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"So why is Dr Vieth so frustrated? You might think he'd have cause for celebration. But for him and other vitamin D researchers around the world, the good news comes with a bitter aftertaste. They believe they can prove vitamin D could help millions live longer and be healthier and yet they have not been able to convince their own governments. In the US and Canada, official vitamin D policy is set by the Institute of Medicine. And in the opinion of Vieth, the current recommendations - 200 International Units per day for people under 50, 400 for people aged 51-70, and 600 for those 71 and older - are outrageously low. Bruce Hollis, professor of paediatrics at the Medical University of South Carolina, calls 400 IU a day "a joke". That's because the best research suggests that to achieve the higher vitamin D blood levels associated with disease prevention, most adults in the US would need to take 1,000-2,000 IU a day: five to 10 times more than the current official recommendation for adult In 1999, Reinhold Vieth (pictured right) published a review of vitamin D research in response to the IOM conclusions. In it, he argued that there was no evidence that amounts lower than 20,000 IU a day could be toxic. "Throughout my preparation of this review, I was amazed at the lack of evidence supporting statements about the toxicity of moderate doses of vitamin D," Vieth wrote. Studies have since shown 10,000 IU a day of vitamin D to be safe. While any substance will become toxic in excess, vitamin D researchers today accept that the current vitamin D recommendations could be more than quadrupled with no fear of toxicity.!

"We are fond of grumbling about Britain's grey skies, but there may be a good medical reason for doing so. It seems the dreary weather is bad for our hearts - worse, even, than raised cholesterol and an unhealthy diet. That's the controversial claim being made by Dr David Grimes, a gastroenterologist from Blackburn. He's been gazing at the sky for 20 years for clues about why his patients get more sick than those in the south of the country. And what he's found turns key assumptions about heart disease on their head. 'It's not diet or cholesterol levels that raise your risk of heart disease,' he claims. 'It's where you live. People in the north are more likely to be ill because they get less sunshine Basically they are suffering from 'latitude' sickness. The link is vitamin D. While we get some from our diet, the main source is the sun - sunlight converts a compound in the skin into vitamin D, so the amount you make is directly related to the amount of sunshine you get. In a new book Dr Grimes argues the higher the level of vitamin D in your blood, the lower your risk of heart disease and a range of other illnesses. If he's right, what we need is not diet and lifestyle advice, but food fortified with vitamin D. For years the vitamin was thought to be useful only for preventing rickets. So how does he treat them? 'You can do it with diet,' he says 'One Bangladeshi woman eats oily fish every day and now has a vitamin D blood level of 40. 'We give supplements of 1,000 international units (IU) a day or we can give an injection of 300,000 IU that lasts for a year. 'The patients respond well,' says Grimes 'but what's needed is a proper controlled, long-term trial and who is going to fund that? Not a drug company.'"

"Still On That Low-Carb Diet by Steven Novella, Dec 14 2009 I have never been a fan of the low-carb diet craze - Atkins, South Beach, or whatever version you prefer. To me this was always a triumph of marketing over science. It is also an excellent example of how public opinion can be largely swayed by a few proponents and a compliant media, while the science goes off unnoticed in a different direction."

The açaí palm or aqai (Euterpe oleracea) is a species of palm tree in the genus Euterpe cultivated for their fruit and superior hearts of palm. Its name comes from the European adaptation of the Tupian word ïwasa'i, '[fruit that] cries or expels water'. Global demand for the fruit has expanded rapidly in recent years, and açaí is now cultivated for that purpose primarily. The closely-related species Euterpe edulis (jucara) is now predominantly used for hearts of palm.[citation needed] Eight species are native to Central and South America, from Belize southward to Brazil and Peru, growing mainly in swamps and floodplains. Açaí palms are tall, slender palms growing to 15-30 meters, with pinnate leaves up to 3 meters long.

"Guavas are plants in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae) genus Psidium, which contains about 100 species of tropical shrubs and small trees. They are native to Mexico, Central America and northern South America. Most likely naturally spreading (by means of ocean drifting) to parts of the Caribbean and some parts of North Africa, guavas are now cultivated and naturalized throughout the tropics, and due to growing demand they are also grown in some subtropical regions."

"Tuesday, December 15, 2009 Overweight, hungry, diabetic, and fat-free Let me tell you about my low-fat experience from 20 years ago. At the time, I was living in Cleveland, Ohio, and served on the faculty at a large metropolitan university-affiliated hospital, supervising fellows-in-training and developing high-tech cath lab procedures like directional athererectomy and excimer laser coronary angioplasty. (Yes, another life.) I was concerned about personal heart disease risk, though I knew next to nothing about lipids and coronary risk prediction outside of the little I learned in training and what the drug industry promoted. I heard Dr. Dean Ornish talk while attending the American College of Cardiology meetings in Atlanta. Dr. Ornish spoke persuasively about the dangers of fat in the diet and how he "reversed" coronary disease using a low-fat, no added oils, no meat, vegetarian diet that included plenty of whole grains. So I thought I'd give it a try. I eliminated all oils; I removed all meat, eggs, and fish from my diet. I shunned all nuts. I ate only low-fat products like low-fat yogurt and cottage cheese; and focused on vegetables, fruit, and whole grains. Beans and brown or wild rice were a frequent staple. I loved oatmeal cookies--low-fat, of course! After one year of this low-fat program, I had gained a total of 31 lbs, going from 155 lbs to 186 lbs. I reassessed some basic labs: HDL 28 mg/dl Triglycerides 336 mg/dl Blood sugar 151 mg/dl (fasting) I became a diabetic. All through this time, I was also jogging. I ran on the beautiful paths along the Chagrin River in suburban Cleveland for miles north and south. I ran 5 miles per day most days of the week. "

