The Mystery of Kefir

High in the mountains of the Caucasus, where Europe and Asia meet, life has not changed much since the time of Mohammed. The terrain is still rough. Life is still hard. It is believed that work goes on even when you’ve reached your 100^th birthday.  And a sour, fizzy drink called kefir is still local favorite.

Many believe that kefir was discovered by shepherds in this region. Following the flocks, they carried milk in leather bags where, bouncing along in the warm sun, it fermented, turning into a naturally carbonated drink that not only quenched their thirst but also kept them healthy.

According to another legend, it was the prophet, Mohammed, who introduced kefir grains to the region - which is why they are known as "the grains of the Prophet". 

A closely guarded secret revealed!
For centuries, legend says, only a handful of families possessed the “grains of the Prophet” that were essential to the fermentation process, guarded them like gold. Then, in the late 1800s, in a daring coup, a family of Russian cheese-makers obtained a supply of the grains and the rest of the world discovered the sheepherders’ secret.

An age-old process for preserving foods – and health! 
Long before refrigeration, humans used fermentation to keep foods from going bad. Fermented foods like wine, cheese, pickles, and sourdough not only kept well, but the same bacteria that caused fermentation in the first place also helped the body to assimilate and use them.
 
The world’s oldest probiotic?
Your digestive tract is home to billions of beneficial bacteria. Without them, your body would struggle to break down and absorb your food. They help keep your immune responses strong and are beneficial to your entire digestive system  and can even enhance the vitamin content of the food you’ve eaten.

Introduced in the Caucasus around 600 AD, Kefir may well be the world’s oldest probiotic. It is an abundant source of beneficial bacteria including one strain, L. kefiranofaciens, that produces kefiran, the complex polysaccharide that, along with other probiotic cultures, is believed to be responsible for much of kefir’s beneficial activity.

As a powerful probiotic, kefir helps promote a healthy intestinal flora, but unfortunately, its milk base, sour taste and gluey texture are problematic for some. In spite of this, people drink kefir to enhance digestion, boost immunity, and keep them just feeling great . Like the Caucasian shepherds who’ve nurtured kefir's secrets over the centuries, they feel sure it will help them live longer, healthier lives!

 

If you can’t drink dairy Kefir or if you are looking for a low calorie, vegan alternative, you may consider adding KEFIRAN, a new supplement, to your diet.

Two KEFIRAN capsules supply the same amount of kefiran polysaccharide as a quart of traditional Kefir plus 50 billion probiotic (good) bacteria for digestive health. KEFIRAN capsules are dairy, lactose and gluten free, have virtually no calories, no taste, and are 100% vegan.
for more information on Kefiran, visit www.kefiranhealth.com

Manage Your Menopause By Dr John Sunyecz

As a menopause specialist I am often asked to review natural supplements. There are plenty of natural options available so I can understand the difficulty one may have in choosing.

Most natural supplements for menopause contain either black cohosh, soy, ginseng, red clover, dong quay or their extracts. A new supplement, called Warmi, does not contain any of these ingredients. This natural supplement contains vegetable and fruit extracts from Peru.

Three Clnical trials on the product have been completed but not published. It appears to offer the hot flash, cold sweat and mood swing relief I've found with better natural menopause remedies. But there are additional benefits.

Research suggests Warmi also support the cardiovascular system and bone resorption markers. That's important because heart and bone health typically decline with the onset of menopause. And patients in the Warmi studies noted several sexuality improvements, including enhanced arousal, satisfaction and orgasm frequency, as well as less vaginal dryness and intercourse discomfort. Overall, WArmis users reported better overall quality of life and sexual quality of life.

Warmi is the first menopause supplement I've seen comprised largely of organic ingredients. Organic ingredients are grown without persistent pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), sewage sludge or irradiation.

The supplement may be especially appropriate for those with food allergies or sensitive systems. Warmi contains no estrogen, isoflavones, soy gluten, wheat, milk, eggs, lactose or animal products. It was well tolerated by patients in clinical research.

How this product works is being studied. Some researchers believe Warmi has a weak estrogenic effect but with no adverse effect on cellular proliferation. The vegetable and fruit extracts contain "good" chemicals such as glucosintes, beta-sitosterol and hesperidin. Beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol which is widely recommended for cholesterol management and immune support. Hesperdin, a citrus bioflavonoid, and glucosinates are generally believed to be nutrient protectors for the body with benefits noted for inflammation, cardiovascular health and bone metabolism.

No adverse side effects ahve been reported in the Warmi studies and the supplement appears to work within weeks. Patients reported significant improvement in many areas after just a month, improving with continued use.

I find Warmi to be a credible and unique product. I recommend it to my patients.

About Dr. John Synecz

After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree with honors in Pharmacy at Ohio State University, Dr. Synyecz went on the earn the Doctor of Medicine degree of the OSU College of Medicine, and completed his residency in Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Magee Women's Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. He is a fellow of the American Collge of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, a member of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, a member of the North American Menopause Society and founder or MenopauseRx.

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Forget Uncomfortable, Embarrasing Bloating and Diarrhea with Flora3*

You may be one of the billion people who suffer each year from occasional, unexpected bouts of bloating or diarrhea. The World Health Organization defines diarrhea as three or more loose or liquid bowel movement in a day. Bloating and ocassional diarrhea can last few hours or even days and is typically associated with abdominal cramps,severe gas,fatique even dehyraton. Diarrhea can be especially frustrating because you may not feel you can go far from home.

New Flora3 is made for you.
Flora3 is a totally new approach to digestive balance, featuring a probiotic, prebiotic and bacillus coagulan in one. Flora3 helps maintain intestinal health and bowel activity. And it is especially helpful for bloating and occassional diarrhea. Unlike conventional probiotic pills, you don’t need to swallow billions of fragile bacteria “bugs” Rather, Flora3 features a unique probiotic yeast called Saccharomyces Boulardii or S. Boulardii for short. S Boulardi is safe and remarkably effective – And it is so stable that needs no refrigeration.

