“Happiness cannot come from without. It must come from within. It is not what we see and touch or that which others do for us which makes us happy; it is that which we think and feel and do, first for the other fellow and then for ourselves.”
 
~Helen Keller~

“It’s good to be just plain happy, it’s a little better to know that you’re happy; but to understand that you’re happy and to know why and how and still be happy, be happy in the being and the knowing, well that is beyond happiness, that is bliss.”
 
~Henry Miller~

March 24, 2010
RBC Life Sciences Begins Selling Products in Burgeoning Taiwan Market
Irving, Texas (RBC Life Sciences: OTCBB: RBCL) — RBC Life Sciences, Inc., a provider of proprietary nutritional supplements, wound care and pain management products, announced today that it has begun selling selected nutritional supplements in Taiwan utilizing the Not for Resale (NFR) model.

“Taiwan is an exciting market and is our entry to expanding sales throughout Asia,” said RBC Life Sciences President and CEO John W. Price. “By tradition, the Taiwanese are well aware of the role proper nutrition plays in optimal health. In fact, an overwhelming majority of Taiwanese consume nutritional supplements as part of their daily diet. The proprietary antioxidants and immune support products we’re offering are perfect for this market.”

RBC Life Sciences initially is offering only their flagship products through a dedicated Not For Resale Program, with additional products to be added later. Consumers may purchase products through the NFR Program by clicking on the “NFR Website” link at http://www.rbclife.com.

The NFR Program allows consumers in Taiwan to sign up as customers, purchase products, refer others to the program and receive commissions. The NFR Program also allows RBC Life Sciences’ independent Associates in the United States and Canada to build their domestic-based businesses in Taiwan.

One of the five products currently offered through the NFR Program is NeuroBright, a patent-pending botanical and antioxidant product formulated to assist brain health. A recent laboratory trial showed that test subjects’ learning and memory improved nearly 50 percent after consuming NeuroBright.

What are vitamins?

They are vital nutrients that are absolutely necessary to activate cellular catalysts. If they are not present, thousands of chemical reactions that should be taking place in the cells won’t take place. Shape is very important to the function of molecules. Vitamins and minerals help hold the molecules in the right shape in order to function. They may donate an electron or transfer a hydrogen atom from one molecule to another, therefore many are classified as antioxidants. They are the basic nutrients that must be available in the body. They must be obtained from a dietary source. If adequate amounts of vitamins are not taken vitamin deficiency diseases occur.      

What are minerals?
They are vital elements from the earth that are absolutely necessary to activate cellular catalysts to perform their functions. They are necessary for the same chemical reactions that vitamins are activating. Most often a mineral attaches to a vitamin and then they activate the catalyst within the cell in order for it to perform its metabolic function.  Minerals also build the matrix of bone and teeth, provide heart, nerve, and muscle function and keep the pH of the body in balance.
 

Can my body make vitamins and minerals?

No they must come from the diet. Vitamin D, however, is converted on the skin when exposed to light or sunshine if nutritional precursors are available.

Where do vitamins naturally come from?
Fruits, vegetables, algae, herbs, plants, seaweed, eggs, grains, dairy, fish, meats, liver, nuts, legumes, beans, and oils contain vitamins.

Why astaxanthin and spirulina?

Spirulina is a microalgae that’s loaded with plant-based protein and a full spectrum of phytonutrients known for their many benefits. And astaxanthin is called “The King of the Carotenoids” due to its astounding antioxidant effects. It’s a fat-soluble antioxidant that’s found in the flesh of salmon (it’s what turns salmon pink) and is known to support the remarkable endurance and muscle recovery of those fish. And where do fish get it from?  From the natural algae they eat. 
Through scientific research and testing, astaxanthin has been shown to offer protective antioxidant effects and anti-inflammatory support, among other benefits.   It is known to help prevent UV radiation damage to eyes and skin.   It works best when taken with a healthy, high-grade DHA (IQ), because astaxanthin is fat soluble.

