The 411 on Omega-3s 
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   Omega-3s are critical for total health. Unfortunately,
omega-3s are not produced by the body and must be consumed through food or
supplements. 


Omega-3s for the Whole
Family


For Adults: Healthy Aging


   Omega-3 fatty acids are highly concentrated in the brain
and are important for cognitive (brain memory and performance) and behavioral
function. A recent study showed those 65 years and older who consumed higher
levels of omega-3 over a six-year period had a slower rate of decline in their
cognitive scoring with age. 


   A clinical trial of omega-3’s effect on cognitive
performance in healthy adults in their 30s showed omega-3 supplementation over a
month improved their moods. They had increased energy, and decreased anger,
anxiety, fatigue, depression and confusion. In addition, healthy, middle-age
adults taking omega-3 supplements had better performance on cognitive testing of
nonverbal reasoning and mental flexibility, working memory and vocabulary. 


   Bumping up omega-3 intake also protects against
age-related hearing loss. In a study, participants who ate more omega-3 over
five years had a lower risk of developing this hearing loss than those who ate
less omega-3. 


   Eyes get a health boost from omega-3, too. New research
shows that regular consumption of omega-3 can reduce the risk of vision loss
from age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by 45 percent. This may be due to
omega-3’s ability to maintain or improve blood flow in the eye. 



For Kids: Brain Development


   Omega-3 plays an important role in normal brain
development of the unborn, infants and young children. Recent studies show women
who have an adequate intake of omega-3 during pregnancy may lower the risk of
their babies growing to be obese as children by nearly a third. On the other
hand, omega-3 deficiencies during pregnancy and the early months of infancy can
cause developmental problems in the baby’s nervous system and vision. 


   Omega-3 helps maximize brain development and cognitive
function to help children do their best in school, too. A study of school
children showed overall grades were significantly higher (by 15 percent) in
those who consumed omega-3 from fish more than once per week compared to those
who consumed less than one serving per week. In addition, a clinical study of
nearly 100 boys showed those with lower levels of omega-3s had more learning and
behavioral problems such as temper tantrums and sleep disturbances than boys
with normal omega-3 levels. 


Get Your Heart Hooked


   High triglycerides are linked to heart disease and
unmanaged diabetes. But researchers have found omega-3 can reduce triglyceride
levels by 20 to 50 percent. 


   Another study showed omega-3 offers a “scientifically
supported means of reducing arterial stiffness.” Stiff arteries lead to high
blood pressure and heart disease. On the flip side, healthy, elastic arteries
lighten the workload on the heart. In addition, omega-3s have been linked to
improvements in blood lipid levels, reduced risk of blood clots, lower blood
pressure and improved vascular function. Researchers concluded that daily doses
of omega-3 are very beneficial in reducing the risk of sudden cardiac death and
other heart conditions. 


Reel in Metabolic Syndrome


   Metabolic syndrome, a constellation of symptoms
including high blood pressure, insulin resistance, high cholesterol and
abdominal fat, sets the stage for heart disease as well as diabetes. However,
the latest research shows increasing omega-3 in the diet improved insulin
resistance, reduced blood sugar, and improved HDL (good) cholesterol and blood
fat levels. Some studies even suggest omega-3 may help prevent prediabetes, or
insulin resistance, from advancing to type 2 diabetes. 


   In addition, a recent study shows men who had the
highest daily intake of omega-3 had a 47 percent lower risk of developing
metabolic syndrome compared to those consuming a significantly lower amount of
omega-3. 


Omega-3s for Your Health


   Omega-3 affects everything from mental focus and energy,
to heart health and mood. In children, omega-3 is vital to the body’s normal
development and function, especially the brain and eyes. Clearly, omega-3 is
critical throughout our entire lifespan. 