Why S. Boulardii Is Special?
S. Boulardii was first isolated from tropical fruits in 1923 by French researcher Henri Boulard. Since then S. Boulardii has been extensively tested for intestinal health in children and adults, demonstrating a high level of safety and unusual intestinal benefit. S. Boulardii is a “good for you” yeast, not like pathogenic yeast that can cause infections.*

Different than other Probiotics
Most probiotic supplements contain bacteria such as lactobacillus, the same bacteria found in yogurt. When consumed, these “good” bacteria live in your intestine, helping your body absorb nutrients and remove toxins and waste. Unfortunately, these bacteria can be quite fragile. Many die in the bottle. Others are destroyed by stomach acid. Even those that survive may not live in the intestine very long. That leaves you vunerable. The S. Boulardii in Flora3 is not a bacteria at all – but a safe, highly active, probiotic yeast. It works differently than bacteria products. First, in vivo research suggests that S. Boulardii secretes a protease enzyme that breaks down or even digests toxins. Additional science indicates that certain pathogenic bacteria may end-up binding to the surface of S. Boulardii. Once bound, the pathogens are eliminated with the next bowel movement. Finally S. Boulardii may reduce the hyper secretion of water and electrolytes caused by certain toxins that may result in dehydration and other imbalances.*

Flora3 Then Goes Two Extra Steps
Flora3 also contains bacillus coagulans (B. coagulans). B. coagulans are also not typical bacteria. They contain no lactobacillus. But, in the body, they produce spores of lactic acid bacteria that populate the intestine. Preliminary research suggests that B. coagulans may benefit urinary tract health and immune response. B. coagulans are an emerging science in need of more human studies. But initial evidence suggests that they may complement the remarkable intestinal action of S. Boulardii.*

Finally, Flora3 features a special prebiotic blend. Prebiotics are designed to stimulate the growth of Bifidobacterium in the large intestine by creating ideal conditions for micro flora to colonize. The special prebiotic blend in Flora3 contains FOS, ionic minerals and fulvic acid. FOS is classified as inulin-like prebiotic. The ionic minerals and fulvic acid in the prebiotic blend also may create a suitable environment for bacteria growth.*

New Thinking in Flora Support.
Flora3 is different than ordinary probiotics. It combines prebiotics and bacillus coagulans with a safe, effective probiotic yeast. It is not fragile and It doesn’t need to be refrigerated. Just take as little as two capsules daily.

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease.

Full Spectrum Defense Against Bloating & Occasional Diarrhea*

NEW Flora3: Full Spectrum Defense Against Bloating and Occasional Diarrhea*

Flora3 is a probiotic, prebiotic and bacillus coagulans in one. Flora3 is different from other probiotics. It does not need refrigeration. And it doesn't require billions and billions of bacteria to be effective.

First: One Special Probiotic - Saccharomyces Boulardii

Flora3 features a unique probiotic, friendly yeast called Saccharomyces boulardii, or S. Boulardii for short. S. Boulardii promotes, strengthens and maintains good bacteria in the digestive tract. But as a non-pathogenic (good) yeast, S. Boulardii works differently than bacteria. It's not fragile, thriving when other probiotics fail.*

Why S. Boulardii is Special?

Boulardii was first isolated from tropical fruits in 1923 by French researcher Henri Boulard. Since then S. Boulardii has been extensively tested for intestinal health in children and adults, demonstrating a high level of safety and unusual intestinal benefit. As a non-pathogenic yeast, it is different than pathogenic yeast associated with certain infections.* Most probiotics simply populate your intestine with good bacteria. As a good yeast, S. Boulardii appears to offer unique properties for health intestinal suppport. First, in vivo research suggests that S. Boulardii secretes a protease enzyme that breaks down or even digests toxins. Additional research indicates that certain pathogenic bacteria may end-up binding to the surface of S. Boulardii yeast. Once bound, the pathogens are eliminated with the next bowel movement. Finally, S. Boulardii may reduce the hyper secretion of water and electrolytes caused by certain toxins that may result in dehydration and other imbalances.*

Second: Bacillus Coagulans

Flora3 also contains bacillus coagulans (B. coagulans). B. coagulans are also not typical bacteria probiotics. They contain no lactobacillus. But, in the body, they produce spores of lactic acid bacteria that populate the intestine. Preliminary research suggests that B. coagulans may benefit urinary tract health and immune response. B. coagulans are an emerging science in need of more human studies. But initial evidence suggests that they may complement the remarkable flora action of S. boulardii.*

Finally: Special Prebiotic blend.

Flora3 features a special Prebiotics blend. Prebiotic are designed to stimulate the growth of Bifidobacterium in the large intestine by creating ideal conditions for micro flora to colonize. The special prebiotic blend in Flora3 contains FOS, ionic minerals and fulvic acid. FOS is classified as inulin-like prebiotic. The ionic minerals and fulvic acid in the prebiotic blend also may create a suitable environment for bacteria growth.*

New Thinking in Flora Support. Flora3 is different than ordinary probiotics. It combines prebiotics and bacillus coagulans with a sage, effective probiotic yeast. It doesn't need to be refrigerated. And requires as little as two capsules daily. Try Flora3 fro bloating and diarrhea support.*

For daily benefits, take 2 capsules daily. For Maximum benefits, take 2 capsules twice daily. The capsule contents may also be sprinkled into a cool drink, yogurt or applesauce. You may take with or without food.

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Q:What are Probiotics, prebiotics and bacillus coagulans?

A: Probiotics are bacteria or yeasts that, when taken, produce health benefits, usually related to digestive balance.Prebiotics are nutrients that promote an ideal environment for probiotics to thrive in you digestive tract. Bacillus coagulans are an emerging area of flora support. They create bacillus spores in the intestine that can broaden probiotic support in the body. Flora3 contains all three and is targeted for bloating and occasional diarrhea.*

Q:What Makes Flora3 Different?

A: Most probiotic supplements, like acidophilus, contain billions of good but fragile bacteria. Flora3 features Saccharomyces boulardii, non-pathogenic -and effective-probiotic yeast. S. Boulardii is stable at room temperature and works at times when other bacterial probiotics fail. Flora3 also contains prebiotics and bacillus coagulans, for complete flora support in the body.

Q:How do I take Flora3?

A: For daily benefits, take 2 capsules daily. For maximum benefits, take 2 capsules twice daily. The capsule contents may also be sprinkled into a cool drink, yogurt or applesauce. You may take Flora3 with or without food.

Q:Are there any side effects when taking Flora3?

A: Research studies on the three components suggest few to no side effects, although the prebiotics and bacillus coagulans have limited or no human trials. If you have an allergy to yeast, consult with your doctor.

Q:Are there any animal products, gluten or lactose in Flora3?

A: No. Even the Capsule is vegetarian suitable.

Q:Does Flora3 need to be refrigerated?

A: No, store it at room temperature in a dry place.

Q:What research has been done of Flora3?

A: The Saccharomyces boulardii probiotic has been extensively tested in adults and children. The prebiotics and bacillus coagulans represent emerging science, with much less definitive research. Much of it involves in vitro and in vivo research.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Eco Omega Marine Oil Pearls

NEW EcoOmega: Sustainable Omega3 Marine Oil Pearls

- Certified Sustainable by Friend of the Sea
- Virtually FREE of Lead and Mercury

- 60% DHA

It seems that most every health expert recommends taking fish oil. Omega 3 fish oils have become very popular, so popular in fact that concerns are being raised about the survival of certain fish species.

