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06 2013

A Non-DMAA World: The Status of DMAA in Today's Dietary Supplements Market
Most likely you’ve heard recent rumblings about DMAA. DMAA, or 1,3-dimethylamylamine, is an ingredient said to elevate mood, improve cognition, and produce a relaxed but alert state. Controversy stems from the nature of the ingredient’s origins, with some questioning whether DMAA is in fact a constituent of geranium oil (Pelargonium spp.), as others claim.DMAA is also synthetically produced, most notably by pharmaceutical firm Eli Lilly, which filed for a patent in 1944 for the drug DMAA as a nasal decongestant, which was ultimately trademarked in 1971 as Forthane. While the Forthane trademark has expired, dietary supplement forms of DMAA said to be derived from geranium oil became popular for weight loss and bodybuilding.After being reintroduced as a supplement in 2005 by the now-infamous BALCO Labs sports-doping operation, DMAA afterwards appeared as a legitimate ingredient in dozens of weight-loss and bodybuilding formulations from different manufacturers, including Jack3d

06

04 2013

The Growing Market for Sports Nutrition
The sports nutrition market saw quite a bitof action in the last couple years. Between U.S. Olympic swimmer Jessica Hardytesting positive for the stimulant clenbuterol, which she blamed on the dietarysupplement she was taking, to Greek Olympic athlete Fani Halkia, who also cameup dirty on her drug test, suggesting the vitamin supplements she took were thepossible culprits, the sports nutrition industry is a busy market.  “The sports nutrition and weight-losscategory is one of the biggest and fastest growing categories according toNutrition Business Journal, which recently reported the category grew at 7.6percent to $2.7 billion in sales for 2008,” said Scott Steil, president, NutraBridge. “Given the upward shift in both health education and individualresponsibility for maintaining one’s own health, consumers have clearly madeliving a healthy, active lifestyle a priority. The robust growth in the sportsnutrition market proves supplements are a core p

05

15 2013

What is Ursolic acid
Ursolicacid Ursolicacid is a pentacyclic triterpene acid, used in cosmetics that is also capableof inhibiting various cancer cell types by inhibiting the STAT3 activation pathway,one of which includes human fibrosarcoma by reducing expression of matrixmetalloproteinase-9 via glucocorticoid receptors. It may also decreaseproliferation of cancer cells and induce apoptosis.[4] Ursolic acid has alsobeen shown to inhibit JNK expression and IL-2 activation of JURKAT leukemic TCells leading to the reduction in proliferation and T cell activation. Ursolicacid is present in many plants, including apples, basil, bilberries,cranberries, elder flower, peppermint, rosemary, lavender, oregano, thyme,hawthorn, and prunes. Bearberry contain large quantities of ursolic acid andrelated compounds. Ursolicacid can serve as a starting material for synthesis of more potent bioactivederivatives, such as antitumor agents. It has been found to reduce muscleatrophy and to st

05

14 2013

What is Triterpenoids benefits
What is Triterpenoids Triterpenoids, whichextract from Sympcocos Racenosa, are a group of Terpenes (isoprenoids) isdefined as terpenoid derviatives of triterpene molecules, including Oleanolicacid found in honey mesquite, garlic, java apple, etc.; Ursolic acid – apples,basil, bilberries, cranberries, elder flower, peppermint, lavender, etc.,moronic acid – Rhus javanica (a sumac), mistletoe, etc. and Betulinic acidfound in the bark of several species of plants such as birch. SympcocosRacenosa is the dominant tree which use to extract Triterpenoids.1. CancersIn a study of “Pentacyclic Triterpenes of the Lupane, Oleanane and Ursane Group as Tools in Cancer Therapy” by Melanie N. Laszczyk, © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart • New York, posted in Thieme Ejoiurnals, researchers found in abstract that Triterpene acids as well as triterpene monoalcohols and diols also show an antioxidative potential. The pharmacological potential of triterpenes of the lupane, o

05

13 2013

What is Oleuropein, what is benefits of Olive Leaf
What is Olive Leaf Extract Oleuropein, what is benefitsof Olive Leaf Extract Oleuropein       Oleuropein is the active ingredient found ingreen olives and olive leaf. Olive leaf extracts are made from the fresh ordried leaves of the same plant species that produces olive fruit and olive oil.The effectiveness of olive leaf extract depends largerly on the on the rate of oleuropein.Oleuropein and its metabolite hydroxytyrosol have powerful antioxidant activityin vivo and in vitro. In addition, the compounds leine, oleasterol andglycoside oleoside reside within the olive leaf. Oleuropein Benefits     The oleuropein in olive leaf is a naturalwide-spectrum antibiotic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal. It hasproven to be useful in cases of yeast and fungal infextions, herpes, allergies,psoriasis, chronic fatigue, and many other panthogens. In 1962 an Italianresearcher recorded that oleuropein had the effect to lower blood pressure ina

05

13 2013

Corosolic Acid Extract From Banaba Leaf is The Killer of diabetes
Corosolic Acid Extract From Banaba Leaf is TheKiller of diabetes Diabetes and insulin resistance have sweptthe nation - and with them, a growing list of pharmaceutical drugs that causeas many problems as they solve, if not more. Many diabetes drugs now carrywarning labels about their dangerous side effects, which can include anincreased risk of heart failure. There's no question as to why so many peopleare searching for natural alternatives, like banaba leaf extract, that can helpthem manage blood sugar. The herbal extract known as banaba leaf canbe a powerful weapon in the fight against high blood sugar. Banaba leaf comesfrom a tree with thick, waxy leaves and striking purple flowers, typicallyfound in Southeast Asia. Banaba leaf was a popular remedy for blood sugar,kidney and liver health in traditional cultures there, particularly in thePhilippines and in India. It was often brewed as a tea, but today can easily befound in supplement form in Wester

05

10 2013

Reishi Polysaccharides (Ganoderma lucidum Extract)
Reishi Polysaccharides (Ganoderma lucidum Extract) ---------------------------who can call you from death Ganoderma lucidum, alsonamed Lingzhi or Reishi, has been widely used all over the world for centuries.According to Chinese medicine, Ganoderma lucidum can penetrate into and work onthe five key human organs for impairment of the heart, lung, liver, pancreas,and kidney. Ganoderma lucidum can cure the sickness of various human systemsincluding respiratory, circulatory, digestive, neural, endocrine, locomotory,etc, involving medical, surgical, gynecological, paediatric, and ENT. All these are because of its fundamental effect of"supporting the vital essence and securing the basics", thus toimproving the immune system. It differs from any other medicines that are usedto cure specific disease, or supplementary nutrients that only address particularbody requirements. Ganoderma lucidum helps regulate entire body mechanism andmetabolism to ensure that all

05

10 2013

Where to buy best high quality Raspberry Ketone
            Where tobuy best high quality Raspberry Ketone                                                                     Plant Description of Red Raspberry       Red raspberry (Rubus idaeus) is a perennial plant that is commonly foundwild in Europe and Asia. Red raspberry is also cultivated for its fruit, eatenfresh, used in cakes and desserts or preserved as jam and jelly. Red raspberryis also used in traditional medicine for the many health benefits it gives. The Red raspberry tree is an erect plant that growsto about 1.6 to 2.5 meters in height mostly found wild in forests under treecanopy at high altitudes. Red raspberry has an erect stem that bears largealternate, pinnate, compound leaves with ovate leaflets. Red raspberry flowersbloom in late spring, about 1 cm in diameter with five white petals. This isfollowed by clustered red fruits or about 20 to 30 during summer or earlyautumn. Tradi
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