Thursday, March 20, 2008

TeamSizzle - SISEL News - 2008-03-19

* SISEL Thursday/Friday Call – Next Call TOMORROW!
* New Product - SISEL Bath and Shower Gel
* New Product - SISEL Firm Hold Hair Spray
* Are You Enjoying the Fab Four?
* Web Sites Server Upgrade
* Don't Forget!


** SISEL Thursday/Friday Weekly Company Call - Next Call TOMORROW! **

SISEL company conference call from Utah USA at 4.00 p.m. (US Mountain Time) on THURSDAY.

Out of the United States - the international call will be 1 212 231 2901.

For North America (USA, Canada, Mexico) it is 1 800 954 1051

Visit http://www.teamsizzle.com/sisel-forum/viewtopic.php?t=22 for Time Zone conversions.


** New Product – SISEL Bath and Shower Gel **

From a recent SISEL email:

"Raise your bath or shower experience to a new level of clean with SISEL Bath & Shower Gel. A rich blend of quality ingredients clean, soften and protect the skin. Sodium hyaluronate, aloe vera juice and a hint of botanicals help restore a youthful, glowing appearance to face and body. SISEL Bath & Shower Gel contains the sweet fragrance of pear to delight the senses and transport your mind far from daily stresses to a fresh, spring meadow. Try SISEL Bath and Shower Gel once and you will never go back to an ordinary shower again."

Although not yet officially announced the SISEL Bath and Shower Gel is coming soon. Availability and pricing will also be made known at the time of the official announcement.


** New Product – SISEL Firm Hold Hair Spray **

Another new product due out soon is the SISEL Firm Hold Hair Spray. Although more specific details have not yet been released we should she this product and the Bath and Shower Gel soon.


** Are You Enjoying the Fab Four? **

SISEL's Fab Four products: FuCoyDon, SpectraAO and SupraMaxx for Him and Her.

Are you enjoying the tremendous health benefits and nutritional boost of these great products?

If not, you are missing out on energy, balance, protection and increased health and wellness.

There is a reason they were the first four products SISEL introduced as a brand new company. They were and are the for products the Mower feel can have the most impact on every person in the world regardless of your current health.

As many people from other companies have seen, these SISEL products are not just better than other "health" drinks on the market (both in and out of MLM companies), they can easily replace two, three, four or more different drinks and supplements promoted by other companies - especially the "one product wonders" and "me-too" companies.

SISEL's health drink products are not about the "berry of the month" or "ancient secret formula" gimmicks touted by so many other companies. They are based on solid evidence-based science, nutritional formulation and modern manufacturing processes that ensure you get the best, safest, and most potent nutritional supplements anywhere.

Do something to keep your health in balance every day. SISEL's Fab Four products provide you with the minerals, antioxidants, and the amazing benefits fucoidan that your body needs, craves and deserves!


** Web Sites Server Upgrade **

TeamSizzle is pleased to announce the necessary and successful upgrade of the web server computer that powers our popular GetYourSpotNow.com and TeamSizzle.com websites. The upgrade was necessary to handle the current and future traffic we have been experiencing due to the growth and success of TeamSizzle. Our new server has double the memory, much more room on the hard drive, and a faster processor.

Although we were not immediately pressed to perform the upgrade we like to stay ahead of the growth. The upgrade went well except for some longer than expected downtime on the TeamSizzle.com site and a few "hiccups" with the DNS and IP address changes. Overall it was a great success and we wish to thank our webmaster and technical support crew for their preparation, execution and the fast and professional way they handled the aforementioned "opportunities."


** Don't Forget! **

* Be sure to set up your AutoPurchase order so you never miss out on commissions.

* The SISEL Forum – visit, register, read, post, enjoy!

Visit: http://www.teamsizzle.com/sisel-forum



TeamSizzle: Serve. Support. Succeed.
http://www.getyourspotnow.com
http://www.teamsizzle.com

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Good news for the Network Marketing industry!

FTC Revises New Business Opportunity Rule

Exempts Multilevel Marketing Companes!

March 18th, 2008
The Federal Trade Commission announced today that the New Business Opportunity Rule that was proposed in April of 2006 has been significantly revised.

According to the FTC notice, "The Business Opportunity Rule would still cover those schemes currently covered by the interim Business Opportunity Rule, and it would expand coverage to include work-at-home schemes." Most significant to our businesses, the FTC goes on to say,"the revised proposal, however, would not reach multilevel marketing companies or certain companies that may have been swept inadvertently into scope of the April 2006 proposal."

Within the revised new rule it goes on to streamline the required discloser information by "eliminating requirements to disclose the number of cancellations and refund requests that a business opportunity seller receives or the litigation history of sales personnel."

