IOM Findings On Sodium Intake Erroneous and Confuse Public: Dr Janet

Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 03, 2013

Renowned nutritionist and award winning author, Dr Janet Brill, PhD, RD, LDN, CSSD, has strongly criticized the recent expert committee report from the esteemed Institute of Medicine (IOM) which states that there was no rationale for anyone to aim for a sodium intake below 2,300 milligrams a day. This is sure to have deadly consequences for the masses of Americans walking around with an unhealthy blood pressure level, Dr Janet said, in a strong response to the new report (Source: Institute of Medicine, Sodium Intake in Populations: Assessment of Evidence).

Stating figures, Dr Janet said, a majority of American men and women, some 78 million, suffer from hypertension diagnosed as a reading of greater than or equal to 140/90 mm Hg. An additional third of the population, ~30% of adults 20 years of age have prehypertension, that is also a precursor for heart attacks and stroke a disease which is the leading cause of death and disability in this country.

It has been estimated that 62% of all strokes and 49% of all heart disease is caused by an unhealthy blood pressure level. Projections show that by 2030, the total cost of high blood pressure will increase to an estimated $ 343 billion, Dr Janet added.

Dr Janet is author of the acclaimed book BLOOD PRESSURE DOWN: The 10-Step Plan to Lower Your Blood Pressure in 4 WeeksWithout Prescription Drugs, in which, backed by solid research, Dr Janet created a scientifically rigorous, engaging, and practical guide to lowering your blood pressure through specific dietary, physical activity, and weight loss interventions.

Stating that Americans are confused about salt and blood pressure, Dr. Janet said, the last thing we need in a society under pressure is to confuse the public even further about the relationship between salt intake, blood pressure and death from heart attacks and stroke.

Questioning why the IOM findings appear to refute decades of dietary wisdom and current advice, Dr Janet cites the current guidelines for sodium intake:

New Study Reveals that Reduced Caloric Intake Delays Nerve Cell Loss, Making Appetite Control Supplements Like Liproxenol Supportive of a Healthy Aging Brain

Australia (PRWEB) June 10, 2013

As people age, they often become worried about retaining all of their mental faculties. A new study has revealed that reduced caloric intake may help with that very issue, making appetite control supplements such as Liproxenol valuable to staying mentally alert and cognitively aware long into retirement.

In the May 22, 2013 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience, a study was published in which researchers looked at mice and how caloric restriction (CR) impacted the neurodegeneration in the brain when it ages. Researchers used the mice to recreate the normal effects of aging on the brain and then they performed CR on them to see what the effects would be.

They reduced the calories in the diets of the mice by 30% and watched them over a course of 3 months. At certain intervals, the mice were given learning and memory tests to see how well they performed.

Researchers found that when the mice had lower caloric intakes, their brain function was preserved. Neurodegeneration had slowed down and mental dysfunction was reduced. They also noticed that CR accentuated the effects of the enzyme protein Sirtuin 1 (SIRT 1), which also plays a part in proper brain function.

They gave another set of mice SIRT 1 as opposed to a lower calorie diet to see if they received the same positive anti-aging benefits. They were trying to find out whether or not they could induce the same effects by drug rather than by diet.

They discovered that the mice that were given the SIRT 1 fared just as well on the learning and memory tests as the mice that had experienced CR. This finding opens the door to further testing to see if they get the same results on other animals and whether CR and similar acting chemicals slow down or completely stop the brain aging process.

Based on this research, it suggests that supplements such as Liproxenol, which helps people control their appetite, may not only foster weight loss, but it may also work to protect their brain function in the process.

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