SUSTAINABLE Marine Oil Pearls:

Eco Omega contains sustainable food grade Calamari oil. Calamari is naturally high in DHA and has a higher concentration of DHA than best-selling Omega-3 Fish Oil. Nearly 60% of the Omega 3 in Eco Omega is DHA. Eco Omega Marine Oil is a very pure, clean and effective source of DHA and EPA.

Certified Sustainable by Friend of the Sea

In 1987, the WCED commission of the United Nations defined sustainable development as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." In 2006, a non-profit organization called "Friend of the Sea" began to audit and certify companies that fish or farm fish for sustainablilty. Certified companies must adhere to strict sustainable activities. In 2010, the calamari oil in Eco Omega was certified as sustainable by Friend of the Sea.Calamari (squid) is very different from other Omega 3 marine sources (tuna, cod, anchovy, or krill). Reproductive age and lifespan are keys for population sustainablility. Squid reach reproduction age quickly and die after spawning, typically in less than 450 days. In contrast, the lifespan or reproductive age of yellow fin tuna, cod, anchovy and krill can be measured in years, and even decades. Long lifespan and slow reproduction, combined with aggressive fishing, can jeopardize the populations of certain species over time. Calamari is naturally more sustainable.

To further ensure sustainablilty, the Eco Omega oil is pressed from the trimmings of calamari already caught for food. Calamari is not caught stricktly for its oil. And Eco Omega calamari fishing methods are environmentally sensitive. There is little "by-catch" of other marine animals.

Why You Need Omega 3 Every Day?

Omega 3 cannot be made by the body. You must get it from food or supplements. Omega 3 is highly concentrated the brain, heart, eyes and nervous system. Two key types of Omega 3 fatty acids are EPA and, especially, DHA. A serving of Eco Omega contains 250 mg of DHA and 125 mg of EPA. Traditional fish oils have much more EPA than DHA. In 2008, the Point Institute of Nutritional Health rated DHA more important than EPA for twice as many health conditions. These included general well-being, cadiovascular and eye health and brain acuity.*

A Pearl Sized Softgel.

Forget oversized Omega 3 capsules. Eco Omega comes in a tiny softgel pearl. You can chew or easily swallow the pearls whole - up to 5 at a time.

Virtually Free of Lead and Mercury.

Calamari live fast and die youg - their entire life cycle takes just one year, much shorter than fish such as cod or salmon which can live up to 20 years. The lifespan of calamari lessens their exposure to lead, mercury and other ocean pollutants found in other fish. Eco Omega is virtually free of lead and mercury (no more than .0001 mg of either per serving) or other contaminants. A hint of natural fruit flavor in Eco Omega will freshen your mouth when the pearls are chewed.

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Court rules for AdvaCAL Calcium Supplement over FTC

August 2009: A US District Court has ruled against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and in favor of Lane Labs and its AdvaCAL® calcium supplement. In dispute were the company’s superiority claims for AdvaCAL.

Called a “landmark case” by some, the federal court found FTC’s criticism of the company’s claims was simply a “difference of opinion” with the company providing evidence substantiating its key advertising points. The judge did not accept the FTC’s expert argument that AdvaCAL clinical studies were too flawed to serve as substantiation. In fact, he found those studies and other evidence sufficient to support the company’s position in this dispute.

Lane Labs Provides Substantiation
Judge Dennis Cavanaugh of the US District Court of New Jersey denied the FTC motion, on the grounds that LaneLabs had “clearly offered support and substantiation for the claims regarding [AdvaCAL]…This is not a case of a company making claims out of thin air,” he stated in the opinion.The court noted that LaneLabs had hired a compliance officer and had also sought expert advice to interpret the scientific evidence it used to back its claims for AdvaCAL:

“LaneLabs found a product and obtained scientific evidence that the product is efficacious. LaneLabs then consulted experts who opined that the research supporting the product and the product itself were good,”

AdvaCAL calcium supplements have been marketed in health food retailers and through holistic doctors since 1999. The calcium is made through a patented process in Japan, in which oyster shells are super-heated, changing its chemical structure from calcium carbonate to a highly soluble calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide. The calcium then is combined with an amino acid extract of seaweed, called HAI, for advanced absorption.

Dueling Experts: A Difference of Opinion
During the April, 2009 hearing for the case, the FTC and LaneLabs each presented expert witnesses, who were physicians and calcium researchers. They were found by the court to be credible and knowledgeable in their respective fields of expertise. Judge Cavanaugh noted:

“In considering the testimony offered by all of the experts the difference between FTC’s experts and the Defendants’ experts came down to a difference of opinion – not necessarily matters of right and wrong,”

Importantly, the FTC’s expert never claimed that AdvaCAL was ineffective or represented a health risk to anyone. In addition, the court said FTC had provided no evidence that consumers had complained or were harmed by the use of the AdvaCAL calcium supplement.

FTC Oversteps Its Bounds?
According to Jonathan W Emord of Virginia-based law firm, Emord & Associates, the case is a signal victory. “This case recognizes largely for the first time that FTC’s discretion has limits and may not overcome good faith, science-backed efforts at compliance simply based on the whim or caprice of the agency’s enforcers,” he said. FTC vs Lane Labs was clearly a step backwards for FTC, and an advance for effective natural technologies such as AdvaCAL.

AdvaCAL® Calcium Announces Official Partnership with The National Osteoporosis Foundation

Waldwick, NJ – AdvaCAL calcium supplements (http://bonelossandyou.com) is proud to announce that they have been named as an official partner of the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), the nations’ leading voluntary health organization dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health. This designation is reserved for companies that provide financial support to NOF, with products judged to be consistent with the NOF mission. Beginning May 1, 2010 a portion of AdvaCAL sales will be donated to NOF for osteoporosis prevention and education.

“We are excited to partner with the National Osteoporosis Foundation in a battle that can actually be won against premature bone loss.” said Andrew Lane, president of LaneLabs, (http://www.lanelabs.com) the nutritional company behind AdvaCAL. “With the incidence of osteoporosis growing, we believe it is especially important to support the leading advocate, NOF, in this effort.” According to NOF, osteoporosis is a preventable disease for many people. Yet 55% of adults 50+ today have or at are great risk of getting osteoporosis. And osteoporotic fractures are rising, potentially exceeding three million annually by 2025.

