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Archive for December, 2008

Tanning Pills

December 29, 2008 by Patricia Setzer in Product Analysis with No Comments

Quote from Wellness Letter of The University of California.

“Most contain canthaxanthin, a pigment related to beta carotene that is approved by the FDA only in very small amounts as a food coloring. In large amounts, canthaxanthin is deposited in the skin, turning it orange-brown. But the pigment may also get deposited in other body parts including the eyes, where it can form yellow crystals that can affect vision. Side effects may also include nausea, cramps, diarrhea, itching, welts, and liver damage. Marketing any pill as a tanning agent is, in fact, illegal; manufacturers get around this by calling them nutritional supplements.”  

December 21, 2008 by Patricia Setzer in Weekly Tip with No Comments

Mono- and polyunsaturated fats have been shown to help reduce cholesterol. 

December 15, 2008 by Patricia Setzer in Weekly Tip with No Comments

Dried Fruits such as prunes and raisins are great sources of potassium.

Energy Drinks

December 5, 2008 by Patricia Setzer in Product Analysis with 1 Comment

From Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter-

“Energy drinks can range from 50 to 505 milligrams of caffeine – as much as 14 cans of cola”. A 6oz. cup of coffee contains from 77 to 150 milligrams of caffeine.

Johns Hopkins researchers warn energy drinks could contribute to caffeine dependency and other side effects.