Astaxanthin may have protective health benefits for the following categories of people:
• Athletes and those engaged in regular exercise.
• Those who wish to support joint health and mobility.
• People suffering from inflammation who want nutritional support.
• Anyone who is outdoors with regular exposure to UV light.
Astaxanthin is in Spirulina naturally, it is also in 24/7, and Immune 360.

Together, colon and rectal cancers (colorectal cancers) are among the most prevalent cancers in the United States.1 Although the exact cause is unknown, there are risk factors that known to increase the chance of developing colorectal cancer. People over the age of 50 have a higher risk of colorectal cancers, but it has also been diagnosed in individuals of all ages. These cancers are more common in people whose diets are high in fat and low in fiber. Family history can also play an important role. Symptoms of rectal and colon cancer include vomiting, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, and changes in bowel movements, though these symptoms may indicate the presence of illness other than colorectal cancer. Treatments for colorectal cancer are chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, and immuno-therapy. These treatments have many side effects, so the best therapy for colorectal cancer is prevention.

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the human body. Average healthy males have about two and a half to three pounds of calcium while females have about two pounds. Approximately 99 percent of calcium is present in the bones and teeth, which leaves only about one percent in cells and body fluids. While the most important function of calcium involves the maintenance of skeletal health, the small percentage of calcium outside the bones is used to maintain a variety of vital body functions.

Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine” vitamin because it is formed in the body by the action of the sun’s ultraviolet rays on the skin. The fat-soluble vitamin is converted in the kidneys to the hormone calcitrol, which is actually the most active form of vitamin D. The effects of this hormone are targeted at the intestines and bones. Decreased vitamin D intake along with not enough sunlight exposure can cause a vitamin D deficiency. Other causes could be inadequate absorption and impaired conversion of vitamin D into its active form. When vitamin D deficiency occurs, bone mineralization is impaired which leads to bone loss. Rickets, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, crohn’s disease and cancer are associated with vitamin D deficiency.

Researchers at Emory University studied the effects of vitamin D and calcium on colon cancer cells. They conducted a pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study enrolling 92 patients with at least one colorectal adenoma (benign tumor but has potential to become cancerous) and were administered 2 g daily of calcium and/or 800 IU daily of vitamin D3 or a placebo for 6 months. The results were 8-hydroxy-2′-deoxyguanosine (biomarker of oxidative damage) labeling along the colorectal gland decreased by 22 percent in the calcium group and 25 percent in the vitamin D3 group but not in the calcium plus vitamin D3 group or the placebo group. In conclusion these results indicated that calcium and vitamin D3 may decrease oxidative DNA damage thereby reducing the risk of colorectal cancer.¹

¹ Fedirko V, Bostick RM, Long Q, et al. Effects of supplemental vitamin D and calcium on oxidative DNA damage marker in normal colorectal mucosa: a randomized clinical trial. Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2010;19(1):280-91

As little as 30 minutes of aerobic exercise three times per week can reduce the risk of early heart-disease-related death by 60 percent, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Department of Cardiology in New Orleans and published in the American Journal of Medicine.  (NaturalNews)

“This study proves once again that exercise has both psychological and physical benefits for patients with heart disease,” the British Heart Foundation said. “Health authorities must ensure that all suitable heart patients are offered cardiac rehabilitation. Structured, well-resourced programs have been shown to improve physical and psychological well-being and reduce mortality.”

Researchers offered 522 heart disease patients a 12-week exercise class, which included three weekly sessions consisting of a 10-minute warm-up, 30 to 40 minutes of aerobic exercise, and a 10-minute wind-down stretch. Aerobic exercises included walking, jogging, rowing and cycling. All exercise program participants were advised to exercise a further one to three times per week, and were given diet and lifestyle advice.

After six years, participants who had taken part in the exercise program were 60 percent less likely to have died from a cardiovascular cause than those who had declined to participate. The risk was reduced even further in patients who had reported being stressed.

Stress can increase the risk of death in heart patients fourfold. In the current study, the proportion of stressed patients in the exercise group went from 10 percent to 5 percent.

“Exercise reduces mortality in patients with coronary artery disease … in part because of the effects on psycho¬social stress,” the researchers concluded.