View the FTC notice here:

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2008/03/busrule.shtm

Commentary:

A number of individuals and associations within our industry claimed, or endorsed those who claimed, that the FTC proposed this new rule for the deliberate and specific purpose of destroying the network marketing industry. What's more, it was being "fast tracked" to expedite our industry's demise, or at the very least to garner significant federal revenue from the fines that would ultimately be levied on network marketing companies.

Chicken Little appears to have been wrong.

I'm only hedging slightly because I haven't read the entire text of the 114 page revised version of the rule yet. I expect to find at least a few little gotcha's (or still-can-getcha's) in there somewhere. But at least based on the notice posted by the FTC today is seems to be a complete victory for the network marketing industry. And as it should be. If you haven't been following this issue, check out Gerald Nehra's article "FTC: What Were You Thinking?" to get an idea of how misguided the original version of the rule was.

Here was my take on it at the time:

http://www.marketwaveinc.com/articles/alert62.pdf

There may still be more revisions, and perhaps surprises, but for now it looks like the sky is going to be staying right up there where it is.

Len Clements
MarketWave, Inc.


Friday, March 14, 2008

IMPORTANT AUTOMATIC RENEWAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Since our official launch in October 2007,SISEL’s growth is snowballing, and 2008 is fast becoming a banner year. We thank you for your contribution to SISEL and congratulate you on your personal success!

As we look forward to the future, we want to ensure that your business continues to run smoothly. At this time, we would like to remind you of our Automatic Renewal Program (ARP). If you have not yet enrolled, we highly recommend that you take the time to do so; however, if you are already enrolled, please verify that your payment information is up-to-date by doing the following:

1. Log in to your back office at www.siselinternational.com.

2. Under My Account, click on Edit Profile, and enter your payment information.

If you do not have internet access or would rather speak to our Customer Service, please contact us at 801.423.5110 or 1.800.279.3519, and an agent will happily assist you. If you still choose to not take advantage of our ARP program you can make a one-time renewal of your Distributorship by calling Customer Service at 801.423.5110 or 1.800.279.3519.

Those enrolled please note that we will first attempt to deduct the funds for your online payment from your eWallet: My Account> My Profile>Edit Profile> Automatic Renewal Program (ARP). Once you’ve checked the “Yes” box and selected “update,” you will be automatically enrolled. If there is a balance less than $15.00 in your eWallet account, SISEL will default to the credit card information you entered and authorized for use. We look forward to our continued success together

Kind regards,

SISEL International A.G.


TeamSizzle - SISEL News - 2008-03-12

* SISEL Thursday/Friday Call – Next Call March 20th/21st
* TeamSizzle Friday/Saturday Skype Chat
* SISEL News "Bytes"
* MySISEL.com Websites
* Scheduled Maintenance for GetYourSpotNow.com and TeamSizzle.com Sites
* Don't Forget!


** SISEL Thursday/Friday Weekly Company Call - Next Call March 20th/21st **

This week's call is postponed. The next corporate call will be March 20th/21st at the regular time.


** TeamSizzle Friday/Saturday Skype Chat

This week TeamSizzle will host another special Skype chat for all who would like to participate. The group Skype chat will be held on Friday at 4pm US Mountain Time (11pm Germany, 7-9am Australia, 11am New Zealand). (Remember the US changed to Daylight Savings Time last Sunday.)

Please register your Skype account with the "teamsizzle" Skype account and let us know of your interest in participating.

To add yourself as a TeamSizzle Skype contact:
1. Open your Skype program and select the "Tools" menu tab.
2. Then select the "Search for Skype Users..." option.
3. When the window opens type "teamsizzle" and click on the "Find" button.
4. Select the "TeamSizzle – United States, Spanish Fork" account (highlight in blue).
5. Then click on the "Add Skype Contact" button.
6. A new window will open where you can type in a message to "teamsizzle".
7. Then click the "Ok" button.

If you have questions you would like the TeamSizzle leadership to address during the chat, please email your questions to info@teamsizzle.com.

The chat will also be edited and made available to TeamSizzle members on the TeamSizzle.com website and/or through email.


** SISEL News "Bytes" **

- FuCoyDon Intensified is now available in the USA market and will expand to other world markets as soon as the upgraded product is approved.

- No Cost shipping on Platinum AP Orders (300+PV) for March – May – place your order today!

- SISEL is currently interviewing for a country manager for the New Zealand and Australia areas.

- At the end of April SISEL will launch a USA Road Tour holding meetings in various cities throughout the US. Be sure to keep your friends and contacts informed of meetings in their area. Schedule to be announced.


** MySISEL.com Websites **

As was announced in last week's TeamSizzle Newsletter and on the company call, MySISEL.com personalized websites are now available to distributors in open markets.

