TruMangosteen is made from 100% organic Mangosteen Juice and contains the juice and the skin of the mangosteen.  This is very important because the skin contains the majority of the xanthones (the beneficial components of the mangosteen fruit). 

If you’re drinking a mangosteen juice that does not contain the skin you’re wasting your time and money.  TruMangosteen is made with a high concentration of the pericarp (skin) giving you maximum mangosteen benefits.

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For centuries, the people of Southeast Asia have treasured the Mangosteen fruit for its many life-sustaining benefits. In fact, the Mangosteen fruit is considered the “Queen of Fruits”. Recent scientific findings support the wisdom of these traditional healers.

Total Health Mangosteen Juice is one the highest quality mangosteen juice products on the market. It contains 100% Pure Certified Organic Mangosteen (yes, including the pericarp [skin] which is of utmost importance). The quality of Total Health Mangosteen Juice is not surpassed by ANY OTHER Mangosteen Juice product. We Guaranteed It!

INGREDIENTS: 100% Organic Garcinia Mangosteen Juice made from pulp, inner and outer skin

Contains No Additives, No Preservatives, No Added Sugar, Artificial Colors or Artificial Flavors.

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0g		0%
Saturated Fat 0		0%
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 0mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 3g		2%
Dietary Fiber 1g		0%
Sugars 2g		+
Protein 0g		0%

How Should Total Health Mangosteen Juice Be Consumed?

As a daily dietary supplement, we recommend one- to-two ounces a day. A four-bottle case (32oz. per bottle) of Total Health Mangosteen Juice should last two people a month. At our low low prices, you can afford to enjoy this delicious beverage anytime and for any occasion..

Traditional Use:

• Lower cholesterol
• Improve immune response
• Reduce blood pressure
• Reduce nerve pain
• Help protect the heart
• Reduce inflammation
• Help fight fungus and parasites
• Reduce tumor formation
• Stimulate red blood cell growth
• Help support vascular health
• Provide Energy
• Help reduce allergy symptoms

Scientific research on the mangosteen by a number of experts indicates that it can have well over 100 positive effects.

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Here is a partial list of topics that describe the potential benefits of taking Mangosteen food supplements:

• Anti-Bacterial
  Studies show that xanthones can inhibit the reproduction of certain types of bacteria, such as, salmonella typhi and the tuberculosis bacteria.
• Anti-Fungal
  The xanthones of the Mangosteen were tested experimentally against three common fungi and demonstrated capability of inhibiting their growth.
• Anti-Inflammatory
  Researchers from India used the rind from Mangosteen to investigate its effects on other types of inflammation in the body. the results showed suppression of acute and chronic inflammation and In another paper studying Mangosteen’s effect on inflammation, it was noted that the xanthones do no interfere with the clotting mechanism of blood or produce stomach ulcers. Both of these are serious side effects of anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Anti-Lipidemia-lowering of blood cholesterol
  Scientists from Australia and Thailand have postulated that if Mangosteen inhibits oxidative (free radical) damage, then perhaps it could help with reducing the oxidation of LDL (“bad” cholesterol) in the blood. After a series of experiments, scientists concluded that the xanthones from Mangosteen are effective inhibitors of LDL oxidation.
• Antioxidant
  After studying the antioxidant properties of the Mangosteen, a new laboratory test known as Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC), developed by USDA researchers at Tuft University, researchers discovered that the Mangosteen rind exhibited “potent free radical scavenging activity.”
• Anti-tumor/Cancer
  The anti-cancer activity of Magosteen phytoceuticals specifically Garcinone E has been well-documented. Garcinone E, a xanthone found only in Mangosteen, is a natural compound and has been known to cause no side effects, as opposed to the (5) five commonly used chemotherapeutic agents.
• Anti-Viral
  Because xanthones have anti-viral capabilities, scientists at the National University of Singapore investigated the effects the Mangosteen xanthones would have on the HIV virus. In the experiment, two xanthones demonstrated the ability to interfere with HIV protease causing the virus to remain immature and incapable of infection.

