All stress is not bad. Most temporary stress is based on the body’s ability to send chemical messages to other parts of the body that need to take action. Noticing an accident within a few hundred feet ahead of you, stress chemicals known as cortisol are released and you immediately slam on your brakes. When the threat, or the perceived threat is over, your body works to return to normal. In most cases, this goes off without a hitch.

But sometimes, stress lingers and your body continues to sense a threat, real or imagined. When this happens, the sympathetic nervous system stays chronically stimulated, risking long-term health problems, which can include anything from migraines, anxiety disorders, high blood pressure, depression, heart disease, a compromised immune system, alcoholism, muscle pain, fatigue, insomnia and even death.

Taking action to de-stress is crucial to your health and overall well-being. It means finding a MANAGMEMENT PLAN that works, and getting your body and mind back in shape. As a supplement to your “plan,” these essential vitamins and minerals offer some a serious boost to mood.

Omega-3s (EPA and DHA)
Nothing has proved more potent than the effects of EPA and DHA on brain health. And let’s be real, that’s one of the first things anyone who craves de-stressing needs to address first. Calming their mind! With hormones fluctuating and moods rapidly changing, a good omega-3 can do wonders to regulate mood and improve overall brain health.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
B vitamins are commonly utilized for depression, occasional stress, fatigue, irritability, healing, digestion and a potent dose of Vitamin B1 isn’t an exception. B1 may help mental function, thinking clearly and mood.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B2 has been used for fatigue, stress and migraines. It plays an important role in the metabolism of amino acids and fats that are beneficial for the brain.

Vitamin B3 (Niacinimide)
There are two types of B3:  niacin, for cholesterol, and niacinimide, the form used for anxiety. Make sure to supplement with niacinimide for stress.

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)
This B5 vitamin, the alleged anti-stress vitamin, aids the use of other B vitamins and helps produce neurotransmitters like acetylcholine that balance dopamine’s effect.

Vitamin B6
Serotonin, the “feel good” chemical and an important key chemical for mood and sleep, is made from an amino acid that uses an enzyme generated from vitamin B6. Enough said!

Vitamin B12 and Folic Acid
Any deficiency in B12 or folic acid may lead to a series of biochemical reactions that can impair neurotransmitter production. Vitamin B12 is one of the most important vitamins in the B group.

5-HTP
This is an amino acid derivative, much like tryptophan, and basically works to safely elevate mood and levels of serotonin. “Serotonin promotes a sense of well-being, decreases depression, and makes the glass look half full–and 5-HTP helps the body synthesize more serotonin in a more natural way,” says Russell Canfield, M.D., a clinical assistant professor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque. Take 50 to 100 mg once or twice a day to start and then you can increase dosage over time. If, however, you are taking an antidepressant, be sure to consult your doc on this first. Too much serotonin may cause confusion, increase heart-rate and loss of coordination.

CoQ10
CoQ10 is manufactured by the body but decreases with age or after ingestion of certain medications over time. It may also decrease with long-term stress. So it is imperative to supplement with CoQ10 if you are trying to de-stress. It’s known to help relieve migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome and heart conditions.

Keep in mind there isn’t any “happy pill.” Even anti-anxiety meds don’t cure stress or remove the underlying cause of it. All stress can not be eliminated from your life but it can be managed. Be sure to talk to your doc before taking any drug or all-natural product.

Exciting clinical studies reveal that the right nutrition for the brain might actually slow the progression of illnesses like Alzheimer’s. Vital nutrients may actually improve our quality of life, and help us live longer and healthier lives. What more could we possible hope for?         

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “The likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s doubles about every five years after age 65. After age 85, the risk reaches nearly 50 percent.”¹  

As quoted by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, “Experts believe that up to 4 million people in the United States are currently living with the disease: one in ten people over the age of 65 and nearly half of those over 85 have AD.”²  

One way of diagnosing Alzheimer’s is to take a look at the brain to see if tangles or plaques are present. These are much like brain debris or broken down pieces of the nerve cells.³ This is how they know if you have Alzheimer’s.  

 #1: Antioxidants        

Antioxidants are the number-one nutrient to help protect the brain and its fats from being stripped away. The first step in maintaining brain health starts with antioxidants, which neutralize free radicals. In fact, some experts recommend taking vitamins C and E, two antioxidants, along with the brain-protective omega-3 fatty acid DHA.        

