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Issue 15    October 01, 2004
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ON CYCLE ON CYCLE and OFF CYCLE - Fizogen introduces the 2 most powerful legal supplements ever to hit the bodybuilding industry! These products are revolutionary in their ability to be taken year round in a continuous cycling pattern. Intense muscle growth is experienced when taking ON CYCLE™ or OFF CYCLE™, and when combined, the results are nothing short of extraordinary. Imagine continuously adding pounds of muscle mass, month after month, and year after year. The muscle size, strength, and extremely ripped conditioning experienced from "The Continuous Cycle" may prompt your friends to stare at you in amazement and leave your gym buddies puzzled with jealousy at how your muscles always stay so massive and rock hard. Just picture the results of a safe and powerful anabolic cycle that you never have to stop taking and that keeps continuously building huge, shredded muscle mass! The Continuous Cycle is guaranteed to add pounds of muscle mass even to the most stubborn hardgainers. Here is how it works... Take ON CYCLE for 1 month and then switch over to the OFF CYCLE formula for 1 additional month. That’s all there is to it! Repeat this process indefinitely and your muscle growth will never end!


L-Arginine L-Arginine Powder - L-Arginine is a conditionally essential basic amino acid involved primarily in urea metabolism and excretion as well as DNA synthesis. Arginine is a precursor to nitric oxide, which the body uses to keep blood vessels dilated which can provide bodybuilding and sexual benefits. It also assists in wound healing, helps remove excess ammonia from the body, stimulates immune function, and promotes secretion of several hormones, including glucagon, insulin, and growth hormone. NOW® L-Arginine Powder is a 100% pure, free form, pharmaceutical grade amino acid.

Low Carb Lean BodyLow Carb Lean Body is the instant, delicious meal replacement drink mix that provides extra protein and nutrients that you need, without extra carbohydrates or calories. Low Carb Lean Body makes it easy to stay in great shape, and perform at your peak! Just tear open an easy-to-use packet and stir into 16 oz. of ice-cold water to make a smooth, delicious shake. Low Carb Lean Body® tastes so good that it was awarded an American Tasting Institute Gold Medal! Each packet of Low Carb Lean Body® is a nutritional powerhouse containing a big 42 grams of high quality protein, only 12 grams of carbohydrates, and 24 essential vitamins and minerals!

6-OXO 6-OXO™ - The most effective estrogen-blocking supplement ever created! 6-OXO™ is what is known as a suicide inhibitor of aromatase - to both reduce estrogen and increase testosterone. This means that 6-OXO™ binds to the aromatase enzyme in a permanent and irreversible manner, rendering it inactive. The result of this is an eventual diminishment of aromatase enzyme in the body and a concomitant reduction in estrogen levels. A corresponding increase in testosterone production is usually experienced as well.

Whey MatrixWhey Matrix from ISS Research is a 5 pound blend of Whey Protein Concentrate and Isolate enhanced with Glutamine Peptides. Whey Matrix is a clean filtered, un-denatured, Aspartame-free protein powder mix that is highly digestible! Whey Matrix mixes instantly with a spoon or in a Shaker bottle. No messy blender clean-up! Excellent value! Just $26.95 for 5 pound canister

Flax Seed Golden Flax Seeds - Flax seeds are an important source of polyunsatured fatty acids, including Omega-3, plus Magnesium, Zinc and dietary fiber. Flax oil from flax seeds is the richest known source of linolenic acid. It contains protein, mucilage, phytosterols and lignans. Grind your own seeds on a daily basis for the freshest and healthiest seed oil. Add to cereals, salads and blender drinks.

Stevia Extract PacketsStevia Extract Packets - Stevia is an herb which is about 300 times sweeter than cane sugar, or sucrose. Stevia is not absorbed through the digestive tract, and therefore has no calories. Now available as a dietary supplement in white powder form in convenient packets.

Gluten Flour Gluten Flour - From High Protein Wheat. NOW's Gluten Flour is derived from durum wheat. It is considerably higher in protein (70% protein) than most other gluten flours - and is quite low in carbohydrates. Gluten Flour is useful in making low carbohydrate breads and is also suitable for making seitan, a vegetarian meat like substitute.

