Setting the Vitamin Standard

When choosing your supplements, who can you trust?

By:  Dr. Steve and Suzanne Chaney

This is a big question that most people don't take the time to investigate.

Let me tell you a story...Dr. Chaney, a professor at UNC-Chapel Hill, was at an Herbal Conference sponsored by UNC.  At lunch he sat next to a gentleman who worked for a Whitehall Robins, the company that manufactures Centrum.  Centrum is the leading selling over the counter vitamin supplement.  Dr. Chaney asked him since Whitehall Robins is a pharmaceutical company surely they manufacture Centrum according to pharmaceutical standards.  

"Well, no not really was the his answer."  He said, "The CFO would never stand for it."  

Thus the buyer of Centrum cannot be sure that what is on the level is in every single tablet in the bottle.

Just for comparison, Shaklee does 349 quality control tests on EVERY SINGLE batch of Vita Lea, their multivitamin/multimineral supplment.  You can be assured that what is on the label is in EVERY table tin the bottle.  And because of the clinical studies Shaklee does you can be assured that all of the nutrients are bioavailable for your body to use.

Harry Shurley, a pharmacist was aksed, "Why do you take Shaklee vitmains when you can get other brands as samples for free?" 

He replied, "From a pharmacist's view I have to look at the clinical research."  He continued,  "I am writig a book on prenatal nutrition with a colleague.  We requested clinical studies from the makers of prenatal vitamins and NO major company except Shaklee could provide us with any studies."

He also commented that the Shaklee vitamins are natural as opposed to the synthetic prenatal vitamins available in drug stores.  He ended his comments by saying, "There are so many reasons why I take Shaklee over the other vitamins I can get from pharmaceutical companies.  I don't have time to explain it all, but the main reason is because Shaklee vitamins produce results!"

Shaklee really does go the extra mile.  The Shaklee supplements are beyond organic.  You may ask what does that mean?  Let me explain.  The organic farmer cannot control what is in the air that surrounds their crops nor can he control what is in the water that he uses to water his fields.  Shaklee tests for over 350 toxins that pollute air and water to make sure that the organically grown crops are not contaminated.  This is an example of how Shaklee goes the extra mile.

The May 2004 issue of Consumers Report has an article on the "Dirty Dozen" bad ingredients in nutritional supplements.  Shaklee is the ONLY nutrition company that has NEVER used any of these ingredients.  That speaks volumes for Shaklee's science and integrity.

Shaklee science is not hype as seen in other nutritional products.  For example a B Complex vitamin containing 75 mg of each B vitamin is not a balanced B Complex supplement.  Some B vitamins are needed in milligram amounts and others in microgram amounts.  Not all herbs belong in a multivitamin.  For example some multivitamins contain Echinacea which is an occasional use herb.  IF it is consumed daily, the white blood cells no longer are stimulated by the Echinacea when there is a bacterial or viral challenge.

A single delivery system is not optimal for all nutrients.  Several companies produce a sublingual vitamin supplement.  Sublingual absorption is not efficient for all nutrients.  This is why Shaklee has four delivery systems in their Vitlaizer product.

High purity individual supplements are not the answer.  One needs all the naturally occurring forms of Vitamin E, the carotenoids, and omega-3 fatty acids in balance.  For example, if one takes a pure alpha tocopherol, the other forms of vitamin E are blocked.  They perform functions that the alpha tocopherol does not...all the natural forms of vitamin E have a purpose and need to be included in a vitamin E supplement.  A natural vitamin is more effectively utilized by the body.  Natural vitamin E is retained 4-6 times longer than synthetic vitamin E.  

Summing it up:

1.  Integrity:  Only make products of proven benefit. 

2.  Cooperation with nature:  Shaklee makes products as natural as possible

3.  Product quality:  What's on the label is in each tablet.

4.  Clinical Proof:  What's in the tablet gets into your bloodstream and has the intended effect.

The Shaklee Difference explains why Shaklee is the #1 nutritional company in the U.S.

Of Obese Mice & Men

I came a very interesting and thought provoking article
the other day in a very prestigious scientific journal
(Vijay-Kumar et al, Science, 328: 228-231, 2010).

But first, a bit of background information:

It has been known for some time that the types of
bacteria found in the intestines of obese people are
different than those found in the intestines of lean
individuals.

