CAOH News Letter - October 13, 2009

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Are Sea Vegetables the Cure for the Iodine Deficiency Epidemic?

Author: Joseph Pizzorno, ND - November 2009

Iodine deficiency epidemic

Although most of us believe we are not deficient in iodine since the fortification of salt with iodine, the fact is most people are deficient and don't know it. Due to changes in food intake, eating patterns and food production methods, iodine intake has been decreasing in the U.S. since the early 70's. Even worse, we are exposed to increasing levels of environmental toxins that either block the absorption of iodine or block its actions in the body.

According to the National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES), 24-hour urine levels of iodine have decreased from average levels of 320 mcg/L during 1971-1974 to 165 mcg/L in 2001-2002 – a drop of almost 50%.^1,2 NHANES (2003-2004) found a urinary iodine level of <50 mcg/L in 12% of the U.S. population, indicating severe deficiency (<100 mcg/L is indicative of deficiency).³ Iodine levels in the breast milk of nursing mothers in Boston showed that only 47% contained sufficient amounts of iodine to meet infant requirements.⁴ This dramatic drop in iodine intake is made worse by an increasing level of iodine uptake inhibitors - perchlorate, nitrate, and thiocyanate - in the food supply and environment.

Why has iodine disappeared from our diet?

Iodized salt is very effective in normalizing iodine intake. The problem is we eat less iodized salt. This has occurred for 2 reasons: first, we've all been told to decrease salt intake because excess consumption can elevate blood pressure. However, the more important cause is that almost everyone now eats more processed foods and meals at restaurants—most of these do not use iodized salt! This is made worse by the fact that the iodized salt sold for home use often contains less iodine than stated on the label and two other good sources of iodine, bread and milk products, now contain very little due to changes in how they are produced.

Dairy products used to contain a significant amount of iodine since it was used to disinfect cow udders and dairy processing equipment. Now, however, antibiotics and other methods are used instead. In addition, less iodine is used in feed supplements. With these changes, the average iodine content of U.S. whole cow's milk had decreased from 602 mcg/L in 1978 to 155 mcg/L in 1990. A 2002 study found as little as 88 mcg/L, less than 15% of those measured in 1978.⁵ This is worsened by the substitution of soft drinks for milk by children, adolescents and adults so we drink less milk which has less iodine.^6,7,8

Another significant source of iodine in the past was bread since iodated-based bread conditioners were used to prolong shelf life. Today, most commercial bakeries are using bromated-based conditioners instead.

Iodized salt may have less than we think because it evaporates over time from salt containers and shakers.⁹ The rate of evaporation is increased by humidity and heat. In the summer in humid areas of the country, the half life of iodine in salt can be as little as one week! Many in the natural products field use sea salt as a supposed better alternative to regular salt. Unfortunately, it is not iodized.

What happens when iodine levels are too low?

Everyone is aware that iodine is required to produce thyroid hormones, so if levels are too low people suffer hypothyroidism. This is one reason the incidence of clinical and subclinical hypothyroidism affects 10-15% of the population, especially women. Probably more prevalent are the other problems found in people with low to marginal levels of iodine. It is well known that low iodine levels in fetuses and children leads to impaired mental development and research has now shown an increased incidence of fibrocystic breast disease and breast cancer.^10,11 Some research has also shown that iodine deficiency may contribute to obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), psychiatric disorders, and fibromyalgia.

Are seaweeds/sea vegetables a good source of iodine?

Although sea vegetables, i.e., seaweed, are common in many traditional diets - especially the Japanese, they are not commonly consumed in the U.S. Most people think of sea vegetables as a food source for iodine. Some are, but many aren't, and you have to eat more than just a few sprinkles. Also, some may be contaminated with toxic metals.

As the table below shows, the amount of iodine in seaweed varies greatly.¹²

Iodine Levels in Seaweed

Bottom Line

Iodine deficiency is a common and growing problem in North America. Fortunately, eating enough of the right kind of seaweed will replenish iodine supplies.

