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known as enlarged prostate. BPH is a com-
mon age-related condition that can cause
urinary tract symptoms such as frequent and
difficult urination. In the study, researchers
measured the size of the prostate in 155 men
with no history or current prostate cancer
who were not taking medication for BPH.
Half the men had enlarged prostates and
half did not. Doctors found that those with
higher circulating levels of calcium, HDL
cholesterol, sex-hormone markers, or vitamin
D were all less likely to have BPH.
Discussing their findings, doctors said this
study adds four new independent factors that
may help reduce or prevent BPH, including
calcium and vitamin D.
Reference: Journal of Urology; 2013, Vol.
190, No. 2, 608-14
Keeping Hearts Healthy:
Nutrients improve heart health
in men and women
L-carnitine improves survival
Doctors reviewed 13 studies, covering
3,629 people who had had a first heart
attack. Participants began taking the amino
acid L-carnitine or a placebo along with
other cardiovascular therapies. During the
follow-up period after the heart attack, over-
all compared to placebo, those who had
taken L-carnitine were 27 percent less likely
to have passed away for any reason, were 41
percent less likely to experience chest pain,
and were 65 percent less likely to have
episodes of irregular heartbeat.
In several of the studies where participants
continued to take L-carnitine for six months
to a year, doctors said those that survived
had more stable heart muscle cells and more
healthy heart muscle tissue.
The results suggest L-carnitine may improve
survival after a first heart attack and help pre-
vent a second one, doctors said.
Reference: Mayo Clinic Proceedings; 2013,
Vol. 88, No. 6, 544-51
Men and women benefit from
different omega-3s
Earlier short-term studies found omega-3s
affected blood clotting differently in men and
women. Doctors wanted to see if these
effects would continue when taking omega-
3s longer term. In the study, 94 healthy men
and women took a placebo or 1,000 mg EPA
with 200 mg DHA, or 1,000 mg DHA with
200 mg EPA, per day.
After four weeks, overall for men and
women compared to placebo, the tendency
to form blood clots was 12 and 15 percent
lower for EPA and DHA, respectively.
Looking at men and women separately, doc-
tors found women benefited most from DHA
while men responded best to EPA, both
experiencing about an 18 percent improve-
ment.
Reference: The Journal of Nutrition; 2013,
Vol. 143, No. 4, 457-63
My suggestion for a carnitine supplement
suited for those with concerns about their
heart health is “GPLC.”
GPLC is a propionyl
ester of carnitine (PLC) that
includes a glycine compo-
nent. Compared with other
forms of carnitine, PLC
exhibits a special affinity
for muscle tissues, includ-
ing those of the heart and
skeletal muscles.* GPLC is
a powerful antioxidant that scavenges free
radicals – protecting against lipid peroxida-
tion, assists in energy production – contribut-
ing to proper carbohydrate metabolism,
improved muscle function and reduced lactic
acid buildup during low-oxygen conditions
such as exercise,* and provides powerful
support for peripheral arterial blood flow.*
GPLC 500 by Jarrow Formulas
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