Xanthones and its scientific research

We’ve all heard the news for years about how important it is to get the right amount of antioxidants in order to keep our bodies healthy and ward of disease. Now there’s a new classification of antioxidants called Xanthones, first discovered in the mangosteen fruit, which are poised to be one of the biggest discoveries of modern science in terms of health benefits.

While the concept of antioxidants may seem even more confusing when adding in another aspect, Xanthones are fairly easy to understand, given their clear-cut, scientifically-proven benefits.

What are Xanthones?

Technically put, Xanthones are a set of chemical compounds that can be synthetically produced, but are more often found and more potent in their natural settings. Xanthones are powerful antioxidants in a family of phytonutrients.

To date, researchers have discovered and classified approximately 200 Xanthones, 40 of which are found in the mangosteen fruit. As a matter of fact, Xanthones were first discovered when scientists began studying the health benefits of mangosteen based on its traditional indigenous medical uses.

Research into the medicinal properties of Xanthones found in the mangosteen began in the 1970s, and gradually picked up pace as scientists began finding more exciting nutritional properties. Between 1996 and 2005, an exponential amount of research has been done in regards to mangosteen and its Xanthones, and even more studies are in the works.

Xanthones in Mangosteen

To recap, Xanthones are powerful antioxidants, and out of the 200 Xanthones known to science, 40 of them are found in mangosteen.

But what do the antioxidant properties of the Xanthones in mangosteen do for you? Antioxidants function as a balance for free radicals in the body. Free radicals are potentially harmful, yet oftentimes natural substances in your body that, when left free reign, build up and cause diseases like cancer, heart disease, and more.

The Xanthones function to travel through your body, literally mopping up the free radicals on their way, leaving your body cleaner and healthier than before.

Some of the most important Xanthones found in mangosteen include:

These, among other Xanthones, have been touted by independent researchers to have properties to include anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsant, anti-allergic, antitumor, and anti-platelet, to name just a few.

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The quality is great. It is a thicker concentration compared to the more expensive competitor. Plus, I like the taste better. It is a little sweeter. If it is too thick for you, you can add it to about 8oz of water and it tastes like a grape/strawberry juice. I like the idea that it is organic, too.

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“I have suffered from heart palpitations since 2003. I went into the hospital one day with a heart rate of 220 beats per minute. I thought I was having a heart attack. I really did think that I was going to die. I was stabilized by the doctors and put on medication. Over the next six months they ran every test they could think of. My heart, they say, was strong. No deposits, no angina, no defects. Unsatisfied with the findings, I began to research. Then one day, I met this fellow in the parking lot of my local shopping center. He told me about mangosteen juice.

Much to my surprise, within two months I had some relief. I noticed that I was getting fewer and fewer palpitation attacks. After five months, my attacks are gone. I just don’t get them anymore.

Needless to say, I will never ever be without this product again. As a side note… my blood pressure dropped from 145/100 to 115/66 over this period. My doctor likes this and has asked me to send him some information.”

What is Acai?

Acai Berries are considered to be one of the most nutritious fruits of the Amazon Rain Forest. It has one of the highest ORAC values of any edible berry on the planet. The berries are wild harvested from the Acai Palm (Euterpe Oleracea). The highly sought after fruit juice extracts in our juice are high in B vitamins, essential fatty acids and omegas, minerals, fiber, natural proteins, antioxidant anthocyanins and ellagic acid. Our ACAI juice is made with wild harvested Acai Berries.

The Açai Palm Trees flourish in the lush rainforests that are fed by the mighty Amazon River. The synergy of the nutrient rich soil and tropical climate guarantee nearly perfect conditions for these plants to thrive. The dark purple berries of the Açai plant (Euterpe Oleracea) contain up to 33 times the antioxidant content as red wine grapes. These amazing berries have traditionally been used to increase energy, stamina, vitality, and to promote overall healthy living.

