Blueberries – Nature’s Top Antioxidant Fruit:

Blueberries emerged as top antioxidant capacity fruit in a laboratory testing procedure called ORAC - Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity developed by USDA*. ORAC has become definitive measurement of antioxidant capacity. James Joseph, Ph.D, Chief of USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging in Boston, is working with blueberries to examine their potential to help improve motor skills and reverse short-term memory loss that comes with aging. "The blueberry has emerged as a very powerful food in aging battle," said Joseph. "Given possibility that blueberries may reverse short-term memory loss and forestall other effects of aging, their potential may be very great."

Terry Johnson, a resident of Grand Rapids, Michigan, munchies on dried blueberries for convenience and taste. “I work behind a computer for eight hours a day and I like to snack. I began eating dried blueberries instead of a candy bar from vending machine. Now I feel good when I snack because I am eating fruit instead of candy.”

Strawberries:

Studies have shown that strawberries can help promote a healthy digestive system and help lower blood cholesterol. A handful of strawberries can go a long way to a helping you maintain a healthy lifestyle.

According to Jennifer LaPointe, Director of Marketing for Traverse Bay Farms, www.traversebayfarms.com “many of our customers are looking to eat healthier and our gourmet fruit product fit this trend. It’s certainly better than fast food.”

Traverse Bay Farms sells Fruit Advantage Tart Cherry capsules, cherry juice concentrate and a variety of dried fruit products including: cherries, blueberries, red raspberries, strawberries. The company may be contact for additional information or interviews at 1-877-746-7477 or www.traversebayfarms.com

The functional components of glyconutritionals appear to boost production or activity of enzymes that act as:

1.Blocking agents: detoxifying carcinogens or keeping them from reaching or penetrating cells;

2.Suppressing agents: restraining malignant changes in cells that have been exposed to carcinogens.

WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THESE FOOD SUPPLEMENTS?

There are four basic reasons why people get sick. These are: (1)Decreased function of immune system (2)Increased oxidative stress (3)Diminished/ faulty neurotransmitter function (4)Poor/faulty cellular repair/regeneration

Glyconutritional supplementation will help give your body ability to heal, correct, repair and protect itself. Therefore, it does not matter if you are in a state of sickness or considered healthy, you can benefit from food supplementation, specifically glyconutrient supplementation.

WHEN WERE THESE DISCOVERIES MADE? The discovery of importance of glycoproteins was awarded "Biochemical Discovery of' Year" in 1996 by American Naturopathic Medical Association. The ANMA further released statement "The most Significant Discovery of Century". "Almost without exception where ever two or more living cells interact in a specific way, cell surface carbohydrates will be involved " (Bio/'Technology, John Hodgson 1990). Major studies have recently indicated exciting revelations regarding significance of glycoproteins in our development', out- growth, and in formation of disease.

WHO CAN USE THESE SUPPLEMENTS? Scientists are suggesting that glyconutritionals may provide missing link in body's amazing capacity to heal itself and sustain health. Thus anyone who eats, drinks or breathes in today's world is likely to benefit from these supplements. These products were selected by American and Canadian Track and Field teams as supplements for athletes preparing for 2000 Olympics. Mannatech, supplier, has only international patent filed on a supplemental blend of known necessary carbohydrates. - Copyright 2004 S. Lueck

Medical Disclaimer: I am not medically qualified to diagnose or treat people. The intention of this is to provide quality health and nutritional information for it's readers, but not to replace advice of physicians.

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