The websites allow you to select an alias (the portion at the end MySISEL.com/alias) as well as allowing you to upload a picture and create a biography page. Your name and email address will automatically appear (based on your SISEL Distributor account information).

Also you will be able to select from several themes or looks for the site as well as the focus of the site (products, opportunity, etc.). These settings are all available through your SISEL Back Office under the "My Account" | "My SISEL Website" menu option.

Currently there is one look and focus available for selection but more will be added soon. As well as ONLINE ENROLLMENT and ONLINE ORDERING for customers who visit your site!

Don’t delay, get your site set up today!


** Scheduled Maintenance for GetYourSpotNow.com and TeamSizzle.com Sites **

The GetYourSpotNow.com and TeamSizzle.com sites will possibly be down for up to an hour sometime between the hours of 6am and 9am USA Mountain Daylight time, Wednesday, March 19th.

The downtime will allow us to move to a more advanced server to handle the increased traffic TeamSizzle is experiencing now and in the future.

Please take this downtime into consideration when planning email and online campaigns. If you have a question or concern about the timing of the scheduled maintenance, please email us at info@teamsizzle.com


** Don't Forget! **

* Be sure to set up your AutoPurchase order so you never miss out on commissions.

* The SISEL Forum – visit, register, read, post, enjoy!

Visit: http://www.teamsizzle.com/sisel-forum



TeamSizzle: Serve. Support. Succeed.
http://www.getyourspotnow.com
http://www.teamsizzle.com

Friday, March 7, 2008

Do you want a replicating SISEL Website?

This message came from my upline leaders. Please share your comments.

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Hi

SISEL Replicating Websites are up and running J Online Enrolment will be added to them later.

They are for countries that are open for product purchase – so at this stage it is Japan, NZ, USA. YES!!!! JAPANESE CAN HAVE WEBSITES!!!!

To get one log into your SISEL back office and go to à My Account Menu à click on MY SISEL WEBSITE à and follow the instructions on the page that comes up.

We had some difficulty loading our photo with the SISEL website saying ‘it was the wrong format’. It was actually because it was too large, and Calvin kindly reduced it for us so it would upload. So you know what to do if that happens to you!

Our website is www.mysisel.com/1

David’s website is www.mysisel.com/teamsizzle

Calvin’s website is www.mysisel.com/8

First in first serve gets the extension name (alias) you want.

Now there is a cost for these replicating sites - $10USD per month or $100USD per year (discount). The first 30 days is free. If you would like to see it lower then by all means write and ask for a reduction for them to be free for everyone. We have asked already but it did not change. Perhaps many might bring a different result?

Assuring Your Health, Your Wealth and Your Future

Team Sizzle New Zealand and Global ........... Going Number 1

Info from David’s weekly Teamsizzle Newsletter on these websites:

Although not specified you will probably be able to pay for your site out of our eWallet. The site can also be personalized with your name, email and biography (see the "About Me" link at the top of the "teamsizzle" site.

Visitors can view an overview of the compensation plan on the "Opportunity" page and review product information on the "Products" page.

And info from SISEL International website about these:

Your Own Personal SISEL Website - First 30 Days Free!*

  • You've made the correct choice to join the SISEL team.

Now take the next step to success by activating your personal, SISEL website. The most successful Distributors use a variety of techniques to find recruits and teach new members on their team. One highly beneficial method is to create your own SISEL website. This winning, SISEL service offers you on-line presence without programming expertise - and the first 30 days are free!

The great thing about a SISEL replicating website is your ability to personalize it. You tell your success story and why you chose SISEL above all other companies. It is an excellent opportunity for you to tell others about the great benefits of SISEL products and the rewards of joining your SISEL team.

  • The advantages of having a personal, SISEL website:
    • Provides a professional quality to your personal business
    • Helps increase sales
    • Requires no programming skills
    • Eliminates need for a programmer
    • Gives you control of content**
    • Works around the clock for you.
  • What you need to do to activate your SISEL website:
    • Enter your Distributor ID and Password near the top of this page.
    • Select 'My Account' and scroll down and click 'My SISEL'.

* The first 30 days are free of charge for your personal, SISEL website. After 30 days, there is a monthly charge of $9.99, or $99.99 for an entire year — a savings of almost $20.00.

** Subject to review by
SISEL's Compliance Department

Already Have Your Own Website?

  • Click here to read urgent information concerning registering websites that contain SISEL content.

TeamSizzle - SISEL News - 2008-03-05

* SISEL Thursday/Friday Call – Next Call TOMORROW!
* New SISEL Websites: MySISEL.com
* Free Shipping on Qualifying SISEL Orders
* There's Always Time For What's Most Important
* Don't Forget!


