Question: from Marc – Does Beta Carotene Increase Risk of Cancer?

The WCRF have recently released the results from the research carried out looking into foods associated with increased risk of cancer. I noticed that Beta carotene is a supplement they found to increase the risk of Lung Cancer and that your Total balance contains 5000IU of this ingredient. Please let me know whether it is still safe to be taking this supplement.

Comment: from Warren Matthews of Xtend-Life

Joanna will answer this question, but I thought that I should first make a comment. This is another example of a misleading study. There is also a world of difference between taking NATURAL Beta-Carotene in conjunction with many other co-factors such as are present in Total Balance as opposed to taking a synthetic Beta-Carotene as a single stand alone ingredient which should never be ingested in that manner. To suggest that beta-carotene in a natural form in sensible quantities is risky is a bit like saying don’t eat your carrots because you may get cancer. It is nonsense.  Read more...

Weight Watchers Points: 3 UPC: 621498411231 Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Bar Servings Per Container: 7 Amount Per Serving Calories 150 Calories from Fat 50 Total Fat 5g Saturated Fat 2.5g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 190mg Potassium 80mg Total Carbohydrate 15g Dietary Fiber 7g Sugars <1g Protein 15g Iron 10% (2000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin A 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin C 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Calcium 4% (2000 Calorie Diet) Ingredients Soy Nuggets (Soy Protein Isolate Oat Flour Tapioca Starch and Salt) Polydextrose Protein Blend (Hydrolyzed Collagen Whey Protein Isolate) Glycerin Peanut Pieces Modified Palm Oil Chocolate Chips )Lactitol Chocolate Liquor Cocoa Butter Soy Lecithin Vanilla and Acesulfame-Potassium) Canola Oil Cocoa Powder Processed with alkali Rolled 9oats Cellulose Artificial and Natural Flavor (Contains Caramel Color and Modified Corn Starch) Honey Powder (Honey Wheat Starch Calcium Separate) Soy Lecithin Salt Ethyl Maltol Sucralose and Acesulfame-Potassium. ALLERGY INFORMATION: THIS PRODUCT IS MANUFACTURED IN A FACILITY THAT USES PEANUTS OTHER NUTS AND SEEDS.

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Details 20 g of Protein. Naturally and artificially flavored. Power and recovery. � Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1 bar Servings Per Container 24 Amount Per Serving � % Daily Value Calories 260 Calories from Fat 40 Total Fat 4 g 6% Saturated Fat 3 g 15% Cholesterol 20 mg 7% Sodium 280 mg 12% Potassium 310 mg 9% Total Carbohydrate 36 g 12% Dietary Fiber 2 g 8% Sugars 24 g Protein 20 g Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 50% Calcium 10% Iron 15% Vitamin E 50% Biotin 25% Chloride 6% Chromium 50% Folate 20% Magnesium 8% Niacin 25% Pantothenic Acid 25% Phosphorus 15% Vitamin B12 25% Vitamin B6 25% Riboflavin 30% Trans Fat 0 g *percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Ingredients: Protein Blend (Calcium Caseinate Soy Protein Isolate Whey Protein Isolate Whey Protein Concentrate) High Fructose Corn Syrup Corn Syrup Coating (Maltitol Palm Kernel Oil Cocoa Whey Powder Lecithin Natural Flavor) Soy Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate Rice Flour Malt Extract) Cocoa (Processed with Alkali) Corn Syrup Solids Glycerine Fructose Natural and Artificial Flavor Salt Vitamin Blend (Ascorbic Acid D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate Maltodextrin Niacinamide D-Calcium Pantothenate Vitamin A Palmitate Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Chromium Polynicotinate Riboflavin Folic Acid Biotin Cyanocobalamin).  Read more...

When we think of losing hair, our thoughts turn to men. They are the ones who have the shiny dome later in life. But what about women who are having problems in this area? More and more are suffering from hair loss.

For women, hair loss is particularly devastating. We think of our hair as our crowning glory. Without it we don’t feel beautiful anymore. It seems like vanity but to lose your hair and not have any grow back does affect your self-image.

