Why we selected this company:
At Doctors for Nutrition their mission is to make enjoying the many health benefits of scientific natural nutraceutical supplementation simple, convenient, trustworthy, and affordable. Their proprietary technology and custom formulations provide more desirable health outcomes through superior science and unsurpassed quality. Most importantly, Doctors for Nutrition specializes in designing unique nutraceutical delivery systems and great tasting nutritional formulations. These novel products facilitate much greater customer enjoyment and convenience. By combining such enjoyable and convenient products with proven rapid and dependable results, Doctors for Nutrition insures improved customer compliance, greater customer satisfaction and long term brand loyalty.
Why we selected this product:
CANCER - Breast Cancer, Fruits and Vegetables
Two recent studies have added to the known data that nutrients, fiber and antioxidants from fruits and vegetables protect women from cancer. A State University of New York study of 310 women with breast cancer, compared to 316 women without disease, found that the latter group ate more fruits and vegetables than the first group. Components in fruits and vegetables include folic acid, carotenoids and vitamin C. Another study stated that the lower rates of breast cancer traditionally found in Hispanic women may be related to a diet high in beans. This retrospective study found that Hispanic women ate twice as many beans as white women. There is an estrogen-blocking phytoestrogen which is high in beans. It was also found that Hispanic women in this study ate a higher amount of olive oil, which is high in oleic acid, and may also have a cancer preventive effect. The authors stated that there is not much indication that fat consumption increases the risk of breast cancer in adulthood, even though this has been reported.
"Diet High in Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk", McKeown, L.A., Medical Tribune, July 9, 1992;14.
NUTRITION - Antioxidants, Fruits and Vegetables
Approximately 10,000 times a day every cell in the body is exposed to oxidants that damage the cell's DNA. Eventually this takes a toll. For over 20 years Bruce Ames, Ph.D. has been a leader in the fields of mutagenesis and genetic toxicology. He has looked at the cancer causing potential of pesticides, pollution, synthetic food additives and food additives. He has stated, controversially that polluted air and water pose very small cancer risks. Some 99.9% of toxic chemicals people are exposed to come from natural sources such as the plants they eat. Pesticides help reduce cancer rates because they cut the cost of fruits and vegetables which enhance their consumption. The beneficial effects of fruits and vegetable consumption are so large when it comes to health that people in the bottom 4th of the dietary intake of fruits and vegetables have twice the cancer rate for most types of cancers as people in the top. In a review of over 172 epidemiologic studies it has been consistently shown the protective effect of fruits and vegetables. For almost every type of cancer you double your risk if you eat a few fruit and vegetables. Fruit and vegetable consumption may reduce the rates of heart attacks and cataracts. Degenerative diseases will probably also be reduced by a good diet. Dr. Ames states, "If you don't get enough antioxidants, it is the equivalent of irradiating yourself". Dr. Ames is not advocating megadoses of vitamins but extra vitamin C, E and possibly beta-carotene (though that is better from the diet) is warranted. Doses of vitamin E include 400 units of vitamin E and 250 mg of vitamin C. Eventually we'll have the abilities to determine more specific doses of nutritional supplements. It is possible that older individuals may need more due to being under more oxidant stress. Smokers definitely need more since they are under oxidant stress. With regards to the Finnish study as not showing any benefit with vitamin E it is noted that these individuals had been smoking for 30 years and most of the damage already had been done. They also used very small amounts of vitamin E. There was also not any extra vitamin C. Finns do not eat a lot of fruits and vegetables and vitamin C and E are needed together. What will be useful in the future for physicians are assay levels of vitamins and other biochemical markers such as homocysteine levels that indicate food imbalance. Instead of a physician listening for risk factors with these assays, future physicians could quickly determine whether the individual needed nutrients such as folic acid, ascorbate, vitamin E and other similar nutrients. If a physician, in the future, is going to be involved in prevention they will have to assess the biochemical parameters of the individual. Physical examinations will include the monitoring of the patient's metabolism as well as more standard indicators of health such as heart rate. Currently 15% of the population and half of poor African Americans in the United States are folate deficient. Dr. Ames also states, "...If they don't get enough ascorbate (vitamin C) it's the same as stepping unprotected in front of an x-ray machine". There are 3 magic bullets: "Don't smoke, eat a good diet, and exercise". There are 3 main killers: smoking, a bad diet and sedentary lifestyle. It is noted that only 9% of the Americans eat the recommended 2 servings of fruit and 3 servings of vegetables per day. When physicians can give a patient a copy of tests that show, because of nutritional deficiency, their chromosomes are being injured and increasing the risk of cancer this will have a big impact. These tests are arriving slowly but they are coming.