         What are the best antioxidants?        

• Açai berry – This Brazilian fruit contains some of the most potent antioxidants and may be more effective than other antioxidants. This berry neutralizes specific types of free radicals (superoxide) better than any other fruit or vegetable. As reported by the Journal of Agriculture, “The SOD of açai was 1614 units/g, an extremely high scavenging capacity for O2, by far the highest of any fruit or vegetable tested to date.”⁴ 
• Vitamins A, C and E are popular antioxidants.  
• A medical report detailing current treatment options for dementia mentions popular antioxidants as possible treatments for preventing Alzheimer’s such as green tea, curcumin and trans-resveratrol, a type of antioxidant known as a polyphenol that is found naturally in grapes and red wine.⁵
• Resveratrol, green tea catechins and curcumin all have potential as “protective factors” for several diseases of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease.⁵

 #2: Omega-3, Fish Oils and DHA         

DHA is one nutrient that may be the most important supplement for the aging population. As we age, supplementing the diet with extra DHA—an active ingredient found in fish oils—and other omega-3 fatty acids may be important to prevent nutritional deficiencies and keep the brain in good working order.       

• People who have cognitive impairment that is common to aging have lower levels of both total omega-3 and DHA than those who have normal cognitive function.⁶ This nutritional deficiency is observed not only in Alzheimer’s disease but also extends to other forms of dementia and cognitive decline in general.⁶
• DHA maintains the structure and function of brain cells.⁷

#3: Vitamins        

The notion that vitamins are good for the brain and that vitamin deficiencies are associated with disease has been around for a long time.        

• Did you know that homocysteine levels not kept in check are now associated not only with heart disease, but also with cognitive decline? As published by the Public Library of Science, “Homocysteine is a risk factor for brain atrophy, cognitive impairment and dementia. Plasma concentrations of homocysteine can be lowered by dietary administration of B vitamins.”⁸ 
• According to the Alzheimer’s Association, “Doctors sometimes prescribe vitamin E to treat cognitive Alzheimer’s symptoms. Vitamin E is an antioxidant, a substance that may protect brain cells and other body tissues from certain kinds of chemical wear and tear.”¹   

#4 Curcumin         

Add some spice to your food and live longer? As mentioned above, curcumin has been studied as a possible treatment for Alzheimer’s patients. This spice has multiple benefits for the brain, with much research and popularity behind it.         

• It has multiple health benefits and “is the source of the spice turmeric that is found in curries and other spicy dishes from India, Asia and the Middle East.”⁹
• As referenced in the Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, “Similar to many other herbal remedies, people first used curcumin as a food and later discovered that it also had impressive medicinal qualities.”⁹

 #5 Walking and other forms of exercise         

Although good nutrition is key for a healthy brain, exercise is equally important. Walking, running, exercising and keeping the mind engaged and busy has enormous benefits. According to the Los Angeles Times, “The more people moved, the higher their brain volume, a marker for brain health. That link held after adjusting for factors such as age, gender, body mass index and education. People who met the requirements for activity also scored better on a mental exam.”¹⁰ Your brain, after all, acts like a muscle and needs stimulation and exercise to stay strong and healthy.      

 References:       

1. Alzheimer’s Association 
2. Dementia: Hope Through Research, 
3.  Information on Alzheimer’s Disease 
4.  J. Agric. Food Chem. 2006, 54, 86048610 
5.  Emerging Drug Therapies for Dementia: Amyloid Beta, Medscape 
6.  Fatty acid analysis of blood plasma of patients with Alzheimer’s disease, other types of dementia, and cognitive impairment. Lipids. 2000 Dec;35(12):1305-12  
7. Walter Lukiw, WJ and Bazan 2008 
8.  Homocysteine-Lowering by B Vitamins Slows the Rate of Accelerated Brain Atrophy in Mild Cognitive Impairment: A Randomized Controlled Trial, PLoS One 
9.  The effect of curcumin (turmeric) on Alzheimer’s disease: An overview, The Annals of  Indian Academy of Neurology, 2008 
10. Walking may preserve brain function and slow the development of Alzheimer’s disease, Los Angeles Times, November 2010

Resveratrol May Help Memory Association with Aging

Research studies show that resveratrol helps protect the brain.  However, a new study was just conducted to learn more about how resveratrol helps the brain.

