July 2001

Mining Mineral Supplements
By Robert A. DiSilvestro, Ph.D.
Is it possible to find a particular mineral complex that is better absorbed than other forms as well as less toxic? Even then, a mineral's bioavailability and safety profile are but two of many concerns researchers and formulators must address.

Phytochemicals: The Ties That Bind
By C. Leigh Broadhurst, Ph.D.
Studies confirm the disease-prevention properties of plant chemicals, from lowering cholesterol to improving eyesight. Understanding the relationships between these phytochemicals provides greater insights into nutritional and medicinal applications for these botanicals.

Natural News

• Former FTC official to headline Nutracon
• Nutracon show preview
• Erythritol is a sweet, low-calorie sweetener
• Cutting fat no heart disease relief
• B vitamins cut cancer risk
• Nutrient Depletion Checklist:
  Cardiovascular Drugs—Cardiac Glycosides
• Ginger alleviates morning sickness

Columns

• Update: folic acid for heart disease
• EFAs and arthritis
• The sugar source

Beyond The Label

• Oregano, the spice of health
• The Co-Q10 - cancer connection
• Quercetin relieves prostate pain

Sports Science

Research Year in Review

The Last Word

• Gluten-free diet for headaches
• Ginseng lowers blood glucose
• Turning tables on drug interactions