Vitamin E may cut heart disease risk in diabetics

10/19/2007 – Supplements of vitamin E may counteract complications in type-2 diabetics linked to an increased risk of heart disease, says a new study from Italy. Daily vitamin E supplements (500 International Units) were found to decrease levels of a protein associated with higher risk of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and ultimately cardiovascular disease…

Extra Vitamin D May Lengthen Lifespan

10/23/2007 Taking vitamin D supplements may lower the risk of death from any cause, according to a meta-analysis in the Sept. 10 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine (2007;167(16):1730-37). After reviewing 18 randomized controlled trials of vitamin D supplementation, with a total of 57,311 participants, the researchers found 4,777 of the participants died during the…

Lutein, Zeaxanthin Reduce Risk of Age-Related Eye Disease

Lutein, Zeaxanthin Reduce Risk of Age-Related Eye Disease 10/23/2007 Increased intake of the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin may be associated with a lower risk for age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a report in the September issue of Archives of Ophthalmology (2007;125:1225-1232). The study—supported by the National Eye Institute, National Institutes of Health and Bausch…

Am I asking for something impossible?

Subject: Product inquiry Question: Dr. Ettinger, I have been attempting to order a product you have shown in your product catalog; however I do not see the product listed on the website and when I contacted your customer service line to place an order the customer service representative stated he could not pull the product…

Ashwagandha and our Adrenal Cortisol Support Formula

Ashwagandha by Marcus Ettinger DC, BSc. 10/3/07 A Potent Adaptogen We live in a world where stress is a constant reality and has become accepted as a normal part of the western lifestyle. Stress is probably the most powerful influence on human beings just behind genetics. Stress exerts its profound effects on both our physical…

I have osteopenia and it is suggested that I take 1,500 of calcium in a 2:1 ratio with magnesium.

Question: Hello! I have osteopenia and it is suggested that I take 1,500 of calcium in a 2:1 ratio with magnesium. I see that your suggested dosage of liquid coral calcium contains 575 of calcium. Does that mean I would need to take 3 dosages each day to receive the 1,500? By the way, I…