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The term pharmaceutical grade is commonly used within the nutritional supplement industry to connote purity and quality. It makes us think that pharmaceutical standards have been applied to the nutritional products we buy. In actuality, none of these perceptions properly characterizes the nature of pharmaceutical-grade supplements.

By David Seaman, DC, MS, DABCN The term pharmaceutical grade is commonly used within the nutritional supplement industry to connote purity and quality. It makes us think that pharmaceutical standards have been applied to the nutritional products we buy. In actuality, none of these perceptions properly characterizes the nature of pharmaceutical-grade supplements. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54451 2010-01-29T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-29T12:00:07-07:00

Every year the medical profession and government authorities encourage citizens in many developed countries to get immunized against the current form of influenza virus. In addition to this advice, patients should be aware that supplementation with specific nutrients can boost immune function and may be regarded as an important complementary practice to the prevention of respiratory tract infections.

By James P. Meschino, DC, MS Every year the medical profession and government authorities encourage citizens in many developed countries to get immunized against the current form of influenza virus. In addition to this advice, patients should be aware that supplementation with specific nutrients can boost immune function and may be regarded as an important complementary practice to the prevention of respiratory tract infections. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54417 2010-01-15T12:00:32-07:00 2010-01-15T12:00:07-07:00

In recent years, research has indicated that vitamin D3 appears to have greater bioavailability than vitamin D2. However, a recent study calls this into question. Sixty-eight subjects with vitamin D deficiency were divided into four random, double-blind groups and studied over an 11-week period.

By G. Douglas Andersen, DC, DACBSP, CCN In recent years, research has indicated that vitamin D3 appears to have greater bioavailability than vitamin D2. However, a recent study calls this into question. Sixty-eight subjects with vitamin D deficiency were divided into four random, double-blind groups and studied over an 11-week period. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54368 2009-12-16T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-16T12:00:07-07:00

An advocate is defined as "someone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal; someone who supports or promotes the interests of another." When it comes to advocating for the chiropractic profession on just about every level imaginable, look no further than Charles DuBois, president of Standard Process. For starters, this year alone, DuBois and Standard Process have donated or committed to donating more than $3 million for the growth and development of the chiropractic profession, including a $1 million donation to Parker College of Chiropractic (a five-year commitment) that kicked things off in January 2009. Other major DuBois/Standard Process donations in 2009 include the following:

By Editorial Staff An advocate is defined as "someone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal; someone who supports or promotes the interests of another." When it comes to advocating for the chiropractic profession on just about every level imaginable, look no further than Charles DuBois, president of Standard Process. For starters, this year alone, DuBois and Standard Process have donated or committed to donating more than $3 million for the growth and development of the chiropractic profession, including a $1 million donation to Parker College of Chiropractic (a five-year commitment) that kicked things off in January 2009. Other major DuBois/Standard Process donations in 2009 include the following: tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54370 2009-12-16T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-16T12:00:07-07:00

Vitamin D research has exploded in the past few years. The number of conditions that low or deficient levels of vitamin D can cause and/or exacerbate continues to expand. (See table at right.) In the course of this research, focus has included the different types of vitamin D. Vitamin D comes in five forms - D1, D2, D3, D4 and D5. Of these, vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) are bioactive and used in supplements. A simplified summary of the difference is as follows:

By G. Douglas Andersen, DC, DACBSP, CCN Vitamin D research has exploded in the past few years. The number of conditions that low or deficient levels of vitamin D can cause and/or exacerbate continues to expand. (See table at right.) In the course of this research, focus has included the different types of vitamin D. Vitamin D comes in five forms - D1, D2, D3, D4 and D5. Of these, vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) and vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) are bioactive and used in supplements. A simplified summary of the difference is as follows: tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54333 2009-12-02T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-02T12:00:07-07:00

Dr. Paul Anthony White, founder of Wyoming-based nutritional manufacturer Nutri-West and one of 12 founding members of the International College of Applied Kinesiology, passed away on Oct. 17, 2009, at the age of 70.

By Editorial Staff Dr. Paul Anthony White, founder of Wyoming-based nutritional manufacturer Nutri-West and one of 12 founding members of the International College of Applied Kinesiology, passed away on Oct. 17, 2009, at the age of 70. tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54354 2009-12-02T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-02T12:00:07-07:00

Professionals are frequently offered courses, seminars, programs and even new organizations in nutrition that claim to "certify" the doctor in nutrition. It can be a confusing dilemma to decide what course of action to take. Should I be "certified" by this group or that group? Each of the options can cost time and money, but what are you actually getting for your efforts?

Professionals are frequently offered courses, seminars, programs and even new organizations in nutrition that claim to "certify" the doctor in nutrition. It can be a confusing dilemma to decide what course of action to take. Should I be "certified" by this group or that group? Each of the options can cost time and money, but what are you actually getting for your efforts? tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54358 2009-12-02T12:00:32-07:00 2009-12-02T12:00:07-07:00

Glutathione is a tripeptide comprised of the amino acids L-cysteine, L-glutamic and glycine. At the cellular level, glutathione functions as a water-soluble antioxidant and is directly involved in specific detoxification reactions that protect the body against various dangerous substances.1

By James P. Meschino, DC, MS Glutathione is a tripeptide comprised of the amino acids L-cysteine, L-glutamic and glycine. At the cellular level, glutathione functions as a water-soluble antioxidant and is directly involved in specific detoxification reactions that protect the body against various dangerous substances.1 tag:mpamedia.com,2008:post-54316 2009-11-18T12:00:32-07:00 2009-11-18T12:00:07-07:00

To conclude this series on inflammation, David Seaman, MS, DC, DACBN, has been kind enough to advise us on ways to "deflame" the typical diet and comment on the science of diet and inflammation. For those of you who don't know, Dr. Seaman has always been well ahead of the curve on how different foods can up- or down-regulate the metabolic reactions that promote or suppress inflammation.

By G. Douglas Andersen, DC, DACBSP, CCN To conclude this series on inflammation, David Seaman, MS, DC, DACBN, has been kind enough to advise us on ways to "deflame" the typical diet and comment on the science of diet and inflammation. For those of you who don't know, Dr. Seaman has always been well ahead of the curve on how different foods can up- or down-regulate the metabolic reactions that promote or suppress inflammation.