References

Hollowell JG, Staehling NW, Hannon WH, et al. 1998 Iodine nutrition in the United States: trends and public health implications: iodine excretion data from the National Health and Nutrition Surveys I and III (1971–1974 and 1988–1994). J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Oct1998;83(10):3401-8
Caldwell KL, Jones R, Hollowell JG. Urinary iodine concentration: United States National Health And Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2002. Thyroid. Jul2005;15(7):692-9
Caldwell KL, Miller GA, Wang RY, et al,. Iodine status of the U.S. population, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2003-2004. Thyroid. Nov2008;18(11):1207-14
Pearce EN, Leung AM, Blount BC, et al. Breast milk iodine and perchlorate concentrations in lactating Boston-area women. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2007;92:1673-1677
Pearce EN, Pino S, He X, et al. Sources of dietary iodine: bread, cows' milk, and infant formula in the Boston area. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. Jul2004;89(7):3421-4
Keller KL, Kirzner J, Pietrobelli A, et al. Increased sweetened beverage intake is associated with reduced milk and calcium intake in 3- to 7-year-old children at multi-item laboratory lunches. J Am Diet Assoc. Mar2009;109(3):497-501
Rampersaud GC, Bailey LB, Kauwell GP. National survey beverage consumption data for children and adolescents indicate the need to encourage a shift toward more nutritive beverages. J Am Diet Assoc. Jan2003;103(1):97-100
Bleich SN, Wang YC, Wang Y, et al. Increasing consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages among US adults: 1988-1994 to 1999-2004. Am J Clin Nutr. Jan2009;89(1):372-81
Dasgupta PK, Liu Y, Dyke JV. Iodine nutrition: iodine content of iodized salt in the United States. Environ Sci Technol. Feb2008;42(4):1315-23
Patrick L. Iodine: deficiency and therapeutic considerations. Altern Med Rev. Jun2008;13(2):116-27
Aceves C, Anguiano B, Delgado G. Is iodine a gatekeeper of the integrity of the mammary gland? J Mammary Gland Biol Neoplasia. Apr2005;10(2):189-96
Teas J, Pino S Critchley A and Braverman LE. Variability of Iodine Content in Common Commercially Available Edible Seaweeds. THYROID 2004;14:836-41

Dr. Joe Pizzorno is the founding president of Bastyr University and editor-in-chief of Integrative Medicine, A Clinician's Journal. He is the co-author of seven books including the internationally acclaimed Textbook of Natural Medicine and the Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, which has sold over a million copies and been translated into six languages.

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Sugar tastes sweet, but it can lower your immune system. Oh so sweet!

Some interesting information on the relationship between sugar and its effects were covered in USA Today. They report that a big dose of sugar can immediately suppress your immune system and make you more vulnerable to colds, flu and other infections.

So, at a time when people are especially keen to protect themselves from H1N1, or swine flu, it's worth asking: Is it true? Can a few spoonfuls of sugar really help make you sick?

Denver nutrition therapist Kate Pfeiffer has no doubt. "Limiting sugar should be the first line of defense against infectious disease," she says. She wrote a column that is worth reading titled: "Worried about the Swine Flu? Avoid Sugar!" In it she cites a 1973 study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and other references.

In the study, researchers at Loma Linda University gave volunteers 100 grams of sugar (20 teaspoons, roughly the amount in a liter of soda). The researchers then drew blood from the volunteers and mixed in some bacteria. They found that infection-fighting white blood cells from people who had just gorged on sugar gobbled up many fewer bacteria than those who had just fasted or eaten an unsweetened starch.

But that's not evidence that would convince most doctors, says Aaron Glatt, an infectious-disease specialist who is president and chief executive officer of New Island Hospital in Bethpage, N.Y. Glatt says he has heard of the sugar theory, but as far as he knows, there are no studies showing people who eat a lot of sugar actually get more cases of colds and flu. However this is contradicts the references outlined in Ms. Pfeiffer's article.

He says: "There are numerous other reasons people should be concerned about sugar intake," including the prevention and control of obesity and diabetes. But, he says, "there's no reason not to drink a glass of soda just because someone next to you is sniffling." This puts more emphasis on a balanced diet.

While it's unlikely any one food is the key to a strong or weak immune system, we can optimize the building blocks for immune system by eating a healthy, balanced diet.