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Whats in the Acai Berry?

Acai Berries also have a remarkable concentration of antioxidants to help combat premature aging.

The fatty acids & omegas. 60% Oleic (omega 9) – a monounsaturated essential fatty acid which helps to lower LDL (harmful cholesterol), while maintaining HDL ( beneficial cholesterol). 12% Linoleic (omega 6) – a polyunsaturated essential fatty acid which has also been found to lower LDL, while maintaining HDL.

Acai fruit also contains many valuable Phytosterols. Sterols are compounds of plant cell membranes providing numerous benefits to the Human body, namely the reduction of blood plasma cholesterol.

In the Acai Berry,is a dense source of a particular class of flavonoids called anthocyanins. Acai Berry’s ORAC value (a measure of its antioxidant properties), is higher than any other edible berry on the planet. Acai Berry is also an excellent source of dietary fiber!

The amazing acai fruit is considered nature’s perfect food. Açai was recently featured on the Oprah Winfrey daytime television show as being the top super food for age-defying beauty.

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TruAcai 100% Acai Berry Juice Is Pure Natural Juice At Its Best

Essential Vitamins and Minerals: B1, B2, B3, C & E, Calcium and Potassium.

Essential Fatty Acids: (Omega-3, Omega-6, and Omega-9). These polyunsaturated essential fatty acids help lower LDL (harmful cholesterol) while maintaining HDL (beneficial cholesterol).

This unique ratio resembles the same combination as olive oil. Omega fatty acids can increase healthy cell development. Omega fatty acids are essential for healthy nervous system development and regeneration.

They help rapidly repair and rejuvenate muscles after intense exercise. Essential fatty acids (Omega-3 in particular) help the brain to run smoothly.

ACAI ORAC VALUE

What is ORAC and what does it represent?

 

ORAC stands for Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity.

What is the ORAC Assay?

The Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity (ORAC) assay is a technique for determining the complete antioxidant activity of any biological sample. The ORAC assay measures the actual antioxidant activities of humans, food products, food ingredients, agricultural products, and pharmaceutical products.

What is considered a common ORAC for consumption on a daily basis?

An average person requires 1670 ORAC each day. In reality, 80% to 90% of people around the world are not consuming half of the da ily needed ORACs.

What is the ORAC level in the Total Health Acai Juice?

The Acai fruit will give you an ORAC level of 3871 per gram. The Total Health Acai Juice has an ORAC value of 3800 per 1 oz serving and 119,826.7 per bottle.  The antioxidant content in acai leaves rival fruits struggling to play catch up:

50 times greater than mangos.
Three time greater than blueberries.
Two times greater than pomegranates.
10 to 33 times greater than red wine grapes.

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Antioxidants

• Antocianine, one of the main substances in the acai berry, is high in antioxidants like Vitamins C and E and helps the body fight of free radicals in the environment. Harmful substances in the air like smog, cigarette smoke, and even the damaging effects of the sun can be significantly reduced by drinking acai juice.While there are a number of other fruit juices that fight off antioxidants, none of them come close to acai juice. Acai berries are up to six times more potent than noni juice or mangosteen, so a daily intake of acai could protect you from contracting colds or the flu, as well as give your skin a healthy glow.

Calcium

• Acai has a significant amount of calcium, which can help prevent osteoporosis, especially in women. Calcium helps to strengthen the bones and prevent fractures, especially in the hip, spine, and wrist, and in addition with the right diet filled with other calcium-rich foods and Vitamin D, osteoporosis can also be effectively treated.In addition to osteoporosis prevention, women with extreme menstrual pain can also benefit from acai juice. Calcium-rich foods tend to coat the lining of the stomach and uterus, and reduce the pain that comes from cramps and bloating.Helping to develop healthy teeth and gums is also another characteristic of calcium. For a whiter smile and stronger teeth, as well as the prevention of gingivitis as well as other gum diseases, try adding a serving of acai juice or powder to your normal dental care routine.