The weight of participants in the exercise group did not change significantly over the course of the study, suggesting that exercise provides important health benefits separate from its effect on weight control.

Prior studies have shown that regular exercise lowers the risk of not only cardiovascular disease, but also of cancer and neurological disorders.

24/Seven Formula

It has been formulated to provide optimal amounts of certain vitamins based on recent scientific evidence. It supplies safe and affective dosages of vitamins and minerals while allowing your diet intake with food or other RBC coordinated products  to provide additional nutrients. 24/Seven builds the foundation to meet your nutritional requirements. It then supports your body with substantial amounts of water-soluble B vitamins that are critical for cell metabolism and energy production, keeping your muscles, nerves and brain alert, fighting off fatigue, and keeping the heart healthy. Crucial vitamins B6, B12, and folic acid have been added in the amounts to support the lowering of homocysteine levels, now associated with heart health. Vitamin E, C, and D were added in amounts that consider losses due to weaker absorption.  Some vitamins are not totally or efficiently absorbed through the digestive process. As we age research has shown that nutrient absorption is usually hindered. 24/Seven has been formulated using accumulated knowledge in nutritional science and nanotechnology to provide biologically available, easily assimilated, vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, antioxidants and herbs that will supply the cells of your body with vital nutrients and more.

Vitamin A (7,500 I.U.) 150% RDI. Vitamin A in 24/Seven is in the form of beta-carotene because it is the preferred and safest form to consume. It builds the lining of the respiratory tract to help provide a barrier against environmental insults. It is necessary for proper function of the immune system. It aids in building the purple pigment in the eye, promotes healthy skin, strong bones, hair, teeth and gums. It is important for night vision.

Vitamin C (200mg) 1000% RDI. Vitamin C is important for building collagen. It supports the production of norepinephrine, the chemical that creates a positive and happy mood. A lack of vitamin C can often cause fatigue and mood changes. A severe deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy, which manifests as bleeding gums and loosening of teeth. Vitamin C is necessary for blood vessels, growth and repair of tissues, bones and teeth. Most vitamin C clears the system after 3 hours. Taking 24/7 three times daily assures that your body is getting a constant supply of this important antioxidant vitamin. This was one of the vitamins mentioned in the JAMA publication, that studies indicated many Americans were lacking sufficient amounts.

Vitamin D (400 IU) 100% RDI. Vitamin D helps the body utilize calcium and phosphorous for making bones and teeth. Vitamin D deficiency results in rickets (severe softening of the bones and joints), severe tooth decay, and bone weakening. People who are not often exposed to sunshine should especially supplement with vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiency has shown greater occurrence in post menopausal women and elderly populations. Supplementing is important to help reduce risk of fractures as people age. This vitamin was mentioned in the JAMA 2002 publication, that studies indicated many American were lacking sufficient amounts.

Vitamin E (180 IU) 600% RDI. Vitamin E is an important antioxidant and cellular membrane component. It is stored in the liver, fatty tissues, heart, muscles, testes, uterus, blood, adrenal and pituitary glands. Unlike other fat soluble vitamins it is not stored in the body for long and is more like vitamin B complex and C, needing to be replenished daily. Up to 70% of daily doses are excreted in the feces. Selenium increases the potency of vitamin E.   It is important for membranes in the nerves and blood cells. Some scientific evidence suggests that consumption of antioxidant vitamins may reduce the risk of cancer. However, FDA does not endorse this claim because this evidence is limited and not conclusive. Vitamin E retards cellular aging due to oxidation and may help as an anti-aging. Helps supply oxygen to the body and gives you better endurance. Helps protect your lungs by working with vitamin A. Helps to alleviate fatigue and is an important component of nerve and muscle fibers.  Helps keep fats from being oxidized in the blood supporting heart health.  Vitamin E is destroyed by heating, oxygen, freezing temperatures, food processing, and chlorine. Inorganic iron (ferrous sulphate) destroys vitamin E, so they should not be taken together. Other forms of iron do not destroy vitamin E. Deficiency of vitamin E results in destruction of red blood cells, muscle degeneration, some types of anemia and reproductive disorders. 