   The human body can’t produce omega- 3s, so they must be
consumed. Yet many of our diets don’t come close to the amount of omega-3 we
need. In fact, current intakes of omega-3 are about 20 percent of the amount
(650 mg/ day) advised by an expert scientific group for healthy individuals. 



   One way to increase omega-3 intake is by eating more
fish, such as tuna and salmon, and adding a high-quality nutritional supplement
to your diet. Reliv products offer an ideal way to boost your omega-3 intake
while also shoring up other important nutrients. 


   Omega-3s can be found in Reliv Now® for Kids, GlucAffect®, ReversAge® and 24K™. Make sure you’re getting
enough omega-3 today for better health today and tomorrow! 


   To your health, Reliv Vice Chairman & Chief
Scientific Officer Dr. Carl W. Hastings


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The Reliv Difference 
 
 
   Walk through the vitamin aisle at any supermarket and
you will find dozens of choices. From individual vitamin pills to multivitamins,
the world of supplements can be complicated. With so many different choices
available, how can you separate optimal nutrition from everything else? 


   It’s easy. Choose Reliv. 


Bioavailability: More Than a Pill


   The body can only use nutrients that it can readily
absorb. And the faster a nutrient is broken down, the faster it be absorbed.
Unfortunately, most pills and capsules require the digestive system to break
down a hard outer shell or coating before the nutrients can even be accessed.
This is why many experts assert that liquid vitamins are better absorbed by the
body. Liquids provide the body instant access to the nutrients they contain,
providing greater benefit from each serving. 


Do you have synergy on your side?


   Many vitamins and minerals only perform at their best
when combined with other nutrients. For example, you’ve probably heard that
vitamin D is required for absorption of calcium. This is called synergism. 


   Antioxidant protection is also part of a complex system
of many nutrients and phytonutrients working together. For example, vitamin C
can enhance the absorption of iron. Vitamin C and phytoestrogen work together
against plaque build-up in the arteries. Vitamin C, vitamin E and soy
isoflavones are thought to contribute to lowering heart disease risk, but you
need all of them for maximum effect. And the list goes on. This is why taking
one type of vitamin may not be as effective as taking a supplement with multiple
vitamins working together synergistically. 


   Optimal Nutrition: A Higher Standard 


   According to research, 70 percent of physicians and more
than half of all US adults take a supplement for their health. In fact, since
most people do not consume an adequate amount of vitamins through diet alone,
the Journal of the American Medical Association advises adults take
multivitamins to help prevent common chronic illnesses. But how much is enough?
The Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) can be confusing for many consumers because
it does not necessarily indicate optimal amounts, but rather the minimum needed
to avoid short-term deficiency. 


   For example, the FDA recommends a minimum amount of 6
mcg of B-12 just to operate normally and avoid anemia caused by deficiency. But
B vitamins do more than just help the body function normally. Vitamin B-12 has
also been shown to provide preventive benefits against heart disease, stroke and
some cancers. To provide optimal health benefits, Reliv Classic® and Reliv Now®
essential nutrition products contain 18 mcg. 


Quality Ingredients, Better Health


   The FDA has the responsibility to take action against
any unsafe dietary supplement. However, the FDA does not inspect manufacturing
facilities outside of the US. With inadequate quality control and inspection,
supplements imported from other countries can contain heavy metals, pesticides
or prescription drugs. According to a report published by the FDA in 2011,
China’s history of exporting dangerous supplements to the US dates back to the
1980s. Contaminants not listed on the label leave consumers at risk. In recent
years, Canada and the US have seen an increase in mislabeled supplements that
contain dangerous ingredients. 