“NOF is thrilled to work with AdvaCAL as a proceeds partner,” said Amy Porter, National Osteoporosis Foundation Executive Director and CEO. “Several risk factors have been identified for osteoporosis, including individuals not getting enough calcium and vitamin D. Calcium is the building block of bone and Vitamin D is important because it helps your body use calcium. Many of the choices you make each day can affect your bones. By making healthier choices you can help to reduce your risk of osteoporosis as well as the painful fractures it can cause,” she continued.

ABOUT AdvaCAL
AdvaCAL is natural ionic calcium. Oyster shells are smelted at high temperatures, creating a bioavailable calcium ash while removing lead and other impurities. The calcium is blended with HAI, an amino acid complex from seaweed. HAI has been scientifically demonstrated to boost calcium absorption.* Both the calcium and HAI in AdvaCAL have been awarded patents.
AdvaCAL is marketed as the #1 bone building calcium, backed by 20 years of research. AdvaCAL studies have reported significant improvement in bone mineral density among postmenopausal women and men. A report in a leading medical journal found that an AdvaCAL study had an impressive bone density increase among 32 calcium clinical studies between 1977 and 2008.*

LaneLabs is a supplier of premium natural health products. LaneLabs has been independently certified compliant in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) by NSF International. LaneLabs products are sold through natural food stores and doctor offices nationwide.

ABOUT National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)
Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation is the leading consumer and community-focused health organization dedicated to the prevention of osteoporosis and broken bones, the promotion of strong bones for life and the reduction of human suffering through programs of public and clinician awareness, education, advocacy and research.
For more information, visit www.nof.org or call 1 (800) 231-4222.


*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease. Adequate calcium with vitamin D as part of a healthful diet throughout life, along with physical activity, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later life.

AdvaCAL Impressive Among 32 Calcium Studies

February 1,2010 – A recent report in the medical journal Osteoporosis International found that women taking a Japanese calcium called AAACa had an impressive bone density increase among 32 different calcium clinical studies conducted between 1977 and 2008. The 32 studies involved 3,169 postmenopausal women, 79 skeletal measures and 7 different types of calcium, including dairy calcium.
The 2009 report entitled “The Effect of Calcium Supplementation on Bone Loss in 32 Controlled Trials in Postmenopausal Women” was authored by calcium researcher B.E.C.Nordin, MD of Australia.1 Nordin concluded that calcium intake generally prevented bone loss in postmenopausal women for at least four years. Results from the 32 studies showed a wide range of bone change from taking different calciums. Most only slowed the rate of bone loss. However, one study in which participants took AAACa calcium showed a marked 1.5% bone density increase per year, an impressive increase among among all 79 skeletal measures.
Results from this study dovetail with other published comparative calcium research. A 2007 meta-analysis in the journal, The Lancet, found that women taking AAACa calcium had a favorable fracture-risk change among 17 different calcium studies between 1992 and 2006. The 17 fracture studies involved men and women over 50, taking 6 different calciums either alone or with vitamin D over multiple years.2

Research details are available at http://www.bonelossandyou.com/

AAACa, is a natural ionic calcium. It starts out as oyster shell, which is then smelted at 800° C. Smelting changes the chemical structure of oyster shell from calcium carbonate to calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide. The superheating process removes nearly all of the heavy metals, such as lead, found in oyster shell. the calcium is then potentiated with HAI™ (Heated Algal Ingredient). HAI is a patented amino acid complex from hijiki seaweed. Tiny amounts of HAI have been scientifically shown to further elevate calcium oxide & calcium hydroxide absorption.

“We are pleased but not surprised by AAACa’s top ranking in these studies” comments Andrew Lane” president of LaneLabs, Waldwick, NJ. LaneLabs sells AAACa calcium under the name AdvaCAL® , mainly in natural food stores. “AdvaCAL has shown impressive bone benefits in 20 published scientific studies. Leading researchers are starting to learn our little secret .”


References:
1. Nordin, B.E..C. The Effect of Calciu m Supplementation on Bone Loss in 32 Controlled Trials in Postmenopausal Women” Osteoporosis Int’l (2009) 20:2135-2143

2. Tang, B. Eslick, G. et al, “Calcium and vitamin D for prevention of osteoporotic fractures” The Lancet (2007) 370: 9588, 657-666

Is Algaecal® another Scam?

What type of Calcium is Algaecal ®?
Algaecal is simply a Calcium Carbonate
(source: Report showing calcium from algae is calcium carbonate. Centre d’etude & et de valorisation des Algues. Report to Algae CAL Int’l, las vegas, NV. Feb 2007).

What is the science behind Algaecal®?
There is only one study involving calcium carbonate from algae. This Algaecal study is an unpublished study and it is not a controlled calcium study. Participants also took high levels of vitamin D and strontium and followed a diet and exercise program, all of which benefit bone density. You can read on the Algaecal website the conclusion of the study is "These findings should be confirmed by a randomized non-placebo controlled double-blind trial to isolate the effects of the supplement separate and apart from the potential interactive effects of the other components of the Plan".
This conclusion means that this study cannot conclude that Algaecal alone increases bone density. Why didn't Algeacal conduct a study on the calcium from sea algae alone?
To assess the bone impact of calcium carbonate alone, click here for calcium carbonate research

Algaecal®, claims: "AdvaCAL®, is Laboratories made product"
Is Algaecal implying that they are retrieving the calcium from the algae directly on the beach with all the impurities? hmmm... we hope not. So if it is not on the beach, could it be done in a lab or a plant? Most likely.

Is Algaecal , recognized by the Scientific world?
A December 2009 report in the journal Osteoporosis International revealed that women taking AdvaCAL® calcium had an impressive bone density increase among 32 different calcium clinical studies conducted between 1977 and 2008. The 32 multi-year studies involved 3,169 postmenopausal women, 79 skeletal measures and 7 different types of calcium.
Calcium carbonate from algae (Algaecal®, Grow Bone®, Bone Strength Take Care®) were not listed on the report since they don’t have any published clinical studies. To review the calcium research, please visit: http://www.bonelossandyou.com/compare-research

Trademarks are owned by their respective companies.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration.
This product is not intented to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease.
Adequate calcium with vitamin D as part of a healthful diet throughout life, along with physical activity may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later life.

Is Algeacal® a Scam?

What type of Calcium is Algeacal?
Algaecal is simply a Calcium Carbonate.
(source: Report showing calcium from algae is calcium carbonate. Centre d’etude & et de valorisation des Algues. Report to Algae CAL Int’l, las vegas, NV. Feb 2007).