Thiamin (vitamin B1) 4.5 mg 300% RDI. B complex vitamins are water-soluble therefore any excess is not stored but excreted and needs to be taken daily. B vitamins are more effective when taken together and should be balanced as in the 24/Seven formula. Thiamin is necessary for the heart, the neuromuscular and vascular system. Lack of thiamin can cause a condition of acidosis (acidic blood). It is effective for a positive mood. Need may increase during stress, sickness, or trauma.  It is necessary for digestion and carbohydrate metabolism. Studies conducted at University of Toronto indicate thiamine may be important to colon health. Cooking heat destroys this vitamin.  Beriberi is a disease caused by lack of thiamin. Symptoms are fatigue, diarrhea, appetite and weight loss, disturbed nerve function causing paralysis and wasting of limbs, edema and heart failure. It is important for the thyroid and immune function.

Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 5.1 mg 300% RDI. Like other B vitamins it is not stored and must be replaced regularly with whole foods or supplements. Riboflavin is an important vitamin for the skin, hair, nails, ligaments, mucosal membranes lining the mouth, and throat. It has been linked to well being in females. Mindell states that many may be a common vitamin deficiency. Helps eliminate sore lips, mouth and tongue. Functions with other vitamins to metabolize fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. The deficiency disease called arabinoflavinosis results in dry crusty skin, corneal opacities, dermatitis, sluggishness, and genital lesions.

Niacin 60 mg 300% RDI. Niacin is necessary for the lining of the gastrointestinal tract. It acts as a coenzyme to breakdown and use all major nutrients. It is essential for healthy skin, normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, maintenance of the nervous system and synthesis of the sex hormones. It supports optimal blood lipid levels and is important for its benefits to the heart and cardiovascular system. It aids in gastrointestinal disturbances, promotes digestion, promotes healthy looking skin, and supports circulation. Deficiency manifests as muscular weakness, general fatigue, loss of appetite, various skin eruptions, insomnia, irritability, headaches, tender gums, tension and depression. Pellagra, meaning rough skin, is the severe deficiency disease that results in chronic wasting, diarrhea, mental disturbances, including depression, confusion, disorientation, hallucination and delirium.

Vitamin B6 -6 mg 300% RDI. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine). It is excreted within 8 hours and like other B vitamins needs to be replaced daily with whole foods or supplements. It is especially important that you obtain more vitamin B6 if you are consuming high protein diets. It is necessary for the absorption of vitamin B12. It must be present for the production of red blood cells, antibodies, hydrochloric acid and magnesium. Helps maintain healthy blood glucose levels. Helps the nervous system and immune system function efficiently. Has been shown to help lower homocysteine levels thought to be associated with heart health. B6 is needed by red blood cells and is important for the immune system, lymphoid organs, thymus, spleen and lymph nodes that make white blood cells. It helps the skin, nerves and helps reduce mild muscle spasms and leg cramps. Should be taken with B1, B2, pantothenic acid, vitamin C and magnesium.

Folic Acid 1,200 mcg 300% RDI. Folate and folic acid are forms of a water-soluble B vitamin, that function in the same way when absorbed. B12 breaks down in heat when processed. 24/Seven is high in folate. It is necessary for the production and maintenance of new cells and formation of antibodies. Helps to protect against intestinal parasites. Promotes healthy looking skin. It is essential for cell division and replication.  As part of a well balanced diet that is low in saturated fat and cholesterol, folic acid, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12 may reduce the risk of vascular disease. FDA evaluated the above claim and found that, while it is known that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol reduce the risk of heart disease and other vascular disease, the evidence in support of the above claim is inconclusive. Folic acid is needed by children and adults to make new red blood cells and prevent anemia.  Folic acid deficiency can result in diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, heart loss, heart palpitations, headaches, irritability, and behavioral disorders. Folate was one of the vitamins mentioned in Journal of the American Medical Associations 2002 publication that was indicated as commonly deficient in many people’s diet.