   Nearly 200 products have been identified by the FDA as
containing dangerous ingredients with adverse effects, including stroke, organ
failure or even death. According to the Consumers Union, publisher of
Consumer Reports, these dangerous substances often pop up again after
alerts are issued. US supplement manufacturers, on the other hand, are held to
stricter regulations with regard to cleanliness, contamination and labeling. In
addition, trade organizations such as the Council for Responsible Nutrition, of
which Reliv’s Dr. Carl Hastings is a Board Member, hold member
companies to much higher standards. Reliv goes beyond minimum requirements,
manufacturing in near-pharmaceutical conditions that include a state-of-the-art
air filtration system, protective clothing and thoroughly sanitized equipment.
When it comes to purity, Reliv’s ingredients undergo rigorous microbiological
testing when they first enter our plant, and again at each step in the
manufacturing process, assuring that what’s on the label is always what’s in the
can. 


   The Science of Reliv 


   The Reliv Difference is about taking complicated
scientific subjects like bioavailability and synergism and making nutrition
simple. From the unmatched formulas of our core products Reliv Classic and Reliv Now, to our revolutionary approach
to blood sugar management with GlucAffect® and now a solution
for the fatigue cycle with 24K — my team and I are focused on
developing products that bring the latest nutritional research to you. 


   We’re committed to the science behind the Reliv Difference. In fact, our new
partnership with the Missouri Plant Science Center is evidence of this
commitment. The MPSC partnership will help us further explore the science that
makes Reliv so special and develop more nutritional breakthroughs. 


   So leave the science to us, and rest easy knowing you
can rely on the Reliv
Difference. 


   To your health, 


   Reliv Vice Chairman & Chief Scientific Officer Dr.
Carl W. Hastings 

Healthy Blood Sugar: A Balancing Act by
Annie
Haarmann  in (  · Science & Health
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   Most people diagnosed with high blood sugar, insulin
resistance or diabetes have it for years before knowing. The damage occurring
throughout the body as blood sugar slowly rises is not always obvious. Many
people understand the short-term effects of unbalanced blood sugar such as
hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia or life-threatening diabetic ketoacidosis. But even
if you feel  fine, uncontrolled blood sugar can cause serious long-term damage
to the heart, kidneys, eyes and nervous system. 


The Syndrome X Factor


   Blood sugar management is no longer a struggle reserved
for those with diabetes. In fact, insulin resistance — the root cause of
metabolic syndrome — increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. 


   An estimated 20-30 percent of adults in industrialized
countries have metabolic syndrome — also known as insulin resistance or syndrome
X. And it becomes more common with age — afflicting approximately 40 percent of
people in their 60s and 70s. The diagnosis is made when one has three or more of
the following symptoms: 

• 
     ●waistline greater than 40 inches for men or 35 inches
  for women 
  
  


• 
     ●high blood pressure or taking blood pressure medication
   
  
  


• 
     ●high triglycerides 
  
  


• 
     ●high blood sugar or type 2 diabetes 
  
  


• 
     ●low levels of HDL (“good”) cholesterol 
  
  

   Excess weight — particularly around the belly — is the
biggest contributor to metabolic syndrome. You can prevent or reverse metabolic
syndrome with lifestyle changes including losing  five to ten percent of your
body weight, exercising 30 minutes or more per day and changing your diet.
Reliv’s cutting-edge blood sugar management product --GlucAffect®— can also help. GlucAffect
is clinically proven to help manage blood sugar and reduce weight. 



Science Unlocks Nature's Potential


   Recent research has uncovered the blood-sugar-balancing
potential within many natural sources. These scientiffic advances have made it
possible to develop nutritional solutions to blood sugar management and weight
loss. 


Pycnogenol®. This French maritime pine
bark is a powerful antioxidant. A clinical study showed that Pycnogenol slowed
absorption of carbohydrates, resulting in lower blood sugar. 



Cinnamon. Although this spice has been
used in cooking for centuries, its blood sugar balancing benefits have only
recently been discovered. A clinical study published in Diabetes Care, the
journal of the American Diabetes Association, showed cinnamon to reduce serum
glucose, triglycerides and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol in people with type 2
diabetes. 