"Ames Agrees With Mom's Advice: Eat Your Fruits and Vegetables", Voelker, Rebecca, JAMA, April 12, 1995;273(14):1077-1078.
Benefits for the body:
Boosts energy
Promotes a healthy heart
Improves digestion
Boosts the immune system
Alkalize and balance pH
Supports normal blood sugar
Fights aging
Promotes normal cholesterol
Assists with weight management
Interesting facts:
In 1998, the University of Naples in Italy studied an elderly population and found that those who lived the longest and were the healthiest ate a lot more fruits and vegetables than those who died before their time. Therefore, it comes to no surprise that the National Cancer Institute sites that 8 to 10 servings a day of fruits and vegetables can cut our risk of cancers in half!
Each serving of Greens First has the proven phytonutrient and antioxidant power of over 10 servings of fruits and vegetables. Greens First contains 49 different super foods, extracts and concentrates, including super greens, vegetables, fruits, probiotics, soluble fiber, insoluble fiber, herbs, spices, natural flavonoids, enzymes and lecithin. It is fortified with Beta-Glucan, a USDA patented oat fiber that lowers cholesterol. It contains Certified Organic fruits, vegetables and barley grass which are first juiced and then spray dried at low temperature, leaving all the important nutrients and live enzymes intact. Greens First is GMO free and contains NO yeast, sugar, corn, wheat, soy protein, dairy, egg, MSG, preservatives, or artificial color.
Ingredients:
One scoop contains:
Ingredients AMT %DV
Calories 30 -
Total Fat 1.2 2%
Saturated Fat 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 0 g 0%
Sodium 30 mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 3 g 1%
Dietary Fiber <2 g 4%
Sugars 1 g -
Protein 2 g -
Greens Blend-Proprietary 2500 mg -
Barley Grass Juice Powder (Certified Organic), Chlorella (Japanese Cracked Cell Wall), Spirulina USA (Certified Organic)
Vegetable Blend-Proprietary (Certified Organic) 1500 mg -
Carrot Juice Powder,Broccoli Juice Powder, Cauliflower Juice Powder, Spinach Juice Powder, Parsley Juice Powder, Kale Juice Powder
OxiSure™ Blend -Proprietary 300 mg -
Concentrated Extract (Certified Organic) , ActiveX Carrot Juice and Carrot Powder, Green Tea extract (decaf), Blueberry, Plum, Grape Seed Extract, Cranberry, Raspberry, Tart Cherry, Pine Bark Extract, Broccoli Powder, ActiveX Tomato, ActiveX Spinach, ActiveX Kale, ActiveX Brussels Sprout
Lecithin (Non GMO Soy) 1800 mg -
Fiber Blend-Proprietary 1950 mg -
Oat Betaglucan (Certified Organic), Apple Fiber Pectin, Brown Rice Bran
Enzyme Blend 200 mg -
Bromelain Extract (80 GDU Per Gram), Papain, Protease, Amylase, Lipase, Cellulase, Lactase
Probiotics (Dairy Free) 200 mg -
L. Acidophilus, B. Longum, L. Casei, L. Rhamnosus
Sprouted Barley Malt (Certified Organic) 200 mg -
Green Tea Extract, Decaf (60% Polyphenols) 100 mg -
Quercetin (98% Dihydrate) 100 mg -
Resveratrol 100 mg -
Milk Thistle Seed Extract (80% Silymarin) 75 mg -
Red Beet Root 50 mg -
Cinnamon Powder 50 mg -
Aloe Leaf Powder 50 mg -
Tumeric Rhizome Extract (85% Curcuminoids) 20 mg -
Atlantic Kelp Powder (Certified Organic) 15 mg -
Licorice Root Extract 5 mg -
Other Ingredients: Natural Flavors, Stevia, Citric Acid .
(-) There is no %DV or the manufactuer has not provided this data.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. If in doubt consult with a licensed naturopathic physician before use. Physician’s at Genesis Health Systems can be reached at 480.284.8155 and we are happy to consult with you about this product and helping you achieve optimal health.
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