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Superba™ Krill Oil Gains NDI Notification |
Superba™ Krill Gains NDI Notification
05/24/11
Posted in News, Aker BioMarine, Krill, New Dietary Ingredients (NDIs), Omega-3s, Industry News, Heart Health, Government Print
OSLO, Norway—FDA had no objections to Superba™ krill oil receiving a New Dietary Ingredient Notification (NDIN). Aker BioMarine™, which supplies Superba, said the notification was accepted after FDA reviewed toxicology and clinical research data obtained from animal and human testing, which provided significant support for evidence of safety. Aker BioMarine further provided detailed composition of krill oil, showing 69 choline-containing phospholipids, believed to be responsible for the unique benefits of krill.
The NDIN process was coordinated by the regulatory group at Aker BioMarine Antarctic with the assistance of Soni & Associates Inc. of Vero Beach Florida.
"Krill oil has been legally marketed in the United States for many years," stated Nils Hoem, Ph.D., chief scientist at Aker BioMarine. "However, in addition to our GRAS submission already in place, we felt our choice to submit information to FDA for review via the NDI process fully validates our safety dossier. Further, our unique manufacturing process uses ethanol, a more internationally accepted solvent."
Superba krill oil achieved a Novel Food approval for the EU in 2009.
Aker BioMarine's proprietary Eco-Harvesting™ technology and on-board processing result in the unique composition of Superba krill oil and provide traceability from sea to shelf. The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) granted MSC Certification for sustainable and well managed fisheries to Aker BioMarine. Aker sponsors in vitro, in vivo, and human clinical trials with phospholipid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) from krill oil.
Superba krill oil is a natural source of phospholipid EPA and DHA omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFAs) and the naturally occurring antioxidant astaxanthin.
NOTE: A.C. Grace Company's UNIQUE OMEGA™ Krill Oil is Superba™ krill oil supplied by Aker BioMarine.
For original article go here: http://www.naturalproductsinsider.com/news/2011/05/superba-gains-ndi-notification.aspx
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Asthma: Food for thought, lungs |
Asthma: Food for thought, lungs
By Gerald W. Deas, M.D.
Taking up most of the space in our chests are two beautiful organs called the lungs. Yes, they breathe, providing our bodies with the needed oxygen to keep the other organs, such as the heart, kidneys, brain, etc., alive. To carry on their functions, the lungs need food to keep healthy and that’s what I would like you to think about.
The small tubes deep in the lungs leading to the air sacs where oxygen and the waste product carbon dioxide are exchanged must be kept open and clean. If these tubes collapse due to inflammation and are clogged with mucus, air cannot enter or leave and the whole body suffers. To keep these tubes open and healthy, they have to have certain vitamins and minerals, which are found in food we eat each day.
For example, vitamin C is concentrated in the lungs and, when it is absent, the small tubes are subject to collapse, which brings on wheezing. Vitamin C can be found abundantly in oranges and all other citrus fruits, broccoli, brussel sprouts and strawberries. Vitamin C can also be taken as a supplement (500 to 1,000 mg.) per day.
The lungs also cry for vitamin E. Researchers at Harvard University have found that those persons who have an ample amount of vitamin E in their diets are less likely to have attacks of asthma. It has been shown that vitamin E relaxes the smooth muscle surrounding the small tubes in the lungs, preventing them from collapsing. Vitamin E can be found in such foods as wheat germ, almonds, sunflower seeds, whole grain cereals, spinach and kale. If your diet is low in these foods, a supplement of vitamin E (200 to 400 IU) might help to prevent asthma.
The wonderful element selenium also does a good job in keeping the lungs healthy. This mineral helps vitamin C and E to do their job better. Selenium is found in meats such as chicken and beef. Seafood and Brazil nuts are loaded with this mineral. If your diet is poor in this nutrient, a supplement of 200 mg. could prove to be helpful.