Eugenia Jambolana Lam. Madeglucyl® is a
botanical a derived from the seeds of the jambul plant. Clinical data showed
Madeglucyl to lower blood glucose by 20 percent in healthy subjects and 49
percent in those with type 2 diabetes. 


Omega-3s. The omega-3 fatty acids in
fish oil have been found to help improve triglyceride levels. High
triglycerides are associated with unmanaged diabetes. According to the National
Institutes of Health’s Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database, fish oil may
reduce triglyceride levels by 20 to 50 percent. 


   Each of these clinically-studied ingredients are found
in GlucAffect. 


GlucAffect: A Clinically Proven
Solution

November is Diabetes Awareness Month. It also marks the
three-year anniversary of Reliv’s revolutionary blood sugar management solution:
GlucAffect.
   Since 2008, thousands of people have discovered
GlucAffect’s nutritional solution to managing blood sugar. Each story of someone
who has been helped by this product is another reminder that nutritional science
indeed holds the key to better health. 


   In the US, 20 percent of adults su er from metabolic
syndrome, 35 percent of those over age 20 have pre-diabetes and 35 percent of
older adults have type 2 diabetes. These staggering numbers reflect an increase
in sedentary lifestyles and poor diet. But Reliv has a solution. 


   GlucAffect is clinically proven to help manage blood
sugar and weight. An eight-week, placebo-controlled clinical study observed 50
overweight individuals with elevated blood sugars. The test subjects taking four
daily servings of GlucAffect lowered their blood sugars to healthy levels. In
addition, the subjects lost an average of 16 pounds during the eight-week
period. 


   Everyone knows someone who is overweight or suffering
from unmanaged blood sugar. Who are you going to share GlucAffect with today? 



   To your health, 


   Dr. Carl W. Hastings, Reliv Vice Chairman & Chief
Scientific Officer  



     
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The Soy Solution for Better Women’s Health by
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Help for Hot Flashes


   For years, studies have demonstrated the connection
between soy and the easing of menopause symptoms, particularly hot flashes. But
a recent analysis of 19 studies provides an even clearer picture of just what
soy isoflavones can do. 


   Researchers from the University of Delaware found that
soy isoflavones are linked to a 20% decrease in frequency and 26% decrease in
severity of hot flashes. The study included 1,200 women and was recently
published in Menopause: The Journal of the North American Menopause Association.
 


Women’s Heart Health


   Heart disease is the leading cause of death among
American women, killing more than a third of them. Heart attacks kill 200,000
women each year — five times more than breast cancer. Despite these staggering
statistics, women are less likely than men to receive appropriate treatment
after a heart attack and only make up 27% of participants in all heart-related
research studies. 


   One of the most important steps women can take to
improve their heart health is increasing their soy intake. A naturally occurring
soy peptide called lunasin can help improve cholesterol where it is produced,
within the liver. Reliv’s exclusive LunaRichTM soy powder — found in SoySentials® — contains five to ten
times the amount of bioactive lunasin found in ordinary soy powders. 


   ● Learn the science of LunaRich
soy powder.


Optimal Cellular Health


   The lunasin peptide found in LunaRich soy powder is a
natural bioactive agent that has been clinically and scientifically proven to: 



Nourish- provides the nutritional fuel to
promote optimal expression of genes required for normal cell function. 



Protect- reduces inflammation and cell
damage caused by free radicals and other environmental hazards. Provides
protection in two ways: 


   A. Prevention. Activates the expression
of genes that help reduce cell damage and prevents the expression of genes that
can cause cell damage. 


   B. Maintenance. Helps remove damaged
cells from the body that may cause chronic health problems. 



Note from Dr. Carl


   Reliv’s SoySentials offers women 20 mg of
hormone-healthy isoflavones — and so much more. 


   Nutrition scientists continue to discover the multitude
of benefits soy can provide for overall health. Reliv continues to develop
cutting-edge formulas to bring you the latest scientific developments in
nutrition. LunaRich soy powder makes SoySentials better than ever. You won’t
find a more complete women’s health supplement. 


