Low intake of Vitamin D causes pain?
Three recent clinical tests show a correlation between low vitamin D and pain across a wide variety of diagnoses, including Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and depression.
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NEW! Extra Strength Joint Complex for OA
Research suggests that glucosamine may stimulate production of cartilage-building proteins, while chondroitin may inhibit production of cartilage-destroying enzymes and fight inflammation too.

Human studies have shown that either one may relieve arthritis pain and stiffness with fewer side effects than conventional arthritis drugs. Some published studies comparing glucosamine or chondroitin to various standard medications have found that the drugs worked faster than the supplements. More importantly they found that several months after treatment ended, the effects of the supplements remained stronger.

Alternative to Ibuprofen for arthritis
An herb long used in traditional Indian Ayurvedic medicine, boswellia may be more effective than drugs like ibuprofen for reducing inflammation. The acid in the herb seems to block an enzyme that generates inflammatory chemicals.

Another target: asthma, which is often linked to inflammation. A typical dose is 450 to 1,200 mg per day. -Reprinted from Health.com, April 2008

NEW! Brain nutrient for kids
DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that is important for brain, eye, and heart health at every stage of life, and particularly during the first two years of life and early childhood when the brain and eyes are rapidly growing and developing.

DHA represents up to 97% of the omega-3 fatty acids in the brain and is especially concentrated in the area responsible for complex thinking skills.

Life's DHA ensures that cells in the brain, retina, heart and other parts of the nervous system develop and function properly.

Fish Oil affects your emotional health
A number of studies have linked low levels of omega-3 to several depressive disorders including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse and attention deficit disorder.

The latest findings indicate omega 3 levels also affect mood and behavior in just about everyone.

In a study of 106 healthy volunteers, researchers found that participants who had lower blood levels of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids were more likely to report mild or moderate symptoms of depression, a more negative outlook and be more impulsive. Conversely, those with higher blood levels of omega-3s were found to be more agreeable. Comparisons were made by analyzing levels of omega-3 fatty acids in participants' blood and comparing that data to the participants' scores on three accepted tests for depression, impulsiveness and personality.

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 2006, March 4. Omega 3 Fatty Acids Influence Mood, Impulsivity And Personality, Study Indicates. ScienceDaily. Retrieved April 15, 2008

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