The Nutrilite History (Part3)

THE BEST OF SCIENCE

Nutrilite extracts the inherent goodness of nature through the brilliance of advanced

science to offer you a total program for achieving optimal health.

PIONEERING AN INDUSTRY

Carl Rehnborg discovered the science of optimal health the hardway. Isolated in a tiny enclave during the political unrest of 1920s China, amid unforgettable malnutrition and disease, he made a life-changing scientific discovery. By supplementing his meager diet with local herbs, grasses and vegetables, along with scrapings from rusty nails for iron, he found that nature provided the essential nutritional elements missing from his diet. This discovery not only helped him improve his nurition, it also laid the groundwork for his lifelong commitment to plant-based nutrition and the science of optimal health, and provided him with the inspitation to found the NUTRILITE® brand.


Carl Rehnborg created and sold the first known multivitamin/multimineral in North America. It was also the first to contain Phytonutrients.


NUTRILITE HEALTH INSTITUTE-INNOVATION NEVER STOPS


Nutrilite Health Institute (NHI), located at California is the "backbone" of the Nutrilite brand.


Our commitment to being "First and Best" never ends. Scientists and staff at the NHI partner with leading universities, laboratories and research facilities around the world to break new ground in the study of global nutrition, health, Phytonutrients, plant concentrates and botanicals, and develop new formulations, products and processing methods. And providing increasing consumer access to the most accurate and most complete nutritional information.

Since 1952. more than 50 clinical studies and over 2000 yearly bioassays have maintained our position as a pioneer in nutrition and Phytonutrient science.


Awarded 161 patents from products to packaging.


We've been a world leader in antioxidant research since the 1970s blazing the trail for others to follow.


By developing technology that enables people to look their DNA for health risks and nutritional solutions, we have established ourselves in the field of nutrigenomics. This grounbreaking research in nutrigenomics has resulted in an exclusive nutrigenomic heart health supplement NUTRILITE® IL1 Heart Health Dietary Supplement another NUTRILITE first.


The ongoing collaboration of scientific experts at the NHI keeps us constantly focused on the future of optimal health.


Sales of over $ 3 billion make NUTRILITE® the world's leading brand of vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements*.

Optimal health compels you to choose every day to be your

best – by selecting the right foods and supplements, 

engaging in exercise and rest, and by incorporating healthy 

habits and balance in everything you do.

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The Nutrilite History (Part 2)

THE BEST OF NATURE

THE POWER OF PHYTONUTRIENTS

Phytonutrients are plant-based compounds and are key ingredients to neutralizing free radical damage, strengthening the immune system and maintaining optimal health. It is no coincidence that phytonutrients are the key ingredients in NUTRILITE® vitamin, mineral and dietary supplements, offering superior nutritional benefits compared to just vitamins and minerals alone.

SOME FACTS ABOUT PHYTONUTRIENTS

• Phytonutirent-rich plant concentrates have been the foundation of Nutrilite products since the 1930s.
• The NUTRILITE® brand is a world leader in Phytonutrient research.
• Nutrilite utilizes a variety of chromatography methods to identify, measure and document the Phytonutrients in our plant concentrates.
• Nutrilite commitment to constant scientific discovery, clinical research and nutritional evaluations and assessments keep them at the top rung of leadership in the scientific community.

CERTIFIED ORGANIC FARMING

Even before organic farming was "in" it was their choice of farming method. And because of Nutrilite's early involvement and ongoing commitment, today Nutrilite own more certified organic farmland than any other supplement company in the world-thousands of acres where plants are grown, harvested and handled using only sustainable, non-synthetic, pesticide-free methods.

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The Nutrilite History (Part1)

Nutrilite is dedicated to optimizing human nutrition through research, product development and innovative organic farming methods.

THE BEGINNING


Nutrilite has a history that dates back to the early decades of the twentieth century when one man set out on a mission. Carl F. Rehnborg was an adventurous young businessman working in the 1920s in China. While living in China in the early 1920s, Carl F. Rehnborg noticed, amid unforgettable malnutrition and disease, an important connection between the foods people ate and their overall health.

• In farming communities, where fresh fruits and vegetables were plentiful, people were much healthier overall.
• In the cities, where diets included far more sugar, salt, and fat, Carl noted that there were many more instances of critical diseases, such as scurvy and beriberi.

During political unrest in Shanghai, Carl was isolated in a protected enclave. There, he conceived the idea of using nutritional elements missing from the typical diet as a way to improve overall health.