   ● Learn more about
SoySentials.


   ● Compare SoySentials to the
competition.


   Share SoySentials with the women you care about. 


   To your health, 


Dr. Carl Hastings


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What is In Your Energy Shot?135 days ago by Annie
Haarmann  in (  · Science & Health
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   Most energy beverages and shots rely on caffeine and
sugar to create an artificial buzz. The problem is that these stimulants
inevitably leave you feeling more exhausted than ever. We’ve all experienced that afternoon “crash” once the
morning coffee has worn off. Caffeinated energy beverages work the same way. 



   In addition, caffeine can cause withdrawal symptoms.
Clinical studies indicate these symptoms include headache, fatigue, depressed
mood, difficulty concentrating, irritability and brain fog. 


   Experts also say the use of guarana — aka “herbal
caffeine” — is particularly dangerous. Many consumers don’t realize guarana
itself contains extremely high levels of caffeine. A Consumer Reports
review of 12 popular energy drinks found that caffeine levels — some topping 200
milligrams or more — are often omitted from the label. 


Serious Side Effects


   Caffeinated energy drinks caused a spike in heart rate
and blood pressure in a study presented by the American Heart Association. The
effects of the caffeine occurred in healthy individuals in a relaxed, seated
position. Even more worrisome for researchers is the effect of caffeinated
energy beverages on patients with heart or blood pressure problems. 


   Athletes who use caffeinated energy beverages as
performance enhancers create their own set of risks. In the Mayo Clinic
Proceedings, researchers noted that both athletes and non-athletes are
consuming energy beverages at an alarming rate. The study cited several recent
cases of caffeine-associated death and seizures associated with caffeinated
energy drinks. Caffeine also acts as a diuretic, and high doses of sugar can
impair absorption of fluids. The risky combination can cause severe dehydration.
 


24K from Reliv offers a healthy
alternative. No caffeine, no sugar and 24 health-promoting ingredients make 24K
the smart choice for real, sustained energy. 


What’s on Your Label?


   Deciphering the labels on popular energy beverages can
be a challenge, especially when so many manufacturers are cryptic or even
misleading about what ingredients are actually in the bottle. No other product
has the synergistic combination of active ingredients found in 24K — and they’re
all listed right on the label. 


B Vitamins. Often the only healthy
ingredient found in popular energy beverages and shots; lack of B Vitamins can
lead to fatigue, mental fog and weakness. 


CarnoSyn® Beta Alanine. Reduces fatigue,
improves strength and endurance. 


CoQ10. Well regarded for its
brain-enhancing properties; new study of ultra-runners published by the
European Journal of Nutrition indicates it also may reduce muscle
damage during intensive exercise. 


Gama Aminobutyric Acid (GABA).
Neurotransmitter that controls the brain’s theta waves; increases endorphins and
reduces anxiety. 


Omega-3 Fatty Acid. Improves
communication between the brain cells by making cell membranes more fluid; also
shown to aid in energy production. 


Resveratrol. Improves blood flow in the
brain for improved cognitive function; helps muscles use oxygen more efficiently
to enhance performance. 


   24K: A Healthy Energy Shot 


   People today want that extra boost. And they are
consuming dangerous, highly caff einated beverages and shots despite the side
effects in order to get it. What they need is a healthy, effective alternative —
and Reliv has it. 


   Healthy energy shot 24K is the only product of its kind
to provide energy, mental clarity and stress relief. 24K relies on 24 powerful
active ingredients that nourish the body instead of creating an artificial buzz.
No caffeine or sugar means the body doesn’t suffer from jitters. It also means
no crash later — and no caffeine withdrawal symptoms. 


   So, the next time you see someone reaching for one of
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shot 24K. It’s go time! 


Dr. Carl W. Hastings


   Reliv Vice Chairman & Chief Scientific Officer  


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