Lower Cholesterol Levels

• Acai berries can help to lower cholesterol levels due to their high fiber content. The high fiber in content can also help to prevent colon cancer, since the fiber in the acai berry helps to move substances through the digestive track and arteries. The berries contain Omega-3 fatty acids as well, another substance that lowers cholesterol. Omega-3 fatty acids can also improve the health of your skin because it improves circulation and increase the level of protein in the body.

Macro minerals

• Macro minerals are necessary minerals that are found in both foods and supplements. Most people need high amounts of these minerals, so acai juice is one of the easiest ways to make sure that you get the necessary amount of macro minerals per day. Potassium, sulfur, magnesium and phosphorous are some of the main macro minerals that people don’t get enough of. Sulfur can help to improve acne, magnesium can help women with menopausal complications, and potassium has been known to improve heart health.

Low glycemic index

• Another benefit of acai is its low glycemic index. The glycemic index is the ranking of carbohydrates based on their effect on blood glucose or blood sugar levels. The quicker carbohydrates break down during digestion, the higher the glycemic index. Carbohydrates that breakdown slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the blood stream, have low glycemic index. Foods that are low in glycemic levels are slow to digest and be absorbed into the body’s bloodstream and cause the body’s blood sugar and insulin levels to rise slowly. Low glycemic Index diets have been shown to improve both glucose and lipid levels in diabetic individuals. They also have benefits for weight control because they help control appetite and delay hunger. Low glycemic levels can also help individuals who are trying to lose weight, since it keeps you fuller longer, and can even prolong physical strength and endurance.

Increased energy

• Because of the acai berries ability to help fight off diseases and sicknesses due to its high level of antioxidants, a higher energy level can be attained by drinking acai juice every day. High antioxidant levels boost the immune system, and people have reported having boundless energy and endurance as a result of taking an acai supplement daily. This is also due to the high content of vitamins and minerals in acai, which can help to maintain a healthy diet by providing part of the daily allowance of certain vitamins. Acai juice constitutes a serving of fruit, so the more you consume, the more your body will be cleansed and able to run properly, and fatigue will be eliminated over time.

Once you decide to take acai on a regular basis, be sure to talk your doctor about your new diet choices to discuss ways to maximize the benefits of acai in your diet. Making certain improvements to your eating habits, exercising regularly, and taking certain prescribed medication as instructed can all help to make acai one of your best dietary choices.

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TruGoji  is 100% pure, organic goji juice, with an impressive list of health benefits, making this amazing juice an incredible powerhouse of nutrition that can do so much for promoting your overall good health.  TruGoji is indeed a discovery of great magnitude whose astounding health-promoting properties have been researched in great detail in at least 83 different scientific studies.

For instance, Dr. Victor A. Marcial-Vega, a Radiologist/Oncologist trained at Johns Hopkins University, has been treating his patients with goji juice because his more than 2,000 blood test results clearly demonstrated the remarkable, positive effects of goji juice on the blood. Within only 7 days, patient tests that began with clumps of blood cells became healthy moving blood cells, plus his patients’ bodies became alkaline in 2-3 weeks

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Goji Berry Juice Benefits At-A-Glance

Let’s Talk About Goji Berry Juice!

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What is Goji Berry Juice?

The delicate berries of the Goji plant (Lycium Barbarum) have been treasured for centuries by the Himalayan people. These berries flourish in the tranquil valleys that are naturally protected by the Majestic Himalayan Mountains and has been held in high esteem throughout the ages for its nutritional benefits and health giving properties. This alkaline berry has been consumed in China and the Himalayan regions for close to 3000 years.

The nutrient rich soil and the fresh mountain air guarantee nearly perfect conditions for the plant to blossom. Goji Juice, formerly a Tibetan secret, was used in ancient recipes as a delicious-tasting elixir that provided many natural benefits.