What is the science behind Algeacal?
There is only one study involving calcium carbonate from algae. This Algaecal study is an unpublished study and it is not a controlled calcium study. Participants also took high levels of vitamin D and strontium and followed a diet and exercise program, all of which benefit bone density. You can read on the Algaecal website the conclusion of the study is "These findings should be confirmed by a randomized non-placebo controlled double-blind trial to isolate the effects of the supplement separate and apart from the potential interactive effects of the other components of the Plan". This conclusion means that this study cannot conclude that Algaecal alone increases bone density.
So why didn't Algeacal conduct a study on the calcium from sea algae alone?
To assess the bone impact of calcium carbonate alone, click here for calcium carbonate research

Algeacal, claims: "AdvaCAL®, is Laboratories made product"
Is Algaecal implying that they are retrieving the calcium from the algae directly on the beach with all the impurities? hmmm... we hope not.
So if it is not on the beach, could it be done in a lab or a plant? Most likely.

Is Algeacal®, recognized by the Scientific world?
A December 2009 report in the journal Osteoporosis International revealed that women taking AdvaCAL® calcium had an impressive bone density increase among 32 different calcium clinical studies conducted between 1977 and 2008. The 32 multi-year studies involved 3,169 postmenopausal women, 79 skeletal measures and 7 different types of calcium. Calcium carbonate from algae (Algaecal®, Grow Bone®, Bone Strength Take Care®) were not listed on the report since they don’t have any published clinical studies. To review the calcium research, please visit:http://www.bonelossandyou.com/compare-research

Trademarks are owned by their respective companies.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intented to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease. Adequate calcium with vitamin D as part of a healthful diet throughout life, along with physical activity may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later life.

Make your Body ImmuneSRONG!

The Immune System: your best protective shield
Your immune system is complex and highly developed, yet its mission is simple: to ensure your defense are strong. The immune system is comprised of approximately 130 different subtypes of white blood cells, each of which has a unique function. Millions of these immune soldier cells guard and protect your body.

White blood cell activity is key
The organs of the immune system produce highly specialized white blood cells, the most important of which are the Natural Killer (NK) cells, T cells and B cells. NK Cells, a type of cytotoxic lymphocyte, are considered by many scientists to be the body’s first line of defense. In order for you to be immune strong, NK cells must be highly active and T and B cells must be plentiful. Research suggests that NK cell activity can vary over time. People with consistently robust NK cell activilty levels are likely to have a stronger immune response.

Your Body constantly needs new white blood cells
Scientists believe that white blood cells have relatively short lifespans – anywhere from a few hours to a few days. The stem cells in your bone marrow are constantly at work churning out new white cells to replace the ones that have gotten worn out. Factors like stress, heredity, aging, lack of sleep, medications, and environmental toxins take their toll on the body’s immune system. Noxylane4™ and ImmunoFin®, LaneLabs’ two leading immune supplements, work best together to help your body maintain peak NK cell activity and T and B cell counts.

Noxylane4 for NK cell stimulation
Noxylane4 is a combination of two unique ingredients. The first is a highly active complex carbohydrate called Arabinoxylane. Arabinoxylane is made by modifying rice bran hemicellulose with an enzyme extract from Shiitake mushrooms.

Arabinoxylane has been studied both in vitro (in test tubes) and in vivo (in living beings) and appears to have special benefits on NK cell activity. The second ingredient in Noxylane4 is HAI™. HAI is a patented amino acid complex from Japanese seaweed that appears to enhance the absorption of Arabinoxylane, potentially making the overall NK cell benefits of that compound even more powerful.

In scientific studies comparing the effects of Arabinoxylane alone vs.Noxylane4
(Arabinoxylane+ HAI), Noxylane4 appeared to provide similar NK cell benefits as Arabinoxylane at a much lower intake.

ImmunoFin for White (including NK) cell production
ImmunoFin is a natural source of concentrated G-E lipids (also called alkylglycerols). G-E lipids are produced naturally in your body and are found mostly in organs with important immune functions, like the lymph nodes, bone marrow, liver and spleen.

The average adult diet is sadly lacking in G-E lipids. Typically, we consume only 10 mg of these valuable fats per day, mostly from meat. Vegetarian diets contain few or no G-E lipids. Even oily fish like mackerel and sardines, though they are a source of valuable omega-3 fatty acids, contain only small amounts of G-E lipids.

Nature's richest source of G-E lipids is mother's milk. Bursting with nutrients and immune system stimulants, mother's milk provides 30 to 50 mg of G-E lipids per liter. The G-E lipids in ImmunoFin come from Nature's second-richest source, shark liver oil. Each ImmunoFin gelcap contains 50 mg. of G-E lipids – the same amount as in a liter of mother's milk.

Two powerful supplements to help keep your immune system strong.
Working together, ImmunoFin and Noxylane4 provide full spectrum immune system support, promoting healthy white blood cell production, stimulating white blood cell activity, and helping your body to build and maintain the strong immune defenses you need to live a long and healthy life. Don’t go a day with them.


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The truth about AdvaCAL vs Algaecal.

A competitor to AdvaCAL calcium, called Algaecal, claims to increase bone density like AdvaCAL. The single Algaecal study cannot support any prolonged bone building claim for the following reasons:

The Algaecal trial consisted of patients taking 2400mg!! of algaecal calcium daily, taking 2 independently bone builders: ( vitamin D & strontium (which was a separate pill taken at a different time)) AND partaking in a weight training/walking program! The AdvaCAL studies only involved only 900mg AAACa calcium. Nothing else

Algaecal was not tested alone, the standard method for most calcium supplement trials. Algaecal study participants also took strontium, a mineral independently shown to increase bone density. Additionally, Algaecal participants were encouraged to exercise and make diet changes, changes that likely could increase bone mineral density. The AdvaCAL clinical studies only tested AdvaCAL calcium; no other ingredients or lifestyle changes were involved

The Algaecal study only measured bone density for 6 months. The AdvaCAL studies demonstrated steady bone density increases up to 3 years.

The Algaecal study had no placebo group, involved patients 18- 85 and employed unconventional extrapolation of data.

The AdvaCAL studies were double-blind, placebo controlled and studied postmenopausal or elderly subjects. The AdvaCAL studies were published in scientific journals and subject to appropriate scientific scrutiny.

Don't be fooled...

“Total Victory” Ruling for LaneLabs over FTC

August 13, 2009

Newark, NJ -- A U.S. District Court Judge ruled in favor of LaneLabs – USA, Inc. denying a contempt motion filed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on advertising claims for two popular LaneLabs supplements. Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh wrote that LaneLabs “clearly offered support and substantiation for claims” on AdvaCAL, a premium calcium supplement and Fertil Male. Jack Wenik, the Sills Cummis & Gross attorney representing LaneLabs, hailed the ruling a “Total Victory.”