Experts agree wholeheartedly that overall nutrition is more important than any one substance. But there's something about a sugar overdose that makes people vulnerable. All these statements being true, it is interesting that American Dietetic Association and other health groups suggest lower intake of sugars. We'll expect to see some evidence soon — when doctor's offices fill up with sick kids after Halloween.

Issue of note:

The above leads us to caution you on another issue. CAOH® has a competitor that is marketing an Acai juice product that has the same name as our juice, "Acai Max". Acai Max® is the name of our very popular organic acai juice blend. We have been producing our acai juice product since 2004 and the product name "Acai Max" is our registered trademark! This other party not only produces a juice that is more expensive and less potent in the primary ingredient Acai, but they add cane juice to it. Now many of you will ask, what is cane juice? Cane juice is juice squeezed from sugar cane, which is then dried (dehydrated) and used to make cane sugar - yes SUGAR! Cane juice is nothing more than sugar! Now there is a new movement to push cane juice as a healthy choice to refined sugar, but the fact remains that it is still sugar. Other than it being sweet there is no nutrition in cane juice or sugar. So they are basically overtly adding sugar to their acai juice. So please remember if you do not see "California Academy of Health" on the bottle - it is not our product and may have unwanted additives.

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Today nothing is in the forefront of American debate more than the issue of Health Care. Here at California Academy of Health we hope that all our customers are taking the preventative view, with good nutrition and supplement use. On that note, we have come across an interesting article on health care reform that you might enjoy. We are big fans of CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS - his shows are some of the most informative we have ever seen regarding domestic, world affairs and yes even health - we highly recommend it. Click here for more information. The other week watching Fareed's show he recommended an article which was regarding the health care debate. It is quite insightful and extensive, and gives a good overview of the complexities facing us. Like us - you may or may not agree with the conclusion, but is a good read and well worth the look. Take a look at The Atlantic’s How American Health Care Killed My Father.

One aspect of the article is that the current health care system "emphasizes treatment over prevention" - and this is an issue that is fraught with controversy. But this simple issue is what we at CAOH® try to offer - prevention. Good health starts there and can limit the unforeseen health issues that could face each and every one of us.

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A Brief Overview of the Pomegranate and its Health Benefits
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Pomegranate juice provides 16% of an adult's daily vitamin C requirement per 3.3oz (100ml) serving. Primarily, pomegranate juice is a source of pantothenic acid (B5), potassium, antioxidant polyphenols and not a significant source of other vitamins or minerals.[1]

The most abundant polyphenols in pomegranate juice are the hydrolyzable* tannins or ellagitannins, the major one of these being punicalagins. These polyphenols have been reported in almost 40 peer-reviewed research publications as possessing potent antioxidant characteristics.[2] One such study followed a group of healthy human volunteers who consumed a standardized extract of pomegranate juice (punicalagins) and then had their antioxidant capacity measured with the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay. All subjects showed an increase, with a maximum increase of 32%. Along with a similar study, this proved that the antioxidant punicalagins absorb into the human body after consumption of pomegranate extracts and increase serum antioxidant levels.[4, 5]

In preliminary laboratory research and human pilot studies, pomegranate juice and its polyphenols have been found effective in reducing multiple atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease risk factors.[2, 3] Pomegranate has also been shown to reduce systolic blood pressure by inhibiting serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE).[5] See below for complete explanation. Lastly, pomegranate juice may also possess separate antiviral properties[10] and antibacterial properties against dental plaque.[11]

Pomegranate juice metabolites, ellagitannins, have been shown to localize specifically in the prostate gland, colon, and intestinal tissues of mice.[5] Other research indicates that pomegranate juice may be effective as a preventative and/or treatment against prostate cancer and osteoarthritis.[6, 7, 8]

In 2007, six clinical trials in the United States, Israel and Norway were approved to examine the effects of pomegranate juice consumption on parameters of prostate cancer or prostatic hyperplasia, diabetes or lymphoma.[9]

Definitions:

Hydrolyzable: capable of undergoing hydrolysis.
Hydrolysis: a chemical reaction in which water reacts with a compound to produce other compounds.

(ACE) has two primary functions:

1. Converts angiotensin I to angiotensin II, which is a very potent vasoconstrictor.
2. Inactivates bradykinin, a potent vasodilator.