** SISEL Thursday/Friday Weekly Company Call - Next Call March 6th/7th **

SISEL company conference call from Utah USA at 4.00 p.m. (US Mountain Time) on THURSDAY.

Out of the United States - the international call will be 1 212 231 2901.

For North America (USA, Canada, Mexico) it is 1 800 954 1051

Visit http://www.teamsizzle.com/sisel-forum/viewtopic.php?t=22 for Time Zone conversions.


** NEW SISEL Websites: MySISEL.com

SISEL has launched the SISEL personalized websites at MySISEL.com. Websites are available to people in opened countries (Japan, New Zealand, USA) and will be made available as each additional country is opened for business.

(From the SISELInternational.com site:)

The advantages of having a personal, SISEL website:

- Provides a professional quality to your personal business
- Helps increase sales
- Requires no programming skills
- Eliminates need for a programmer
- Gives you control of content (subject to review)
- Works around the clock for you

Read more about the new personalized websites at:

http://www.siselinternational.com/sisel/service.do?Op=900045

Take a look at one of the first MySISEL.com sites:

http://www.mysisel.com/teamsizzle

The MySISEL site is available for US$9.99/month or US$99.99 annually (a savings of $20). Although not specified you will probably be able to pay for your site out of our eWallet. The site can also be personalized with your name, email and biography (see the "About Me" link at the top of the "teamsizzle" site.

Online enrollment is still under construction but information about enrolling in SISEL is provided under the "Join My Team" menu. Visitors can view an overview of the compensation plan on the "Opportunity" page and review product information on the "Products" page.

Also, if you are currently running your own website or thinking about starting one, SISEL now has guidelines for registering your site with SISEL:

http://www.siselinternational.com/sisel/service.do?Op=900046

SISEL Website Policies (PDF)

http://www.siselinternational.com/sisel/media/miscellaneous/SISEL.Website.Policy.en_us.pdf
(copy and paste this link if it is split in your email)


** Free Shipping on Qualifying SISEL Orders **

This week SISEL has also announced the expansion of the no cost shipping program. SISEL has expanded the qualifications to allow orders purchased with your eWallet OR a CREDIT CARD to count toward the no cost shipping.

In summary you order must:

- Placed online through your SISEL Back Office
- Placed as an AutoPurchase (AP) order
- Paid for by eWallet OR credit card
- Be greater than 300PV ( = Platinum Distributor Level)
- Include products that are On The Ground (OTG) in your country

This offer lasts from March 1st through May 31st so take advantage of no cost shipping and stock up on SISEL's amazing products. Remember if you are not using the products to entice new customers and distributors you are missing out on one of our strongest sales tools.

For more information see:

http://www.siselinternational.com/sisel/media/flyers/en_us/Flyer-QualifyToSave-en_us.pdf
(copy and paste this link if it is split in your email)


** There's Always Time For What's Most Important **

Have you ever heard the excuse or lament: "I just don’t have enough time."

Well whether you realize it or not you ALWAYS have time for the things that are MOST important to you.

But how can anyone say that when there are so many thing we HAVE to do whether we want to or not?

The "trick" is in the idea that we tend to gravitate to doing the things that really ARE most important to us. The "problem" is what is most important to us changes from moment to moment.

When you wake up in the morning the most important thing for you to do may be to go to your job. Or it may be to drive your kids to school. Or it may be to relax and read a good book.

When someone says they "don't have time," what they are really saying is "that is not important enough to me to make time to do it."

Yes, we have responsibilities, obligations and duties that may take a lot of our time and may not really be what we want to be doing right then. But by the very fact that we consider them a responsibility, obligation or duty and that we choose to do them shows that they truly are important to us.

What often defines our success (or failure) is what we choose to do with the non-obligated time we have. What do you do or even think about in the few "spare" moments you have each day? What do are your priorities for your days off? What things to you try to "find" time to do? What would you rather be doing right now?

You can choose things that help you grow, build, learn, create, serve others, etc. Or you can choose activities that will challenge you or even entertain you. But by our very choices we are saying to the world what our priorities really are (at least at that time).

So the next time you get ready to say: "I just don't have time," stop for a moment and think about what that is saying about your true priorities.


** Don't Forget! **

* Be sure to set up your AutoPurchase order so you never miss out on commissions.

* The SISEL Forum – visit, register, read, post, enjoy!

Visit: http://www.teamsizzle.com/sisel-forum



TeamSizzle: Serve. Support. Succeed.
http://www.getyourspotnow.com
http://www.teamsizzle.com

Distributor Conference Call Schedule Announcement

Join us for our next Distributor conference call on Thursday, March 6, to get in-depth training on the revolutionary SISEL Anti-Aging line. We will also focus on new and explosive business-building ideas. Take full advantage of recent SISEL promotions by hearing more details about the executive challenge and free shipping offers. With so much important information given, this is one conference call you truly cannot afford to miss.

