Xtend-Life-Questionst
23rd August 2005
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Comment: From Frank. (Subject: DHA and Esters...)q1
What is the difference between OMEGA-3 with EPA & DHA and OMEGA-3 with DHA & ESTERS?
Answer: From Nicolien.
EPA and DHA are Omega 3 essential fatty acids and present in different amounts in all fish oils. EPA is short for eicosapentanoic acid, and DHA is short for docosahexanoic acid.
Our Omega 3/DHA fish oil is very rich in DHA, this is why we have given it this name. It is in an 'ester-form' as opposed to a 'triglyceride form', these are two different biochemical expressions of fats or oils. The ester-form is more easily absorbed by the body. Warren Matthews has written an article about fish oil in one of our newsletters. If you would like to read it, go to 25th February 2005 on our Xtend-Your-Life Newsletter archives. It explains more about the esters too.
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Question: From Nick. (Subject: L-Arginine Compatibility?)q2
IS L-ARGININE OK TO TAKE ALONG WITH TOTAL BALANCE MEN'S PLUS?
Answer: From Nicolien.
There is, no problem at all taking L-Arginine along with our Total Balance. We include 40 mg of L-Arginine in TB as it is compatible with other ingredients present. If you take it at the same time as Total Balance it will not even come into contact with the other ingredients unless it is the form of an enteric coated tablet which is unlikely. Often people take additional L-Arginine in powder form with a fruit juice.
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Question: From Buddy. (Subject: Effectiveness in Building up the Immune System?)Is Total balance a good supplement in building up the immune system especially for sinusitis, cold and allergies?
Answer: From Nicolien.
Yes, Total Balance is excellent in building up the immune system. We have incorporated a special immunity blend in the tablet which you can learn more about if you go to the ingredient page of Total Balance. This blend includes special fractions of Aloe Vera Polysaccarides, Beta Glucan and Tea Polysaccharides plus a proprietary natural fiber.
Only one form of Aloe Vera is suitable for this purpose as it has to come from a specific part of the plant and be processed in a specific way to end up with a 200:1 concentration.
That component of Total Balance is part of the reason why so many people find that their immune systems seem to be so much stronger after using our supplement for a period.
Total Balance also contains other nutrients that can help with infections of the sinuses.
With regard to allergies it's difficult to comment as there are so many different types. For example, we have had customers write and tell us that after taking TB they are no longer allergic to cats... but, that does not mean to say it would help your particular allergy.
Here are a few hints:
Some herbs will help allergies such as coleus forskohlii or horseradish. However, it would be best to consult a qualified naturopath or herbalist to supervise treatment with herbs and dosages if you wish to try these.
Our Omega 3 DHA/Esters may be beneficial in helping with your allergies, as over time it helps to reduce the inflammatory response which is part of the problem.
Allergies such as eczema may be caused by an allergic reaction to foods (food allergies), but also can be caused by environmental factors such as pollen, pesticides, stress etc.
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