Vitamin B12 18 mcg 300%. Vitamin B12 also called cobalamin, helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells. Some people with gastrointestinal disorders may not absorb adequate amounts of vitamin B12 from food. It is better absorbed when combined with calcium. It helps relieve irritability, improve concentration, memory and balance. It is needed for utilization of fats, carbohydrates, and protein. Combined with folic acid it can be help revitalize and restore energy. The Institute of Medicine recommends that adults over the age of 50 get vitamin B12 from a dietary supplement or fortified foods because of the high incidence of impaired absorption of B12. Deficiency of the vitamin may result in anemia, fatigue, weakness, depression, neurological changes, confusion and poor memory.  B12 is also indicated in supporting the lowering of homocysteine levels that has been associated with improved cardiovascular health. People who are vegetarian and consume no eggs or dairy can be depleted of this vitamin. People who consume large amounts of protein need extra B12. B12 works synergistically with all other B vitamins, vitamins A, E, and C.

Biotin-300mcg 100% a water-soluble B vitamin important for numerous enzyme reactions in the cell responsible for fatty acid production and in the oxidation of fatty acids and carbohydrates. Deficiency can result in weight loss, nausea, vomiting, swollen tongue, pallor, depression and a dry scaly dermatitis. Deficiency can cause muscle pain, sensitivity of skin to touch, loss of weight, slight anemia and change in electrocardiographic activity of the heart. It has been reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2002) that there is  evidence that marginal biotin deficiency is more common than was previously thought. Biotin has been found to be important in gene expression.

Pantothenic Acid-30 mg 300% is a water-soluble B complex vitamin. Helps in cell building, maintaining normal growth, and development of the nervous system. It is important for the functioning of the adrenal glands, and for synthesis of antibodies. It is necessary to breakdown fats, carbohydrates and amino acids from proteins. The vitamin is important for the gastrointestinal tract, the heart, and muscle function. It is necessary for the utilization of PABA and choline. It helps prevent fatigue, is necessary for healthy blood cells and skin.

Calcium-330 mg 33% RDI. Calcium is the most abundant cation and the fifth most common inorganic element in the human body. Calcium is not only important for maintaining the density of the bones but is a necessary cofactor for cellular reactions and needed for the actions of muscles, nerves and heart. It influences blood coagulation, neuromuscular excitability, cellular adhesiveness, nerve impulse transmission function of cell membranes and activation of enzyme reactions and hormone secretion. Over 99% of body calcium resides in the bone. Hormones, vitamin D, and phosphate help regulate the circulating calcium in the body. Twenty percent of a person’s bones are replaced every year.

Iodine-50 mcg-33% RDI-Iodine is a necessary element important for maintaining the thyroid gland. Many months of iodine deficiency in the diet can cause goiter and/or hypothyroidism. Below normal levels of iodine cause the thyroid gland to become enlarged as it trys to make thyroid hormone. The deficiency is more prevalent in women than in men, and more common in pregnant women and adolescents. Iodine is important to metabolize excess fat and for physical and mental development. The human body requires only fourteen-thousandths of a milligram daily, yet we have a distinct “goiter belt” in the Great Lakes section. In parts of the Northwest the soil is so poor in iodine that the disease is common.

Magnesium – 130mg 33%RDI- Magnesium acts as a cofactor for enzymatic reactions especially the reactions involved in energy production. It assists in calcium and potassium uptake. A deficiency of magnesium interferes with the transmission of nerve and muscle impulses causing irritability and nervousness. Supplementing the diet with magnesium helps mild depression, dizziness, muscle weakness and twitching, and premenstrual syndrome.  Magnesium plays a role in supporting a healthy vascular system, a healthy heart and nervous system.

Zinc-5mg 33% RDI is an essential mineral that is found in almost every cell. It stimulates the activity of approximately 100 enzymes, which are substances that promote biochemical reactions in the body.

