Published February 25, 2009

Inexpensive vitamins slow dementia and Alzheimer’s

If you or a loved one has dementia, I’ve got great news. There’s now proof that a group of inexpensive vitamins can slow the progression of dementia and Alzheimer’s.

A recent study followed 299 older men. The researchers found that taking B-vitamin supplements significantly lowered the amyloid beta protein in their brains. The protein is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s. Those taking the placebo saw their plasma protein increase an undesirable 18.5%. Those taking B vitamins saw their amyloid beta protein rise only 4.9%. That’s a huge difference for inexpensive B vitamins.

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Published February 20, 2009

Two-nutrient combination stops angina and liver damage

You may have heard about the problems poor circulation can cause to your arms and legs. But did you know poor circulation can adversely affect your organs too? For instance, angina is simply poor circulation to your heart. And poor circulation to your intestines can cause severe abdominal pain. But there’s an easy way to fix this problem.

A small rodent study recently discovered a way to protect your organs. In fact, they also discovered that two nutrients can actually reverse damage that’s already done. The two nutrients are the antioxidants carnosine and melatonin (in combination).

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Published February 19, 2009

The most dangerous form of high blood pressure — and the easy way to stop it

You probably already know that high blood pressure is dangerous. It can lead to heart attacks and stroke. But there’s a specific type of blood pressure that can significantly raise your risk of stroke — especially if you’re a woman. And preventing this type of high blood pressure is a lot easier than you might think. You don’t have to change your diet or take any drugs.

Your risk of stroke goes up significantly with systolic hypertension. The systolic blood pressure is the first or highest of the blood pressure readings. The diastolic reading is the second or lower reading. When someone says they have a blood pressure of 120/74, the systolic pressure is 120 and the diastolic is 74.

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