Mark your calendars as SISEL changes our Distributor conference calls from a weekly to a bi-monthly schedule. Every other Thursday at 4:00 pm, SISEL will continue to bring you business-building information, exciting new announcements and product-specific answers. And to improve your conference-call experience, SISEL will be listing the Distributor conference-call schedule online. SISEL is committed to providing up-to-date information and exciting announcements to our Distributor force. So please check the online calendar often for updates to the Distributor Conference Call schedule.

Don’t miss this opportunity every other week to increase your knowledge and earning potential!



Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Great News Gets Better! New SISEL Promotions Will Help You Succeed!

Dear SISEL Distributor:

Great news gets BETTER! The highly anticipated Free Shipping Campaign is off and running. Qualify to Save BIG and save NOW by taking advantage of this campaign. The best news of the day is that we’ve made one BIG change. SISEL will now accept credit cards for order payment! Great gets BETTER!

All other qualifications remain the same:

  1. Orders must be placed online
  2. Distributors must use their e-wallet AND/OR Credit Card
  3. Order must exceed 300 PV and meet Platinum level
  4. Product must be OTG
  5. Order must be AP

For more details go to www.siselinternational.com.

Get started immediately. Qualify to SAVE! Save BIG! Save NOW!

Also…

Get ready for the opportunity of a Lifetime! Enjoy a 5-day, expense-paid, summer trip that offers you personalized training by Tom and Darick Mower, and a lot of outdoor fun at Mower Mountain.

MLM Distributors know that the best way to build business is to help others achieve their financial goals. Now, from March 1 to May 31, 2008 you can profit even more. During this time period, existing Distributors will be rewarded points for enrolling new Distributors. Additional points are accumulated by helping the new Distributor qualify for Platinum rank. The top twenty-five Distributors, who earn the most points, win.

Winners will enjoy the great outdoors in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Boating, horseback riding, hiking, four wheeling and more—all with Darick and Tom Mower Jr. And to top it all of, winners will spend a day of personal training on SISEL products presented by the Mowers. Be the envy of Distributors everywhere. Start planning to build today!

For more information, please visit our website: www.siselinternational.com.


Friday, February 29, 2008

Generic Info/learning/tools RESOURCE EMAIL Generic = meaning found from a source other than SISEL

Dear partners,

Below is the latest news from our leaders, together with some great articles and helpful resources. Please feel free to check them out, and share with your prospects and friends.

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Hi Leaders

These stories are from a reputed research journalist organisation. Each article heading has a link that takes you to the article discussing the test data reports and publications where the information has come from. This is 5 months worth of articles to be a resource of research for your SISEL business J

TOOLS: It means = easy access Generic Information you can copy and paste into an email for your contacts for downline to use. E.g Someone wants info on Diabetes and which ingredients would be good for them à just scan down this list quickly and copy and paste any article heading and LINK about Diabetes. Most of the articles below have info on ingredients that are in the SISEL products in most cases – especially SPECTRA AO!!! …..à then you can give them the info on Spectra AO!!!

LEARNING: It means = easy access to training info for you and your downline. You could concentrate on one product and send several links for that product eg Berries in SupraMaxx or Spectra AO etc and educate them quickly and easily on the info.

The Ingredient lists for SISEL products are attached. Page 1 & 2 = FuCoyDon, Page 3 = Spectra AO, Page 4 = SupraMaxx for Her, Page 5 = SupraMaxx for Him.

To find an ingredient or condition in the article list below (ie find a word) go to EDIT on your top screen task bar, in the drop down menu click on FIND, and then type the word(s) you want in the box and click the FIND NEXT BOX and outlook will do the work for you!

Forward this email onto your downline – those who have a downline they are leading and managing; or who want the health info or why to take SISEL products.

Access Full Stories


Vegetables, but not fruit, may slash diabetes risk
A higher intake of vegetables, rich sources of fibre, antioxidants, and magnesium, may reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by almost 30 per cent, suggests a new study... Read


Magnesium linked to fewer gallstones
Increased intake of magnesium from dietary supplemental forms may decrease a man's risk of developing gallstones, suggests a new study from the US... Read


Blueberry extracts may cut food intake, reduce obesity
Rats fed extracts from blueberries gained up to 10 per cent less body weight than their furry counterparts not consuming the extracts, says new joint research from New Zealand and the US... Read


Functional chocolate creeps up on mainstream
A quarter of Western consumers are interested in chocolate with physical or emotional health benefits, according to Barry Callebaut, indicating that there is a strong market for functional products... Read