Total Health’s Goji Juice is rich in naturally occurring minerals (Zinc, Calcium, Germanium, Selenium, Phosphorus, Copper and Iron) and many Amino Acids (Isoleucine & Methione). Total Health’s Goji Juice also provides Antioxidant Vitamins.

It contains four unique Polysaccharides and Phytonutrient compounds, that work in the body as directors and carriers of the instructions that cells use to communicate with each other. These Polysaccharides are “Master Molecules” that command and control many of the body’s most important defense systems and encourage good overall health.

The nutritional benefits of Goji juice are being corroborated and confirmed by research and clinical studies. Studies with elderly people and those suffering from general debility have shown that consuming Goji juice can lead to a three-time increase in the T-cell transformation functions and the white cell interleukin-2 count can double. This opens up the possibilities of extracting even greater benefits from this berry, particularly for fighting tiredness, improving the working of the immune system, preventing the growth of free radicals, etc.

The key nutritional ingredients of Goji juice are the glyconutrients that provide eight essential sugars required by the human body for growth. The 22 phytonutrient compounds present in Goji juice facilitate intercellular communication.

TruGoji Contains:

• 19 amino acids. The building blocks of protein including all eight amino acids that are essential for life.

• 21 trace minerals, including germanium, an anti-cancer trace mineral rarely found in foods.

• Essential fatty acids, which are required for the body’s production of hormones and for the smooth functioning of the brain and nervous system.

• Beta-Sitosterol, an anti-inflammatory agent. Beta-Sitosterol also lowers cholesterol and has been used to treat sexual impotence and prostate enlargement.

• A complete spectrum of antioxidant carotenoids, including beta-carotene (a better source than even carrots!) and zeaxanthin (protects the eyes). Goji berries are the richest source of carotenoids of all known foods.

• More protein than whole wheat (13%).

• Cyperone, a sesquiterpene that benefits the heart and blood pressure, alleviates menstrual discomfort, and has been used in the treatment of cervical cancer.

• Vitamin C at higher levels than even those found in oranges.

• B-complex vitamins, necessary for converting food into energy.

• Vitamin E (very rarely found in fruits, only in grains and seeds).

• Solavetivone, a powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial compound.

• Physalin, a natural compound that is active against all major types of leukemia. It has been shown to increase splenic natural killer cell activity in normal and tumor-bearing mice, with broad-spectrum anti-cancer effect. It has also been used as a treatment for hepatitis B.

• Betaine, which is used by the liver to produce choline, a compound that calms nervousness, enhances memory, promotes muscle growth, and protects against fatty liver disease. Betaine also provides methyl groups in the body’s energy reactions and can help reduce levels of homocysteine, a prime risk factor in heart disease. It also protects DNA.

• 20 Polysaccharides including four unique Polysaccharides that no other plant on earth contains. These unique Polysaccharides are LBP-1, LBP-2, LBP-3 and LBP-4, act as Master Molecules in the body. Synergized together, these Polysaccharides serve as carriers of specific instructions used by the body’s internal cells when communicating with one another. This action is of critical importance to the smooth functioning of virtually every cell in the entire body.

Goji berries are considered to be the most nutrient dense fruits on earth!

Why? Because they are a very rich source of vitamin C having 500 times more vitamin C per ounce than oranges, actually more than almost any fruit you could name.

They are also a superb source of vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, and E, and becoming famous as an antioxidant.

Goji berries are a rich source of both selenium and germanium and have been used in a number of clinical trials involving cancer patients. When given to patients undergoing chemotherapy, the berries conferred significant protection for the liver.

In Oriental medicine, they are said to correct chi deficiency, meaning that people with low energy, insomnia, heart palpitations and even anxiety are more comfortable after consuming Goji berries.

