Thursday, December 21, 2006

Nutrients in the news this week...

Dark chocolate beats fatigue, study...
12/20/2006 - Further evidence of the health benefits of chocolate has come to light in a new study – giving manufacturers yet another route into the functional food niche.
http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/news/ng.asp?n=72894&m=1NIUD20&c=wcrclzgqdhtlgsk


Vitamin D may fight multiple sclerosis ...
CHICAGO - An abundance of vitamin D seems to help prevent multiple sclerosis, according to a study in more than 7 million people that offers some of the strongest evidence yet of the power of the "sunshine vitamin" against MS.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061219/ap_on_he_me/vitamin_d_ms_1


Weight may be linked to type of bacteria ...
WASHINGTON - The size of your gut may be partly shaped by which microbes call it home, according to new research linking obesity to types of digestive bacteria.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061220/ap_on_he_me/diet_obesity_microbes_1


Comment: I do believe there is a connection with Vitamin D and MS. As for the bacteria in your gut effecting weight, this is the first study I have seen on it, but most people could use help with intestinal health because of the over use of anitbiotics. It's worth a shot.

NSI Probiotic 15-35 with NutraFlora FOS (15 strains - 35 billion CFUs per serving - #1 probiotic) -- 120 Vegetarian Capsules


NSI Vitamin D3 -- 1,000 IU - 200 Capsules



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