The FTC filed suit on January 11, 2007 charging that LaneLabs had violated an earlier consent decree by making claims for AdvaCAL and Fertil Male without competent and reliable evidence. The FTC and LaneLabs presented competing fact and expert testimony during a five-day hearing before Judge Cavanaugh in April, 2009. On August 11, 2009 the judge ruled in favor of LaneLabs on every contested point. He found the testimony of Andrew Lane, president of LaneLabs “forthcoming and credible” and was “more impressed” by the testimony of the LaneLabs experts.

According to Andrew Lane, the FTC was overmatched by the science. Twenty peer reviewed, published scientific papers supported the efficacy of AdvaCAL and Fertil Male. As a result, the judge wrote the FTC presented a “nuanced case.” LaneLabs “provided credible medical testimony that the products in question are good products and could have the results advertised…"

“This was not a split decision victory for LaneLabs; it was a clean sweep” Lane commented . “I am heartened that a Federal Judge with no vested interest – other than right and wrong – agreed with us. AdvaCAL calcium simply works better; it’s an important product the FTC wanted to quash and now cannot. This ruling is a big win for LaneLabs, other scientifically-advanced natural companies and the millions who trust specialty supplements .”

AdvaCAL® is a patented Japanese calcium supplement advertised as the #1 bone building calcium. Clinical studies show that AdvaCAL calcium can actually increase bone density in postmenopausal and elderly women. Fertil Male is a proprietary herbal supplement that supports healthy sperm activity. Both products are sold by health food stores, nutrition websites and from dispensing health professionals.

Founded in 1994, LaneLabs, (Waldwick, NJ) specializes in natural compound research and marketing. Many LaneLabs supplements and topicals are patented and backed by clinical research showing unique health benefits. For more information:, call 1-800-526-3005.

An Interview with Takuo Fujita, M.D.

President, Osteoporosis Foundation of Japan
Founder, Calcium Research Institute of Japan

Dr. Fujita, please tell us about your background?

I am a physician, clinical investigator and radio technologist. I received my degree of Doctor of Medicine from the University of Tokyo in 1952. As a recipient of the Fulbright fellowship I continued my studies at the University of Buffalo from 1952 up to 1956. As one of the pioneers of calcium studies I studied calcium metabolism and bone disease at the University of Tokyo and Kobe` University.

Tell us of your current activities in calcium research

I am the president of the Japan Osteoporosis Foundation and director of the Calcium Research institute so I am very active in every aspect of calcium studies, including patient studies and clinical investigations.

How many studies have you published on calcium?

Four hundred and twenty, all in peer review journals.

How long have you been researching calcium nd [bone loss]?
About 46 years. I began in 1953 at the University of Buffalo Chronic Disease Research Institute. [...]

What is [bone loss]? How serious a disease is it?

Osteoporosis is weak, breakable, brittle bone, which occurs as a consequence of calcium loss from bone. Bone without calcium is very weak and if we don't take enough calcium, or if we lose too much, our bodies become calcium deficient. Since 99% of calcium in the body is in the bone, bone is the first part of the body to be affected.

Why is [bone loss] often considered a woman's [condition]?

Men also lose calcium, but women undergo a very dramatic event at the time of menopause. A sudden decrease in estrogen (female hormone) brings menstruation to an end and triggers a very rapid loss of bone-calcium. [...] We all paid too much attention to this one event and we thought that post-menopausal [bone loss] was everything. That's why for so long we considered [bone loss] a women's condition. Certainly, it occurs more frequently in women, and earlier too. After the age of fifty, women are exposed to increased risk of [bone loss], whereas men reach an equivalent risk factor much later-maybe around age seventy. So the risks are delayed.

So as men live longer and longer, would you expect to see their [bone loss] risk approaching that of women?

Yes. One of the reasons that so many men don't suffer from [bone loss] is that they die before women. I believe average life expectancy for American men is about seventy-three or seventy-four-it's seventy-seven in Japan-but even among women the most severe forms of [bone loss] occur after age seventy-around seventy-five. So, men don't have the same opportunity to suffer from [bone loss]. That is one reason. The other is the slow start of [bone loss] in males.

What is the role and importance of calcium in the human body?

Calcium is the fifth largest component of the human body after carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen, the constituents of organic compounds. It is the most abundant mineral in the body. That makes it very important. Ninety-nine percent of calcium is in the bone, but the remaining one percent is distributed throughout the cells. In each cell and of course in blood there's always some calcium, and this calcium outside the bone is even more important than the calcium that's giving strength to the bone. All cells-hormone secreting cells, heart cells, liver cells, kidney cells and brain cells-need calcium to perform their functins. That's why calcium is vital to human beings.

You've been conducting research on a special form of calcium. Can you tell us about it?

Not all calcium preparations are alike. Some are more easily absorbed than others. Generally speaking, calcium is one of the least absorbable compounds. For example: sugar. If you eat something sweet, almost 100% is absorded immediately, including vitamins and other materials. But only 20% or so of the calcium you eat is absorded. This is a very, very low figure-only one-fifth of what we eat! So we have to improve the absorption of calcium in order to really help the body to utilize calcium. We have had a recent breakthrough in the form of AAACa (U.S. brand name is AdvaCAL), which is quite absorbable, unlike all other calcium preparations. We make this by heating oyster shell in a vacuum, then adding some similarly treated algae to this. We call it HAI-Heated Algal Ingredient and this combination of oyster-shell calcium and Algal Ingredient makes it very absorbable-much better than any other calcium preparation so far.

What are the greatest advantages of AAACa (AdvaCAL) over supplements like calcium citrate or calcium carbonate?

Well, some preparations are better than others. Calcium citrate is one of the better ones. Calcium carbonate is most commonly used but the body's absorption of calcium carbonate is very poor, unless we have very strong stomach acid. That is why we recommend the use of calcium carbonate when you eat. Calcium contained in your food or taken with food is usually better absorbed than most calcium supplements alone. That's because the gastric acid is released in response to the food. But AAACa is so readily soluble in water that it doesn't even need gastric acid. Anybody can take it. Unless it is readily soluble in water, of course it doesn't get into the blood. So one advantage of AAACa is high solubility. The second advantage is its high availability prompted by the algal ingredient.

Tell us about your research on bone loss and bone mineral density as affected by AAACa versus other calcium supplements.

