June 25, 2014 Presented by Dan Sindelar, DMD Rapidly accumulating evidence highlights oral health as a major determinant of cardiovascular and metabolic health, and an estimated 80% of the population is affected by this relationship. Accordingly, oral-systemic medicine can guide millions of patients toward healthier hearts and metabolic wellness. Regardless of your medical specialty, you […]
06/26/14: Condition-specific probiotics made simple
Approximately 100 trillion bacteria naturally inhabit the human body, comprising 1-2% of the body mass of an adult. In a five-year federal endeavor, the Human Microbiome Project, which is comparable in magnitude to the Human Genome Project, 200 scientists at 80 institutions have sequenced the genes of endogenous bacteria from nearly 250 healthy people.
06/24/14: Press Release: Pure Encapsulations® Announces the launch of their PureBi•Ome™ Product Line
The PureBi•Ome™ product line offers four formulas that each combine a 4-strain blend of probiotics, backed by over 15 years of research, with a selection of active ingredients, including Saccharomyces boulardii, l-glutamine, n-acetyl-l-cysteine (NAC), broccoli concentrate, or cranberry extract for condition-specific support.*
Webinar: Condition-Specific Probiotics: What Every Practitioner Should Know
May 28, 2014 Presented by Kelly Heim, Ph.D. Although probiotics are widely recognized for their digestive and immune health benefits, strong evidence also supports their utility in cardiovascular and mental health. Since different types of organisms produce unique effects, selecting evidence-based strains is imperative for condition-specific use. In this webinar, pharmacologist Kelly Heim, Ph.D. will […]
Webinar: The path toward cardiometabolic health: Using a simple biomarker to measure progress‡
March 26, 2014 Presented by Michelle Beidelschies, Ph.D. and Kelly Heim, Ph.D. Adiponectin is a metabolic hormone that maintains healthy glucose and lipid homeostasis, vascular endothelial function and cardioprotection. In large studies, the cardiometabolic benefits of exercise and a healthy diet consistently correlate with significant elevations in plasma adiponectin levels. In clinical practice, adiponectin is […]
Webinar: Low-Dose Lithium for Emotional Wellness and Neurocognitive Support‡
February 26, 2014 Presented by James Greenblatt, M.D. Lithium is an essential trace mineral with many important roles in brain function. Its involvement in emotions, thoughts, mood and behavior have been recognized for over 50 years. At doses commonly found in plant-derived foods, lithium supports neurotransmission and brain signaling pathways to maintain healthy mood, cognitive […]
Webinar: Cardiometabolic health from the inside out: Targeting visceral fat, glucose and lipid metabolism with low-molecular weight monomeric and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs)‡
January 21, 2014 Presented by Kohei Homma, Ph.D. An expanding body of published research supports the broad utility of OPCs (oligomeric proanthocyanidins) in cardiometabolic medicine. Oligonol®, a patented lychee fruit extract, delivers low-molecular weight, bioavailable OPCs with clinical benefits documented in over 20 clinical trials to date. Among many positive outcomes, the studies show that […]
12/05/13: Press Release: Two Clinical Studies Support Efficacy of Pure Encapsulations® Resveratrol: Polyphenol found in grapes and red wine moderates cytokine levels with once-daily dosing‡
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Two Clinical Studies Support Efficacy of Pure Encapsulations® Resveratrol Polyphenol found in grapes and red wine moderates cytokine levels with once-daily dosing‡ December 05, 2013 – Sudbury, MA – Pure Encapsulations®, a leading manufacturer of hypo-allergenic nutritional supplements, announces the findings of two studies utilizing Pure Encapsulations® Resveratrol. Conducted by […]
Webinar: Probiotics for the mind: A crossroads of the microbiome and mental health‡
November 18, 2013 Presented by James Greenblatt, M.D. The gut-brain connection is a familiar concept that underscores the mind’s capacity to affect digestive health. However, new research shows that this relationship also functions in reverse. Specifically, microbial residents of the intestinal tract can influence emotional state, mood, cognition, stress responses and social behavior. Accordingly, as […]
11/07/13: Press Release: Pure Encapsulations® Is Proud to Sponsor the World’s First Gluten Summit
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pure Encapsulations® Is Proud to Sponsor the World’s First Gluten Summit Summit encourages the question, “Could this health issue be due to gluten?” November 7, 2013 – Sudbury, MA – Pure Encapsulations®, a leading manufacturer of research-based, hypo-allergenic nutritional supplements, is proud to be a sponsor of the world’s first […]
10/16/13: The Pure Probiotic Initiative: Probiotic Delivery Innovation
The Pure Probiotic Initiative: Probiotic Delivery Innovation By Kelly C. Heim, Ph.D. The clinical efficacy of a probiotic is contingent upon viability and function in the intestinal tract. To reach this destination, probiotics must prevail over multiple challenges in the upper digestive milieu. The first and most formidable adversity is the acidic environment of the […]
09/30/13: New clinical trial documents plasma response and bone health benefits of Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3
New clinical trial documents plasma response and bone health benefits of Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3 By Kelly C. Heim, Ph.D The importance of vitamin D in bone physiology has been widely acknowledged for over 80 years. Through genomic and endocrine mechanisms that scientists continue to unravel, vitamin D3 maintains calcium uptake, mineral deposition and bone […]