Selenium-70 mcg 100% RDI has been found to be deficient in many soils throughout parts of the world. Selenium is essential for normal functioning of the immune system and thyroid gland. This nutrient is an important part of antioxidant enzymes that protect cells against the effects of free radicals, produced during normal oxygen metabolism. Severe gastrointestinal disorders may decrease the absorption of selenium, resulting in selenium depletion or deficiency. It is proving to be a very important mineral to fight radical damage.

Copper – 0.7 mg 33% RDI. The amount of copper in this product is equivalent to an 89 gm serving of bran flakes (40%). Copper aids in formation of bone. Copper supports the formation of hemoglobin in red blood cells. It helps form connective tissue, nerve sheaths, and nerve cell function. It supports the maintenance of body temperature. It acts as an antioxidant, helps metabolize cholesterol, supports white blood cell function, supports the functioning of the heart and helps regulate glucose metabolism.

Manganese – 0.7 mg 33% RDI. A mineral necessary for growth and reproduction. Manganese supports bones, liver, cartilage tissue and the pituitary gland. Necessary for many enzymes involved in mitochondria for respiration and energy production. Small amounts are needed for protein and fat metabolism. It is needed for healthy nerves, the immune system, and maintaining healthy blood sugar balance. It is a component of   synovial fluid (the liquid material within the eye, spinal chord and that lubricates joints and tendons.)

Chromium-40 mcg 33% RDI. Necessary for glucose, carbohydrate and lipid metabolism as it activates the action of insulin. Helps maintain structure of DNA and is important for healthy nerve function.

Molybdenum-25 mcg 33% RDI. It is a necessary trace element that acts as a cofactor for numerous enzyme reactions in the cell that are important for weight loss and for processing waste products (uric acid). Lack of molybdenum in the diet has been associated with an increased susceptibility to sulfite toxicity, and possibly elevated copper levels in the liver and brain.

Potassium-142 mg 4% RDI. Potassium maintains heart beat and blood pressure. 95% of the body’s potassium is found within the cells. Potassium levels can become exceedingly low during chronic disease conditions, surgery, renal conditions, and during excess water consumption. Certain medications may cause potassium levels to fall below normal. It needed for metabolism of glucose and protein. Potassium is necessary to maintain the body’s pH and for muscle contraction.

Whole food blend – RBC’s exclusive whole food blend contains 1,725 mg of Spirulina, aloe vera gel, blueberry, broccoli, cranberry, grape, kale, raspberry, and spinach. This provide nature’s best blend of whole complete foods in fruits, vegetables, rich blue-green algae, and aloe vera. These plants have been selected for naturally occurring phytochemicals, polysaccharides, and wide range of important fatty acids such a linoleic, palmitic and gamma linolenic. They contain antioxidants studied for their unique benefits such as alpha lipoic acid (spinach), ellagic acid (cranberry, raspberry), resveratrol (grape), phycocyanin (spirulina), sulphoraphane and indols (broccoli, kale), bioflavonoids and phenolic compounds (grapes, cranberries, blueberries).

Spirulina – 1200 mg. Spirulina in the daily 24/Seven product provides the same amount of phytonutrients in a serving of vegetables. Spirulina is 65-70% protein in the form of 9 essential amino acids and 10 non-essential amino acids.  Amino acids build the cellular enzymes that catalyze hundreds of chemical reactions that take place in the cells Amino acids build immunoglobulins, skeletal muscle, heart muscle, cell structures, peptide hormones, hair, skin, and nails. Spirulina is naturally abundant in inositol, B vitamins, beta-sitosterol and trace minerals. Spirulina is composed of 6% fatty acids (72 mg in 24/7 daily serving) ranging from lauric, myristic, palmitic, heptadecanoic, oleic, and the unsaturated fatty acids gamma linolenic and linoleic (~31 mg in daily serving). Fatty acids are important components of brain and nerve tissue. They are important for healthy skin and hair.

