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Health Canada Advisory suspends two natural health product licences

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Health Canada Advisory suspends two natural health product licences

Health Canada has suspended the licences of two natural health products containing the ingredient male fern (Dryopteris filix-max), a traditional treatment to expel intestinal tapeworms in therapeutic doses of 1 gram to 15.5 grams. Based on current safety information, Health Canada has identified that products containing male fern at these levels may cause adverse effects including liver damage, blindness and death.

 

Safety information has raised potential concerns regarding effects of the specific ingredient at higher doses, and as such consumers should stop using the affected products immediately as they may pose a serious health risk. The licence holders, Natures Formulae Health Products Ltd. (Paranil) and Les Herbes Pures J.B. Ltée (W.-W), have been advised. These products can no longer be sold on the Canadian market.

 

Consumers who have used W.-W and have health concerns should speak to their healthcare practitioner and report any adverse events to Health Canada http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/dhp-mps/medeff/report-declaration/index-eng.php. Les Herbes Pure JB Ltée has agreed to stop sale and recall W.-W (limited distribution of approximately 360 bottles). Health Canada is monitoring the recall and will inform Canadians should new information become available. According to Natures Formulae Health Products Ltd., Paranil was never sold in Canada.
It is important to note that male fern is not used widely and has limited use in small populations of patients.
To report side effects to health products to Health Canada, call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345

 

Pregnancy and Potatoes: A Match Made in Heaven

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Pregnancy and Potatoes: A Match Made in Heaven

Pregnant and craving potatoes? Well eat up! A new study presented at the 2015 Experimental Biology meeting in Boston MA indicates vegetable consumption – including starchy vegetables – falls far short of recommended levels among women of childbearing age. According to the study women between the ages of 19-50 consume only half of the recommended servings of vegetables per day and consequently are missing out on the key nutrients vegetables provide including potassium fiber and folate.

 

“A nutritious diet and healthy lifestyle are crucial before during and after pregnancy to optimize the health for both mother and child” stated Maureen Storey PhD co-author of the study and president and CEO of the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE).”The results of APRE’s study show that the intake of key nutrients from vegetables including white potatoes by women of childbearing age are well below adequate levels for the nutrition they need.”

 

APRE researchers examined total vegetable and white potato consumption among women of child bearing age (19-50 years of age) using the most recent data available from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) and the Food Pyramid Equivalents Database 2009-2010 and 2011-2012.The results indicated that on average women consumed just 1.36 cup equivalents per day of total vegetables. The current recommendation for vegetable intake among this group is 2.5-3 cup equivalents per day (depending on calorie needs). White potato consumption averaged about 2 cups per week; the recommendation for starchy vegetables is 5-6 cups per week. Contrary to popular opinion French fried potatoes were consumed in moderation averaging just one-half cup per week.

 

Not surprisingly the low intakes of vegetables including white potatoes resulted in low intakes of key nutrients. For example mean intakes of potassium and dietary fiber were approximately 50% of the recommended intake.

Store Within a Store

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Store Within a Store

To properly market organic produce, many supermarkets have used the strategy of creating a store-within-a-store – by completely separating organic from the regular produce.

“It makes it more of a destination for the organic customer who’s looking for those items.” Tad Comeau, produce director for Festival Foods told Supermarket News. The strategy makes it easier for organic customers to find what they are looking for, while reducing the likelihood that non-organic customers will find it by accident and balk at the higher prices.

When all is said and done, the organic section of the average supermarket is often quite restricted – frequently comprising no more than a single aisle. Smaller stores selling nothing but organic produce may be able to wow customers with the selection and range of foods they carry – but they don’t generally get the same kind of traffic as the supermarkets. This creates a very competitive environment for everyone in the ever-growing natural foods sector. Major supermarkets with a huge organic selection have a definite short term advantage in the marketplace, but as consumer preferences swing and organic becomes more and more popular, there will be room for everyone in a thriving marketplace.

GNC Enacts New Safeguards to Ensure Product Purity

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Organic personal care products are the fastest growing segment of the personal care industry

In the wake on the New York State Attorneys office challenge of the $33 billion dollar a year supplements industry, at least one major retailer has agreed to concessions aimed at regaining consumer trust and reducing regulatory heat.

GNC, North America’s largest retailer of dietary supplements and one of the stores singled out in the sweep that accused retailers of selling fraudulent supplements, agreed to institute major changes in their policies. They promised to put a number of quality control mechanisms in place over the next 18 months, including the use of advanced DNA testing to authenticate products and check on presence of potential allergens before products go onto store shelves, as well as in-store labeling that explain how products were processed and what they contain.