• Carl supplemented his meager diet with soups from what was available: local herbs, grasses, and vegetables, along with rusty nails (for iron), and lime stone and ground-up animal bones (for calcium).
• He shared his broth with a few friends, although the flavor was far from palatable.
• Months later, Carl and his friends who ate the nutrient-rich broth emerged from their enclave much healthier than those who had eaten only army rations.

Returning to the United States, Carl set up a small laboratory on California's Balboa Island, where, over the next six years, he conducted experiments using different plant varieties.

• He developed a way to dry these plants while still preserving their important nutrients.
• He created a formulation of alfalfa, watercress, and parsley, which became the basis of his first product.

when he developed a lifelong interest in nutrition and wellness. His work led to the development of a unique food supplement, created to harness nature's power to bring the diet back into balance, helping us achieve better health naturally. Ultimately, Carl Rehnborg created the first multivitamin/multimineral supplement sold in North America. That product was NUTRILITE.


NUTRILITE is the #1 supplement brand in the world because:

• The first company to market multivitamin-multimineral dietary supplement and to include whole plant compunds.
• Has 75 years of rich expertise in the dietary supplement industry.
• Owns more than 6,400 acres of organic farmland at four locations- California, Mexico, Washington and Brazil.
• Staff of over 100 scientist, botanists and nutrition specialists.
• Awarded 161 patents from products to packaging.

NUTRILITE® IS A LEADING INTERNATIONAL BRAND IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH AND NUTRITION

Since it's beginning approximately seventy five years ago, Nutrilite has grown into an industry leader today. Nutrilite draws on the expertise of some of the world's leading scientists, farmers, manufacturers and distributors.
Nutrilite international research program is a partnership between Nutrilite scientists and some of the world's leading experts on nutrition and health. Coordinated by the Nutrilite Health Institute, its groundbreaking work means that it can maintain its position as one of the world's leading authorities on nutrition and health.

Remember : Nutrilite's fundamental philosophy of helping people lead better lives, remains its corner stone.

 (Continued ..... Part 2)

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Anemia in India

What is Anemia

Literally any condition involving a decrease in the hemoglobin level of the blood below normal. Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or hemoglobin is less than normal. The normal level of hemoglobin is generally different in males and females. For men, anemia is typically defined as hemoglobin level of less than 13.5 gram/100ml and in women as hemoglobin of less than 12.0 gram/100ml. These definitions may vary slightly depending on the source and the laboratory reference used.

Symptoms of Anemia

1. Tiredness.
2. Fatigue easily.
3. Pale appearance
4. Palpitations development (Feeling of heart racing)
5. Becoming short of breathing
6. Hair loss (Some time)
7. Sense of feeling not well
8. Frequent infections.

      Types of Anemia

1. Anemia due to iron deficiency.(Most common)
2. Folate deficiency anemia.
3. Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia.(Pernicious anemia)
4. Anemia due to genetic disorder.

        Reasons of Anemia

1.      Blood loss.
2.      Poor blood Cells production.
3.      High rate of blood cells destruction.
4.      Inherited blood disorders.
5.      Menstruation.
6.      Diet not rich with iron.
7.      Eating excessive junk food.
8.      Nutritional gap due to imbalance of diet.

Anemia and India

Estimates suggest that over one third of the world’s population suffers from anemia, mostly iron deficiency anemia. India continues to be one of the countries with very high prevalence. National Family Health Survey (NFHS-3) reveals the prevalence of anemia to be 70-80% in children, 70% in pregnant women and 24% in adult men. Prevalence of anemia in India is high because of low dietary intake, poor availability of iron and chronic blood loss due to hook worm infestation and malaria. While anemia has well known adverse effects on physical and cognitive performance of individuals, the true toll of iron deficiency anemia lies in the ill-effects on maternal and fetal health. Poor nutritional status and anemia in pregnancy have consequences that extend over generations.

In order to tackle this pressing public health problem, a multi-pronged 12 x 12 initiative has been launched in the country. The initiative is targeted at all adolescents across the country with the aim for achieving hemoglobin level of 12 gm% by the age of 12 years by 2012. The important elements of the initiative are as follows:

1. Capacity building.
2. Health and nutritional education.
3. Increase iron intake in diet.
4. Supplementation of iron and folic acid.

What are the normal hemoglobin values 

• Children                                 11-13 gm/dl
• Adult males                           14-18 gm/dl
• Adult females                        12-16 gm/dl
• Males after middle age      12-15 gm/dl
• Females after middle age   12-14 gm/dl

      (Note:- All of these values may vary slightly between laboratories.)

