VOLUME # 001
Men’s Health At Risk!
M
en. The very word conjures tion. Unfortunately, the deadly truth is of all genders and ethnic groups.
up images of strength, vitality, that many men aren’t getting the However, African American men have
and health. However, the real- nutrients they need to bolster their the highest mortality rate due to heart
ity is that women outlive men, and are health. disease of any group in the world.
much healthier overall. In fact, World Cardiovascular disease is also the lead-
Health Organization studies1 show Ethnicity and Disease ing cause of death among Hispanics,
that men are much less informed killing 33,000 Hispanic Americans
about their health needs than women Risk each year—more than cancer, diabetes,
are, and are more reluctant to see a Some men are aware of these health and AIDS combined!
physician. Men also do not tend to risks. What they may not know is that
seek out treatment until a condition is some health risks are statistically high- The above statistics are not just alarm-
advanced, which leaves very little er for particular ethnic groups. For ing—they’re frightening! However,
chance of achieving a full recovery. example, the Centers for Disease there are nutritionally sound ways for
Control2 reports that African all men to reduce risk and live a
According to statistics from the Americans have a higher risk for healthy, vibrant life. According to U.S.
Centers for Disease Control2, the prostate cancer than Caucasians, and
greatest risks to men’s health come prostate cancer is the most common Issue #1!
from heart disease, prostate cancer, cancer among Hispanic men.
testicular cancer, and colon cancer.
Welcome to News You Can Use,
What many people do not know is Testicular cancer is more common GNLD’s new, info-packed
that the risks from all of these condi- among Caucasian men, but Hispanic, quarterly publication.
tions can be reduced with good nutri- Native American, and Asian men
develop testicular cancer
at a higher rate than Department of Health and Human
African American men. Services Secretary Tommy G.
And colon cancer, which Thompson3, who just announced a
kills 57,000 Americans a national campaign aimed at reducing
year, hits African the risk of chronic diseases among
Americans the hardest. African-American men, prevention
They have the highest and immunity begin with 9 servings of
incidence and resultant fruits and vegetables a day. "These
death rates of any ethnic leading causes of death are largely pre-
group. ventable through changes in our
lifestyle choices," Thompson explains.
Heart disease is the "The 9 A Day campaign will help us to
biggest all-around killer start emphasizing prevention of this
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epidemic by letting African-American specific nutrients to maintain opti- Remember, real men take care of their
men know the vital importance of eat- mum cardiovascular health. In fact, a health. Turn to GNLD for the help you
ing fruits and vegetables to their over- recent study published in the British need to live a healthier, more vibrant
all health." Journal of Nutrition5 underscores the life!
importance of controlling homocys-
Because men, in general, don’t eat teine levels as a means of maintaining
enough fruits and vegetables, they lose heart health. Fortunately, GNLD’s References
the protective power of fruits’ and veg- Lipotropic Adjunct™ delivers specific 1. World Health Organization Gender and Health:
Technical paper, 1998 Reference WHO/FRH/WHD/
etables’ unique phytonutrients. As a nutrients—choline, inositol, betaine,
98.16.
result, many men are at a higher risk folic acid, and B-vitamins—which help
2. www.cdc.gov
of disease than they need to be. maintain proper homocysteine levels 3. www.9aday.cancer.gov: HHS and NCI Launch
and resist lipid deposition within the National Campaign to Address Diet-Related
Phytonutrient Power cardiovascular system. Diseases Affecting African-American Men.
Phytonutrients such as carotenoids 4. Carughi, A & Hooper. FG Plasma carotenoid con-
and flavonoids have been shown in Overall Health, centrations before and after supplementation with a
carotenoid mixture. American Journal of Clinical
dozens of studies to protect the heart,
defend the cells, and increase immuni- Wellness, and Vitality Nutrition, Vol. 59 (4): 896-899, 1994. Kramer TR;
Burri BJ. Modulated mitogenic proliferative respon-
ty4. Nothing packs more immunity- Although you may be healthy in all siveness of lymphocytes in whole-blood cultures
boosting punch than GNLD’s other respects, imbalances or disrup- after a low-carotene diet and mixed-carotenoid
PhytoDefense®. Each serving delivers tions of natural male functions can supplementation in women. American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 65(3): 871-875, Mar. 1997.
the scientifically proven phytonutrient occur that undermine feelings of well-
5. British Journal of Nutrition, 2003 Mar:89(3): 295-
immune power of 6 optimal servings ness and male vitality. GNLD’s 301.
from 25 different fruits and vegetables. Masculine Herbal Complex™ contains 6. PDR for herbal medicines: First Edition, pp. 1136-
37.
