Shaklee Health Sciences Mothers are the world’s best jugglers: arranging family schedules from soccer to band practice to doctor’s appointments, planning meals, and dealing with money issues, childcare and work — they seem to do it all. There is a price to pay, however—the evidence is mounting that women today are experiencing more stress at…
Shaklee Health Sciences November is American Diabetes Month® and we’re asking the question – why should you care about diabetes? Because it is the leading cause of kidney disease, blindness, and amputations, yet nearly 25% of people who have it don’t even know it. In the United States 24 million people have been diagnosed with…
Why was this study done? To determine the effects of a traditional Japanese (Kempo) formula, EH0202 (which includes pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita moschata), plantain seeds (Plantago asiatica), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), and safflower (Carthamus tinctorius)) on symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). What did the study find? After taking 800 mg daily of EH0202 for 3 months,…
Why was this study done? To determine the effects of a traditional Japanese (Kempo) formula on aspects of the immune system in patients with chronic hepatitis. The formula, called EH0202, includes pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita moschata), plantain seeds (Plantago asiatica), Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica), and safflower (Carthamus tinctorius). What did the study find? After three months…
Why was this study done? It is clear from multiple studies that essential fatty acid distribution in obese and overweight persons is different than their lean counterparts. This study was designed to determine whether supplementing with Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA) following weight loss would impact future weight gain. What did the study find? The study discovered…
Why was this study done? Diet and nutrition play important roles in health prevention and maintenance. Dietary supplements are thought to fill nutritional gaps to help support overall health. This study was designed to help determine the relationship between supplemental use and measurements of overall health. What did the study find? Long-term supplement users (multivitamin/mineral,…
Why was this study done? Lean body mass (muscle mass) is one of the largest modifiable components of metabolism. Lean body mass is of interest to scientists because increasing lean body mass is an effective tool in the fight against obesity. This study was designed to understand what role protein plays in building lean body…
Why was this study done? Determining the quality and quantity of active ingredients in raw materials is important for supplement manufacturing. This study was designed to understand the best method of determining Coenzyme Q10 content in raw materials and finished products. What did the study find? The findings of the study suggest that high-performance liquid…