According to Environmental Health News, “Results from a newly published laboratory study show the compound may slow the development of protein clumps – called amyloid fibrils. The fibrils – made of beta-amyloid protein – ultimately aggregate into the distinctive plaques commonly found in Alzheimer’s patients.”

It is resveratrol that has been shown in a recent study to play a unique role in maintaining the structure and function of the brain. Res-Q Resveratrol, a high quality resveratrol supplement can be purchased by calling 1-800-26-ALIVE.

Red wine compound slows brain plaque linked to Alzheimers disease, study finds. — Environmental Health News.

Antioxidants Support the Brain

Antioxidants may help maintain brain health and help prevent mild memory loss associated with the natural process of aging. In fact, potent antioxidants and omega-3’s are important natural components of the diet that help maintain brain health throughout the lifespan.

Overproduction of free radicals can cause damage to the brain.  For example, when imbalances occur between free radicals and the body’s ability to neutralize them, good health can be in danger!  Environmental factors such as pollution and smoke, play a role in creating imbalance. Furthermore, the typical unhealthy foods in today’s diet may not be providing us with the beneficial antioxidants that nature intended. 

Excess free radicals can lead to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, which affects memory. Free radicals can attack the brain cells which lead to the degeneration of the brain. Since antioxidants neutralize free radicals, the health benefits of antioxidants should not be underestimated. 

Antioxidants also help to protect the fats in the brain. The majority of the brain is comprised of fats and the brain is particularly susceptible to oxidative damage resulting from imbalance. Antioxidants help provide balance by preventing lipid peroxidation, the process whereby free radicals steal electrons from the lipids in our cell membranes, causing damage to the brain cell.

Res-Q Antioxidant Supplements:

Res-Q Mega Acai is a new Res-Q supplement that contains a unique combination of multiple, powerful antioxidants with the superior ability to neutralize free radicals. Res-Q Mega Acai is intended to supplement the diet by helping to ensure the provision of potent and powerful antioxidants that maintain good health during aging.  Res-Q Mega Acai is specifically formulated to fight multiple types of free radicals. This provides greater health benefits for the brain.

Combining different types of antioxidants provides greater health benefits. According to the medical journal Neuroreport, “The combination of resveratrol and vitamin C and/or E was more effective in protecting the cell than was any of these three antioxidants alone.” Therefore, Res-Q Mega Acai may be used along with Res-Q CellPower, our antioxidant blend containing the fat-soluble form of Vitamin C, and Res-Q Resveratrol, an extract of red grape skin with unique anti-aging benefits. Combining different types of antioxidants provides better protection against free radicals. Using these products in conjunction provides better protection against multiple types of free radicals for enhanced brain health benefits.

Res-Q 1250, our high-potency omega-3 supplement, helps maintain a healthy mood.

Res-Q 1250 contains a potent amount of both EPA and DHA for optimal health. I feel that both DHA and EPA are important to mental health. Both have been shown in studies to be beneficial. Res-Q 1250 is effective because it is a direct source of the omega-3 fatty acids called EPA and DHA, the very same active ingredients that are identified in clinical studies published in the medical journals. Res-Q 1250 contains more EPA and DHA per capsule for less.Res-Q 1250 provides a healthy balance of both EPA and DHA, the building blocks of the brain, the majority of which is comprised of fats.

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Omega-3 fatty acids, such as DHA, play a role in producing healthy babies. Mom’s diet is so important to unborn babies, since healthy babies rely on mom’s nutritional diet. Healthy babies also rely on DHA from breast milk.

If mom is deficient in DHA, an omega-3 fatty acid, then the baby will be deficient in DHA! Omega-3 fatty acids like DHA, are good beneficial fats that promote brain development. In fact, the majority of the brain is fat of which DHA represents a portion of the brain.

A new randomized, controlled clinical-trial shows that more DHA is better for healthy babies. As reported in medical news, “Investigators observed an 80% reduction in the proportion of baby girls with significant mental delays when they had a diet rich in docosahexaenoic acid.”1 Another type of omega-3 fatty acid called ALA, seen in various foods and formulas, is not a direct source of DHA, the fatty acid used in this study.