Magnificent magnesium, which is found plentifully in spinach, halibut, oysters, mackerel, bluefish, salmon and sardines, can also benefit the lungs in combating asthma. If you are not a fish eater, 200 mg. of magnesium daily can be helpful.
Finally, the lungs love omega 3 oils, found in oily fish. In fact, magnesium and these oils are protective. Remember the lungs need food to stay healthy and you should think about vitamins and minerals to ward off asthmatic attacks. If you follow the above nutritional advice, you may live a lung time!
For great health tips and access to an online community of physicians and other healthcare professionals visit DrDeas.com.
For original article go here: http://www.frostillustrated.com/full.php?sid=8757¤t_edition=2011-05-25
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Summer Skin Safety
by By Kelli Easterling
Richmond County Daily Journal
May 26, 2011
Consumer Reports has issued the latest sunscreen reviews, and just in time for summer outings.
It turns out the best sunscreen isn’t necessarily the most expensive, according to their research. The report listed Up & Up Sport SPF 30 (Target brand), No-Ad with Aloe and Vitamin E SPF 45 and Equate Baby SPF 50 ranked as the three “best buys” in the sunscreen market.
The American Cancer Society advises using sunscreen and lip balm with an SPF of 15 or higher, even on cloudy days, to help reduce the risk of skin cancer. However, there have been studies that indicate increased risk of skin cancer for sunscreen users. Some speculate that this could be due to ingredients that interfere with hormones, or other ingredients that are linked to problems such as potential reproductive and developmental effects. These ingredients are found in almost every sunscreen on the market. Others speculate that the increased risk of skin cancer for sunscreen users could be linked to the increased amount of time heavy sunscreen users spend in the sun.
The general consensus at this time is that a correlation between sunscreen use and skin cancer cannot be confirmed, and medical organizations continue to recommend its use.
Sunscreen is not the only line of defense against the sun’s potentially damaging rays. The American Cancer Society suggests the following, to help lower skin cancer risks:
- Avoid the sun between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Seek shade: Look for shade, especially in the middle of the day when the sun’s rays are strongest. Practice the shadow rule and teach it to children. If your shadow is shorter than you, the sun’s rays are at their strongest.
- Slip on a shirt: Cover up with protective clothing to guard as much skin as possible when you are out in the sun. Choose comfortable clothes made of tightly woven fabrics that you cannot see through when held up to a light.
- Use sunscreen: Use sunscreen and lip balm with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. Apply a generous amount of sunscreen, and reapply after swimming, toweling dry or perspiring. Use sunscreen even on hazy or overcast days.
- Wear a hat: Cover your head with a wide-brimmed hat, shading your face, ears, and neck. If you choose a baseball cap, remember to protect your ears and neck with sunscreen.
- Wear sunglasses: Wear sunglasses with 99% to 100% UV absorption to provide optimal protection for the eyes and the surrounding skin.
- Follow these practices to protect your skin even on cloudy or overcast days. UV rays travel through clouds.
- Avoid other sources of UV light. Tanning beds and sun lamps are dangerous because they can damage your skin.
According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, a person’s risk for melanoma doubles if he or she has had five or more sunburns during their lifetime. Medical associations agree it’s best practice to protect the skin from sun damage using multiple approaches. Sunscreen is recommended, but not as the only defense.
The American Cancer Society recommends reporting any of the following skin conditions to your physician, as it could be an indication of skin cancer: Any change on the skin, especially in the size or color of a mole or other darkly pigmented growth or spot, or a new growth Scaliness, oozing, bleeding, or change in the appearance of a bump or nodule The spread of pigmentation beyond its border such as dark coloring that spreads past
NOTE: A.C. Grace Company's UNIQUE E® Natural Moisturizer and UNIQUE DERMATM contain natural SPF ingredients.