But no one really knew the significance, if any, of
that observation.

The current study compared a strain of mice that are
genetically predisposed to obesity with wild type
(genetically lean) mice.

They first looked at the intestinal bacteria. It turned
out that the obese mice and lean mice had the same
differences in intestinal bacteria that humans have.

And just like obese humans the obese mice displayed
insulin resistance, and elevated levels of
triglycerides, cholesterol and blood sugar (They
were pre-diabetic).

Since the obese mice also ate more than the lean mice
many of the observed differences could have been due to
the excess calories and resulting weight gain.

To test that hypothesis, the scientists limited the
amount of food that the genetically obese mice (the
mice that were genetically predisposed to obesity) ate
so that it was identical to what the genetically lean
mice ate.

Even though the genetically obese mice were no longer
overweight they still displayed increased insulin
resistance compared to the genetically lean mice.

Based on this and other experiments the scientists
eventually concluded the it was the insulin resistance
that was causing the mice to overeat and, therefore,
become obese.

The scientists then decided to test the hypothesis that
the particular bacterial strains found in the
intestines of genetically obese mice might be causing
the insulin resistance.

In the first experiment they killed off the intestinal
bacteria in the genetically obese mice by putting high
dose antibiotics in their food.

Depleting the intestinal bacteria created some health
problems for the mice, but it completely prevented the
insulin resistance, overeating and obesity normally
observed with this strain of mice.

In the second experiment they sterilized the intestines
of the genetically lean mice and then colonized their
intestines with intestinal bacteria from the
genetically obese mice.

When they did this, the genetically lean mice developed
many of the characteristics of the genetically obese
mice including insulin resistance, overeating, obesity
and hyperglycemia.

In short, the genetically lean mice became overweight
and developed diabetes.

Based on these experiments and other studies the
scientists hypothesized that the wrong kinds of
intestinal bacteria can make a significant contribution
to insulin resistance, which in turn can lead to
overeating and obesity.

In short, they concluded that bad bugs may make you
fat.

Does this mean that you should rush out and buy some
probiotics (friendly bacteria) as part of your weight
loss strategy?

The simple answer is no. That would be premature. These
studies were performed in mice and genetics obviously
played a role in the results.

In short, we are a long way from knowing to what extent
intestinal bacteria might contribute to obesity in
humans.

However, there are many very good reasons to make sure
that you supply friendly bacteria to your intestinal
track on a regular basis.

For example, we know that bad bacteria in your
intestine can compromise your immune system, convert
foods that you eat to cancer causing chemicals, and
cause chronic inflammation - which contributes to a
number of major diseases.

We can't yet say whether good bugs will help keep you
slim, but we do know that they can help keep you
healthy.

Will Belly Fat Kill You?

You've probably already heard about the dangers of
abdominal obesity (otherwise known as "belly fat").

You've probably heard that it increases your risk of
diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer.

But did you know that it could literally be killing you
- even if you are at ideal body weight?

A group of scientists at the National Institutes of
Health recently analyzed data collected from 44,000
women in the Nurses' Health Study over a 16-year period
and asked if abdominal obesity affected their death
rates from heart disease and cancer(Zhang et al,
Circulation, 117: 1658-1667, 2008).

The answer was a clear-cut yes!

The study showed that women with a waist circumference
of 35 inches were twice as likely to die from heart
disease and cancer then women with a waist
circumference of 28 inches - even if they were at ideal
body weight.

But you might be asking "How can they be at ideal body
weight and still have abdominal obesity?"

There is a natural tendency to lose muscle mass as we
age. When we add in the inactivity associated with the
American lifestyle that loss of muscle mass is
accelerated and the muscle is replaced with fat.

Thus, it is actually possible in today's world to have
both normal weight and abdominal obesity - and that is
not a good thing!

Of course, the women who were both overweight and had
abdominal obesity were even more likely to die from
heart disease or cancer.

So it is not just about not looking good in your
bathing suit - abdominal obesity is a killer!

However, the good news is that you can do something
about abdominal obesity.

A combination of exercise, a healthy diet and the
"Cinch Inch Loss Plan" is a proven way of getting rid
of that unsightly belly fat forever.

P.S. You already know that the obesity epidemic is out
of control. The health consequences of obesity are
going to bankrupt our healthcare system, and they are
going to kill many of the people that you care about.