Hair loss in women is referred to as alopecia. It is a blanket term that covers all types of hair loss. The causes are varied and can occur at different times in a woman’s life.

Why do women lose their hair? The first thing that comes to mind is menopause. When the menstruation cycle ceases, lots of changes occur in the female body. For one, hormone levels fluctuate. No longer are the ovaries producing estrogen and progesterone like they used to. This makes the level of testosterone in the female of higher concentration than the other two more dominant hormones.  Read more...

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Pouch Servings Per Container: 7 Amount Per Serving Calories 70 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0g Saturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 10mg Sodium 15mg Potassium 110mg Total Carbohydrate 2g Dietary Fiber 0g Sugars 0g Protein 15g Iron 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin A 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin C 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Calcium 10% (2000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin D 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin E 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Ingredients Hydrolyzed Gelatin Whey Protein Concentrate Citric Acid Malic Acid Natural Color Potassium Citrate Tricalcium Phosphate Aspartame* Artificial Flavors. ***PHENYLKETONURICS: CONTAINS PHENYLALANINE

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Certified Kosher (View Certificate) Weight Watchers Points: 3 Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Bar Servings Per Container: 7 Amount Per Serving Calories 150 Calories from Fat 50 Total Fat 5g Saturated Fat 3.5g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 70mg Potassium 95mg Total Carbohydrate 18g Dietary Fiber 7g Sugars 7g Protein 10g Iron 6% (2000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin A 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin C 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Calcium 6% (2000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin D 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Vitamin E 0% (2000 Calorie Diet) Ingredients Soy Protein Isolate Polydextrose Corn Syrup Sugar Coconut (contains Sodium Metabisulfite) Calcium Caseinate (from Milk) Milk Protein Isolate Maltodextrin Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil Glycerine Cocoa (processed with Alkali) Invert Sugar Canola Oil Partially Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil (contributes a negligible amount of Trans Fat) Nonfat Milk Natural and Artificial Flavors Salt Milk Fat Soy Lecithin Sucralose. ALLERGY INFORMATION: MAY CONTAIN TRACES OF PEANUTS AND OTHER NUTS.

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Super Powerful Anti-Oxidant Formula Contains 5 Most Incredible Anti-Oxidants: Acai – Oprah�s # 1 Recommended Super Food! Mangosteen Noni Pomegranate and Green Tea – for Maximum Results Acai fruit Acai (pronounced �ah-sigh-ee�) is a powerful berry that grows wild in the Amazon rain forest of Brazil and is considered by many (including Oprah Winfrey) to be one of the top Super-Foods available!. This little rich berry is no doubt one of the most nutritious foods in the world. Acai is packed full of anti-oxidants (to help combat premature aging) essential fatty acids dietary fiber and amino acids. In fact studies show that Acai pulp contains 10-30 times the anthocyanins (purple colored antioxidants) of red wine! Green Tea Is any other food or drink reported to have as many health benefits as green tea? The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times using it to treat everything from headaches to depression.Did you know that green tea has been used as a medicine in China for at least 4000 years? Today scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with green tea. Mangosteen also known as �Queen of Fruits� is a fruit grown in Thailand and Myanmar. Mangosteen has been used for many years in Southeast Asia as a medicine for numerous ailments. In addition Mangosteen has a number of compounds the most prominent being xanthones a group of compounds that have antioxidant and other potent physiological properties. Tahitian Noni For over 2000 years Noni (morinda citrifolia) has been used for its many beneficial properties. The early Polynesians used it as a general tonic. They found it particularly beneficial for imbalances of the immune respiratory digestive and intestinal systems. It was also determined to be helpful for the central nervous system and as an aid for injured muscles bones and tissue. Currently scientists are studying possibilities in treating hypertension high blood pressure and counteracting the aging process. The early Polynesians regarded this fruit as a necessity in their daily lives. It is still revered today not just for its healing properties but also as a natural energy booster Pomegranate Pomegranate has quickly become one of the most talked about health foods in the past year. Pomegranate fruits contain polyphenols tannins and anthocyanins – all are beneficial antioxidants. Interestingly pomegranate juice contains high levels of antioxidants – higher than most other fruit juices red wine or even green tea. In addition preliminary evidence indicates pomegranate is particularly beneficial for cholesterol and blood-pressure.  Read more...

