Below are the latest news stories regarding supplementation, nutrition, and your health freedom. You’ll also find recent announcements and new product introductions from Health Freedom Nutrition. We are continually updating our news section, so please check back often.

9/24/09 - Vitamin K Intakes Need to be Increased to Prevent Disease.

A new vitamin K study set to appear in the October 2009 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition says current recommendations for vitamin K need to be increased to prevent disease and ensure optimal health. The study, written by researchers from Children's Hospital Oakland Research Institute in Oakland, California, says Americans don't get enough vitamin K from food and what little they do get is not enough for all of vitamin K's important health functions. You can read a summary article on the Smart Publications website entitled Vitamin K Deficiency Linked to Osteoporosis, Cancer, and Heart Disease. 9/11/09 - Dietary Omega-3 Deficiency is the Sixth Biggest Killer of Americans.

Harvard University researchers writing in the Public Library of Science Medicine Journal say that Omega-3 deficiency causes 96,000 US deaths per year. The study entitled "The Preventable Causes of Death in the United States: Comparative Risk Assessment of Dietary, Lifestyle, and Metabolic Risk Factors" looked at 2005 data from the US National Health Center for Health Statistics. They determined that there were 72,000-96,000 preventable deaths each year due to omega-3 deficiency. You can read the abstract of the Preventable Causes of Death study on the Public Library of Science Medicine Journal website. 8/17/09 - Carnosine May Help Prevent and Treat Cataracts

A new study published in the journal Biochemistry suggests the dietary supplement carnosine may be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of cataracts. The researchers demonstrated that carnosine prevented cloudiness in animal eye lenses. You can read the full Carnosine Cataract Study on the Biochemistry website. 7/16/09 - American Academy of Dermatology Recommends Vitamin D3 Supplementation

In an updated position statement on vitamin D, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends at-risk individuals increase their intake to 1,000 IU of vitamin D, and says those who take vitamin D supplements should be sure to take the natural form, vitamin D3, as opposed to vitamin D2. You can read the full Position Statement on Vitamin D on their website. 7/2/09 - Vegetarians Have Lower Cancer Risk

A study published in the June 16, 2009, edition of British Journal of Cancer says vegetarians are less likely to develop certain types of cancer. In particular, the study suggested that non-meat eaters experienced lower rates of ovarian, bladder, and stomach cancer than meat eaters. To learn more about this study, see the Cancer incidence in British vegetarians study on the British Journal of Cancer website. 6/11/09 - Women with high blood lead levels have higher mortality rates than those with low blood lead levels.

A study published in a recent edition of Environmental Health Journal says women who have high blood lead concentrations experienced increased mortality, in particular from coronary heart disease, as compared to those with lower blood lead concentrations. To learn more about this study, see the Full Study on the Environmental Health Journal website. 5/27/09 - Multivitamins May Have Powerful Anti-Aging Effects!

A study published in the June 2009 edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests women who take a multivitamin may have a younger "biological age" than those who don't. The study looked at the length of telomeres (the end portions of chromosomes) and found that women who took multivitamins had longer telomeres. Typically, telomeres are shortened slightly during cell division, and longer telomeres suggest less aging. To learn more about this study, see the Study Overview on the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition website. 5/21/09 - New Meta-Analysis Research Study Says Vitamin K Protects Against Bone Fractures

A study published in the April 2009 edition of Nutrition Research says vitamin K supplementation can reduce the incidence of fracture in postmenopausal women. The study's authors reviewed seven randomized controlled clinical trials to see the effects of vitamin K supplementation on bone health and found a reduced incidence of clinical fractures in women who took vitamin K supplements. To learn more about this study, see the Study Abstract which was published in Nutrition Research. 4/30/09 - Health Freedom Nutrition Introduces New Detoxification Product - ToxClear™

You can remove dangerous toxic heavy metals from your body! New ToxClear from Health Freedom Nutrition is an EDTA-based oral chelation detoxification formula that contains ingredients proven to remove toxins like lead and mercury from the body. To learn more about ToxClear see the ToxClear Press Release or visit the ToxClear Product Page.
4/29/09 - Natural Immune System Support On Sale For 50% Off!

In light of current world events, Health Freedom Nutrition is offering three immune system enhancing products at 50% off their regular retail price. Immune Actives, Immune Actives Booster, and Olive Leaf Extract are now 50% off through June 1, 2009. Protect yourself by strengthening your immune system naturally with these immune boosting products.
3/19/09 - Health Freedom Nutrition Launches Bone Vitals

Calcium alone is not the answer to bone health! Bone Vitals from Health Freedom Nutrition provides you with the essential bone health nutrients that are missing from a typical diet or calcium-based bone health supplements. To read more about Bone Vitals see Bone Vitals Press Release or visit the Bone Vitals product page..
2/24/09 - B Vitamins May Prevent Blindness in Women

A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests a combination of B vitamins, including folic acid and vitamin B6 and vitamin B12, could reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in women by 34%. The researchers from the Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School said, "The trial findings reported herein are the strongest evidence to date in support of a possible beneficial effect of folic acid and B vitamin supplements in AMD prevention." For more information about this important study please see B Vitamin Study in Archives of Internal Medicine .
1/22/09 - Elderly Residents of Georgia Need Vitamin Supplements

A study published in the Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly by researchers at the University of Georgia suggests vitamin supplements may be the key to ending nutritional deficiencies in people over the age of 60. "...vitamin supplements are convenient, relatively inexpensive and some have shown definite benefits in preventing or reducing the risks of chronic disease," said study co-author Mary Ann Johnson. Please see University of Georgia Says Seniors Need Vitamin Supplements for more information about this study's conclusions.
1/21/09 - Cupid Sale On Now!