McCann's Steel Cut Oats McCann's Irish Oatmeal - Steel Cut Oats are whole grain groats (the inner portion of the oat kernel) which have been cut into only two or three pieces. They are golden in color and resemble mini rice particles. Steel Cut Oats are not the same as Rolled Oats which are flake oats that have been steamed, rolled, re-steamed and toasted. Due to all of this additional processing they have lost some of their natural taste, goodness and texture. Steel-cut oats are inherently full of nutritional value and are high in B-Vitamins, protein and fiber while low in salt and unsaturated fat. The quality of Irish Oats and the distinctive crunchy texture make McCann's Steel-Cuts a gourmet delight.

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There Is Nothing Fishy About Omega-3 Fatty Acids

PBL Prenatal Pure Omega 3 Fish Oil

You have probably heard the expression, "You are what you eat." If you are pregnant then the expression changes to, "Your Baby is what you eat." For the next nine months and even longer if you choose to breastfeed, your baby’s nutrients will come from your dietary intake. Unfortunately, some of the most beneficial nutrients for fetal development are not that readily available to American women.

One such nutrient that has been deficient in the American diet is the Omega-3 fatty acid. These nutrients are found in cold water fish such as cod and salmon. Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for normal fetal growth and development. Because the body can't always make its own sufficient supply of Omega-3, these essential fatty acids should be supplied by our diet. A typical diet in the Western world only contains about 10-15% of the Omega-3 that the body needs, the remaining requirement must come from other sources. To help achieve a healthier balance, people should increase their intake of fatty fish or take an Omega-3 dietary supplement to guarantee the health benefits they confer.

With all the mixed messages about mercury exposure from fish and its impact on the brain development of the fetus, many pregnant women have been hesitant to eat a diet rich in fish. Tuna and many other fish contain methylmercury, a compound known to be harmful in high doses to an unborn baby's or young child's developing nervous system. According to FDA guidelines, you should continue limiting yourself to 12 ounces a week (about two servings) of canned "light" tuna and other cooked fish. And you should completely avoid shark, swordfish, king mackerel, and tilefish (also called golden or white snapper) because these fish often contain high levels of mercury. In order to safely get the necessary amount of Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet, it is recommended that you add a high quality omega-3 supplement available in convenient capsules.

Omega-3 Intake May Prevent Premature Labor

Women in the western world are exhibiting a tendency not to carry their babies to full term. This may be due to an insufficient intake of Omega-3 fatty acids. Studies indicate that the type of fatty acids in our diet may influence the length of human gestation.

The high birth weights and long duration of pregnancy in the Faroe Islands led Danish scientists to suggest that a high intake of marine-fat-derived Omega-3 fatty acids might prolong pregnancy by shifting the balance of production of prostaglandins involved in parturition.* Scientists compared the effects on pregnancy duration, birth weight, and birth length of a fish-oil supplement, a control olive-oil supplement, and no supplementation. 533 healthy Danish women in week 30 of pregnancy were randomly assigned in a ratio of 2/1/1 to fish oil, olive oil, or no supplement. The three groups differed in mean length of gestation, which was highest in the fish-oil group and lowest in the olive-oil group; the result was similar when the analysis was restricted to women with an estimate of gestation length based on early ultrasound findings (443 women). Pregnancies in the fish-oil group were, on average, 4 days longer than those in the olive-oil group; the difference in birth weight was 107g. The effect of supplementation on length of gestation was influenced by intake of fish and of fish oil. The conclusion of this study was that fish-oil supplementation in the third trimester seems to prolong pregnancy without detrimental effects on the growth of the fetus or on the course of labor.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Are Important For Fetal Mental Development

Children's mental development may be influenced by their mothers' diet during pregnancy, and by whether the child has been breast fed or received formula. Premature infants need breast milk from mothers that have sufficient amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids in their diet or, alternatively, an infant formula fortified with Omega-3 fatty acids.

The human brain and the retina of the eye consist largely of fatty tissue characterized by long-chain polyunsaturates. In addition to providing energy, the fatty acids in our diet provide important building blocks for the brain and the retina of the eye. To optimize the development of the fetus and the infant, it is important to ensure a sufficient intake of Omega-3 fatty acids, especially during the last trimester of pregnancy and the first six months after birth. To accomplish this, most mothers-to-be need to include Omega-3 fatty acids in their diet during their pregnancy and breastfeeding period.