In a study in Mongolia, and a 2,000 blood test study by Dr. Marcial-Vega in this country, it was shown that patients drinking goji juice had a significant increase in lymphocyte activity and that their blood began to resemble that of much younger, healthier persons.*

Now you can “drink of the well and enjoy a long life”, because TruGoji can, for instance… Help you feel younger and more vibrant; Support the health of all the cells in your body; Strengthen your immune system; Relief from the pain of osteoarthritis; Improve your cardiovascular health; Boost your energy levels and stamina; Prevent free-radical damage

Why is it that so many people seem prone to illness more than others? It is common to hear of someone coming down with a small illness, then find out they have a full-blown disease later. There is no doubt the healthier your body is, the less likely you will be struck down with an illness.

The importance of proper diet cannot be emphasized enough. You should make sure you are consuming whole foods, and not simply feeding your body with processed foods and fast foods. Regular exercise should become a part of your life and scheduled into your week like other things, such as grocery shopping, dental appointments or a trip to the hair dresser.

Cleanliness is also important. Washing your hands should be a top priority throughout the day for everyone. Germs are everywhere and they are just waiting to find a place to live. You should take the time out to wipe down door handles in your home, as well as faucets and cabinet handles.

A good disinfectant spray can help kill the germs which lurk in your home. In addition to all of this, you can also add mangosteen fruit to your diet. If you cannot get your hands on the mangosteen fruit, you should seriously consider supplementing your diet with mangosteen supplements.

Taking mangosteen fruit supplements can greatly reduce a person’s chance of acquiring an illness. Mangosteen fruit is full of powerful xanthones. Many people have never heard of xanthones before. The xanthones in the fruit supplement can greatly benefit ones health. They help to repair damage in the body, as well as boost your immune system.

Mangosteens are a tropical, exotic fruit. It is much loved by many who can get their hands on it. The only way it can be brought into the United States from the South East Asian countries is if it is canned, frozen, or packaged in dietary supplements. There have been suspicions of black-marketing imports of this fruit into the United States of America.

Anyone caught buying or selling fresh mangosteens inside the United States from countries in South East Asia can be subject to large fines. While America does allow the importation of this fruit from other countries in Central America and the West Indies, this avenue simply has not been brought to fruition, yet.

The United States Department of Agriculture will only allow a product to be brought into the country that it deems safe to the land and native crops. Many countries who wish to export their mangosteens to the United States of America simply are not technically able to provide the quality of irradiation facilities which meet the United States approval codes.

Manufacturers of health supplements recognize that it may be many years before mangosteens can safely be imported into America. That is why they are packaging the healthy xanthones of the fruit into supplements that the general public can get today.

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Healthnotes Newswire (December 23, 2010)—Bone deformities and rickets are the truest signs of vitamin D deficiency in kids, but new evidence suggests that body fat might also have something to tell us about their vitamin D status. A new study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, found that insufficient and deficient vitamin D levels were associated with increasing weight, body fat, and belly fat in schoolchildren.

Growth in girth of kids with low vitamin D

Almost 3,000 children between 5 and 12 years old attending public schools in Bogota, Colombia, participated in the study. Blood samples were taken at the beginning of the study to assess vitamin D status, and the children were weighed and measured for height, skinfold thickness, and waist circumference several times over the course of an average of 30 months.

More than half of the children had sub-optimal vitamin D levels: 10% were deficient and another 46% were insufficient. Compared to the vitamin D-sufficient children, those with insufficiency and deficiency had greater increases in the following measurements over the course of the study:

• body-mass index, or BMI, a calculated number based on weight and height that is often used to diagnose overweight and obesity;

• skinfold thickness, a marker of body fat percentage; and, • waist circumference, an indicator of fat accumulation in the abdomen, or belly fat.

In addition, growth in height was slower in girls with low vitamin D levels compared to girls with sufficient vitamin D.

Metabolism and vitamin D

Based on their results, the authors of the study speculated that a metabolic shift stimulated by low vitamin D status could encourage more fat to be stored in the abdomen, which may threaten long-term health.