"It's well known that African Americans have low levels of vitamin D in their blood. In fact, this seems to be generally true for humans of tropical origin. In a study from Hawaii, vitamin D status was assessed in healthy, visibly tanned young adults who averaged 22.4 hours per week of unprotected sun exposure. Yet 51% had levels below the current recommended minimum of 75 nmol/L (Binkley et al., 2007). In a study from south India, levels below 50 nmol/L were found in 44% of the men and 70% of the women. The subjects are described as "agricultural workers starting their day at 0800 and working outdoors until 1700 with their face, chest, back, legs, arms, and forearms exposed to sunlight" (Harinarayan et al., 2007). In a study from Saudi Arabia, levels below 25 nmol/L were found in respectively 35%, 45%, 53%, and 50% of normal male university students of Saudi, Jordanian, Egyptian, and other origins (Sedrani, 1984)."

Twice single doses of 100,000 IU of vitamin D in winter is adequate and safe for prevention of vitamin D deficiency in healthy children from Ushuaia, Tierra Del Fuego, Argentina. Tau C, Ciriani V, Scaiola E, Acuña M. J Steroid Biochem Mol Biol. 2007 Mar;103(3-5):651-4. Epub 2007 Jan 25. PMID: 17257830 doi:10.1016/j.jsbmb.2006.12.027 These results disclosed that to prevent vitamin D deficiency for children at zones of risk at the south of our country, double supplementation of 100,000 IU of vitamin D during autumn and winter, would be adequate and safe.

"July 9, 2008 | Michael O'Riordan Boston, MA - The consumption of a diet containing vegetable oils rich in alpha-linolenic acid (ALA) is associated with significant reductions in the risk of nonfatal MI, a new study has shown [1]. Investigators say the protective effect of ALA is evident among individuals with low intakes, suggesting the greatest benefit might be in developing countries, where fatty-acid consumption is limited. "The potential for benefit is great when the baseline intake is low," said lead investigator Dr Hannia Campos (Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA). "In countries where people eat very little fish-and some of these countries have almost no sources of omega-3 fatty acids because they cook with corn or sunflower oils-the consumption of vegetable oils with ALA could have a major impact on heart disease." In an editorial accompanying the published study [2], Dr William Harris (University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls) said that the data are suggestive and would be good news for individuals who will not or cannot eat fish, but more studies are still needed. "If ALA were able to do the same 'heavy lifting' that [eicosapentaenoic acid] EPA and [docosahexaenoic acid] DHA do, this would be welcomed news, because the capacity to produce ALA is essentially limitless, whereas there are only so many fish in the sea," he writes. "

Acai berry is an inch long red and purple fruit. It comes from acai palm tree, which is found in Central and South America. It helps to keep a person away from diseases related to oxidative stress like cardiac failure and cancer.

Mangoes have unlimited qualities which make them different from other seasonal fruits.Alphonso Mango juice is a seasonal fruit considered to be among the most superior varieties of the mango fruit in terms of sweetness, richness and flavour of mango juice.
In this many variety of mangoes and mango juice is named after Alphonso Albuquerque,a nobleman and military expert who helped establish portuguese colonies in India. The Portuguese introduced grafting on mango trees to produce extraordinary varieties like Alphonso mango juice.The fruit alphonso mango was then introduced to the Konkan region in Maharashtra, Gujarat and parts of south India.
Alphonso mango juice is also one of the most expensive varieties of mango and it is grown mainly in the western part of India including Sindhudurg, Ratnagiri and Raigad districts and in the Konkan region of India. Each mango weighs between 150 grammes and 300 grammes.

Uses of alphonso mango is generally referred to as alphonso in Maharashtra and Gujarat, and alphonso mango juice is used to make sweets, candies and smoothies and mango drinks using Alphonso mango pulp.

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Litchi is sweet and a very fragrant fruit, which is usually available in the summer. This fruit originated in China but today is found in most of the South East Asian countries. It is the member of soapberry family, Sapindaceae. There are three sub-species of Litchi. It has rough skin outside while contains juicy and creamy white flesh inside. Litchi has a wonderful taste and in modern times it has found its niche in desserts, juices and ice creams.

Litchi is a small fruit packed with loads of healthy nutrients. Litchi is considered an exotic fruit and has a very short shelf life. This is why it is available for a very limited time even during its season. In ancient China, Litchi was the favored fruit in the imperial corridors finding its greatest fans amongst the Kings and queens; who would get these beautiful fruit transported to capital at a great cost to the Kingdom.

