Das letzte Bier war schlecht? Kein Grund für Katzenjammer. Professor Ursel Wahrburg sagt, was hilft

Das letzte Bier war schlecht? Kein Grund für Katzenjammer. Professor Ursel Wahrburg sagt, was hilft

Resveratrol has become the anti-aging story of 2007 and possibly the decade. If you decide to try this so-called "Miracle Molecule" there are some things you should know first, facts and myths about resveratrol supplements.

(PRWEB) December 31, 2007 -- Dr. Joseph C. Maroon, neurologist and professor at the University of Pittsburgh medical school, and a leading scholar on resveratrol, stated recently that he would not be surprised to see the scientists who discovered resveratrol "standing together in Stockholm."

Whether this remarkable molecule's discovery will bring Harvard's Dr. Sinclair and his colleagues a Nobel prize or not remains to be seen however the fact that resveratrol has galvanized the attention of physicians and scientists worldwide in virtually every field of medicine is indisputable.

Accidental death notwithstanding, a person's life span is determined by three factors; avoidance of the principal diseases of aging, particularly cardiovascular disease, cancers, and diabetes; genetic and epigenetic factors; and finally the limit on the number of times cells can divide or replicate without incurring fatal DNA errors or consuming the chromosome's telemere.

Resveratrol, the so called "Miracle Molecule", has been shown in animal trials to have potential benefits in three of the four anti-aging categories; preventing the diseases of aging, inducing DNA repair, and activating the anti-aging gene Sirt 1. No other drug or natural compound has been associated with all of these potential effects.

In studies and trials at major universities and research centers since the mid 1990s resveratrol has been shown to have an incredible range of potential health benefits. Although there is a clear and pressing need for additional human studies, given the evidence to date and the absence of reported adverse effects, adding this compound to your daily supplement mix may now be worth considering.

If you decide to start taking resveratrol there are some important factors you should be aware of when choosing a specific supplement. Following are some of the more important considerations.

Red wine skins or extract as it is called is not the best source resveratrol. In spite of resveratrol often being referred to as the "Red Wine Molecule" the source of the resveratrol used in virtually all studies, including the Dr. Sinclair and Dr. Auwerx studies, is Polygonum cuspidatum commonly known as Giant Knotweed. Red wine simply does not contain sufficient concentrations of the key trans-resveratrol isomer. Only low potency and unnecessarily high priced products can be produced from red wine skins. Red wine skins also often contain traces of pesticides and other agricultural chemicals which are extremely difficult to either detect or remove.

Resveratrol should not be combined with the nutrient Quercetin. A number of recent studies have shown conclusively that Quercetin blocks the critical metabolites of resveratrol. These metabolites account for up to 80% of the beneficial effects of resveratrol and extend its half life by over 400%. If both supplements are taken they should be separated by at least 8 hours.

In November of 2007 an independent consumer organization, Consumer Lab, tested the major resveratrol brands for potency, purity and compliance with label claims and found that not all products contained the amount of resveratrol claimed on their labels and web sites. Life Extension brand, for example contained less than 27% of the claimed resveratrol. Biotivia Bioforte was the best value per 100mg and second highest potency product and Biotivia Transmax was the highest potency supplement of those which passed the ComsumerLab.com evaluations. Biotivia was the only company with two approved products. The test was open to all manufacturers however many chose not to subject their products to independent scrutiny. Several of the companies who declined to have their products tested refused comment when contacted about their reasons for this decision.

The issue of what is the safe and effective dosage of resveratrol to take on a daily basis is an important one as too low a dose may be simply a waste of money. Some light was thrown on this topic recently by a study done by doctors in England. In this trial subjects given as much as 5000mg per day had no serious adverse effects after a prolonged period of usage. The doctors concluded that "Consumption of resveratrol did not cause serious adverse events" even at these extremely high doses. No evidence of toxicity has been found in any major resveratrol trial or study. Based upon the Dr. Sinclair study, which was published in the journal Nature in November 2006, the equivalent human dosage adjusted for body mass, metabolism and other factors is between 300mg and 400mg for a 170 pound person. Virtually all studies note that effects are dose dependen, that is higher doses produce greater effects. Many physicians recommend a dose of between 500mg and 1000mg per day.

Limited Bio availability seems to be a problem with resveratrol and other polyphenols however this problem may have been resolved by one company. Biotivia Ltd. researchers in Austria recently announced a breakthrough in overcoming the naturally low bio availability of resveratrol. This iwas accomplished by complexing organic resveratrol with a natural patented adjutant and utilizing a proprietary multi-stage processing system to enhance certain properties of the compound. Specific details of the process are a trade secret.

Over the past ten to fifteen years a huge amount of study has been done on various polyphenols and their potential for health benefits in humans. Some of the most promising candidates to date are curcumin (extract of Tumeric), Silymarin, Astralagus, especially Astragaloside IV, and a new class of super antioxidants derived from exotic fruits such as Goji berry, Mangosteen, and Acai, as well as extracts of Apple and Tangerine peel, blue berry and elder berry. Biotivia has recently announced the availability of a longevity supplement which combines high-potency resveratrol with silymarin, curcumin and astralagus, and a new patent pending super antioxidant which contains a complementary blend of the most potent extracts of this new class of polyphenols.

A 167 page paper recently authored by Drs. Saurabh and Betz compiles the most significant studies on cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and the neuroprotective and anti-aging properties of resveratrol. It is available to interested persons by request. The paper is updated on a regular basis. Biotivia is a 15 year worldwide supplier of quality botanicals to formulators, researchers and medical organizations. Biotivia USA manufactures Bioforte, Transmax, Bio Quench, Bioflu and Bio Span+. More information is available at Biotivia.com.