“Our results suggest that inadequate vitamin D status may lead to increased fat accumulation during childhood,” said study co-author Dr. Eduardo Villamor of the University of Michigan School of Public Health. “The findings are particularly worrisome because they might imply that low vitamin D status could be related to accumulation of fat in the abdomen, where, if carried into adulthood, it could eventually be associated with increased risks of heart disease and diabetes.”

Kids need vitamin D

Like children and adults in other studies, most of the children in this study had insufficient vitamin D levels. In addition to the possibility that this could alter their metabolism and put them at risk for overweight, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, low vitamin D status could also leave them less protected against osteoporosis, infections, depression, and some cancers.

Parents can improve the chances that their kids will have enough vitamin D by taking the following steps:

Choose fortified dairy products and milk substitutes. Try giving kids a daily teaspoonful of cod liver oil, a rich source of vitamin D, especially in the winter. This will also give them some extra vitamin A and healthy omega-3 fats. Consider a vitamin D supplement. For kids over one year old, 700 to1,300 IU per day is now recommended by the US Institute of Medicine.

(AmJ Clin Nutr 2010;92:1446–51)

Maureen Williams, ND, received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA. She has a private practice on Cortes Island in British Columbia, Canada, and has done extensive work with traditional herbal medicine in Guatemala and Honduras. Dr. Williams is a regular contributor to Healthnotes Newswire.

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By Jeremy Appleton, ND

Healthnotes Newswire (April 13, 2000)—Many doctors, researchers, and nutrition experts have long suspected that poor diet impairs academic performance in schoolchildren. Some have theorized that a vitamin-mineral supplement could improve intelligence scores in malnourished children, although supplements would not be expected to significantly affect the scores of children who are adequately nourished. A new study confirms these theories, and should prompt parents of schoolchildren with learning problems to review their children’s diets.

Dr. Stephen J. Schoenthaler and colleagues conducted a randomized, double-blind trial in which they gave 245 schoolchildren a low-dose vitamin-mineral tablet or placebo for three months.¹ The subjects were “working class,” primarily Hispanic children, aged 6–12 years, from two elementary schools in Phoenix, Arizona. The vitamin-mineral supplements were designed to raise the children’s nutrient intake to the equivalent of a well-balanced diet, and contained 50% of the U.S. daily recommended allowance (RDA) for several nutrients. (Two chewable tablets provided: vitamin A [2,500 IU], vitamin D [200 IU], vitamin E [20 IU], vitamin C [40 mg], vitamin B1 [0.75 mg], vitamin B2 [0.85 mg], vitamin B3 [10 mg], pantothenic acid [5 mg], vitamin B6 [1 mg], vitamin B12 [3 mcg], folate [200 mcg], iron [9 mg], zinc [7.5 mg], chromium [50 mcg], manganese [1.25 mcg], molybdenum [0.12 mcg], selenium [50 mcg] and copper [1 mcg].) The primary outcome measured by the researchers was a score of nonverbal intelligence, as determined by the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Revised (WISC-R). (Nonverbal IQ is a person’s ability to analyze information and the speed at which this is correctly done.) At the end of the study, the researchers observed a statistically significant rise in the nonverbal intelligence quotient (IQ) in children receiving the vitamin-mineral supplement compared with those receiving placebo.

Putting the Study in Context

Many nutrients are needed for the development of the brain and nervous system. Children who are malnourished may become developmentally impaired and unable to benefit from classroom education specific to their age-group. Nutritional status and the social environment of the child may be nearly inseparable in terms of their contributions to learning failures. In developed countries, like the United States, conditions of poverty are closely associated with conditions of malnutrition. Therefore, any short-term benefits from giving food and nutritional supplements to malnourished children should optimally be strengthened by long-term improvements to the child’s living environment.