We all have an obligation to reach out to the people
that we care about and help them get their weight under
control.

The Cinch "Inch Loss Plan" is one of the best diet
programs that I have seen, but for permanent weight
control people need to change their lifestyle.

Cinch Inch Loss Plan

It seems like everyone makes a New Year's resolution to lose a few pounds.  Check out how Shaklee is making it easier than ever!  Commit to losing just 10 pounds - why just 10?  Studies conducted at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine have shown that obese men and women who set a more modest goal of  losing just 5%-10% of their body weight are more likely to succeed than those who set more extreme goals.

You can have this Cinch Sampler Pack for FREE - A $101 retail value!

Here's How:
1.  Join Shaklee as a Member  ($19.95) or Distributor ($39.95) with a $70 order
2.  Join Shaklee as a GOLD Ambassador ($299) with a GOLD or Super GOLD Mission PAK ($799)

The Cinch Sampler Pack Includes:
1.  One canister of Cinch Shake Mix - vanilla soy blend
2.  1 box of Cinch Snack Bars:  Peanut Butter Crunch flavor
3.  1 box of Cinch Energy Tea:  Pomegranate flavor
4.  Program Guide
5.  Pedometer
6.  CinchWellness.com - Three months of free introductory membership.  Charges apply in the fourth and subsequent months

Get the 4th Month at No Additional Cost When You Order Cinch on AutoShip for 3 Months!! - a $353 Retail Value!
From January through July 2011, when a Shaklee Member places an Ultra Cinch order on AutoShip for three consecutive months, they'll receive a fourth month at no additional cost!  That's a retail value of up to $353.75.  

 

Fast Facts

1.  30.1% of North Carolinians are obese (2009)

2.  More than 64% of Americans are overweight or obese

3.  There has been a 25% increase in diabetes in the U.S. over the past 20 years and is due to the increase in obesity.

4.  Only 5% of people who are considered fad dieters will be successful.

5.  Losing weight is the result of a lifestyle change, not a diet.

Cinch Inch Loss Plan

YOU HAVE

sOLUTIONS

FOR
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS

Kick off your new year getting 10 pounds healthier in an initiative called Lose 10, Find 10 with Cinch®.  When you become a Shaklee Member for just $19.95 and spend $70 on products you'll receive a FREE Cinch Sampler Pack at an $86.00 value!! 

The sampler pack includes:

1 canister of Vanilla Cinch® Shake Mix (soy protein blend)
1 box of Cinch® Snack Bars, Peanut Butter Crunch flavor
1 box of Cinch® Energy Tea Mix, Pomegranate flavor
1 Cinch Program Guide
1 Cinch Pedometer - (while supplies last)
CinchWellness.com - three months of introductory membership. (Charges apply in fourth and subsequent months.)

This limited time offer ends on January 31, 2011 so get started on your weight loss plan now!

Cinch® has a great new fan—author and educator, Brad Lamm, who loves Shaklee Cinch and has featured Cinch in his new book Just 10 lbs - Easy Steps to Weighing What You Want (FINALLY!), which provides the motivation to take control of your weight by taking that first step—the first 10 pounds. Brad is a regular contributor to The Dr. OZ Show and will be sharing his new book and Cinch on the show in January.

You go on a diet to lose jiggly fat, but with many diets you’ll also end up losing lean muscle. And that can set you up for future weight regain because muscle is what burns calories. It’s key to your metabolism. Fat, on the other hand, is just—fat. Many diets also leave you feeling deprived, hungry, and finding time to prepare a healthy, nutritious meal can often be a real chore. When you’re rushed, you often make poor choices, reaching for fast food or take-out options that are high in calories and fats and low in nutrition. How can you have a nutritious meal that’s easy to prepare, tastes great, and will help you reach your weight loss goal?

Cinch shakes are a great-tasting, nutritious way to help retain that all-important muscle and keep you feeling full and satisfied while you lose weight. Shaklee's proprietary formula is Powered by Leucine

Remember that in addition to Cinch making healthy food choices and moderate exercise is also important in any weight loss program!

Get started today by contacting me at 919-906-0753 or meganjohnson.mj@gmail.com and I will help you get started towards your goals in 2011!

Megan

™, the amino acid that signals the body to preserve muscle during weight loss. In other words, the leucine in Cinch shakes helps you keep muscle so you lose fat.