Curcumin may cut heart failure risk says research duo
Curcumin, the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow colour, may protect against heart failure - in mice at least - suggests a new study from Canada... Read


Supplements - do we ask too much?
Taking a range of supplements from vitamin A to zinc is becoming part of everyday life. But as the latest study is published questioning their efficacy, people could be left wondering do they work?... Read


Sea buckthorn berries could join natural preservative club
Extracts from the up-and-coming fruit sea buckthorn berries (Hippophae rhamnoides) could inhibit the oxidation of unsaturated fatty acids in processed meats, boosting shelf life, suggests new research... Read


Black tea may slash Parkinson's disease risk
Drinking at least 23 cups of black tea a month, or about three-quarters of a cup a day, may slash the risk of developing Parkinson's disease by a whopping 71 per cent, suggests new research from Singapore... Read



Co-Q10 may ease fatigue after exercise: study
Supplements of coenzyme Q10 may boost physical performance and reduce feelings of tiredness associated with exercise, Japanese researchers have reported... Read


Fat-free milk may lower blood pressure
An increased intake of calcium and vitamin D from non-fat dairy could reduce the risk of developing high blood pressure, suggests new research from Harvard... Read


Probiotics give endurance athletes' immune boost: study
Supplements of probiotics may boost the immune health of long distance runners, protecting them from respiratory illnesses, suggests a small study published today... Read


Berries and pomegranate - the ultimate Valentine's combo?
Are berries and pomegranate may be more appropriate for lovers young and old than flowers and chocolates? Recent studies suggest benefits on heart health and in the bedroom... Read


Pomegranates beat apples for antioxidant boost: study
The juice of pomegranate is more effective than apple in boosting the body's antioxidant defences, which decline naturally with age, reports a new study... Read


Olive extract may protect against AMD
A polyphenol from olives may protect against macular degeneration associated with age orthe damaging effects of chemicals in tobacco smoke, suggests a new study... Read


Antioxidants and carotenoids linked to AMD improvements
Supplements of antioxidants and carotenoids may improve retinal health in people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), suggesting a role beyond prevention, suggests a new study from Italy... Read


Sterols play major role in dietary portfolio for hearts
Almost one-third of cholesterol reductions achieved by consuming a heart-healthy diet are due to plant sterols, suggests a new study from Canada that supports the ingredient's efficacy... Read


Omega-6 is in the shadow of omega-3, group says
The potential of omega-6 in the role of improving behaviour is overshadowed by the better-known omega-3 fatty acids, a research facility has said... Read


Green tea extract's Janus Effect on stomach health: study
The green tea polyphenol (-)-epicatechin-3-gallate (ECG) may slash the risk of gastric cancer among women by 75 per cent, suggests a new study from Japan... Read



Lycopene, zinc linked to better prostate health
Lycopene, zinc and vitamin D show a 'weak association' for protection against benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a condition said to affect more than half of all men over the age of 50, suggests a new study... Read


Anthocyanins show potent anti-obesity potential: study
Anthocyanins, antioxidant pigments from fruit and vegetables, have a "significant potency" against fat cells and could be used for the prevention of weight gain, suggests a new study from Japan... Read


Lab study questions sweeteners for weight control
Sweetening foods with artificial sweeteners like saccharin may lead to increased body weight and fat build-up, suggests a study with rats that goes against intuition... Read


Maternal micronutrient supplements boost baby weights
Supplements of micronutrients during pregnancy may result in bigger and heavier babies, relative to babies born to mothers taking only iron and folic acid, suggests a new study... Read


Study backs berries for heart health benefits
A diet rich in berries may boost levels of good cholesterol and improve blood pressure, indicating their potential benefits for heart health, says a new study from Finland... Read


Zinc, vitamin A pills show malaria benefits: study
Supplements of vitamin A and zinc may protect children from malaria, suggest results from a new randomized, double blind trial published this week... Read


Beetroot juice may lower blood pressure: study
Drinking just 500ml of beetroot juice a day can significantly reduce blood pressure, suggests a new study from London... Read




Fruit has potential for natural sports nutrition product
New Zealand fruit researchers are looking at the potential of a fruit extract to boost muscle function... Read


Lycopene supplement aimed at skin protection
LycoRed has developed a carotenoid ingredient for supplements which is aimed at protecting the skin from sunburn - a move taking advantage of the rising beauty from within segment... Read


Astaxanthin may boost muscle endurance and fat loss
Astaxanthin, the carotenoid mostly associated with eye health, may enhance the burning of fat during exercise and lead to improved muscle endurance, suggests a new study with mice that needs to be repeated in humans... Read


Low folate levels may increase dementia risk: study
Folate deficiency may increase the likelihood of developing dementia by 3.5 times, suggests a new study from the UK and Korea... Read