Solution for anemia

Please refer to the link.

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Iron Supplement

TWO IMPORTANT NUTRIENTS. ONE POWERFUL SUPPLEMENT

Imagine, if your body lacks adequate iron, what do you think would happen?

You just won't have enough oxygen at your disposal. Oxygen is a key factor in everything we do. So, without oxygen, you won't be able to walk fast or think quickly. In fact you won't be able to do your daily work properly. You will start feeling tired and lethargic.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

 Nutrilite Iron-Folic…. Two important nutrients, 

 one powerful supplement Iron makes haemoglobin 

 and haemoglobin carries oxygen to each and every 

 part of your body. Iron also fortifies your body to

 fight infection. You also need iron to produce 

 energy from food - that's why low iron levels 

 can make you tired and lethargic. Folic acid is

 essential for absorption of Iron. Is essential in

 formation & maintenance of RBCs as well as

 supports brain function & foetal development. 

 NUTRILITE Iron-Folic is a unique combination 

 of Iron and Folic acid. Nutrilite Iron-Folic provides

 two of the best tolerated and well absorbed

 forms of iron (ferrous fumarate and

 ferrous gluconate), combined with folic acid

 in a base containing the exclusive Nutrilite 

 Spinach Concentrate.

BENEFITS

1. Each serving of Nutrilite Iron-Folic provides 15 mg of Iron, 133 mcg of Folic acid and 142 mg of Nutrilite Spinach Concentrate. 
2. Provides two of the best tolerated and well absorbed forms of iron (ferrous fumarate and ferrous gluconate).
3. No artificial colours, flavors or preservatives added.
4. Tablets with the unique Nutrilock coating which makes them easy to swallow.

POTENTIAL USERS
Anyone who - 

• Is interested in supplementing their daily diet with iron.
• Wishes to increase their intake of folic acid. 
• May not consume adequate amounts of meat, whole grains, enriched cereals, legumes and vegetables or consumes high amounts of processed foods.
• Adolescents, especially adolescent women.
• Pregnant women and nursing mothers.

SUGGESTED USE

Adults and children above 12 years of age; 1-2 tablets daily with meals. Drink plenty of fluids and take a diet rich in Vitamin C for optimal absorption.

FOR KIDS

^*DID YOU KNOW

"... one in three children suffer from chronic malnutrition today."
"... only 10% Indian children are well nourished."
"... 50% of pre-school children suffer from nutritional anaemia & iron deficiency."

^*Source : Medivision India

Children need iron, and you do not have to take our word
for it. According to WHO, iron is one of the top nutrients
missing from diets worldwide. And that's especially
important for young bodies & young minds because iron
is what helps the blood carry oxygen to the cells so that
the body and mind develops the way they are meant to be.

Children need iron to help their minds and bodies develop.
Which is why Nutrilite use the brilliance of science and the
goodness of natural ingredients to make Nutrilite Kids
Chewable Iron. Unlike other iron supplements, Nutrilite is
naturally sourced including its natural raspberry flavour
and provides an easily digestible source of iron for energy.
So, even the most fincky bundles of energy will gobble them up.

SUGGESTED USE

One tablet twice a day for children above 4 years of age, preferably with meal. Recommended to be taken under adult supervision.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Serving Size : 1 tablet

Approximate composition per serving (1.0 g)

Iron                       6 mg

Calcium                 5 mg

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Parents, Children and Nutrition

All parents want their children to be healthy. As elementary school aged children go through remarkable physical changes of all kinds, their food intake becomes a critical aspect of this growth and development. Recent research shows that nourishing food not only makes a child healthier, it makes him emotionally more stable, and it improves school performance. It appears then that paying attention to our children's diets pays high dividends. If only our children thought so, too! Because children tend to rank their parents' views on food along with their unpopular views on curfews, rock music, hair styles, etc., it is up to the parents to, first of all, be clever about insinuating nutritious foods into the family menus and, secondly, take a reasonable but hard line when other approaches fail.
Getting children to eat a variety of food containing adequate amount of protien, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals every day, can be a challenge. You want your children to have healthy diets, but in today's world there are plenty of junk food choices available to them. High fat, high calorie, sugary and salty foods are the major culprits in children's diet. Children are losing out on valuable nutrition, so how can they grow into strong healthy adults. To be continued........

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