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What Is Niacin?

Posted On 2012-05-17 , 7:18 PM

Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3, is found in animal foods like red meat, liver & fish. It is, also, found in some plant foods like beans, carrots & leafy green vegetables. Niacin helps protect against cardiovascular disease as well as supports cognitive function, the nervous system & the digestive tract. Therefore, it is important to get enough niacin into your every day diet.
What Niacin Does For Your Body
Niacin is one of the most important nutrients in your diet, & it's water soluble, which means that your body excretes excess niacin in your urine, rather than storing it. Therefore, you need to eat a steady supply of niacin each day to ensure that you don't suffer from niacin deficiency. Niacin protects your heart by lowering blood levels of "bad" LDL cholesterol, as well as preventing the accumulation of arterial plaque. Your digestive system, nervous system & brain need niacin to function. Niacin helps your body make new DNA & helps your body use insulin efficiently to control blood sugar levels. Your body, also, needs niacin to process fats.
Medical Uses for Niacin
Niacin has a number of therapeutic uses. It's often used to treat arteriosclerosis (coronary heart disease, or hardening of the arteries). Niacin can help keep blood cholesterol levels low to protect your heart. Also, niacin therapy has been used to treat arthritis, diabetes & acne, as well as, mental disorders such as dementia, schizophrenia & psychosis.
How to Get Enough Niacin into Your Daily Diet
You won't be able to get enough niacin from your diet alone to experience medical benefits. However, you still need some niacin each day. Men need about 16 mg per day & women need 14 mg per day unless they are pregnant or nursing (pregnant & breastfeeding women have higher niacin requirements). It's critical that you get enough niacin in your diet on a daily basis, because your body can't store this important vitamin. Fortunately, a substantial number of foods are high in niacin. Niacin is found in red meat, liver, kidneys, chicken, turkey & fish. Salmon & tuna are particularly high in niacin, but be aware that consumption of these fish contain high levels of mercury & other pollutants. Eat salmon & tuna only two or three times per week to avoid the ill effects of mercury & the other pollutants often found in fish. Vegetables that have a high niacin content include crimini mushrooms, which should be eaten raw for the maximum nutritional benefit. Green leafy vegetables are high in niacin, as are tomatoes & asparagus. Coffee also contains high levels of niacin. To get the most nutritional benefit from your vegetables, eat them raw or lightly steamed.
Check It Out! Nutritional Supplements from Omnitrition Contain Niacin, too!
	Omni4®, Omnitrition®'s Liquid Gold is America's Best Liquid Vitamin! Contains 20mg niacin. This orange, papaya-flavored drink is a good foundation for all ages, 0 to 100 & older! 1. Puts balance in your body by helping to get rid of toxins that build up in your system. 2. Excellent compliment to a weight loss program, because your body will lose weight much easier if it is in balance. 3. Most diseases & illnesses can be attributed to lack of proper nutrition. Taking Omni 4® every day will ensure you are giving your body what it needs. 4. It is very beneficial to people who suffer with asthma & allergies. 5. Glucosamine helps with muscle, tissues, tendons & joints. Helps to eliminate fine lines & wrinkles. Promotes new tissue growth & delays the progression of osteoarthritis. 6. Co-Enzyme Q10, "The Spark of Life", an anti-aging nutrient, helps with renal failure, congestive heart failure, hypertension, neurological & neuro-degenerative diseases, diabetes & cancer. Studies have shown breast cancer to be linked to a decrease in plasma Co-Q10 levels. Everyone should be on Omni4 ®!
	Omnitrition's Charge® Gives you Energy to Face the Day! Charge® contains 80mg niacin. Who needs more energy?...almost anyone! Full of B vitamins, Omnitrition's Charge® is very helpful with: stress, fatigue, anxiety, energy, focus, & concentration. Trish Holland, Winter Springs, FL- Charge® is like getting a Vitamin B-12 shot without the needle & doctor's visit. It gives me the energy I need naturally.
	Omnitrition's Remind® is Complete Brain Nutrition You Won't Soon Forget! Remind® contains 100mg niacin. Omnitrition's Remind® is "Brain in a Bottle", because it helps with mental focus, concentration, & clarity of thought. Omnitrition's Remind®, also, has niacin in it, which helps to lower cholesterol & flush toxins. Some people may experience what is called a "Niacin Flush". Completely harmless, a niacin flush may cause an itchy/tingling red rash on some areas of your body, mainly, the face, neck, arms & legs. The rash will last about 15 to 30 minutes & then be gone. Do Not Panic! This is a good thing to have happen. You are not allergic to the niacin. What is happening during that time is your body is flushing toxins out of your circulatory system. The more medication you are on or if you are a smoker or a drinker, the more apt you are to have a niacin flush. Some people never have them & others all the time.
	SHIELD® is Omnitrition®'s Very Own Antioxidant! Shield® contains 40mg niacin. Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer, heart disease, as well as, other diseases.
	Nite Lite® is Omnitrition®'s Natural Sleep Aide. Nite Lite® contains 120mg niacin. Nite Lite® is Omnitrition's ground-breaking formula used to support your body's natural metabolic processes, which occur through deep, relaxed sleep. Fueled by body fat, these processes assist the body in efficiently and naturally rejuvenating and restoring itself, as wells as, facilitating weight loss. Nite Lite® contains Niacin, a B3 Vitamin, which flushes out toxins & improves circulation. Perfectly normal, some people experience a "niacin flush" when taking this product. Take Nite Lite® & get your best night's sleep naturally!