Nutritional Value of Litchi
Litchi has a high level of vitamin C in it and meets about 86% of the body's daily requirement of this vitamin. It is a little high on sugar and has reasonable amount of dietary fiber. It is a rich source of Polyphenols that make it a strong and highly recommended anti-oxidant. The composition of minerals make it a great fuel for the electrolyte balance in our body.

PET Bottles: Litchi Dash 200 ml
Nutrition Facts of Litchi Dash per 100 ml
Energy: 60 Kcal
Fat: 0 gm
Carbohydrate: 14.8 gm
Protein: 0 gm
Sugar: 12.5 g
Dietary fiber: 1.3 gms
Vitamin B1: 0.011 mg
Vitamin B2: 0.065 mg
Vitamin B3: 0.603 mg
Vitamin B6: 0.10 mg
Vitamin C: 71.5 mg
Calcium: 5 mg
Magnesium: 10 mg
Manganese: 0.055 mg
Phosphorus: 31 mg
Potassium: 171 mg

Health Benefits
It contains a healthy blend of nutrients that promote health. So, know the amazing health benefits of Litchi that can make a lot of difference t

Summer is the only one times when one can enjoy the true ecstasy of fresh mango juice. Usually bottled mango juice and drinks have a kind of uniform taste and flavor of mango juice. But you can make fresh mango juice at home with different types of mangoes, and enjoy different flavors in mango juice. The Different types of mango fruits is constituted by several volatile organic chemicals mainly belonging to terpene, furanone, lactone, and ester classes. Different varieties or cultivars of mangoes can have flavor made up of different volatile chemicals or same volatile chemicals in different quantities. In India, 'Alphonso' mangoes is one of the most popular cultivars. In 'Alphonso' mango, the lactones and furanones are synthesized during ripening; whereas terpenes and the other flavorants are present in both the developing and ripening fruits. Mango Pulp used for making the drinks is made from choicest mangoes brought from South India which is the World's largest producer of Mangoes. Our assortment of juicy mango and other drinks offer essential minerals, antioxidants, fiber and vitamin A and C, and is an excellent way of repletion of lost potassium.

All our products are made with real fruit juice or pulp. Mango Pulp used for making the drinks is made from choicest mangoes brought from South India which is the World's largest producer of Mangoes. Our assortment of juicy mango and other drinks offer essential minerals, antioxidants, fiber and vitamin A and C, and is an excellent way of repletion of lost potassium. Our products are available in a wide range of flavors and pack sizes. PET Bottles: Mango Fruit Drink Mango Dash in PET Bottles 125 ml Mango Dash in PET Bottles 180 ml Mango Dash in PET Bottles 200 ml Mango Dash in PET Bottles 250 ml Mango Dash in PET Bottles 500 ml Mango Dash in PET Bottles 1 liter Nutrition Facts of Mango Dash per 100 ml Mango DashEnergy: 58 Kcal Fat: NIL Carbohydrate: 14.6 g Vitamin C: 10.34 mg Sugar: 14.5 g Iron: 0.3 mg Protein: 0.11 g Sodium: 15mg PET Bottles: Nimbu Dash (Lemon Drink) Nimbu Dash in PET Bottles 200 ml Nutrition Facts of Nimbu Dash per 100 ml Nimbu DashEnergy: 46 Kcal Protein: 0 g Carbohydrate: 11.5 g Fat: 0 g Sugar: 11.2 g V-Pak: Mango Dash India Juice Mango Dash V-Pak 100 ml Mango Dash V-Pak 180 ml Nutrition Facts of Mango Dash V-Pak per 100 ml Mango Dash V-PakEnergy: 58 Kcal Fat: NIL Carbohydrate: 14.6 g Vitamin C: 10.34 mg Sugar: 14.5 g Iron: 0.3 mg Protein: 0.11 g Sodium: 15mg Standy Pouch: Sqeeze Mango Mango Dash Standy Pouch 100 ml Mango Dash Standy Pouch 200 ml Nutrition Facts of Sqeeze Mango per 100 ml Sqeeze MangoEnergy: 58 Kcal Fat: NIL Carbohydrate: 14.6 g Vitamin C: 10.34 mg Sugar: 14.5 g Iron: 0.3 mg Protein: 0.11 g Sodium: 15mg PET Bottles: Litchi Dash PET Bottles: Litchi Dash 200 ml Nutrition Facts of Litchi Dash per 100 ml Litchi DashEnergy: 60 Kcal Fat: 0 gm Carbohydrate: 14.8 gm Protein: 0 gm Sugar: 12.5 g Our Factory The products are made in a state-of-art fully automatic manufacturing plant situated at Mandideep near Bhopal (M.P.) India. The products are untouched by

Noni juice is derived from the noni fruit, known as Indian Mulberry or Morinda citrifolia, which you can find in abundance across South-East Asia. Noni fruit juice is low in calories, carbohydrates, and fats and is highly beneficial for health and skin.

Decorating a new room or updating an existing space can be intimidating. From paint colors to furniture, interior decorating can be a challenging, expensive task. Before taking on an interior decorating overhaul, use these simple steps to spice up a traditional, dated look.

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