EFA (essential fatty acids) are necessary for the normal function of all tissues. Fatty acids are important for growth, soft and supple skin, hydration of cells, and male and female fertility. The fatty acids are important for capillary resistance,strong red blood cells, and the important membrane system of the mitochondria in liver cells and kidney.  Polyunsaturated fatty acids are involved in the synthesis of prostaglandins, thromboxane, leukotrienes and important hydroxyl fatty acids necessary for sustaining permeability of cellular membranes.  As no animal including man, can synthesize EFA, it is completely dependent on vegetable lipids (directly or indirectly via consumption of herbivores) to meet EFA requirements. Why are some fatty acids considered essential? Certain fatty acids of the omega – 3 and omega – 6 classes are required for the synthesis of prostaglandins and other physiological regulators. Our systems cannot introduce double bonds into those positions because of the specificity of certain enzymes made by the cells called desaturases. Hence, these fatty acids must come from dietary sources. Linoleic and linolenic are essential fatty acids for mammals and must be obtained from dietary plant material. Linolenic may be converted into other polyunsaturated acids, particularly γ linolenate, and arachidonic acid, which can be made only from linolenic acid. Arachidonic acid is parent to the eicosanoids a family of very potent biological signaling molecules that act as short-range messengers, affecting tissues near the cells that produce them. When signaled, arachidonate is converted into the precursor of many other prostaglandins and thromboxanes (responsible fore functions of blood vessel constriction and platelet aggregation) and leukotrienes (found in leukocytes and in heart, brain, lung, and spleen (Leninger).

Whole food form of EFA is important because some types of oil processing will result in a complete loss of EFA activity. Shifting the position of one of the double bonds of the EFA from the n-3, 6, 9 all cis or n-6, 9 all cis position or changing the cis into the trans configuration, as will happen during dehydrogenation (or catalytic conversions by some types of oil processing, will result in a complete loss of EFA activity). Because this unbalanced fatty acid composition is considered to be a causal factor in athrogenesis, modern dietary recommendations emphasize a reduction of total fat intake and a 1 to 1 ratio between saturated fatty acids and EFA. A healthy diet becomes more difficult to attain, when lowering dietary fat intakes because the “hidden” fat in meat and dairy products, bread, pastries, etc. is mainly saturated. Laymen will be inclined to limit fat intake by cutting down on “visible” fat intake (oils, spreads), which may be important sources of EFA. One should realize that any excess intake of digestible energy (sugar, alcohol, as well as protein) will be efficiently converted into palmitic and oleic acid and deposited as TG (triglycerol) in adipose tissue. In this way, excess food intake contributes to an unphysiologic FA composition of human tissues. In most industrialized countries, fat intake is 40 to 45% of energy intake with a fatty acid composition predominantly high in saturated and mono-unsaturated fatty acids 50 % respectively and only 2 to3% EFA (Shils and Young)

Carotene Complex -117 mg of concentrated plant extracts and special antioxidants lycopene, lutein, and astaxanthin that have shown benefit to cellular health, are involved in eye function, and that play protective roles against oxidative free radical damage. Lycopene is a specific carotenoid found mainly in tomatoes. It is a powerful antioxidant that has shown protection against oxidative damage to lipids, proteins, and DNA. It has been studied for its protective effects against several cell types in vitro and has gained much attention over the last several years as an effective antioxidant.  Lutein and astaxanthin are two other important carotenoids. The retina of the eye is composed of 75% lutein and preliminary studies indicate that eating diets high in lutein may be supportive to the eyes. Astaxanthin is another important carotenoid found to be a protective antioxidant against cell membrane damage. Studies in animals have shown it to protect red blood cell membranes when vitamin E is not available in the diet.

Herbal Complex contains 120 mg of Royal BodyCare’s specially selected herb blend to  round out the nutritional components of 24/Seven with additional phytochemicals and. The blend contains Ginseng root, Rhodiola rosea, Cayenne, Fo-Ti, Garlic, Ginger, Golden Seal, Hawthorn Berry, Papaya leaf, Red Fennel root, Rose Hips, Sasaparilla root, and Uva Ursi leaf.