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Is There a Pill to Help You Look Younger?

Posted On 2012-04-29 , 3:54 PM

In a recent German study, women who took pine bark supplement, Pycnogenol, had a more glowing complexion after 12weeks taking 25mg 3 times a day. This works because the supplement boosted the women's levels of an enzyme that generates hyaluronic acid by 44%. Hyalyronic acid is the main agent in keeping skin firm & dewy. Researchers believe this supplement's success is due to its antioxidant & anti-inflammatory properties. Pycnogenol, also, boosted elasticity & smoothness while reducing wrinkles slightly according to these researchers.
%Improvement Skin elasticity 25% Smoothness 6% Wrinkle reduction 3%
	Omni4® is America's best liquid vitamin! Vitamins are beneficial to our bodies to keep us healthy & provide us with healthy teeth and gums, healthy skin, hair, nails & more! Also, has glucosamine, which helps with muscle, tissues, tendons & joints. Helps to eliminate fine lines & wrinkles! Promotes new tissue growth & delays the progression of osteoarthritis. And Co-Enzyme Q10, "The Spark of Life", an anti-aging nutrient, that helps with renal failure, congestive heart failure, hypertension, neurological & neuro-degenerative diseases, diabetes & cancer. Studies have shown breast cancer to be linked to a decrease in plasma Co-Q10 levels. Everyone should be on Omni4 ®!
	Nite Lite® is an incredible multi-purpose product. The ingredients in it are formulated to allow your body to get to the metabolic rate(REM) it needs to be at during the night to repair, restore, & rejuvenate. Our bodies were meant to sleep at night. Most of us don't allow ourselves enough time to sleep. Lack of sleep is one of the quickest ways to age your body & set yourself up for diseases & illnesses. Containing hydrolyzed collagen,it, also, thickens skin & reduces wrinkles!
	Thermo Herbal Tea®, Omnitrition®'s unique fat burner, is formulated to help with weight loss by burning stored body fat & increasing lean muscle mass at the same time. It contains: 1. Green Tea, which provides a powerful antioxidant & helps protect cells from damage linked to cancer, heart disease & other illnesses. 2. Theobromine aides in cognitive brain function, memory & well-being. It is, also, a natural diuretic. 3. Synephrine burns fat, increases physical performance & helps to build lean muscle mass. 4. DHEA is anti-aging! It decreases body fat & pain as it increases muscle tone, mobility, & life span. It promotes well-being, health & longevity!

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What is Choline?