These two actions of ACE make it an ideal target in the treatment of conditions such as high blood pressure, heart failure, diabetic nephropathy and type 2 diabetes. Inhibition of ACE (by ACE inhibitors - drugs, Pomegranate - natural) results in decreased formation of Angiotensin II (a far more potent vasoconstrictor than Angiotensin I) and decreased inactivation of bradykinin.

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References:

www.nutritiondata.com/facts-C00001-01c20Ws.html
Gross PM. Exotic Antioxidant Superfruits - Pomegranate Punicalagins: Ancient Aril Antioxidants
Clin Nutr. 2004 Jun;23(3):423-33. J Med Food. 2004 Fall;7(3):305-8. J Nutr. 2001 Aug;131(8):2082-9.
Atherosclerosis 2001 Sep;158(1):195–8
J Agric Food Chem. 2006 Nov 15;54(23):8956-61.
Can pomegranates prevent prostate cancer? A new study offers promise 26 September 2005
BBC Juice 'can slow prostate cancer' 1 July 2006
Pomegranate Fruit Shown To Slow Cartilage Deterioration In Osteoarthritis
NIH-listed human clinical trials on pomegranate - clinicaltrials.gov/ct/search?term=pomegranate&submit=Search
Neurath AR, Strick N, Li YY, Debnath AK (2004). "Punica granatum (Pomegranate) juice provides an HIV-1 entry inhibitor and candidate topical microbicide". BMC Infect Dis. 2004 Oct 14;4:41.
Menezes SM, Cordeiro LN, Viana GS (2006). "Punica granatum (pomegranate) extract is active against dental plaque". J Herb Pharmacother. 2006;6(2):79-92.

H1N1 ("Swine Flu") is going to affect you - be on guard!

For some reason it seems like everyone thinks that things like this only happen to someone else. I hope this is true, but if you have kids, you need to think about them. Now that school is back in session it's of the utmost importance that you begin your kids on a preventative anti-flu program. This should be done now, before the viruses have a chance to take real effect. I have put a program together that is designed to build up their immunity, reducing their chances of catching a cold or flu (H1N1 - Swine flu). At a minimum it will increase the odds that if a cold or flu does take hold, the symptoms will be mild and the overall duration will be shortened.

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Whey Protein Powder: Contains potent immunoglobulins and immune stimulating amino acids.
Vitamin D3: Has profound effects on human immunity and can decrease susceptibility to the influenza virus.
Probiotic Flora-Health: Is an immune system enhancer and is essential for nutrient assimilation.
Colloidal Silver: Has been utilized as a powerful, natural anti-biotic/anti-viral and preventative against infections for over 100 years.

Additional products that will enhance immunity:

Liquid CoEnzyme Q10: Mandatory for energy production and optimum immune system function.
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Oregano Oil: Germicidal and upper respiratory tract support.

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White House report predicts 30,000 to 90,000 H1N1 deaths.

The global flu pandemic expected to return to the USA this fall may infect as much as half the U.S. population, flooding hospitals with nearly 2 million patients and causing 30,000 to 90,000 deaths, according to the first official forecast of the scope of the flu season now getting underway.

The report, released Monday by the White House, was prepared by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. It offers the forecast as the most plausible of a range of scenarios that reflect the potential impact of a new form of H1N1 flu, known as swine flu, which the report calls "a serious health threat to the United States."

"While this is not the 1918 flu pandemic, it infects younger people more, and serious complications do occur," says panel co-chairman Eric Lander, director of the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT, warning that infants and children, pregnant women, and people with chronic illnesses are at special risk of serious complications.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 2 million people nationwide have been infected with the virus and 522 have already died. But flu experts worry that cases will mount as youngsters return to school and as cold weather drives people indoors. "We think it's very likely cases will increase," says David Marens of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.

One of the council's goals was to use scenarios drawn from experience to identify critical health concerns and guide the government's response. The report concludes that the coming flu season will more likely resemble 1957, which killed 70,000 people, or 1968, when 34,000 died.

"There's great uncertainty about what we're going to be seeing as this develops," says White House Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan. "We're trying to find a way to deal with various scenarios." The report calls for the government to intensify efforts to track infections and hospitalizations and to advocate common-sense prevention measures (This does not include any natural health methods or dietary modifications Dr. E). Among them: making sure that sick people can get refunds to sporting events and that sick children who rely on school lunches can get them without infecting classmates.

