To back up their claim, they submitted 105 studies, articles and other publications. Nearly a year later the FDA said no, insisting that, “There is no credible evidence to support qualified health claims for green tea or green tea extract and a reduction of a number of risk factors associated with CVD.”
Yet over the past 25 years, countless studies showing the positive effects of green tea on several important risk factors for cardiovascular disease have been published in scientific journals. So was the FDA wrong? Or was the green tea claim untrue? The answer is a resounding “neither.” The fault lay on both sides. Here’s why:
* The petitioner’s claim was irresponsible. Ito En Ltd. wanted permission to say that drinking just 5 ounces of green tea daily could reduce several risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Yet most studies have shown that green tea reduces certain CVD risk factors with a daily intake of 4-5 cups, and improves cholesterol at about 10 daily cups. One-half cup (5 ounces) daily? That’s a hard case to prove and not even a realistic test.
* The FDA used an antiquated definition of CVD risk factors. The case […]
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When I read and hear the news, I come to the conclusion that the US is the richest country at peace in the world. We must be. Only in a rich country at peace could so many trivial issues make the news, and occupy our attention and energy.Some examples of what I mean:There is a movement afoot to provide plants with the same “rights” as animals. The members of the movement would probably give plants the same rights as humans, if they could get away with it. Switzerland has recently passed a bill granting just that right. The Swiss have been a very rich, very small, very peaceful country for so long, we shouldn’t be surprised. Perhaps one of our pressing requirements should be to create an agency to guarantee humane harvest of corn, or soybeans, or tomatoes … An earmark to get things started, perhaps?In the midst of the most severe financial crisis since the Great Depression - one candidate’s campaign disclosed that September was a record breaker in donations - $150 million in one month. Probably enough money to feed a small country for a year. Chump change in our US - you don’t start talking real money […]
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Grapefruit pectin fiber is a source of soluble fiber that can bind to cholesterol and inhibit the formation of atherosclerosis. It is also effective in maintaining good blood sugar levels, and promoting a healthy colon. However, before discussing how grapefruit pectin fiber works in these ways, it is first necessary to explain how they occur in the first place.
CHOLESTEROL LEVELS
First cholesterol. This is a steroid lipid, most of which is biosynthesized by your body rather than being present in your diet. Although it has a bad name health wise, cholesterol is actually essential to good health because it helps your digestive system break down fast, it strengthens cell walls and is a major ingredient in the manufacture of vitamin D by your liver. It is also essential for the formation of several hormones, including cortisone, cortisol and aldosterone by the adrenal glands, and also of estrogen and testosterone. A bloodstream without cholesterol is therefore not good for you.
Given that cholesterol is essential for good health, then why does it have such a bad press? The root cause of that is that cholesterol is not water soluble, and to be carried round the bloodstream to where it is needed […]
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