Health Freedom Nutrition's Annual Cupid Sale is on now until the end of February. Save 25% on more than a dozen products designed to enhance your love life. Check out our Specials Section to see all the products currently on sale.
1/13/09 - Regular, Efficient Sleep May Prevent the Common Cold

A study published in the on-line version of the The Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that the quality and length of time one sleeps plays a role in the prevention of the common cold. Researchers exposed study participants to the rhinovirus and monitored their sleep patterns. Those who slept uninterrupted for at least eight hours had a much less chance of developing a cold than those who slept seven hours or less, or slept fitfully through the night. The authors stated that "Sleep quality is thought to be an important predictor of immunity and, in turn, susceptibility to the common cold." Please see More Sleep - Less Flu for more information on this interesting study.
1/09/09 - Alzheimer's Drugs Increase Mortality in the Elderly

A study published in the on-line version of the The Lancet Neurology suggest that antipsychotic drugs given to Alzheimer's patients increased their risk of dying. The authors conclude that "these results further highlight the need to seek less harmful alternatives for the long-term treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms in these patients." Please see Alzheimer's Study for more information on this disturbing devolpment.
12/08/08 - Protect Yourself from Environmental Toxins with Dr. Garry Gordon's New Book

Detox with Oral Chelation, the latest book from Dr. Garry Gordon, known as the "father of chelation" therapy, has just been released by Smart Publications. The book, co-written by noted health writer David Jay Brown, details the importance of oral chelation therapy in the fight against lead, mercury and other environmental toxins. See Environmental Toxins are Slowly Killing Us for more information on this break-through book.
12/01/08 - Health Freedom Nutrition Introduces Bladder Ease™ for Bladder Relief

Health Freedom Nutrition today announced the release of Bladder Ease, the all-natural solution to frequent urination and overactive bladder issues. See below for more information on this innovative product.
Bladder Ease Anouncement
11/07/08 - Vitamin K2, Not K1, Promotes Bone Health

Flawed study discounts Vitamin K's effectiveness in the prevention and treatment of osteopenia/osteoporosis. But Longevity Medicine Review's Lara Pizzorno, MDiv, MA, LMT, writes that the study "Vitamin K: No Help for Bone Density" published Oct. 14, 2008, in PLOS Medicine used the wrong form of vitamin K. Read her detailed analysis and decide for yourself.
http://www.lmreview.com
10/31/08 - Stressed out by LIFE? You don't have to be!

Health Freedom Nutrition Announces Sale on Natural "Stress Busting" Solutions for November! Save on Magnolia Extract, Magnolia Max, Calming Balance and Happiness 1-2-3! Click on "Specials" or see press release below.
http://www.prlog.org/10135487-stressed-out-by-life-you-dont-have-to-be.html
9/26/08 - Small Doses of Dark Chocolate May be Heart Healthy

Scientists working on the Moli-sani Project in Campobasso, Italy, which investigates risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), say they have evidence that consumption of small or moderate amounts of dark chocolate may decrease levels of serum C-reactive protein (CRP). CRP is an indicator of inflammation and major risk factor for heart disease. The study was published in the October, 2008 issue of Journal of Nutrition.
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/138/10/1939?maxtoshow=&HITS=10&hits=10&RESULTFORMAT=&author1=R.+di+Giuseppe%2C&andorexacttitle=and&andorexacttitleabs=and&andorexactfulltext=and&searchid=
1&FIRSTINDEX=0&sortspec=relevance&volume=138&resourcetype=HWCIT
9/25/08 - Splenda® Shown to Suppress Beneficial Gut Bacteria.

A study conducted by researchers from Duke University in North Carolina and co-sponsored by the Sugar Association has shown that consuming the sweetener Splenda at doses within the US FDA’s Acceptable Daily Intake may suppress beneficial bacteria in the gut. The findings were published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part A, and suggest Splenda causes numerous adverse effects.
http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/content~content=a902553409~db=all~order=page
9/11/08 - Mediterranaean Diet Shown to Reduce Mortality

Researchers at the University of Florence, Italy, report that adherence to a Mediterranean-type diet is associated with significant improvement in health status. The meta-analysis review published in the British Medical Journal reported significant reduction in overall mortality, reduction in mortality from cardiovascular disease, and reduction in mortality from cancer, by those who adhere to the principles of a Mediterranean-type diet.
http://www.bmj.com/cgi/content/full/337/sep11_2/a1344
9/10/08 - Vitamin K2 shown to reduce arterial calcification by 20%.

In study published in the journal Atherosclerosis, scientisits from the Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, have demonstrated that increased intake of menaquinone(vitamin K2) may reduce the build up of calcium in arteries that leads to hardening of the arteries.
http://www.atherosclerosis-journal.com/article/S0021-9150(08)00507-8/abstract
8/12/08 - Vitamin D deficiency associated with 26% increase in all-cause mortality.

That’s what Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Johns Hopkins University had to say after looking at the vitamin D levels and mortality rates of some 13,000 people. The study, published in the August 11, 2008 edition of Archives of Internal Medicine, demonstrates the importance of maintaining healthy vitamin D levels at all times.
http://archinte.ama-assn.org/cgi/content/short/168/15/1629
7/16/08 - Maintaining Healthy Blood Pressure May Be Easier Than You Thought

CardioCalm™ From Health Freedom Nutrition is a new, natural way to maintain healthy blood pressure without pharmaceutical side effects.
http://www.prlog.org/10092849-maintaining-healthy-blood-pressure-may-be-easier-than-you-thought.html