The hardest part of losing weight seems to be changing eating habits. You can exercise until you are blue in the face but if you don’t have your food intake under control, you could be simply spinning your wheels. Here are some ideas to help you make the right choice when it comes to food.

It is a fact that fresh foods have more natural flavor and nutrients than processed food. We often choose the processed foods because we are in a hurry. The one thing we tell ourselves is that we will do better next time.

How many of you know that tomorrow never comes in this case? Making the right and healthy food choices requires focus, discipline and a few simple tricks of the trade.

1. Prepare your food ahead of time. The chief complaint about making a healthy dinner is that you don’t have time. Take a day on the weekend when you have more time and whip up a few nutritious dishes for the following week. Because you have the time, you can experiment with spices and different foods you may not have tried before.  Read more...

A Pharmaceutical-Grade Whey Protein Isolate That Is Known For Its Utmost Purity! Nectar Medical is a 100% natural protein formula designed to exceed even the most stringent and demanding requirements of the medical community. It is designed around Promina a pharmaceutical-grade whey protein isolate that is known for its utmost purity unwavering consistency and pleasant taste. Whey protein isolate is considered by most experts to be the single highest quality source of protein for human nutrition. Its bioavailability is without compare and its amino acids are utilized more efficiently than any other source of protein. Because Nectar Medical has a bland taste and is instantly soluble and dispersible it can be mixed unnoticeable and easily into nearly any beverage or food item such as milk tea juice flavored water cereal soup pudding or mashed potatoes. Likewise Nectar Medical is an ideal product to be used in tube-feeding applications due to its ease of use and health-promoting benefits. Nectar Medical is specifically formulated to be used as a medical food for renal (dialysis) patients. Meeting the distinctive needs of these individuals Nectar Medical provides a superior protein source with low levels of potassium and phosphorous. Nectar Medical is specifically formulated to be used as a medical food for bariatric surgery patients. Meeting the distinctive needs of these individuals Nectar Medical provides a easily digestible superior protein source with low levels of fat sugar and total carbohydrates. Supplement Facts: Serving Size: 1 Level Scoop Servings Per Container: 41 Amount Per Serving: Calories 40 Calories from Fat 0 Total Fat 0 g 0% Saturated Fat 0 g 0% Trans Fat 0 g 0% Cholesterol 0 g 0% Sodium 25 mg 1% Potassium 50 mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 0 g 0% Dietary Fiber 0 g 0% Sugars 0 g Protein 10 g 20% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 8% Iron 0% Phosphorus 4% Magnesium 2% Important Amino Acids Per 100 g of Protein Arginine 2.4 g Glutamine 7.4 g Histadine 1.7 g Isoleucine 6.7 g Leucine 11.9 g Lysine 9.7 g Methionine 2.0 g Phenylalanine 3.3 g Threonine 7.2 g Tryptophan 2.1 g Valine 6.2 OTHER INGREDIENTS: Whey Protein Isolate Soy Lecithin. A milk-derived product; Promina brand; ultrafiltered and un-denatured; includes beta lactoglobulin alpha lactoalbumin glacomacropeptides immunoglobulin b.s. albumin protease peptone lactoperidoxidase. Directions: For Oral Use: Based on protein requirements mix one to two scoops of Nectar Medical per 4-16 oz. of your favorite beverage or food. When adding to foods or warm liquids add protein slowly while stirring. Do not add to liquids over 130??F to prevent denaturing of protein. For Tube-Feeding Use: Mix one scoop per 2-6 oz. of water until desired consistency is achieved. Stir until completely dissolved. Administer by syringe through feeding tube.  Read more...