Babies that were delivered early were divided into two groups. Of the group of premature babies that received the high-DHA diet, the baby girls performed better on mental tests at 18 months, than those on the standardized diet. The better mental performance is linked to the breast milk from moms that were supplementing with approximately 1,000 milligrams of DHA! However, to ensure that the babies in the high-DHA group received the same amount of DHA, a DHA-fortified formula was provided when needed.

Res-Q Calamarine for brain and eyes

You need a a high-potency, omega-3 high-DHA formulation available in soft gelatin capsule

We recommend that pregnant women work with their physician regarding supplement intake and for how to administer to children under the age of one year.

Although the women in the study had to take six omega-3 capsules, it takes only aprox. two Res-Q 1250 Calamarine capsules to get the same amount.

The Res-Q Calamarine oil is derived from Calamari, the best source of DHA.

For quality control, the Res-Q’s omega-3 supplements are further refined through a multi-step purification process including molecular distillation and testing to produce only the best quality omega-3 supplement. Oils produced in this manner are stripped of the mercury in fish, and that is the only kind of omega-3 that is safe. Res-Q 1250 and Res-Q Calamarine, pure and potent omega-3 supplements, can be purchased online at http://www.myresqproducts.com/ or by telephone: 1-800-26-ALIVE.

References.

1. Omega-3 Fatty Acid Intake Improves Neurodevelopment in Preterm Girls, Medscape Medical News
2. DHA supplements may help premature baby girls, USA Today, Jan, 2009
3. Journal of the American Medical Association, Jan, 2009
4. Fish Oil for Preemies May Boost Cognition, Jan, 2009, TIME Magazine
5. Omega-3 Fatty Acid Is Early Boost For Female Preemies, ScienceNews, Jan 13th 2009

Smoking increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Free radicals harm the brain
Clinical studies on Alzheimer’s disease show a connection between free radicals and Alzheimer’s disease. Free radicals, which are by-products of normal bodily processes, can be harmful in excess quantities. Free radicals can be triggered by pollution and smoking.

Smoking triggers excess free-radical production.
Free radicals attack cells. The attacked cells attack more cells causing a chain reaction of damage to the body. This happens because free radicals are missing an electron and steal electrons from other atoms, then those atoms are missing electrons. Antioxidants neutralize free radicals by lending an electron or by otherwise stabilizing the free radicals so the free radical does not harm the body.

Modern diets lack antioxidants
Diets lacking sufficient fruits and vegetables may lack antioxidants. Supplementing the diet with antioxidants can benefit health and increase longevity. Studies show that using multiple antioxidants works better than using just one antioxidant. Studies show that antioxidants can help maintain a healthy brain.

Antioxidants help maintain a healthy brain
One of our best antioxidant products is Res-Q CellPower. Another great antioxidant product that helps protect the brain from free radicals is Res-Q Resveratrol. Research shows that using the ingredients in both products together would produce maximum benefits for the health of the brain. Res-Q Multi, our heart healthy multivitamin, contains vitamins, minerals, heart-healthy ingredients, and a variety of antioxidants also.

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References:
Alzheimer’s risk upped in senior smokers, Reuter’s health. Fri Jan 9, 2009

Res-Q 1250 Capsules

Studies show time and time again, that the active ingredient in Res-Q 1250 is good for our liver, kidney, brain and heart. Although Res-Q 1250 is not intended to cure severe organ damage, this story shows the value of supplementing the diet with a potent dose of omega3s, such as a high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade fish oil, like Res-Q 1250. Res-Q 1250 is about more than just the heart.For more information or to place an order, please call our consultants at 1-800-26-ALIVE

If a poor dietary intake or a poor ability to metabolize omega-3 into active omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA is happening, then supplementing the diet with a direct source of EPA and DHA, such as Res-Q 1250, would be beneficial to restore levels.

Omega-3 fatty acids are important to the brain development, health, structure and function of the brain which is comprised of fats. It has been suggested that the type of fat consumed can affect the function of the brain. Only from specific fatty fish can we obtain a sufficient amount of the good omega-3 fats from diet. Due to the fact that children don’t like fish, fish is not consumed often enough, and safety issues surround fish consumption, if you are looking for a very good supplement to give your child, a pure, safe omega-3 fatty acid supplement would be very beneficial to supplement the diet to help ensure that omega-3 is obtained. Your brain relies on omega-3 fatty acids for proper health and function.

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