Pharma Nord B-Slenda – Goodbye Fat!

B-Slender - The new Pharma Nord slimming aid

B-Slenda is a smart and natural fat-binder that attaches to fat in food and leads it out of your digestive system, making it easy to keep your New Year’s weight resolution.

This latest Pharma Nord innovation contains a natural substance that clings to dietary fat and removes it before it can accumulate in your body, reducing calorie intake.

It is safe, without side effects and provides good support for a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Magnetic effect on fat
B-Slenda consists of the active substance polyglucosamine that binds dietary fat in the intestine before the body has the opportunity to absorb the fat. Instead, the fat is excreted the natural way. Of course, B-Slenda does not justify eating a diet with large quantities of fat and sugar, you still need to stick with healthy choices. However, with daily use of B-Slenda you can bind a relatively large amount of dietary fat that would otherwise burden your system. The result of integrating this product in your diet is easier weight management in the long run.

Five times as effective
B-Slenda is an improved generation of fibrous products, with faster dissolution and optimised fat-binding. It dissolves in as little time as 3-5 minutes. An in-vitro study has shown that it binds up to five times more fat than similar leading products on the market. B-Slenda only binds fat, not protein, carbohydrates, or alcohol.

Special and Safe
Using a unique processing technology, the special fibres in B-Slenda are extracted from freshly caught coldwater shrimp from Icelandic waters. This key raw material is fully traceable. Any tablet from any package can be traced all the way back to the actual fishing vessel that caught the shrimp used to produce the batch.

B-Slenda is measured for quality and efficacy before and during manufacture. It is registered as a medical device, supporting treatment in both weight control and for reducing elevated levels of LDL (Low-Density Lipoprotein).

B-Slenda is RRP £19.95 for 40 tablets. Contact Pharma Nord on freephone 0800 591 756, e-mail uksales@pharmanord.co.uk or visit www.b-slenda.co.uk

Ingestion of only five grams of fish oil daily combined with a diet low in fat is in just 4-6 weeks able to reduce the growth of prostate cancer cells compared with the ingestion of a traditional Western diet, says new study.

Researchers from the University of California (UCLA) wanted to investigate whether a change in dietary fat and the ratio of omega-6 and omega-3 in the diet alter biomarkers for cancer. Biomarkers are biological substances and constituents of our body that can say something about our health.

The study included a group of 55 men diagnosed with prostate cancer who were about to have removed their prostate gland and some surrounding tissue. It was a so-called phase II study which evaluates the biological effects of a substance and possible side effects. 48 men completed the study.

The ratio between omega 6 and omega 3
The men were divided into two groups for 4-6 weeks before their planned surgery. They were given either a standardized Western diet or a diet low in fat with a daily supplement of 5 g of fish oil. The reason that fish oil supplementation was combined with a low fat diet was that you in this way achieved an omega 6/3-ratio of 2:1, meaning two parts omega 6 for each part omega 3 For comparison, a typical Western diet have an omega 6/3-ratio of 15:1, (15 parts omega 6 for each part omega 3). There were 21 people who completed the trial in the Western diet group and 27 who completed the low fat / fish oil diet.

Quick results
In the group who ate a low-fat diet combined with fish oil the content of omega-3 fatty acids in cell membranes of the prostate was significantly higher than in the group who ate the Western diet. This was true both for the sick and the healthy prostate cells. Omega-6-content was also lower. The content of cholesterol in the blood were lower than in the group on Western diet, but particularly interesting it turned out that cancer cells had reduced their cell division – and mind you in just one month.

This study is especially important for those who have been previously treated for prostate cancer. With this knowledge they can reduce their risk of relapse.

Ref. Aronsom WJ, et al. Phase II Prospective Randomized Trial of a Low-Fat Diet with Fish Oil Supplementation in Men Undergoing Radical Prostatectomy. Cancer Prev Res (Phila). 2011, Oct. [Epub ahead of print]

Facts about prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men. Most men with prostate cancer are over 65 years. Overweight and obesity provides an increased risk. The risk that the cancer returns after treatment is quite high. A high antioxidant intake may further reduce the risk for the development and return of this kind of cancer.

About omega 6:3
A dietary ingestion of omega 6 and 3-fatty acids approaching 2:1 is important to reduce disease-promoting inflammation in the body.

About Movember
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men. Marketing coordinator Thomas Laursen-Arons, Pharma Nord Denmark whose image decorates this article is not suffering from any illness but has decided to grow a moustache this November to raise funds for men’s health, and especially when it comes to prostate cancer. You can read more on the website: movember.com

Children diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) may benefit from taking supplements of fish oil.

Fish oil is associated with a long list of health benefits, and according to researchers, it can also be a good idea to give a daily supplement of omega-3 fatty acids to children with ADHD. In an article in the October edition of the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, two researchers working for the Yale Child Study Centre conclude in a meta-analysis of 10 scientific studies with 699 children that fish oil supplementation demonstrates a small but statistically significant effect in improving ADHD symptoms.

Safe to use
The researchers pointed to the fact that the current drugs used to ameliorate ADHD symptoms were more effective than fish oil. However, fish oil is not associated with the side effects typically observed in prescription drugs. The researchers note that in mild to moderate cases of ADHD supplemental fish oil may be used to improve the effectiveness of conventional treatment, or fish oil supplementation may be a viable option for those who do not want to treat their children with chemicals.