Choline – 45 mg. A water soluble member of the vitamin B complex and is lipotropic (fat emulsifier). It works with inositol to help mobilize fats and cholesterol. An important component of the liver and helps the liver function to detoxify. It is one of few substances capable of penetrating the blood brain barrier, which is designed to help protect the brain from variations in the diet.  Choline has been studied for its effects on cognition and memory. Choline is a precursor to molecules that relay signals between nerve cells, including those in the brain. Recognizing that a shortage of choline in the diet causes liver damage, the Institute of Medicine in Washington D.D. established its first choline recommendations 3 years ago. It advocates about 0.5 gm per day from the diet.

Inositol – 67.5 mg. A water soluble member of the vitamin B complex and is lipotropic (fat emulsifier). It combines with choline to form lecithin to help mobilize fats and cholesterol. It has been found to nourish brain cells. It is good for the skin and hair. Inositol should be taken with choline. It also helps vitamin E assimilation. The Recommended Daily Allowance has not been established however it is thought that the average adult diet contains between 500 and 900 mg. a day.

Biological Terrain Assessment Results of 14 Subjects
Before and After Testing with a Supplement
Containing Silicon Bonded To Reduced Hydrogen Ions

A sample of the Ultar glacier water in Pakistan when analyzed contained 369 mg/ml of suspended rock flour and was composed of 70-80% biotite mica, 15-20% plagioclase feldspar, 5% vermiculite mica, traces of other soluble silicates, minerals (predominantly Ca+2, SO4-2, Mg+2, Na+, K+, Cl-, and HCO3-) and trace minerals [1,3]. Cooperative knowledge shared about water content from geologists, combined with the knowledge of nutritionists concerning optimum health needs has provided the impetus for upgrading the role of drinking-water in human health and longevity. A supplement has been developed which provides the qualities of glacial water containing silicate mineral crystals with a high specific surface area and ion exchange capacity [3,11].

A preliminary trial utilizing Biological Terrain Assessment (BTA), a historical method developed by Claude Vincent, a French hydrologist, and revised with modern technology, measures the pH, reduction/oxidation potential (rH₂) and resistivity (r) of blood, saliva and urine of the subjects tested. BTA analysis is a non-invasive, inexpensive procedure that clinicians use to enhance their knowledge about the biochemistry of the body. Although BTA is not meant as a diagnostic tool, these parameters provide clinicians with important information concerning the effects of nutritional or therapeutic programs that tend to normalize these values important to health. A preliminary trial utilizing biological terrain assessment values provided a unique tool to assess possible short-term alterations due to the supplement.

METHODS
A group of physicians and clinicians that utilize the BTA S-2000 analyzer in their clinical practices selected subjects for the trial. Signed informed consent was obtained from each individual. Two males with an average age of 49 yr. and six females with an average age of 45 yr. and who were not diagnosed with clinical pathologies, consumed 4 capsules a day on a schedule of one in the morning, two in the afternoon and one in the evening for 18 days. Three other subjects (#8, #9, and #12) who were clinically diagnosed with pathological medical conditions, were monitored closely and completed 18 days of the supplement program. Subject #8 was a 65-yr. old female with conditions indicating metal poisoning. Subject #9 was a 40 yr. old female diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. Although she had undergone medical tests such as MRI and routine blood tests, the origin of her chronic fatigue and muscle weakness was unknown. Subject #12 was a 58 yr. old female diagnosed with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. These subjects’ initial BTA values and other clinical diagnostic information indicated that they were more physically compromised than the other group.

All capsules administered in this study contained 250 mg of naturally occurring food grade silicon dioxide, potassium, magnesium sulfate and fatty acids developed by a proprietary process in a base of rice powder and were made available by RBC Life Sciences, Inc. of Dallas, Texas as its product Microhydrin™. The instrument utilized for biological fluid analysis was a BTA S-2000™ produced by Biological Technologies International, Payson, Arizona. Blood was drawn from subjects using a non-heparin syringe and assayed within 2 minutes. Other fluids were collected and subjected to analysis according to the procedure described in the BTA S-2000 instruction manual.

Table 1
Average Changes and Statistical Data for 8 Healthy Normals
Before and After 18 Days of Supplementation