Survey says supplements could help fill nutrition blackhole
A fifth of adults in the UK ignore nutritional guidelines when it comes to buying food, a survey has revealed, which could further open the door for dietary supplements... Read


Probiotics may ease gut problems in people with HIV/AIDS
Probiotic supplements may ease the suffering from diarrhoea and nausea amongst people with HIV and AIDS, suggests a joint study by African and Canadian researchers... Read


Folic-acid linked to fewer pregnancy complications
The risk of pre-eclampsia, which affects two to three per cent of all pregnancies, may be reduced by multivitamin supplements that contain folic acid, suggests new study... Read


Higher vitamin D needed for diabetes benefits?
Combined supplementation with vitamin D and calcium may not reduce the risk of diabetes, suggests new research that challenges previous studies... Read


Lost African fruits would benefit from technology, says report
The application of modern horticultural techniques could revive cultivation of traditional fruits in Africa like baobab, butterfruit and tamarind, according to a new report... Read



More work needed for fatty acids role in brain health
Research is urgently needed in the area of nutrition and its effect on behaviour, a parliamentary inquiry in the UK has said... Read


Folic acid intake may also reduce premature births
The risk of having a premature baby may be halved if women take folic acid supplements for at least one year before conception, suggests new data... Read


Science builds for bilberry extracts kidney benefits
Extracts from bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) may protect the kidney from the damaging effects of potassium bromate, suggests a new study with mice... Read


Polyphenol-rich fruit protect against Alzheimer's: study
A diet rich in polyphenol-rich fruit like apples, oranges and bananas may protect against oxidative stress linked to loss of cognitive function and Alzheimer's, suggests a new study... Read


Soy isoflavone linked to blood pressure improvements
Genistein, an isoflavone from soy, may stimulate the expression of an enzyme linked to better blood flow, suggests a new animal study that my have implications for high blood pressure in humans... Read



Pomegranate juice boosts sperm quality: study
Regular consumption of pomegranate juice may enhance the quality and mobility of sperm, suggests a new study with male rats... Read


Berry extracts better than whole fruit for obesity: study
Purified forms of extracted anthocyanins from berries may decrease obesity, but the whole fruit doesn't produce the same benefits, suggests a new study with mice... Read




Cranberry extracts show promise against gullet cancer
An increased intake of fruit and vegetables may cut the risk of Barrett's oesophagus, a precursor to oesophageal cancer, suggests a new study form California... Read


Fruit and veg may slash gullet cancer risk
An increased intake of fruit and vegetables may cut the risk of Barrett's oesophagus, a precursor to oesophageal cancer, suggests a new study form California... Read



Indian gooseberry - the new superfruit?
A plant extract based on the Indian gooseberry has an antioxidant capacity higher than scores of other fruits, including blueberries and strawberries, the manufacturers claim... Read


Fruit extracts could calm you down
New Zealand based HortResearch is examining the potential fruit may have on mental performance and hopes that a fruit based product will be able to offer consumers a calming effect... Read



Carotenes linked to lower heart disease deaths
An increased consumption of alpha- and beta-carotene in the diet may reduce the risks of heart disease deaths by about 20 per cent, suggests a new study... Read



Science stacks up for B vitamins and pregnancy
Low maternal vitamin B12 levels in combination with certain genes may have detrimental knock-on effects to the offspring, suggests a new Dutch that reports higher risk of heart problems... Read


Late-onset Alzheimer's slowed by DHA omega-3
Supplements of the omega-3 docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) can reduce levels an enzyme linked to Alzheimer's disease, suggests a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)... Read


Omega-3 with high fat meal eases cardiovascular changes
Consuming the omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid along with a high fat meal may counter the detrimental effects on arterial stiffness, suggests new research... Read


Low vitamin E levels linked to greater physical decline
Low blood levels of vitamin E are linked to greater physical decline in older people, suggests a new study from Yale University School of Medicine... Read

Citrus flavanones show neuroprotection potential
Antioxidant compounds in citrus fruit may have a role to play in protection against neurodegenerative diseases, suggests a new lab study from Taiwan... Read


Supplements can help cut 3.5m infant deaths, report finds
Vitamin A supplementation, zinc fortification and improved breast feeding could help save the lives of 3.5 million children who die from undernutrition, a major study on infant nutrition has found... Read


Probiotics may ease stress-related gut problems
Gastrointestinal problems associated with stress may find relief from probiotic supplements, reports a new study from Lallemand... Read


Young women's bones also benefit from soy: study
Habitual consumption of soybeans and isoflavones may increase bone mineral density in young women, suggests a new study that adds to others looking at older women... Read


