FDA is advising consumers not to buy or use “Blue Steel” or “Hero” products, marketed as dietary supplements throughout the United States, because they are considered unapproved drugs and have not been proven to be safe or effective. These products contain undeclared ingredients, which may dangerously affect blood pressure level. They are promoted and sold over the Internet for the treatment of erectile dysfunction (ED) and for sexual enhancement. They are labeled as dietary supplements but do not qualify as such because they contain undeclared and unapproved substances similar in chemical structure to sildenafil, the active ingredient in the ED drug Viagra.
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01809.html
› FDA also is advising consumers not to buy or consume Total Body Formula in the flavors of Tropical Orange and Peach Nectar, or Total Body Mega Formula in the Orange/Tangerine flavor. The liquid dietary supplement products may cause severe adverse reactions, including significant hair loss, muscle cramps, diarrhea, joint pain and fatigue. http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01812.html
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March 31st, 2008
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Although a snack sized bag of pretzels and a single-serving bag of 94 percent fat-free popcorn have about the same amount of protein and fat, the popcorn yields six satisfying cups, counts as three whole grain servings, and provides five grams of fiber. Plus it has 50 fewer calories than pretzels and half the amount of sodium.
94-percent fat-free popcorn (6 cups popped):
110 calories
2.5 grams of fat
4 grams protein
5 grams fiber
410mg sodium
Pretzels (1.5 ounces):
167 calories
1.5 grams fat
3 grams protein
1 gram fiber
881 mg sodium
See also: Popcorn: A Whole Grain Snack and/or Healthy Popcorn Recipes
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March 28th, 2008
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Safety Alert:
Following reports of 50 illnesses in 16 states, FDA has issued an import alert regarding cantaloupe from Agropecuaria Montelibano, a Honduran grower and packer. Based on current information, fruit from this company appears to be associated with a Salmonella outbreak in the United States and Canada. The import alert advises FDA field offices that cantaloupes shipped to the
United States by this company are to be detained.
FDA
also has contacted importers about this action and is advising
U.S. grocers, food service operators, and produce processors to remove any cantaloupes that come from this company.
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March 24th, 2008
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What do you see when you look in the mirror? Researchers report that women’s and men’s perceptions of their bodies differ.
In a recent survey of 813 adults ages 19 to 39 conducted by Psychology of Men and Masculinity journal, women of normal weight tended to perceive themselves as overweight, while normal-weight men often perceived themselves as too skinny. In addition, nearly half of the men assessed as overweight perceived themselves to be of normal weight.
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March 19th, 2008
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A growing number of food stores sell butternut squash peeled, seeded, cut and ready to go — into the oven, into a stir-fry, or into a soup or rissoto, that is — bags of diced butternut squash. Every half cup serving has 5 grams of fiber and payloads of vitamins A and C.
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March 17th, 2008
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Borage Oil Supplement
One derivative of omega-6 fatty acids is gamma linolenic acid (GLA). Borage oil is one of the richest known sources of GLA with concentrations of 25 to 30 percent. GLA appears to reduce the adherence of plaque to artery walls, thus lowering the risk of heart disease. GLA is also helpful fomr PMS and/or menopause relief. SAVE 72 Percent! 60 softgel capsules were $24.95. NOW ONLY $6.95!
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March 11th, 2008
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Buy your favorite jeans in the size you want to be, then hang them up where you will see them every day; try them on at the end of every week to guage your progress.
Or, take pictures of yourself each week to see how your body keeps changing for the better.
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March 9th, 2008
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Are you struggling with a low calorie diet? Do you find yourself hungering for food all day long? Hoodia-GL may be the answer for you. Since a CBS news report on the possible appetite-reduction qualities of hoodia, the popularity of hoodia supplements has skyrocketed. Vitabase Hoodia-GL is a potent hoodia extract that can be used in combination with good diet and exercise to promote weight reduction.
Hoodia has been used for thousands of years by the San Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert to counter hunger and thirst on hunting trips. Hoodia has been studied by numerous scientists the past few years to determine which elements of hoodia are responsible for this reducing effect on the appetite. Most of the study has focused on an active ingredient called P57 which is currently believed to be the main active ingredient of hoodia. In laboratory animal tests, scientists noticed that animals with P57 injections had dramatic reductions of hunger.
Brown researchers believe that P57 is active in the hypothalamus — a brain structure that controls numerous drives in the body such as appetite, sex, sleep and mood. Scietist believe that additional P57 is able to increase ATP (energy compound) levels which drive the hypothalamus to inform the brain to stop eating. P57 seems to function like similar to sugar which raises ATP levels and lowers appetite. The difference is that P57 has no calories.
Many clinical studies are currently being done to determine the effectiveness and safety of hoodia. The initial results are very positive and seem to suggest that hoodia could be a very valuable tool as an hunger suppressant.
Our high quality hoodia extract is highly economical compared to less potent hoodia powders. You would have to take 13 capsules of hoodia powder to equal 1 capsule of Hoodia-GL.
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March 7th, 2008
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Phentremine Civ-xR is different! They work closely with chemists, doctors and pharmacists to formulate the best quality, pharmaceutical grade, non prescription weight loss product available today.
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Phentremine Civ-xR is designed to help stimulate your metabolism, suppress hunger and control appetite cravings.
Now you can try this amazing product for 30 days with this online trial offer. Note: Small S&H fee does apply.
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March 5th, 2008
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The relationship between cortisol and weight gain has been noted by several researchers in the area of weight management, and many books have recently appeared on the market alerting readers to the insidious link between stress, elevated blood cortisol levels and weight increase.
Cortisol is a hormone released during times of stress in order to assist the body in defending itself against a perceived threat; hence this process has been dubbed the “fight-or-flight” response. While the secretion of cortisol assisted our ancestors to survive battles against predators or escape from them, Western life does not present the average person with life-threatening situations on a daily or hourly basis. Yet modern-day stresses often result in the almost constant secretion of cortisol as a result of lifestyle issues such as noise, pollution, overpopulation, and interpersonal problems.
Constant dieting also takes its toll on the body, and studies have shown that women who diet have consistently higher levels of cortisol in their systems. Stress is also a well known trigger of comfort eating. Ironically, cortisol-related weight gain is associated with fat deposition in the abdominal area, which is implicated in an increased incidence of diabetes, heart attack, and stroke. These facts highlights the difficulties involved in trying to lose weight, keep it off, and maintain good physical health.
Relora is a natural product consisting of extracts of Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense which effectively targets the core problem of excessive cortisol secretion by lowering stress levels. Surveys have shown that Relora assists in promoting both relaxation and sleep. By effectively managing cortisol levels due to its calming but non-sedating ingredients, Relora provides a means of achieving successful, permanent weight loss by lowering bodily stress levels and improving hunger control. In addition, Relora has been shown in clinical trials to be free of side effects and is significantly more economical than similar products on the market today.
See also: Relora for Weight Loss
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March 4th, 2008
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