For original article go here: http://www.yourdailyjournal.com/view/full_story/13477664/article-Summer-Skin-Safety?instance=home_news_lead#ixzz1NfIgc8sE
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Nuclear Disasters: How To Reduce Damage From Exposure To Radiation |
Nuclear disasters:
How can we reduce damage from exposure to radiation?
The world has been watching in horror as the third explosion rocked the earthquake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in northeastern Japan. Radioactive material has been leaking out and the anxiety of exposure became a reality after the USS Ronald Reagan, which was conducting disaster relief missions, moved away from the area. Low levels of radiation from airborne radioactivity were detected in Seventeen US Navy helicopter crew members aboard the ship. The events unfolding out of control in Japan bring memories of two other major nuclear accidents in the last 32 years.
The Chernobyl accident in Ukraine took place approximately twenty five years ago, the result of an unauthorized experimental procedure. The resulting fire in the core of the reactor burned for 10 days and released clouds of radioactive smoke and dust that entered the jet stream and were spread to many areas around the world contaminating food, water and air and causing adverse health effects.
The Three Mile Island accident took place in 1979 in the Nuclear Generating Station in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania near Harrisburg. It was the most significant accident in the history of the American commercial nuclear power generating industry, resulting in the release of radioactive gases.
Is the risk of exposure to radiation decreasing?
At the height of the cold war the major concern was the use of nuclear weapons in a war followed by nuclear accidents like the ones in Chernobyl and Three Mile Island. The end of the cold war was accompanied by the increase in countries and organizations with access to nuclear technology and increasing numbers of nuclear plants for production of energy to substitute for oil. The tragedy in Japan indicates even the best plans may not be sufficient to fully protect against major earthquakes and other natural phenomena. On balance, it is difficult to argue that the risk of exposure is lower today than fifty years ago. Whether higher or lower, however, the current events show that the risk remains and is real.
What can be done to protect from the harmful effects of exposure to radiation? Tocotrienols show major promise.
The US Government has been concerned that population centers and military forces are at risk of exposure to radiation from radiological or nuclear terrorist attacks. Depending on the level of exposure, the effects range from nausea/vomiting to immune system compromise to death. One particularly devastating effect of nonlethal radiation exposure is damage to the immune system which results in infections and death. Exposure to high doses of radiation affects the ability of the body to produce red blood cells and causes major oxidative stress which increases the risk of major chronic diseases and death.
The Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute (AFRRI) in Bethesda MD is responsible for developing radioprotectants which are not only effective but also safe for use in large populations. For instance, Amifostine, commercially marketed for use in radiation therapy, is unsuitable for large populations because it has major toxicity.
Two members of the natural vitamin E family, gamma-tocotrienol and delta–tocotrienol are showing great promise as radioprotectants. In its evaluation, AFRRI demonstrated that gamma-tocotrienol administered subcutaneously to mice 24 hours prior to exposure to sub lethal doses of radiation increased survival by over 75% compared to controls. Even at lethal doses of radiation, gamma-tocotrienol dosed mice showed a survival of over 40%. Delta tocotrienol appears to offer similar protection to radiation. The exciting research on these promising compounds continues. The world is waiting and watching.
- Ghosh SP, et al. Gamma-tocotrienol, a tocol antioxidant as a potent radioprotector. Int J Radiat Biol. 2009 Jul;85(7):598-606
- Li XH, et al. Delta-tocotrienol protects mouse and human hematopoietic progenitors from gamma-irradiation through extracellular signal-regulated kinase/mammalian target of rapamycin signaling. Haematologica. 2010 Dec;95(12):1996-2004.
- Kulkarni S, Gamma-tocotrienol protects hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells in mice after total-body irradiation. Radiat Res. 2010;173:738-47.
- Berbée M, et al. gamma-Tocotrienol ameliorates intestinal radiation injury and reduces vascular oxidative stress after total-body irradiation by an HMG-CoA reductase-dependent mechanism. Radiat Res. 2009;171:596-605.
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