomegranate juice intake be monitored by a dietitian and a nephrologist.” In light of the expected increase in chronic kidney disease and the potential effect of pomegranate juice on the reduction of morbidity and mortality rates of hemodialysis patients, Dr. Kristal suggests that further research be conducted.

Research has shown that lower blood levels of vitamin D have been associated with the increased occurrence of elderly health  issues. A new study in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (May 2010), followed the vitamin D levels of 531 women and 423 men, over 65 years of age, for a period of 6 years. Participants’ depressive symptoms were assessed (using the Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression Scale-CES-D).  Those exhibiting lower blood levels of vitamin D (< 50 nmol/liter) scored significantly higher on the depression scale.  The association between blood vitamin D levels and depression was also found to be more observable in women than men.  Previous studies have supported the need for vitamin D for the physical health of the elderly. This study supports the need for vitamin D for their mental health as well.

To read more on this study:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20444911

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Any news and/or studies that suggest ways to improve your chances of fighting cancer – the leading cause of deaths worldwide – are noteworthy. One of the latest studies comes from Europe, where researchers have found that increased vitamin K2 consumption has shown a near-30 percent reduction in cancer mortality.

Cheese is a good source of vitamin k2

The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, comes from the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC), a multi-national research group that investigates “the relationships between diet, nutritional status, lifestyle and environmental factors and the incidence of cancer and other chronic diseases.”

According to researchers, “[t]he new study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, appear to support the anti-cancer benefits of vitamin K2.” After following nearly 25,000 participants over a 10 year period and documenting their dietary intakes, researchers found:

[P]eople with the highest average intakes of vitamin K2 were 14 per cent less likely to develop cancer, compared to people with the lowest average intakes. Furthermore, a 28 per cent reduction in cancer mortality was observed for people with the highest average intakes.

These findings suggest that dietary intake of [vitamin K2],which is highly determined by the consumption of cheese, isassociated with a reduced risk of incident and fatal cancer.

So how much Vitamin K2 does someone need? According to most health professionals, adult males should consume 120 micrograms of the nutrient, while adult females should consume 90 micrograms. Where do you get vitamin K2? Besides the aforementioned cheese, some good sources include natto (a Japanese soybean), egg yolks, butter, chicken, salami and ground beef.

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The research on both chondroitin and MSM is very controversial. Chondroitin, for instance, has very poor absorption due to its high molecular weight. Also, one of chondroitin’s mechanisms is to increase the hyaluronic acid content of synovial fluid; while the new Prime Joint Support Formula by Isotonix directly provides hyaluronic acid. Hyaluronic acid plays an important role in tissue hydration, lubrication and cellular function. Likewise, research on MSM is not conclusive. In fact, it takes large quantities of MSM daily (2-6 grams) to make a difference and see effects.*

On the other hand, the research behind glucosamine is consistent and its benefits effective. Prime  Joint Support Formula contains glucosamine, naturally produced by the body and a key component of cartilage. An aminomonosaccharide (a combination of the amino acid — glutamine and a sugar — glucose), glucosamine is concentrated in joint cartilage, and has been scientifically proven to support healthy joint function and promote the normal production of synovial fluid, which lubricates your joints and regenerates cartilage.*

Prime Joint Support Formula also contains the powerful antioxidant Pycnogenol®, which science has shown to inhibit the body’s over-active inflammatory processes associated with the normal aging process.

The body’s inflammatory response is a natural process. It is an essential component of the body’s defense system, and can be triggered from numerous internal and external factors. Pycnogenol has been shown help support the body’s defense system by inhibiting over active inflammatory responses associated with the normal aging process. To learn more the relationship between Pycnogenol and joint health, click the links below to access the full text studies.

http://www.pycnogenol.com/pdf/Pycnogenolforjointhealth.pdf http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19508901 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16441890

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