Posted On 2012-04-28 , 7:28 PM

Choline is a natural substance that is often classified as a member of the B vitamin family. This fatty acid is found in lecithin, acetylcholine, & posphatidylcholine. Thought to be important in the maintenance of cognitive abilities, this nutrient helps with alertness & the ability to concentrate on difficult tasks, as well as keep the memory sharp & aid in the ability to assimilate new information with relative ease. There is evidence that choline has a direct impact on the ability of the brain to produce neurotransmitters that are necessary for good emotional & mental health. Ingesting enough of this fatty acid daily can aid in keeping the mood balanced & relatively free from depression, anxiety, and various types of manic disorders, making this nutrient an important tool in dealing with many types of phobias. The presence of ample choline can, also, help the brain be aware of hunger or in detecting when the body has had enough food. Choline is, also, very important to the function of the liver. Along with helping to remove toxins & wastes, this fatty acid also helps to prevent fat from accumulating in the liver. With proper amounts of this nutrient in the diet each day, the chances of developing problems with the liver are greatly minimized.
	Remind® has 1,000mg Choline! We like to call Omnitrition's Remind® "Brain in a Bottle", because it helps with mental focus, concentration, & clarity of thought. The Choline in Remind® is a B vitamin that must be supplemented. We do not get enough of it in our daily diets. Choline helps with verbal memory & can reverse the early stages of memory loss & senility. The Choline in Remind® is equivalent to eating 30 pounds of fish each day! Many children & adults who suffer from ADD/ADHD as well as depression, anxiety, & panic attacks have been able to go off of their prescription meds when using Omni 4® liquid vitamins, Charge® & Remind® together. Results have been amazing!
	Omni Sport® has 50% Choline! Omni Sport® is a delicious, refreshing berry-flavored drink mix formulated to support your body during workouts and physical activity. Omni Sport® has a strong amino acid base that aids in muscle recovery, stamina, & endurance while at the same time helping to build lean muscle mass. While Omni Sport® is primarily a "workout" product, it is, also, beneficial for people who are healing from various injuries to both muscles & bones. Most injuries have been shown to heal in half the time!

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The Amazing Asparagus!

Posted On 2012-04-22 , 8:55 AM

Asparagus is a springtime vegetable that is versatile & delicious. Since it is in season, buying it now is best for freshness & nutrition. Asparagus has many health benefits!
1. Great for your heart! It has folate, which has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease.
Omni Smart®, also known as "liquid drano" for your heart, has minerals & natural ingredients that support heart & blood vessel function. Good for anyone with a heart! Heart attack & stroke are the leading causes of death for people over the age of 50. People who have a family history of heart disease would especially benefit from this product using it preventatively. Helps to lower cholesterol & blood pressure. It, also, helps ease the pain of varicose veins, as well as actually making them visibly disappear over time. The garlic in it is a natural antibiotic, too, so it is helpful to take if you are suffering from any kind of infection.
2. Fights depression! It puts you in a good mood.
Charge® helps with energy & elevating your mood! And Phytonutrients® are "euphoria in a bottle" helping with daily stress!
3. Powerful aphrodisiac! One of the best foods to increase libido.
4. It is a superfood! Helps get rid of warts & stimulates hair production reducing baldness.
5. Lowers cholesterol!
6. Stimulates milk production in nursing mothers.
7. Prevents birth defects! Getting enough folate is particularly important for pregnant women. Having a deficiency in folate has been correlated with increased risk of Spina Bifida & anencephaly. Folate, also, helps to regulate embryonic & fetal nreve cell formation, which may help to prevent premature births.