To show whether AAACa is really effective against [bone loss] we have to perform bone measurement. Now any studies which are not randomized or placebo-controlled are not considered valid these days, so I did all these procedures with a group of very elderly ladies-in their eighties. These ladies were deficient in calcium and calcium absorption. If we could demonstrate an effect in these ladies it would no doubt help others to have better absorption. So the challenge-the most difficult part first-was to choose a placebo that contains no calcium but which looks exactly like the calcium preparation so that these people didn't actually know which was calcium and which wasn't. Even the doctors were blind to the nature of the drug. That's what we call a double-blind procedure. Neither the doctor nor the patient knows which is which. And we used calcium carbonate too, for a total of three groups-AAACa, calcium carbonate and placebo-for two years. It took quite a long time and some of these patients dropped out for various reasons. But a good number continued for the full twenty-four months and we found a very impressive increase in bone-mineral density (BMD) in those who received AAACa and a very significant fall of BMD in those who took placebo. Everybody is getting older and losing bone, so we expect such a loss. So even if we are able to merely sustain the BMD, that would be very interesting, but there was a significant increase in BMD for AAACa users. This was quite surprising. In fact, no other existing preparation has been able to produce a definite increase in BMD. Calcium carbonate, by the way, just about sustains BMD and is maybe slightly better than placebo, but can't compare with AAACa.

That clinical study was done with elderly patients-a very tough population. Have you studied pre-menopausal women?

Yes. We have studied middle aged women-around fifty to sixty. There are several ways to measure BMD. Some of them are more sensitive than others, so for this study on the middle-aged we have chosen the best and most sensitive measurement available-Peripheral Computer Tomography. This method is characterized by separate measurements for cortical (hard) and trabecular (spongy) bone. This spongy bone is more sensitive to the increase of calcium or other drugs because they have a more abundant blood supply, and are more elastic and changeable. By measuring spongy bone of the forearms we demonstrated a 3% increase of BMD. This was after only four months. It's really amazing because no other method or preparation, calcium or otherwise, has ever demonstrated a significant increase in bone mineral density in just four months.

How did you dose these patients in your study?

In all these studies we selected 900mg of elemental calcium a day for both AAACa and calcium carbonate.

You have developed a theory which you call the 'Calcium Paradox' What exactly does it say?

It's a paradox because we see the opposite of what we would expect. All of us are calcium deficient. I think everybody agrees with that. Everybody also agrees that when we are deficient in blood calcium, the bone will lose its calcium. Whole body calcium deficiency runs parallel to bone calcium deficiency. Calcium deficiency is a cause of [bone loss], though others may cite other causes-for example estrogen deficiency also contributes to calcium deficiency. We summarize by saying the cause of [bone loss] is calcium deficiency. But the paradoxical part occurs when the parathyroid hormone secretion increases in response to the blood calcium deficiency. The first important thing about calcium is that we should have an abundant supply to keep our bones strong. The next most important is its function in heart and brain action, and muscles. All these vital body functions are maintained by a constant abundance of calcium in the body. If we don't keep calcium levels in the blood constant, the heart stops. Dr. Ringer of England demonstrated this many years ago and we still us Ringer's calcium solutions. If you add calcium chloride to a saline (sodium chloride) solution, the heart will beat. Dr. Ringer demonstrated this with a frog's heart. He removed the heart, put it in saline solution and the heart stopped. When he added calcium to the solution, the heart began to move. The fact that we need a constant amount of calcium is the beginning of the calcium paradox theory. We must keep our blood calcium constant but we don't eat enough calcium. If this calcium deficiency were to bring down blood calcium, your heart would stop. That's a terrible thing. Fortunately, it doesn't stop because in response to even a very slight fall of blood calcium, the parathyroid hormone takes calcium out of the bone. Compared with the modest needs of the rest of the body, bone is an almost endless supply of calcium. It's like a bank with a large amount of money. If you have a problem, you go to the bank and borrow. The parathyroid hormone is like a cash card. But if you use your cash card enough times, your bank account will become exhausted. That's [bone loss]. And now the paradox begins. Calcium coming out of the bone enters other tissues where there shouln't be any calcium to begin with. For example, in the blood vessels. Blood vessels should be soft and elastic. Bones should be hard and strong. There shouldn't be too much calcium in the blood vessels. They become hardened. [...] This is the first calcium paradox [condition] which came to our attention. Deficiency of calcium results in flooding of calcium in the blood vessels. [...]There are many other calcium paradox diseases[...].

So you're saying that the parathyroid gland removes calcium from the bone at such a rate that our health is compromised?

Our body should be very wise. It shouldn't make any mistakes. But in this instance I don't know. Sometimes, it does strange things. Why does the parathyroid hormone take an excessive amount of calcium? Because there is so much calcium in the bones-ten thousand times more than we eat or have in our blood or soft tissue, so even our wise body doesn't exactly do the best thing. That is one thing I don't understand. But we have all the facts and the calcium paradox is only one attempt to explain all these facts. I don't really have an answer.

All your studies so far have been done in Japan, but some people may be concerned that the Japanese diet is different from the North American diet. Would you expect to see similar results in a North American study group?

Well, the Japanese live very long. They have the highest longevity in the world. They say that fish and seaweed is good for them. The sushi bar is quite popular in this country. But the only trouble with the Japanese diet is that is is very low in calcium content. You are taking more calcium here in this country and in the Western world than in Japan. Other countries in Asia like Korea and China also have a very low calcium intake, so that may be one reason why calcium is so effective in Japan. But I think we can expect similar effects-maybe not the same but similar-in the United States, because many investigators in the United States also point out that even Americans are not taking enough calcium. In addition to the intake of calcium we have also to think of the loss of calcium. If you take large amounts of protein or phosphates-if you eat meat and all kinds of delicious foods you're already taking a lot of phosphates and protein-and that will accelerate the loss of calcium in the urine. So we have to consider both sides-what you are taking and what you are losing. I'm afraid that although Americans are taking more calcium, they're also losing more calcium. So I think we are almost equal. We are taking less calcium, but our calcium loss may also be lower, so i'd expect similar effects.

It's important to note that you were giving your patients about 600mg of calcium a day with food. According to U.S, figures I've read, that's about what the typical American receives.

That's right. Actually calcium intake varies widely among different countries. Some people take enough calcium-mainly health-conscious people-but elderly people in most countries are not taking enough. Their appetite diminishes and they don't feel right. And of course the problem of sunshine exposure is very important. Without sufficient exposure to sunlight, you can't make enough Vitamin D to stimulate calcium absorption. Some people in the United States are also calcium deficient, like many Japanese, and I don't think there's too much difference in calcium intake.

In the United States, a calcium and magnesium complex is quite popular. How would you compare that compound with AAACa (AdvaCAL)?

Well, calcium and magnesium are both important but we don't have to combine them. The ratio of calcium to magnesium is not important, as long as we are taking enough of both. Too much calcium intake is never dangerous, but too much magnesium can be. So I think calcium is the only one of which you can take as much as you want and get away with it, but you shouldn't take too much magnesium. I don't think we have to combine these two. You may take magnesium if it's necessary. Too much calcium may constipate you-it's one of the unavoidable effects of calcium because calcium takes water away from food and makes the stool harder. Magnesium doesn't do that, so that's why magnesium is used against constipation. I already use magnesium along with calcium, but not as a fixed preparation.