The Attorney General has said he is in negotiations to put similar measure in place at the other retailers, including Walgreens, Walmart and Target. Mark Blumenthal of the American Botanical Council supported the GNC decision but expressed concern about a “patchwork” of differing regulations forming across the US as a result.However you look at it, this push to increase transparency and authenticate the purity of the products and safeguard the wellness of consumers is a trend that should and will continue – to the ultimate benefit of everyone both inside and outside the industry.

Cranberries – the Secret to New GHT Probiotic Supplement

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Cranberries - the Secret to New GHT Probiotic Supplement

Cranlac™ contains proprietary GHT3+ probiotic blend and cranberry powder to support urinary tract health.

The GHT Companies (GHT) has launched a unique multi-function probiotic supplement that not only supports healthy digestion, healthy levels of candida albicans and immune system defense, but also urinary tract function.

The product, called Cranlac™, has been introduced under GHT’s “Global” brand in a mild, Cranberry-flavored powder, and supplied in individual stick packs that are convenient for travel. Cranlac was exclusively designed with the company’s proprietary probiotic blend that has more than 11 years of proven success maintaining overall digestive health. Specific strains of friendly bacteria were chosen for their ability to survive the gastric juices in the stomach and safely make their way into the intestinal tract where they go to work.

A potent Cranberry powder was added to help maintain urinary tract health by supporting anti-adhesion of bacteria to the walls of the urinary tract. Refined dry yeast powder was included as a probiotic to help feed the growth of beneficial bacteria and enhance their efficacy.

The GHT Companies’ President and CEO, Jim Rex said, “We are proud to have been and continue to be pioneers in the probiotic field. With the introduction of Cranlac, GHT continues to be a leader in the area of industry-leading discovery in support of maintaining the overall health of our consumers.”

Cranlac powder can be taken directly, mixed with water or added to food. In addition to convenience, the stick packs eliminate moisture exposure allowing the product to be shelf stable. No refrigeration necessary.

GHT has collaborated with leading practitioners, nutritional experts and scientists for over 14 years to develop concepts into life-changing products, services and applications. Last year HSM, the group’s manufacturing company, considerably boosted its capabilities to blend and package powder-based dietary supplements. A remodel of its unique powder production room included the addition of key pieces of equipment that not only stepped up its volume but also enabled enhanced in-house quality controls. Under its own Vibrant and Global brands, GHT supplies a wide range of high quality nutritional supplements in a variety of delivery systems. Recently, GHT announced the launch of Green Leaf Sciences (GLS), a new health and nutrition company exclusively focused on meeting the needs of professional health practitioners.

International Naturopathic Cancer Research Project Announced

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A three million dollar grant, provided by an anonymous Canadian foundation, will fund the Canadian/US Integrative Oncology Study (CUSIOS). The project was announced by the Ottawa Integrative Cancer Centre (OICC) in Ottawa – an arm of the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine (CCNM), together with the Bastyr University Research Institute in Washington State.


This is the largest-ever North American observational study to assess integrative oncology for people with late stage cancer. Canadian and American health-care professionals working together will study the effectiveness of advanced integrative oncology (AIO) treatments – including elements of conventional and naturopathic medicine. The overall survival of a cohort of 400 people with late stage (III and IV) breast, colorectal, pancreatic and ovarian cancer will be observed and measured – and integrative therapies provided by naturopathic doctors across the cohort will be tracked.


The research will take place at seven clinics across North America over three years. Each selected site provides comprehensive whole-person care in naturopathic oncology, applying science-based integrative oncology treatment with the goals of improving survival, enhancing quality of life, reducing side effects from conventional treatment and helping prevent recurrence.


AIO therapies used by naturopathic doctors for late stage cancer are directed at multiple mechanisms to slow tumour progression, prevent metastatic spread and improve survival.
The therapies are variable but may include intravenous vitamin C, intravenous artemisinin, intravenous dichloroacetate, mistletoe, hyperthermia, nutritional protocols and the use of immunomodulatory, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory natural health products.


“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to assess the effect advanced integrative oncology can have on survival rates in late stage cancer patients,” said Dugald Seely, ND, MSc, FABNO, Executive Director of OICC, Director of Research for CCNM, and Canadian lead investigator for CUSIOS. “The results of this study will provide valuable insight on the role of naturopathic medicine in cancer care and will lead to the conduct of more rigorous randomized controlled trials.”