The science advisers also urge the government to press vaccine makers to speed production by one month, by beginning to fill and distribute vials before clinical trials are completed. Without accelerating vaccine production, they say, the first doses may not become available until after the swine flu season peaks (the first vaccine shots will be available in late October but a person's immunity to the virus will not take effect for an additional 5-8 weeks Dr. E). In response, the government has asked manufacturers to put vaccine in vials "as soon as they are ready," the administration says.

The report asserts that an influx of flu patients may clog hospital emergency rooms and intensive-care units (ICUs). "It's possible that at a time of peak demand from 50% to 100% of ICU beds in an area might be used for influenza cases. They're often close to capacity without influenza," Lander says.

Powerful anti-aging with resveratrol; it’s more than just the “French Paradox”

Resveratrol is best known for its suspected role in the "French Paradox", which is the low incidence of heart disease in the French even though they eat a high fat diet. The "French Paradox" is related to the consumption of red wine.

Studies: Millions of U.S. kids lacking Vitamin D

Low levels may be putting a generation at risk for heart disease, diabetes

WASHINGTON - Millions of U.S. children have disturbingly low Vitamin D levels, possibly increasing their risk for bone problems, heart disease, diabetes and other ailments, according to two new studies that provide the first national assessment of the crucial nutrient in young Americans.

About 9 percent of those ages 1 through 21 — about 7.6 million children, adolescents and young adults — have Vitamin D levels so low they could be considered deficient, while an additional 61 percent — 50.8 million — have higher levels, but still low enough to be insufficient, according to the analysis of federal data being released Monday.

"It's astounding," said Michal L. Melamed of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York, who helped conduct one of the studies published online by the journal Pediatrics. "At first, we couldn't believe the numbers. I think it's very worrisome."

Low Vitamin D levels are especially common among girls, adolescents and people with darker skin, according to the analysis of a nationally representative sample of more than 6,000 children. For example, 59 percent of African American teenage girls were Vitamin D deficient, Melamed's study found.

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Source: Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition (07/06/2009) - Edited for grammar and definition.

Diseases of the heart and circulation are so common and the public is so well acquainted with the major symptoms that result from cardiovascular disorders that patients, and occasionally physicians, wrongly attribute many unrelated complaints to cardiovascular disease (CVD). It should not be a surprise that this occurs, as most patients are aware that cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States.

There are four principle properties of the cardiovascular system that can be evaluated to provide information to help manage cardiovascular disease. These include movement of electrical signals through the heart, heart pump function, blood flow through the heart, and anatomy. There are several risk factors for cardiovascular disease that are essentially undeniable. These are older age, male gender, and a family history of CVD. Additionally, three major risk factors identified include cigarette smoking, dyslipidemia (high cholesterol), and hypertension.

By definition a multivitamin is a preparation intended to supplement a human diet with vitamins, dietary minerals and other nutritional elements. A multivitamin/mineral supplement is defined in the United States as a supplement containing 3 or more vitamins and minerals but does not include herbs, hormones, or drugs, with each nutrient dosage below the tolerable upper level determined by the Food and Drug Board (FDA). People with dietary imbalances may include those on restrictive diets and those who can't or won't eat a nutritious diet. Pregnant women and elderly adults have different nutritional needs than other adults, and a multivitamin may be indicated by their physicians.

A recent study was done involving 128 obese Chinese women aged 18-55 years having an increased risk of cardiovascular disease by having hypertension, hyperglycemia or hyperlipidemia. It was a 26-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with the subjects receiving either one tablet of high-dose multivitamin and mineral supplement (MMS), or one tablet of low-dose MMS (Low MMS), or calcium 162 mg (Calcium) or identical placebo (Placebo) daily. The results showed that supplementation with adequate multivitamin and mineral supplement could reduce blood pressure and serum CRP in obese women with increased cardiovascular disease risk. (1)

(1). Wang C, Li Y, Zhu K, et al. Effects of supplementation with multivitamin and mineral on blood pressure and C-reactive protein in obese Chinese women with increased cardiovascular disease risk. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2009;18(1):121-30.

Is seaweed the cure for iodine deficiency?