Sep
22
Nordic Naturals Responds to UK Warning Against Too Much Vitamin A Through Fish Oil Use
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Nordic Naturals Responds to UK Warning Against Too Much Vitamin A Through Fish Oil Use
2005-09-21 - Nordic Naturals
Watsonville, California In light of Thursday’s announcement from the UK Food Standard Agency issuing a warning against too much Vitamin A in diets of those people at risk for osteoporosis, Nordic Naturals announced today that its products do not pose a threat because they have low and safe levels of natural Vitamin A and no synthetic Vitamin A is added to its oils. On September 8th, the UK’s Food Standards Agency suggested that people at risk of osteoporosis should avoid taking supplements containing Vitamin A, including fish liver oils. The advice was based on a review of evidence on Vitamin A carried out by the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition, prompted by findings of an expert panel on vitamins reported in May 2003 that suggested a connection between high intakes of the vitamin over time with increased risk of the disease.
According to Joar Opheim, CEO of Nordic Naturals, “this concern about fish oils is founded on the fact that most fish oil companies add synthetic Vitamin A to their products. Since we have never added synthetic vitamins to our oils, consumers can feel comfortable taking our cod liver oil without fear of ingesting too much Vitamin A from this one source.” The company has recently taken a strong public stand against any measures that would require standardizing the Vitamin A levels in cod liver oil. Adds Joar, “It is common when fish species other than Arctic Cod are used, synthetic Vitamins A needs to be added back to standardize the oil as Cod Liver Oil. We have never engaged in this practice because we use only 100% Arctic Cod for our Cod Liver Oil, supplying acceptable levels of naturally occurring Vitamin A.”
At the turn of the century, cod liver oil was consumed for its fish oil benefits as well as for Vitamin A and D. Over the years, it has become standard practice to add Vitamin A and D at levels that are not necessarily sound. Nordic Naturals typically averages 1800 IU of Vitamin A, which is considered to be a safe and low level. On the average, other manufacturers contain more than 4500 IU.
Nordic Naturals Cod Liver Oil products include lemon flavor, orange flavor, strawberry flavor, peach flavor, unflavored, lemon flavored soft gels, Children’s Chewable DHA, single serving teaspoon packets (orange flavor) and Pet Cod Liver Oil. All CLO is tested to ensure healthy levels of 100% naturally occurring Vitamins A and D.
Sep
8
Living Fuel, Inc. Launches CocoChia Raw Food Bars and Super Health Book
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The unprocessed whole chia seeds in all 4 flavors of CocoChiaâ„¢ raw food bars provide a steady, slow-burning source of energy and low temperature coconut gives essential fats the body needs. Certified organic raw almond butter, coconut and chocolate complete CocoChia Snack bars, providing excellent nutrition and great flavor with no sugar added or alcohol.
Each flavor of the bar has its own special twist while still providing all the benefits of the Original. Super Berry contains the health-giving properties of berries and antioxidants; Super Seagreens gives the blood-cleansing, nutrient-rich properties of the most nutrient dense greens and Double Chocolate is coated with a delicious low-glycemic layer of chocolate.
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Super Health: The Seven Golden Keys to Unlock Lifelong Vitality has received praise from doctors, and professional athletes alike. Four-time Olympic Swimming Gold Medalist Dara Torres declares, “The Seven Golden Keys are an essential part of my training regimen. This program combines leading nutrition and solid holistic health principles that enable my body to thrive.†And Dr. Scott K. Hannen, author of Healing by Design, states that, “K.C. is a tremendous communicator of clear, concise and clinically accurate facts for improving and enhancing one’s overall quality of health. His recommendations are well balanced and his information is vast, yet personalized and doable.â€
Living Fuel’s quality products are meticulously designed with integrity and fresh, all natural ingredients. Its product line includes: Super Greens and Super Berry™ whole meal superfoods; Omega 3&E™ antioxidant protected fish oil caplets; CocoChia™ Snack Mix and Raw Food Bars; TheraSweet™ all natural therapeutic sweetener; and Pure D&A™ Sunshine Gel Caps. For more information about Living Fuel, contact Scott Eibel, President scott@livingfuel.com 866-580-3835 or call Christie Communications at 805-565-4122.
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