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Shadow Living ... Paintings of Grief, the moving autobiographical account by bestselling author Deborah Slappey Pitts, will pull at your heart strings as she shares her intimate story of grief and survival following her husband's death to a silent killer disease. Identifying the perplexing stages of mourning, Pitts helps readers discover the seven stages of the grieving process, including how to embrace the light of hope.

Columbus, GA (PRWEB) December 31, 2007 -- There are certain universal truths that we all face in this world -- rejoicing at the birth of a child, witnessing a child's baptism or even giving a daughter away in marriage. But there are other truths that we face as well and have in common -- tragedy, death and grief.

Tragedy, death and grief happened to Deborah Slappey Pitts and her family when her husband, age 43, died of a rare disease known as primary amyloidosis, changing their lives forever. In her second book, Pitts tells her intimate story of pain and sorrow in Shadow Living ... Paintings of Grief, the enthralling sequel to I Feel Okay, Pitts' debut bestseller. Pitts captures the attention of grievers around the world as she describes her grief in heart-breaking detail -- personalizing it as a disturbing entity that robbed their lives forever.

Filled with intense emotion and incredible remorse, Pitts takes the reader through her personal experiences of grief and sorrow by identifying and examining seven stages of the grieving process -- shock, denial, anger, bargaining, fear, depression and acknowledgment.

Stages of the Grieving Process
Pitts describes shock as an unadulterated numbness with absolute abandonment of emotions, while living in a shadowy world of despair with endless clouds of sadness. She describes Denial as a refusal to acknowledge the reality of a traumatic experience or death of a loved one; rather, choosing to live within the realms of a faux reality for protection and survival. Pitts describes Anger as extreme annoyance as the griever's emotions can sometimes become fueled with anger toward their loved ones for leaving them and toward others as well.

The fourth stage is Bargaining and Pitts describes how the griever tries to bargain with God to spare their loved one; even to the extent that the griever is willing to take their place in death. According to Pitts, Fear can be a debilitating stage and the magnitude of fear depends upon the griever, but the most common fear is the inability to function without their loved one. Depression is the most debilitating of all the grieving stages and can leave the griever with total despair, hopelessness and powerlessness with immobilized sadness. Finally, Acknowledgment brings the griever to accepting the reality of living in the present without their loved one, describes Pitts. It's the new norm of one's existence. It's acknowledging the physical death and embracing a new life without their loved one.

Shadow Living…Paintings of Grief was recently honored as a 2007 National Best Books Awards Finalist. Pitts is the author of Booking Matters national best-seller and best autobiography, I Feel Okay -- a heart-wrenching account of love, loss and inspiration. Pitts travels the United States as an inspirational speaker educating others about the devastating effects of the amyloidosis diseases and the physiological and psychological effects of grief.

Shadow Living ... Paintings of Grief (ISBN: 978-0978789701), Harobed HouseTM 2007; I Feel Okay (ISBN: 978-1420806090), AuthorHOUSE, 2005. Available at all booksellers and www.dslappeypitts.com.

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Universal Background Screening, Inc. today announced the promotion of Ryan Krostue to Chief Executive Officer, Nancy Hyttel to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Alaine Edwards to Vice President of Operations.

Phoenix (PRWEB) December 31, 2007 –- Universal Background Screening, Inc. today announced the promotion of Ryan Krostue to Chief Executive Officer, Nancy Hyttel to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Alaine Edwards to Vice President of Operations.

Kevin Olson, who headed the company as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for the past four years, announced the promotions to employees last week. Under Olson's tenure as CEO, revenue grew at a three year compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 40%. Universal's growth rate exceeds that of the country’s largest background screening companies, according to KPMG Corporate Finance's Valuation Update for the HR Outsourcing Industry. Olson will remain with Universal as its Chairman of the Board.

“Employers throughout the United States have responded favorably to Universal Background Screening’s approach to business and client service. As a result, our growth has exceeded our expectations and it certainly is competitive with others in the industry,” explained Olson. “Our growth is a direct result of the exceptional level of service provided by every Universal employee, under the direction of Ryan, Nancy and Alaine. It is with great pride that I announce their promotions as we prepare to enter a new year.”

Krostue was promoted from Executive Vice President to Chief Executive Officer. Since joining the company in 2002, he has led the company’s sales, marketing and product management areas, focusing on strategic partnerships and technical innovations. He brings over 10 years of marketing, product development and entrepreneurial management experience. Krostue is a graduate of Arizona State University.

Hyttel was promoted from Vice President of Operations to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Her prior experience includes nearly 20 years of operational and fiduciary management in the commercial real estate, hospitality and financial services industries. Hyttel holds a degree from the University of Wisconsin at Eau Claire.

Both Krostue and Hyttel have been closely involved in the operation and management of the company since 2002 when an investment group, led by Olson, purchased Arizona Drug Screening and Investigations. Since that time, the company has been transformed from a regional firm to a national provider of employment screening, drug testing and related services.

Edwards was promoted from manager of the company’s verifications division to Vice President of Operations. Under her management of the verifications division, it experienced an annualized growth in volume of 146%. At the same time, her division was able to provide faster and more accurate primary source verification of employment, education, professional license and credential information. She joined the company earlier this year and brings 20 years of operational management experience from the financial services industry.

About Universal Background Screening
Universal Background Screening is committed to building long-term customer relationships based on trust, innovation and quality service. With over 1200 clients in 48 states, the company has earned the reputation as a leading provider of background screening services. Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Universal Background Screening provides comprehensive background screening and drug testing services to healthcare, financial services, education and other employers. More information can be found on the company’s website at www.universalbackground.com.

Media Contact:
Aja McCrobie - 602-337-3068

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