“We have chosen to study the outcomes of naturopathic oncology because this area of integrative oncology is currently leading the field in the application of advanced natural medicine therapeutics,” said Leanna Standish, ND, PhD, FABNO, Professor at the Bastyr University Research Institute, and American lead investigator of CUSIOS. “We will collect survival outcomes on late stage cancer patients treated at multiple naturopathic oncology clinics in North America in order to address the fundamentally important question of whether or not AIO has a beneficial impact on survival.”


Bob Bernhardt, President and CEO of CCNM added, “It is through exemplary research collaborations such as CUSIOS that we continue to assess the benefits and advance the clinical evidence-base for naturopathic medicine, making it more integral to our health care system and accessible to Canadians. CCNM and the OICC conduct world-leading research and we are proud to align with Bastyr University in co-leading this critically important study for late stage cancer patients.”


“It is an honor to collaborate with the brightest minds in Canada on such an important study,” said Bastyr University President Daniel K. Church, PhD. “In partnership with our colleagues at CCNM and OICC I hope we will uncover valuable insight into how integrative oncology care may have a positive impact on those with late stage cancer.”

The GHT Companies Launches Unique Multi-Function Probiotic Supplement

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Cranlac™ contains proprietary GHT3+ probiotic blend and cranberry powder to support urinary tract health.


The GHT Companies (GHT) has launched a unique multi-function probiotic supplement that not only supports healthy digestion, healthy levels of candida albicans and immune system defense, but also urinary tract function.


The product, called Cranlac™, has been introduced under GHT’s “Global” brand in a mild, Cranberry-flavored powder, and supplied in individual stick packs that are convenient for travel. Cranlac was exclusively designed with the company’s proprietary probiotic blend that has more than 11 years of proven success maintaining overall digestive health. Specific strains of friendly bacteria were chosen for their ability to survive the gastric juices in the stomach and safely make their way into the intestinal tract where they go to work.


A potent Cranberry powder was added to help maintain urinary tract health by supporting anti-adhesion of bacteria to the walls of the urinary tract. Refined dry yeast powder was included as a probiotic to help feed the growth of beneficial bacteria and enhance their efficacy.


The GHT Companies’ President and CEO, Jim Rex said, “We are proud to have been and continue to be pioneers in the probiotic field. With the introduction of Cranlac, GHT continues to be a leader in the area of industry-leading discovery in support of maintaining the overall health of our consumers.”


Cranlac powder can be taken directly, mixed with water or added to food. In addition to convenience, the stick packs eliminate moisture exposure allowing the product to be shelf stable. No refrigeration necessary.


GHT has collaborated with leading practitioners, nutritional experts and scientists for over 14 years to develop concepts into life-changing products, services and applications. Last year HSM, the group’s manufacturing company, considerably boosted its capabilities to blend and package powder-based dietary supplements. A remodel of its unique powder production room included the addition of key pieces of equipment that not only stepped up its volume but also enabled enhanced in-house quality controls. Under its own Vibrant and Global brands, GHT supplies a wide range of high quality nutritional supplements in a variety of delivery systems. Recently, GHT announced the launch of Green Leaf Sciences (GLS), a new health and nutrition company exclusively focused on meeting the needs of professional health practitioners.

Griffith research examines GPs’ confidence in providing nutritional advice to patients

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Providing nutritional information to their patients is not something that your average General Practioner feels comfortable doing. Even if your doctor fully appreciates the role of nutrition in good health, a recent study by Lauren Ball of Griffith’s Menzies Health Institute Queensland (MHIQ) demonstrated that most doctors are not comfortable giving guidance in that area – although many of them will raise concerns about potential outcomes like obesity, high cholesterol and diabetes.


It would have a far more positive influence on most patients to talk about the importance of nutrition or even to refer the patient to a nutritionist or dietician, suggests Ball.


With funding from Australia’s National Health and Medical Research Council, Ball’s research will assess the knowledge of GPs and give them a ‘nutrition confidence’ score.


“This will then inform us in our design of an appropriate intervention and will probably involve a number of activities, including an educational workshop which will help GPs raise the topic with patients in a timely and appropriate manner. We can also use the score to track the progress of GPs, both before and after any interventions that may occur.


“Dietary advice is a pivotal part of any healthy lifestyle but sometimes issues such as time constraints in general practice prevent this from being successfully delivered,” says Dr Cris Beer, a GP registered with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. “Unfortunately, this is not something usually taught at medical school, but in reality more and more patients are seeking nutritional advice from their GP as their first point of reference.


“This research at Griffith will be very valuable in ascertaining how to best support GPs, and hopefully provide them with some new strategies to meet nutrition patients’ needs specific to their particular condition or situation.” Source: http://app.griffith.edu.au/

Nutrition Research Supports The Benefits Of Dried Plums

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We used to call them prunes – at least until popular perception made the word prune synonymous with “laxative.” Since the growers, packagers and marketers want you to know that dried plum are good for much more than just constipation relief – the industry – especially in the US has taken to calling them “dried plums.”


