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September 24, 2013 Presented by James Greenblatt, M.D. An evolving body of clinical evidence supports a crucial link between zinc status and mental health. By maintaining communication systems within and between neurons, zinc supports healthy mood, eating behavior and stress responses. Even in the absence of overt deficiency, studies show that zinc supports many facets […]

The Pure Probiotic Initiative: Bringing effective products to your door: Probiotic shipping By Kelly Heim, Ph.D. Strategic temperature control, applied throughout every phase of handling and manufacturing, is a cornerstone of probiotic quality assurance. By necessity, shipping methodology must be optimized to deliver a fully viable product to the customer. Through the following practices, Pure […]

Benfotiamine: Negotiating the fates of glucose‡ By Kelly Heim, Ph.D As the principal fuel for cellular energy, glucose is essential for life. Like all nutrients, its abundance in cells must be maintained within healthy limits. With long-term ramifications extending to every organ-system, the body’s ability to handle glucose is a cornerstone of good health. When […]

The Pure Probiotic Initiative: Probiotic Potency Testing By Kelly Heim, Ph.D. Probiotics offer a broad range of health benefits. As with any supplement, the efficacy of a probiotic depends on dosage. Recommending an adequate dose for an individual patient requires clear knowledge of the potency of a product. While potency of other supplements, such as […]

July 24, 2013 Presented by James Greenblatt, M.D. Magnesium is one of the most important minerals in the central nervous system. Through neurological and endocrine mechanisms, magnesium maintains healthy mood, eating behavior, cognitive performance, sleep quality and stress responses. The neurological actions of magnesium involve neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine, GABA and glutamate, and hormones […]

The Pure Probiotic Initiative: Strain authenticaiton: Genetics and beyond By Kelly C. Heim, Ph.D. The Human Microbiome Project, a federally funded research program similar to the Human Genome Project, has identified more than 10,000 microbial species in the human body.1 Ongoing isolation and commercialization of probiotic organisms, together with strain-specific clinical research, continues to expand […]

Magnesium: The mind mineral‡ By James Greenblatt, M.D. and Kelly Heim, Ph.D. Magnesium is required for more than 300 biochemical reactions in the body. It ranks fourth as the most abundant mineral in the body, and second to potassium, is the most prevalent intracellular mineral. Its roles in brain function are diverse—it is essential for […]

June 19, 2013 Presented by James Greenblatt, M.D. Sleep is essential for overall health and quality of life. Neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers of the brain, play critical roles in regulating sleep onset, duration and quality. James Greenblatt, M.D. is an integrative psychiatrist who is the Founder and Medical Director of Comprehensive Psychiatric Resources, Inc., in […]

The Pure Probiotic Initiative: Probiotic Manufacturing: Temperature Control By Kelly C. Heim, Ph.D. As living organisms, probiotics require nutrients and water to survive. However, during their residency in a capsule and bottle, these needs must go unrequited until the time they are consumed. To remain viable, the metabolic needs of probiotics must be negligible. Fortunately, […]

Nutirents for the mind: The utility of amino acids in psychiatric care‡ By James Greenblatt, M.D. andKelly C. Heim, Ph.D. Amino acids serve familiar nutritional roles that sustain every aspect of health. As instructed by the genetic code, these vital molecules join together to form proteins, which constitute the cellular architecture that sustains life. However, […]

The Pure Probiotic Initiative: Probiotic Manufacturing: Moisture Control By Kelly C. Heim, Ph.D. Probiotics are living cells with unique requirements for survival. Outside of the body, where nutrients and water are not available, these bacteria must remain in a metabolically dormant state to survive. During manufacturing, moisture and heat can disrupt this quiescence, decreasing stability. […]

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Pure Encapsulations Shows “PureLove” for Boston Employees Raised Spirits and Funds for American Red Cross and The One Fund Boston, Inc. to Honor, Support City and Victims Sudbury, MA, April 23, 2013 – On Friday, April 19, Pure Encapsulations®, a leading manufacturer of research-based, hypo-allergenic nutritional supplements located in a […]