Salt and Heart Disease

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Digestibility Tests Do Not Prove the Best Pet Food 
Salt and Heart DiseaseA study in 2011, one that was not funded by pharmaceutical companies with a conflict of interest, found no correlation of higher salt intake and heart disease. In fact, they found that mortality from heart disease was increased with lower salt excretion (low excretion means low intake). (See Whole Salt™) Journal of the American Medical Association.

Soy Protein and Health
A review of seven epidemiologic studies found “no evidence that soy is harmful for women with breast cancer.” In fact, an active ingredient in soy, called lunasin, has anti-cancer properties. It also lowered LDL and raised HDL cholesterol levels. Another finding was that soy can smooth wrinkles in the skin, specifically “crow’s feet.” A compound in soy called S-equol can attach to estrogen receptors in the body, such as those in skin cells. Researchers believe that skin aging is linked to waning estrogen levels after menopause. (See Whole Soy™, Peanut Butter Plus™, Super Flour™, Chocolate Therapy™) Prepared Foods.

Cyclical Breast Pain Eased With Flaxseed
A three-month study of 116 women found that consuming flaxseed significantly improved cyclical breast pain after two and three months, with no reported side effects. Flaxseed is naturally high in mammalian lignan precursors, which may antagonize the effects of endogenous estrogen. (See E.F.A.™, Origins™, Peanut Butter Plus™, FiberMin-E.F.A.™, Chocolate Therapy™) Breast Cancer Research Treat. 

Magnesium supplementation benefits subjects with mild to moderate asthma.
(See Chelamin™, Optimal™, High Calcium/Potassium/Magnesium Whole Salt™) J Asthma.

Vitamin D deficiency contributes to impaired bone metabolism in hemodialysis patients.
During these winter months vitamin D is essential for most people if they desire health. Many experts recommend 5000 IU per day.(See O-Mega D™) Clin Lab.