8. Potent antioxidant! Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals. Free radical damage may lead to cancer, heart disease, as well as, other diseases.
Omnitrition's Shield® is a multivitamin, in capsule form, with a strong mineral base. It should be used in conjunction with Omni 4®. People who cannot take Omni 4®, should definitely be on this vitamin. Antioxidants help protect the body from harmful free radicals & toxins, that cause damage to cells, thereby leading to such infections & various degenerative diseases like heart disease & cancer. Everyone should take antioxidants! They are, also, beneficial to people who suffer from allergies & chronic sinus infections.
9. Antifungal & antiviral.
10. Great for your kidneys! It is a natural diuretic that promotes the formation of urine in the kidneys. Therefore, aiding in detoxification & cleansing.
Omni Weight Loss Drops®, also, works as a detoxification process while you lose unwanted stored fat!
11. Acts as a detox! Asparagus has 288mg of potassium per cup. Potassium is know for reducing belly flat! It, also, has 3g of fiber, which cleanses the digestive system. It has no natural sodium, no fat or cholesterol, & one cup is only 40 calories!
12. Prevents bladder & urinary tract infections! As well as, treats bladder & UTI & kidney stones.
13. Helps with treating HIV.
14. Helps prevent MS.
15. Anti-cancer properties! Folate, which asparagus is rich in, is now known to be an important protection against cancer. It is particularly beneficial for preventing lung cancer.
Includes highly beneficial effects of DHEA(Research indicates that DHEA has been shown to improve or stabilize signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus.) Anti-aging Decreases body fat Increases muscle tone Increases bone density Promotes well-being & decreases pain Increases sexual function & pleasure Enhances activity of the immune system Improves memory Helps increase life span Improves quality of sleep Helps prevent cancer, arterial disease, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer's disease, and helps treat Lupus.
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16. Energizing & fights Chronic Fatigue Syndrome!
17. Lowers blood pressure naturally.
18. Top of the list of alkaline foods. An acid body is a magnet for sickness, disease, cancer & aging. Eating more alkaline foods helps shift your body's pH & oxygenates your system. Alkaline foods keep your body healthy & functioning correctly, preventing cancer.
19. Anti-aging! It is high in potassium, vitamin A, & folate. It is, also, high in glutathione, an amino acid compound with potent antioxidant properites, which is anti-aging. GSH is an antioxidant that protects cells from toxins like free radicals.
Omni 4® liquid vitamins, also, contains Co Q10, which is the "spark of life"! Also, contains glucosamine, which aids as an anti-inflammatory.
20. Reduces pain & inflammation. Folate helps reduce inflammation.
21. Prevents osteoporosis & osteoarthritis. Asparagus is rich in vitamin K, which studies have shown help prevent osteoporosis & osteoarthritis. Vitamin K helps in bone formation & repair. It is, also, needed for the synthesis of osteocalcin, which is the protein in bone tissue where calcium crystallizes.
22. Prevents diabetes! Studies have shown asparagus balances insulin levels.
OmniTrim Extra Enhancer® stabilizes blood sugar levels & enhances the thermogenic products, the Thermo Herbal Tea® & Thermo Java®. It, also, helps to reduce, or stop altogether, sugar cravings, & converts sugars to energy instead of fat. Extra Enhancers®, also, help to reduce cellulite. OmniTrim Extra Enhancer® contains chromium, which is an essential mineral. Chromium levels decline with age & most adults are deficient. Chromium helps to promote fat loss & lean muscle tension. It reduces the risk of glucose intolerance. Great for people with diabetes or hypoglycemia!
23. Contains inulin. Inulin feeds friendly bacteria that live in the large intestine. Great for preventing yeast overgrowth & keeping your digestive system healthy.
Fiber N Mor® helps with various intestinal issues including, irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn's disease.
It can be chopped in salads, barbecued with mustard, sauteed on the grill, or lightly steamed.