The push to re-label them has become so ubiquitous and has been so effective that future dictionaries may start referring to the word “prune” as archaic.
Here then, are the latest findings about dried plums.


A diet containing dried plums is linked to lower risk of colon cancer in rats in new research by from Texas A&M University and the University of North Carolina. Dried plums appear to promote retention of beneficial microbiota and microbial metabolism throughout the colon, and, by doing so, reduce the incidence of colon cancer in rats.


“While additional research is needed, the results from this study are exciting because they suggest that eating dried plums may be a viable nutrition strategy to help prevent colorectal cancer,” says Nancy Turner, PhD, Research Professor, Department of Nutrition and Food Science, Texas A&M University. Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States when men and women are considered separately, and the second leading cause when both sexes are combined.


A daily serving of dried plums is linked to preventing bone loss in postmenopausal women. Previous studies discovered that eating 100 grams (two servings; about 8-10 dried plums) of dried plums for one year was associated with increased bone mineral density (BMD) and improved indices of bone turnover in postmenopausal women. A current study indicated that a single serving of dried plums may be as effective in preventing bone loss in older, osteopenic postmenopausal women.


“A dried fruit that you can incorporate into your diet as a convenient snack that may help to prevent further bone loss is an incredible finding,” says Shirin Hooshmand, PhD, Researcher and Assistant Professor, Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University. Dried plums are effective in increasing antioxidant capacity in the body, which may help reduce disease risk in smokers who are struggling to quit.


When eaten frequently, dried plums contribute to the overall intake of dietary fiber and many important vitamins, minerals and phenolic compounds, which function as antioxidants. Research results presented at the conference discovered that dried plums are effective in increasing antioxidant capacity for both smokers and nonsmokers and may give smokers some protection against oxidative stress associated with cigarette smoking.


“Choosing dried plums as a snack instead of a less nutritious option may be beneficial in reducing disease risks in smokers that are struggling to quit,” says Mark Kern, PhD, RD, CSSD, Researcher and Professor, Department of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University.


The same study in smokers conducted by researchers at San Diego State University discovered that eating dried plums may have a positive role in preventing the emphysema associated with smoking cigarettes. Research linked eating dried plums before smoking a cigarette with decreased signs of inflammation in lung tissue.

The Self-Regenerating Heart

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A major goal of regenerative medicine is to develop therapies that can improve the recovery of heart muscle cells after a heart attack and restore normal heart activity to patients with heart failure.


Unlike the human heart, the heart of an adult zebrafish is able to regenerate even after extensive damage. After an injury, the remaining heart muscle cells divide to replace the lost heart muscle, but it is not clear how this works.


In a study published April 1, published in the online open-access journal eLife, researchers Matthew Gemberling, Ravi Karra, Amy L Dickson and Kenneth D Poss investigate this process in the zebrafish and look at whether – and how – any of it can be applied to humans.


They focused on a protein called Neuregulin1 (Nrg1) that can stimulate heart muscle cells to divide. Their experiments show that when the heart is injured, the gene encoding the Nrg1 protein is switched on in cells of the outer layer of the heart wall. When Nrg1 is deliberately activated in uninjured adult zebrafish hearts, it causes the muscle cells to divide, leading to many new layers of heart muscle forming over the course of several weeks. Along with promoting cell division, Nrg1 also makes the heart muscle cells return to an immature state more like stem cells. Gemberling et al.’s findings demonstrate that Nrg1 is sufficient to induce the growth of heart muscle growth in an adult animal, even in the absence of injury. To develop its therapeutic potential, future work will also need to identify how the gene that encodes Nrg1 is switched on by injury and identify the other molecules that interact with Nrg1.


The next generation of genome editing-inspired tools for zebrafish researchers should enable tests of cell-restricted, inducible genetic deletion of key Nrg1 components in multiple cell types. These experiments promise to dissect and define Nrg1 signaling requirements for regenerative responses within the complex cardiac milieu.


It will be critical to define the mechanisms by which Nrg1 is induced by injury in zebrafish and restricted in the absence of trauma, as well as downstream Nrg1 targets in the regeneration program. Such investigation of the endogenous regulation of Nrg1 after cardiac injury can help guide methodology to optimize its delivery and impact on heart regeneration in mammals.


Read the Full Study here: http://lens.elifesciences.org/05871/index.html?_ga=1.105521472.2107951736.1427907857#content/contributor_reference_2

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