Common nutritional consequences of a poor diet in children living in the United States include low vitamin C and little available dietary iron.² Poverty remains a major determinant of iron malnutrition in the United States.³ Scientists widely accept that iron deficiency affects mental functioning. In iron-deficient infants and children, there is convincing evidence of impaired cognitive performance and mental control of muscular movements.⁴The association between other nutrient deficiencies and intellectual function is somewhat less clear. Researchers, including Dr. Schoenthaler and colleagues, have studied the relationship between nutrition and intelligence, and have been able to demonstrate improvements in academic performance after improving the child’s nutritional status, either through diet or use of nutritional supplements. Were these gains due to purely psychological factors? Did they result from correction of a single nutrient deficiency, such as iron? Or could multiple nutrients have been involved? Will all children benefit intellectually from nutrient supplementation, or just those who are malnourished?

Interpreting the Results

Schoenthaler and colleagues found that most of the children did not show any benefit from vitamin-mineral supplementation. Although, overall, children taking the vitamin-mineral supplement were significantly more likely to have gains in IQ than those taking placebo, the difference was not due to small gains distributed widely among supplemented children. Rather, they arose from dramatic gains of 15 points or more in a minority (about 20%) of the supplemented children. A similar percentage of “responders” was observed in a study of California schoolchildren.⁵ Schoenthaler extrapolates from these data that about one in five Western schoolchildren are not sufficiently nourished to prevent intellectual impairment. If the children in the California study belonged to the “middle class” as well as the “working class,” this theory could be correct. The data from this most recent study support the theory that one in five “working class” children are at risk for multiple nutrient deficiencies and stand to gain the most from vitamin-mineral supplementation.

Could the IQ-raising effects of vitamin-mineral supplements have resulted primarily from correcting an undiagnosed iron-deficiency? Unfortunately, the design of this trial did not allow identification of which nutrients caused the increases in IQ. When children are deficient in multiple nutrients, verifying which deficiencies cause intellectual impairment and which deficiencies are simply “markers” of intellectual impairment is not possible. However, Schoenthaler and colleagues were able to demonstrate that, for some children, the reason that the supplement raised IQ was indeed due to the correction of an iron-deficiency. For even more children, who had normal levels of blood iron, they determined that some other single nutrient (e.g., folate, vitamin B6) was deficient, and subsequently corrected by supplementation. However, for most of the “responders” in this study, a combination of nutrient deficiencies was found, and corrected by the vitamin-mineral supplements.⁶

Future controlled trials could use laboratory tests to pinpoint single nutrient deficiencies and then supplement with individual nutrients to see if IQ scores rise as a result. This approach would provide more definitive information about the role of individual nutrients in preventing intellectual impairment. However, it fails to address the most significant finding of this trial: that children who respond to vitamin-mineral supplementation belong almost exclusively to a poorly nourished minority, and that most of them have multiple, rather than single, nutrient deficiencies. The results of this trial emphasize the need to improve the quality of nutrition education and of school meals in the United States. Parents of children with substandard academic performance should consult with a physician to assess their child’s nutritional status.

References

1. Schoenthaler SJ, Bier ID, Young K, et al. The effect of vitamin-mineral supplementation on the intelligence of American schoolchildren: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Altern Complement Med 2000;6:19–29.
2. Sewell TE, Price VD, Karp RJ. The ecology of poverty undernutrition and learning failure. In: Karp RJ, ed. Malnourished children in the United States: Caught in the cycle of poverty. New York: Springer, 1993: 24–30.
3. Fairbanks VF. Iron in medicine and nutrition. In: Shils ME, Olson JA, Shike M, Ross AC, eds. Modern nutrition in health and disease, 9th ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams and Wilkins, 1999: 211.
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6. Schoenthaler SJ, Personal communication.

Jeremy Appleton, ND, is a naturopathic physician, writer and lecturer in the field of evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine. Dr. Appleton is an adjunct professor of nutrition at National College of Naturopathic Medicine and Senior Science Writer at Healthnotes.

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