AAACa is comprised of calcium hydroxide and calcium oxide, which you have mentioned are highly soluble in water. Can their high solubility produce any side effects or other problems?

Strangley, I encountered no side effects except maybe some constipation in some people. You may feel a little full in your stomach if you take large amount of calcium but it doesn't mean that calcium decreases the appetiti. Hyper-acidic people-who secrete more acid in the stomach-may tend to have ulcers, and calcium neutralizes gastric acid. But when calcium disappears from the stomach there may be a rebound of gastric acid secretion. It doesn't happen in healthy people, only hyper-acidic people have this problem.

If the parathyroid gland is clever enough to extract calcium from bone when it's necessary, why doesn't it regulate the amount it selects?

That's a very good question, but I don't really have an answer.

Are other factors involved, or is this purely the responsibility of the parathyroid?

The parathyroid is a very strange hormone. To begin with, there is no parathyroid in fish, but they live easily without it. They are continually inhaling calcium-rich water and have a non-stop supply of calcium. It only develops in creatures living on land, like ourselves. There might be some difference between contant increase in parathyroid hormone and occasional (periodic) increase. Now, is parathyroid hormone good or bad? It must be good because we need parathyroid hormone. But constantly high parathyroid hormone levels are not good. We have statistics showing that people with lower parathyroid hormone live longer and those with higher parathyroid hormone levels die earlier. [...]

Is it possible that vitamin D is more helpful when taken with some calcium preparations than with others?

Yes. It all depends on the solubility of the product in question. It must be soluble and iodized. Otherwise it just goes through the gut. According to some figure, it is more soluble than others, even calcitonin-five to ten times more soluble. Solubility is very easy to measure by electrical conductivity. Soluble ions conduct electrical current. AAACa is amazingly soluble.

What is the effect of exercise on [bone loss]?

Exercise will activate the bone cells to prevent calcium loss from bone. And if you stop exercise, the reverse process occurs. You lose bone. So by exercising, you are preventing bone loss. Both exercise and calcium intake are important-we can't substitute exercise for calcium. But if Both exercise and calcium intake are important-we can't substitute exercise for calcium. But if we exercise more, we also stimulate calcium absorption. It increases appetite, so you can eat more. and an elevated metabolism stimulates calcium absorption. So all these things aid calcium absorption.

Is weight-bearing exercise more useful?

Yes. It is physical pressure on bone that stimulates bone cells. But all exercise, weight-bearing or not, stimulates calcium absorption. Swimming, for example, is non weight-bearing. Walking is weight-bearing. Calcium absorption is also affected by emotional factors. Exercise is good relaxation that makes you feel happier and stronger. This is important because you have to be happy. You have to be out of distress to absorb enough calcium. Stress and unhappiness decrease calcium absorption. Adrenaline and cortico-steroid hormones are secreted during stress. They facilitate calcium loss and prevent gut absorption. You can eat a lot of calcium, but if it's taken in a state of harmony, while chatting with freinds, for example, then more calcium is absorbed. So what we need are three things: calcium, exercise and happiness. And of course calcium makes you happy. So calcium is everything!

What about dietary sources of calcium?

Milk is a very common source of calcium, but it also contains a lot of phosphorus, which combines with calcium and prevents it from being absorbed. Tofu is good, but not many North Americans eat it. You can eat small fish with bones, like sardines-even canned sardines. But bone calcium is also rich in phosphorus. The ideal dietary source should be low in phosphorus and high in calcium. For Americans milk is alright. It is readily absorbed. They say that broccoli and kale are better than milk, but they don't contain much calcium and you have to eat such large quantities that it's not practical. In general, milk is alright. If you are high in cholesterol then low-fat milk is all right. But I would recommend AAACa over any dietary source, because it has no phosphorus. It's superior to any calcium found in foods.

What about people who are not suffering from serious [bone loss] but just want to prevent it. We don't want to tell everybody to go on calcium therapy...or do we?

Oh sure-everybody should take calcium. I'm not osteoporotic, but I take it regulary. As a result my EKG went down. Another thing-calcium makes you happy. It works against stress. [...] Calcium has a tranquilizing effect. So kids watching television should take calcium first. It keeps you happy and peaceful. That's why everybody needs calcium [...].

So perhaps we could use calcium to promote world peace.

Well, it's strange. You may find me overenthusiastic about calcium, but as the years go by I have no reason to reverse myself, because I don't find anything against it. All the facts go along with my theory.

The only thing against it is constipation?

Not against it, but we expect it. America has a stressful society like Japan and we you calcium to make you less stressful, so there will be less crime and less juvenile delinquency and all these things. You need calcium in the schools.

What is the physiological basis for hapiness?

Any minor decrease in blood ionized calcium will make you unhappy. The brain or muscles become excited when there's even a slight fall in blood calcium levels, especially ionized calcium. There are two types of calcium-protein-bound and ionized. Although we're talking about ionized calcium, we just say calcium. If there is a slight decrease in calcium then you are more excited and irritable. A readily absorbable calcium will correct the slight decrease of blood calcium promptly. A slight decrease of blood calcium makes everybody uneasy and irritable. [...]

As opposed to protein-bound?

Yes, because calcium is associated with protein very easily, according to stress or other conditions. The ionized fraction act directly on the brain, and protein acts as a kind of buffer. Usually, we measure total calcium, which doesn't change very easily, but if we measure ionized calcium we can show these effects. Calcium is a kind of hormone, in the same way as vitamin D. Simple minerals like potassium, sodium and all other salts don't have receptors. Receptors are very important. Receptionists in offices who screen everybody coming in are like hormonal receptors. Calcium has a receptor, too. No other mineral have receptors. We call it a calcium sensor, or calcium receptor. It is a treatment for VIPs. Not like ordinary minerals. Some people may think calcium's dangerous because we call it a hormone, but that's not the case. We think of it as like a hormone-as inportant as a hormone, as specific as hormones to accomplish certain functions. So calcium is very special.

Does it fit definition of a hormone or are your using this as an analogy?

All hormones have receptors. Calcium is the only mineral with receptors. So we can say that calcium is a unique mineral that is like a hormone. Let's call it the happy hormone!

Read more about Dr Fujita's Studies here

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Exercise and healthy diet with adequate daily calcium intakes may help younger white and Asian women reduce their Osteoporosis risk in later life. Calcium intakes above 2,000 mg are not likely to provide extra benefit.

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* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent or cure any disease.

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