Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Daily servings of pomegrnates may enhance your health


8 Ounces a Day of POM Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice may slow progression of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness
8 Ounces a Day of POM Wonderful 100% pomegranate juice may slow progression of Carotid Intima-Media Thickness (CIMT) in patients with elevated cardiovascular disease risk factors, study finds.According to a clinical study released in The American Journal of Cardiology, a daily serving of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice may decrease the progression of arterial plaque in patients with elevated cardiovascular disease risk factors.
The study was intended to see if POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice may slow the progression of intima-media thickness of the carotid artery (CIMT) in patients with moderate coronary heart disease risk. At 18 months, there was no reduction in the progression of CIMT in the group as a whole. However, further analysis revealed an indication that the rate of CIMT progression slowed in nearly one third of patients, those with elevated cardiovascular disease risk factors.
This study was funded by POM Wonderful.
Conducted at Radiant Research in Chicago, IL, and University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX, this randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial involved 289 subjects at varying degrees of moderate heart disease risk who consumed 8 ounces per day of either POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice or a placebo beverage. The trial's endpoint was the increase in CIMT, a measurement which includes both the artery wall itself as well as accumulated plaque. CIMT measurements were recorded at both 12 and 18 months after the treatment began.
The composite measurement of CIMT showed a significantly smaller value at 12 months in the pomegranate juice group compared to the control group (0.79 vs 0.81 mm, p = 0.022), although this difference was no longer significant at the end of the treatment period (0.79 vs 0.80 mm, p = 0.168). The results from post hoc exploratory analyses, which should be interpreted with caution, suggest that rate of CIMT progression may have been slowed in high-risk subgroups. Specifically, the authors found statistically lower CIMT values within several subgroups of patients with elevated cardiovascular risk factors, including high total triglycerides as well as low HDL cholesterol as compared to total cholesterol and triglycerides.
"This study was initiated based on the compelling results from pre-clinical studies and an initial clinical trial," said lead researcher Michael H. Davidson, MD. "We are excited with the outcome of this larger study because while we did not see a reduction in the group as a whole, there is an indication that the rate of CIMT progression slowed in subgroups of patients characterized by more rapid CIMT progression."In conclusion, the authors call for these preliminary findings to be investigated in future studies, because "consumption of pomegranate juice is very safe; thus demonstration of a benefit on atherosclerotic disease progression, even in a subset of the population, would have important public health implications."The publication of this study is the most recent in series of studies evaluating the potential benefits of POM Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice on human health. In 1998 POM Wonderful initiated a world class medical research program to investigate the Wonderful variety pomegranate.
To date, POM Wonderful has funded $32 million in research, which has involved a number of top scientists from leading universities around the world, including a Nobel Laureate. So far, 48 total studies have been published in peer-review journals. Primary research areas have included the prostate and cardiovascular, among others.Source Cited:M. Davidson et al., Effects of Consumption of Pomegranate Juice on Carotid Intima-Media Thickness in Men and Women at Moderate Risk for Coronary Heart Disease, American Journal of Cardiology (2009)

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Reverse the clock with Omega 5 oil anti aging products


Anti-aging skin cream that helps reverse the clock is something men and women alike are in search of. You may start seeking this as early as your late twenties or not until well into your forties.
We are all growing older, like it or not. And our skin is a reflection of the life we live. Even if you live a healthy life, there are still many factors in today's environment, that you are exposed to, that are out of your control. Exposure to these factors can have a negative effect on your appearance and cause your skin to look older than it should.How do you help uncover that youthful appearance once again?
The first thing people often look for is an anti-aging cream or lotion. We reach for these skin care products for good reason; because the right solution, and combination of ingredients, can have a dramatic effect on the look and feel of our complexion.
To uncover the best anti-aging skin creams it is important to look for natural, effective ingredients in high concentrations. This way you'll get the results you are looking for that will continue to cause improvement long-term.
The following are some of the things you are going to want to look for to tackle those fine lines, wrinkles, and other visible signs of aging.
First, look for natural solutions that stimulate collagen and elastin regrowth.
You also want powerful vitamins, and minerals doing their job. One of the most prized options for this is called Phytessence Wakame. This is a powerful antioxidant and vitamin and mineral solution derived from a Japanese sea algae found to be extremely effective.
The final recommendation today is to be sure your cream includes potent antioxidants such as Omega 5 oil to destroy free radicals. Another on the market today is a form of CoEnzyme Q-10 called Nano-Lipobelle H-EQ10. Omega 5 has the ability to effectively penetrate the skin and go to work deeper for a dramatic anti-wrinkle effect.
So there you have it: Start using skin care products with potent natural ingredients, like the ones mentioned, and you'll get the best results. Uncover a youthful appearance by using the best anti-aging skin creams.