Effects of omega-3
Omega-3 fatty acids work in several different ways. For use in ADHD it is the fatty acid eicosapentaenic acid (EPA) in particular who seems to be effective although the exact mechanism is not known. For example, this type of essential fatty acids are known to have anti-inflammatory properties that can protect brain cells. In addition, omega-3 fatty acids have been shown to have a positive effect on brain levels of two important neurotransmitters, serotonin and dopamine. The brain’s serotonin levels are believed to affect our mood, while dopamine is important for learning, motion control, mood, thought and memory.

Ref:  Bloch MH, et al. Omega3 Fatty Acid Supplementation for the treatment of children With Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Symptomatology: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 2011;50(10):991-1000.

Our comments

Choosing the right fish oil
Pharma Nord’s preparations, Bio-Fish Oil 1000mh and BIOmega-3 Kids,  are a good choice for long term consumption. First of all, the fish oil is purified with one of the world’s leading purification techniques (PureMax ™) that ensures the lowest possible levels of pollutants such as heavy metals and PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls), that occur naturally in fish. PureMax technology purifies the fish oil to the point where the remaining levels of such toxins are substantially lower than the threshold levels set by health authorities to be safe for human consumption.

Bio-Pycnogenol and ADHD
There have been reports of positive experiences with pycnogenol for children with ADHD and adults with ADD (lack of attention). It is said to improve the brain’s blood circulation and increase the production of the neurotransmitter NO2 which improves memory and learning ability. Although there is not much research into this topic, there may be yet other mechanisms of action.

Ref: Heimann SW. Pycnogenol for ADHD. Letter. Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry 1999:38(4):357-8.

Now we thought WE were passionate about Pharma Nord’s products, but Sandra Duckworth has certainly raised the bar with a delightful poem about the misery of Restless Leg Syndrome and the benefits of Bio-Magnesium.

We’ve been talking to Sandra and her story is truly remarkable. Decades of poor sleep and frustration.  Scores of remedies tried and failed.  Then comes Bio-Magnesium, followed by restful sleep. Amazing.  Thanks again to Sandra for sharing her experience with us.

Here’s the poem:

Restless Legs

For many years I’ve suffered,
From my twitchy, jumpy legs.
When sitting down they would always start,
And then nightly, while in bed.

A creepy crawly feeling,
That just cannot be ignored.
And just to add to the misery…
Yes, my husband always snored!

My life’s been most depressing,
With RLS as it’s known.
I’ve tried all kinds of remedies,
No improvement was ever shown.

The only way to deal with it,
Was to pace around the floor.
And when your sick and tired of that,
You just pace a little more!

Now I’ve found a simple remedy,
I would like to share with you.
A magnesium tablet once a day,
Yes simple – but it’s true!

So if you too have restless legs,
And don’t know what to try.
Give Pharma-Nord Magnesium a go,
They are the only ones I’d buy!

S Duckworth, Pulton.

Bio-Magnesium brings out the poet in Sandra Duckworth

Vitamin D-sensitive diseases causes more than half of global deaths. Based on existing research, researcher WB Grant estimated that by doubling the blood levels of vitamin D, the total life span could be increased by an average of 2 years, making Vitamin D supplementation the most cost-effective method to reduce global mortality.

Research on vitamin D has virtually exploded over the past decade. Now vitamin D is no longer just about the regulation of calcium in the body, but about many different areas, with nearly every cell in the body having a vitamin D receptor.

Human and economic benefits
The types of disease that are susceptible to the body’s vitamin D levels are cardiovascular disease, cancer, respiratory infections, tuberculosis and diabetes. Additionally Alzheimer’s disease, falls, meningitis, Parkinson’s disease, maternal sepsis, maternal hypertension and multiple sclerosis account for a further 2-3 percent of global deaths. A doubling of blood vitamin D content of 54 to 110 nmol / l is estimated to reduce mortality by approx. 20%. Also society’s economic burden from these diseases is estimated to be reduced by approx. 10%!

The value 54 nmol / l which is used in this study is an average value calculated on the basis of a meta-analysis of vitamin D content in the blood of people worldwide.

The reduction in all-cause mortality rates range from 7.6% for African females to 17.3% for European females. Reductions for males average 0.6% lower than for females. The estimated increase in life expectancy is 2 years for all regions.

Researchers are generally cautious in their recommendations and usually complete their articles to recommend more research before they dare to recommend their findings put into practice. In this case, Dr. Grant believes that such reservations are unnecessary and will only delay the acceptance of such approach. The reason is that vitamin D is not medicine but a natural, inexpensive product necessary for optimal health.

There have been studies concluding that vitamin D only benefits the bones and that blood levels at 50 nmol / l is sufficient. These studies have however been severely criticized for being inadequate.

2-3 ordinary Bio-Vitamin D3 D-Pearls a day
Dr. Grant mentions several possible methods for raising blood levels of vitamin D. There is food fortification, but this has to be adapted to individual communities. You can also encourage people to get more sunlight on their skin, possibly from tanning beds, and finally vitamin D in the form of supplements can be made more accessible. (In practice, it only requires e.g. 2-3 capsules of 20 ug Bio-Vitamin D3 D-Pearls a day. Ed. Note).

Ref.
Grant WB. An estimate of the global reduction in mortality rates through doubling vitamin D levels. Eur J Clin Nutr 2011. E-pub. ahead of print.

About Bio-Vitamin D3 800IU D-Pearls
Pharma Nord produces Bio-Vitamin D3 D-Pearls which are 800IU (20mcg) vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) dissolved in cold pressed olive oil to improve absorption. Bio-Vitamin D3 800IU D-Pearls come in hygienic blister packs and are manufactured to strict Danish pharmaceutical standards.