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Having 1 Sugary Drink a Day May Raise Heart Risk

Posted On 2012-04-15 , 11:37 AM

Study: Men who drank 1 sugar-sweetened beverage daily had 20% higher risk of heart disease than non-drinkers. by: Kathleen Doheny for WebMD Medical News
On March 12, 2012, a new study suggests just 1 sugar-sweetened drink a day may be enough to raise a man's risk for heart disease. Men who drank only 1 sugary drink a day had 20% higher risk of heart disease than did non-drinkers, per researcher Frank Hu, MD, PhD, professor of nutrition & epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health. "This study provides strong evidence that higher consumption of sugary beverages is an important risk factor for heart disease", he says. "Even moderate consumption, only 1 soda per day, is associated with a 20% risk." Hu's team followed almost 43,000 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. Previously, they conducted a similar study with women. In that study, they also found a link between sugar-sweetened drinks & heart disease. "In this one we tried to replicate the results in men", he tells WebMD. The results are very consistent, he says. "That is really enhancing the validity of the findings." The Sugar Association took exception with the findings, stressing that sugar is not the main culprit, but lifestyle. So did the American Beverage Association.
Study Details: Hu & his team asked the men, aged 40-75, to report their beverage-drinking habits. From January 1986 to December 2008, the men reported on their diet & other health habits every 2 years. They provided a blood sample halfway through the study. As the researchers followed the men they looked to see who had heart disease, which was defined as a heart attack. During that time, there were 3,683 heart attacks. Next, the researchers divided the men into 4 groups, depending on their sugar-sweetened drink habits. These drinks included sodas, carbonated non-colas, fruit punches, lemonade, & other non-carbonated fruit drinks, but did not include 100% fruit juices. These groups were: No sugar-sweetened drinks Twice a month 1-3 times a week 4 times a week to 9 per day
Those in the last group were 20% more likely to have a heart attack than the non-drinkers, Hu found. This was true even after accounting for other factors, such as age, smoking, exercise, alcohol drinks, diet, weight, & family history of heart disease. They looked at blood samples. Men who drank sugar-sweetened drinks daily had higher indicators for heart disease than the non-drinkers. Those who had a daily sugar-sweetened drink had higher levels of blood fats, called triglycerides, which is a risk factor for heart disease. Another risk factor, they had lower levels of HDL, the good cholesterol.
What can explain the link? "There are at least 3 things going on,"Hu says. "One is increased body weight, an immediate effect of drinking sugar-sweetened beverages. The second thing is blood lipids. It increases triglycerides & decreases HDL." The drinks, also, increase inflammatory indicators liked with heart disease, he says, such as C-reactive protein.
Perspectives: Robert Lustig, MD, professor of clinical pediatrics at the University of California San Francisco, who has researched childhood & adult obesity, reviewed the findings. In his own research, he says, he has found a link between sugar-sweetened drinks & high blood pressure, another risk factor for heart disease. Christina M. Shay, PhD, assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma, Lawton, found in her own research a link between sugar-sweetened drinks & heart disease in women.
The Industry Weigh-in: Charles Baker, PhD, chief science officer at the Sugar Association, takes issue with the findings. Singling out sugar is not the answer to fighting obesity & heart disease, he says. Instead, people should reduce calories & exercise more, he says. The American Beverage Association says other factors, such as stress, could have played a role.
Diet Advice: Those who love such drinks don't have to give them up entirely, Hu says. "One or 2 a week, I don't think that's going to be a major problem," he says. "We should treat soda as some kind of treat, not a regular event," he tells WebMD.
*The American Heart Association recommends drinking no more than 450 calories of sugary drinks a week. That's fewer than 3 12-oz. sugared drinks. On any day, about half the people in the U.S. drinks a sugary drink, the CDC reports. One in 20 drinks more than 4 12-oz. sugared beverages per day, it finds.
Omni 4®: A report by JAMA in June 2001, stated that the federal government is recommending all Americans take a multivitamin every day. Why? Because our soils are depleted of natural nutrients & our bodies don't get what they need each day in our diets. According to the Physician's Desk Reference, liquid vitamins are 96-98% absorbable, vs. only 10-20% of vitamins in pill or tablet form. Omni 4® is micellized, which means that the fat soluble vitamins are broken down into the smallest particles possible for faster absorption. Because of this process, your body will absorb what it needs & flush out what it doesn't. No vitamins are stored in your organs, unlike with fat soluble vitamins. Puts balance in your body & helps get rid of toxins that build up in your system. Most diseases & illnesses can be attributed to lack of proper nutrition. Taking Omni 4® every day will ensure you are giving your body what it needs. Also, contains CoQ10, "the spark of life," an anti-aging nutrient that helps with renal failure, congestive heart failure, hypertension, diabetes & more!
Omni Smart®: Also, known as a "roto-rooter" for your heart, has minerals & natural ingredients that support heart & blood vessel function. Heart attack & strokes are the leading causes of death for people over the age of 50. People who have a family history of heart disease would especially benefit from this product. Helps to lower cholesterol & blood pressure.
Extra Enhancers®: Stabilizes blood sugar levels. Also, helps to reduce, or stop all together, sugar cravings, converts sugars to energy instead of fat. It reduces the risk of glucose intolerance. GREAT for people with diabetes or hypoglycemia.
PhasoTrim®: Made out of white kidney beans, each phaso capsule blocks up to 400 starch/carbohydrate calories from absorbing into your system. PhasoTrim® reduces the amount of insulin secreted by the pancreas & helps burn existing fat. Take it before that sugary drink.
OmniTrim Chito®: Chito® has the unique ability to attach itself to the lipids or fats in your stomach before they are digested. Chito® surrounds some of the dietary fat and prevents its absorption in the digestive tract. Because Chito® is not digestible, it has no calories. Chito®, also: Lowers cholesterol Raises HDL(good cholesterol) Aids in lowering blood sugar levels- both Type I & II diabetics Helps reduce blood pressure