Vitamin B6 may slash colorectal cancer risk
Increased intake of vitamin B6 from dietary and supplements may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer by over 20 per cent, suggests a large Scottish study... Read


Soy's cholesterol-lowering mechanism identified
The cholesterol-lowering effects of soy protein may by located in the liver, suggests new research from Korea University and Nestlé Research Center that fills in the gaps in our understanding of the heart... Read


Trans-fats harm may extend to prostate: study
Increased intakes of trans-fatty acids may increase the risk of non-aggressive prostate tumours by about 100 per cent, suggests new research from Harvard... Read


More support for lycopene's prostate benefits
Lycopene may show benefits against benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a condition said to affect more than half of all men over the age of 50, suggests a new study from Germany... Read



Vitamin D2 may cut risks of elderly falls
A daily vitamin D2 supplement of 1,000IU may cut the number of falls among elderly people by about 20 per cent, says a new study... Read



Soy linked to less belly fat in postmenopausal women
A daily soy supplement may prevent abdominal fat increases in post-menopausal women, suggests a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham... Read


Study questions lignans for colorectal cancer protection
Increased intake of lignans, and subsequently levels of metabolites in the blood, may not be associated with colorectal cancer risk, says a new study that challenges previous findings... Read



Pomegranate flower extracts also show heart benefits
Extracts from the flower of pomegranates may reduce the lesions associated with artery hardening by 70 per cent, higher than levels observed by the juice, suggests new research... Read


Demand for superfruit aronia rockets
The superfruit aronia has seen a massive rise in launches over the past 10 years and has shown no sign of slowing down, according to data from Mintel... Read


Legumes linked to lower diabetes risk
An increased intake of legumes like peanuts and soybeans could reduce the risk of developing type-2 diabetes by over 40 per cent, suggests a new study... Read


Low vitamin D levels linked to increased heart disease risk
Low levels of vitamin D could increase the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack, heart failure or stroke by 62 per cent, suggests a new study from the US... Read



Vitamin C linked to lower stroke risk: study
Increased blood levels of vitamin C may reduce the risk of stroke by 42 per cent, suggests a large European-based study... Read


More support for whole grains for healthy hearts
An increased intake of wholegrain products, in combination with a reduced calorie diet, led to weight loss and cut levels of a protein associated with heart disease, says a new study... Read



Vitamin D2 just as good as D3?
Challenging the view that vitamin D3 is more potent than D2, researchers from Boston University have reported that both forms are equally effective at maintaining 25-hydroxyvitamin D status... Read


Soy isoflavones linked to easier breathing
Four weeks of supplementation with genistein, an isoflavone from soy, may suppress the inflammatory process and ease breathing and explain previous reports linking the isoflavone to reduced asthma severity, suggests... Read


Wine polyphenols may reduce effect of fatty food: study
Polyphenols from wine may reduce the negative impact of high-fat foods, according to a small study from Israel that suggests a role in the formulation of healthier food products... Read


Omega-3 Alzheimer's benefits identified
Increased intake of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may boost the production of a protein known to destroy the plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, reports a new study... Read



Study supports pomegranate extract's safety
An ellagitannin-rich pomegranate extract is safe and effective in enhancing the antioxidant profile in humans, scientists have reported... Read


Maternal omega-3 consumption boosts offspring's coordination
Increased intake of the omega-3 DHA during pregnancy could produce improved motor function in the offspring in later life, suggests a new study from the Netherlands... Read



Organic certificate boosts fucoidan appeal
Marinova has been handed an organic certificate for its fucoidan seaweed extract, which the company says makes it the only certified extract of its kind on the market... Read


Meta-analysis adds weight to soy's bone benefits
Increased soy isoflavone consumption from dietary or supplemental sources for six months can boost bone mineral density in the spine by almost one gram in menopausal women, according to a meta-analysis of 10 randomised... Read


Excess folate worsens B12 deficiency effects: study
The effects of vitamin B12 deficiency may be exacerbated by too much folate, suggests a new study from Tufts University... Read



Meta-analysis supports fibre for uterus cancer protection
For every five grams of dietary fibre per 1000 calories, women may reduce their risk of endometrial cancer by over 20 per cent, suggests a new meta-analysis... Read


Isoflavones may stop benign breast lumps: study
The potential benefits of soy isoflavones for breast health may extend beyond malignant tumours, as a new study suggests a lower incidence of benign breast cysts... Read

Moderate beer intake may cut Alzheimer's risk: study
The silicon content of beer may protect against the deleterious effects of aluminium on brain health, suggests a new study with mice from Spain... Read

Green tea extracts may stop Parkinson's: study
The antioxidant effects of green tea polyphenols may protect neurons against the detrimental effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO), thereby offering potential benefits for Parkinson's,... Read

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