U.S. Government statistics show that active components that, according to 7. PDR for herbal medicines: First Edition, pp. 680-81
men aren’t eating the recommended the Physician’s Desk Reference for 8. PDR for herbal medicines: First Edition, p. 1193
daily 5 to 9 servings of fruits and veg- Herbal Medications6, have been shown
etables, nor getting the variety needed to help maintain energetic balance,
for optimal health. These facts make promote general strength, heighten
PhytoDefense the perfect choice for a masculine function, and support a Are Men Cell-fish?
stronger, healthier diet. positive outlook. Each dose contains
saw palmetto to promote male physical
Heart Protection vitality and a healthy prostate and uri-
The latest research shows that cardio- nary tract6. Masculine Herbal
vascular health depends heavily on two Complex also includes avena sativa for
normal components in your blood: renewed libido7 and damiana to help
lipids and homocysteine. Both require energize mood8, and more.
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The SAB Has The Answers!
GNLD’s Scientific Advisory Board Answers Important Men’s Health Questions
Q. I keep hearing about the dangers of homocysteine. Can my metabolism of homocysteine. Ingredients in Lipotropic
doctor test my blood for this stuff? Adjunct, such as vitamins B-6 and B-12, have been shown
A. You may have heard Dr. Dean Edell recently talking on in numerous scientific studies to lower homocysteine levels,
TV or radio about the emerging importance of monitoring as well as to help cleanse your bloodstream of harmful fats.
homocysteine levels. He mentioned that this is a new area, For example, a recent study published in the American
and that not every doctor and laboratory is yet set up to test Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Am J Clin Nutr 2003 Apr;
for homocysteine. 77(4): 826-33) suggests that nutritional supplementation of
vitamins B-6 and B-12 is strongly correlated with reduced
Determination of your homocysteine level can only by done serum homocysteine levels.
if your doctor or blood lab is equipped with the new spe-
cialized homocysteine blood test. FYI, a normal homocys- Q. I know I don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, but I’m
teine level is approximately 4-16 µmol/L; moderately elevat- worried that many of the "supplements" out there will
ed is approximately 16-24 µmol/L; and over 24 µmol/L is adversely affect my heart, my liver, etc. Am I just paranoid?
considered a high homocysteine level. A. You’re not paranoid; there is an astounding array of
ingredients out there, from all sorts of sources, being sold as
Fortunately, you don’t have to wait to take action. Dr. Edell "nutritional supplements." We’re very proud of the fact that
also mentioned the value of the very nutrients we’ve includ- PhytoDefense®, is made entirely of ingredients that come
ed in GNLD’s Advanced Lipotropic Adjunct™. from within the human food chain. PhytoDefense is a
whole-food supplement—not a drug—that delivers the
Q. I already take an antioxidant supplement. Will it help nutritional power of 25 different fruits and vegetables. Sure,
reduce my homocysteine level? you should try to eat as many fruits and vegetables as you
A. Homocysteine is an amino acid that can accumulate in can, but you should also safely fill the gaps in your diet with
dangerous levels in the bloodstream, and your body needs PhytoDefense.
help getting rid of it. Antioxidants can shield the body from
what’s known as "oxidative stress," and this can interrupt As a testament to the safety and efficacy of PhytoDefense,
internal reactions that lead to cardiovascular disease—but USDA researchers selected its main ingredient—Carotenoid
there is not yet any evidence that antioxidants help your Complex™—over every other food supplement on the mar-
body rid itself of homocysteine. ket for use in their studies. In fact, they concluded that our
product actually enhanced the body’s immune strength.
On the other hand, GNLD’s Advanced Lipotropic Adjunct is There are simply no other products on the market that can
specially formulated to assist your body with the proper make that claim.
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Look Good, Feel Great,
Stay Young!
Your health should allow you to live
life to the fullest—not keep you
from doing the things you want to
do. So take care of yourself, and
take care of your life!
Men—Think Bio-Tone®!
Sure, Bio-Tone’s natural, free-form amino acids, Arginine and
Ornithine, support fat mobilization and healthy metabolism—
but did you know they also support a healthy vascular
system? That’s right! Your body can use these two powerful
amino acids to produce nitric oxide, a vasodilator. What
does this mean? It means Bio-Tone gets your blood flowing
where you want it flowing. That can not only reduce your risk
of hypertension, but it can also increase your chances of completing your
amorous adventures, if you get our drift. This increased circulation (we call
it the Viagra® effect) is one more reason to think Bio-Tone!