Children born at term demonstrate a difference in mental development between those who get sufficient Omega-3 fatty acids from breast milk or fortified infant formula, and those who received non-fortified infant formula based solely on vegetable oils which are rich in Omega-6 fatty acids, but low in Omega-3 fatty acids. It has convincingly been proven that children who are born at term and those that get sufficient amounts of Omega-3 fatty acids tend to have a better intellectual capacity than children who receive standard infant formulae.**

Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Reduce the Risk of Depression in Pregnancy

A study by National Institutes of Health and University of Illinois-Chicago researchers found pregnant women who had a deficient intake of Omega-3 acids had double the risk of depression than women with a normal to high intake.

"During pregnancy, the baby gets omega-3 at the expense of the mother," explains study co-author Dr. John Davis, a professor of psychiatry at the University of Illinois-Chicago. He presented the research May 20 at the American Psychiatry Association's annual meeting in San Francisco.

A developing fetus draws on the fatty acid stores of its mother for optimal neurological growth. The study sought to determine if women are at the greatest risk for depression in the third trimester, when their rate of Omega-3 depletion is the greatest.

Using British data compiled from 14,541 women who were expected to deliver between 1991 and 1992, the researchers used a statistical model to analyze the association between omega-3 fatty acids and depression. The subjects' omega-3 intake was recorded at 32 weeks' gestation and was compared to the mothers' scores on a standardized depression test given at 18 and 32 weeks' gestation and again at eight and 32 weeks after birth. Even after the researchers adjusted the data for confounding factors such as age, prior history of depression, education and substance abuse, the association remained strong.

Their findings were supported by an additional analysis, which showed that in countries where omega-3 intake is the highest, the incidence of depression appears to be the lowest.
"We suspect that too little omega-3 in the diet may be a risk factor for depression," Davis says.

Finding The Best Omega-3 Supplement For You and Your Baby

Although there are many brands on the market, finding an Omega-3 fatty acid that is right for you is very tricky. There are several factors that you must look for when purchasing the proper product to achieve desired results. You want to find a product that is impurity free and contaminant free. Many marine based nutritional products can contain PCB’s and other heavy metal contamination so make sure the product you are choosing is impurity free. Next, you want the most highly concentrated fish oil you can find to get an effective dose, to reduce the serving size in number of gelcaps, and to reduce any potential digestive problems when consuming oils. Concerning serving size, many "food grade" fish oils contain surprisingly low amounts of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexanoic Acid (DHA). A good pharmaceutical grade fish oil will be 75% omega-3 fatty acids with at least 60% of the total oil being EPA and DHA.

PBL Prenatal Pure Omega 3 Fish OilPrenatal Pure Omega 3 is a highly effective pharmaceutical grade fish oil - specifically designed for pregnant and nursing mothers. The product is impurity-free, contaminant free, and contains no heavy metals or mercury. Prenatal Pure Omega 3 contains 100% Pharmaceutical Grade Fish Oil. The Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids are 2714 mg per 3 softgel serving (1548 mg of EPA and 828 mg DHA). Prenatal Pure Omega 3 is produced from a patented, state of the art, solvent-free distillation process and is cholesterol free. Prenatal Pure Omega 3 is also toxin free. It's obtained from carefully selected oils previously checked before processing for 0% pesticide, PCB & heavy metal contamination. This process ensures that this product is 100% free of any toxic organic solvent residues or impurities. It's important to note that Prenatal Pure Omega 3 is manufactured from edible fish that do not originate from endangered species. It's also fortified with Vitamin E to protect the molecular integrity of the purified fish oil.

With all of the positive scientific data currently available, there is no doubt in my mind that Omega-3 fatty acids will become a household word for every pregnant woman. Pretty soon you will be taking your Omega-3 softgel hand in hand with your prenatal vitamin!

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*Olsen SF et al. Randomised controlled trial of effect of fish-oil supplementation on pregnancy duration. The Lancet 1992;339:1003-1007

**P Willatts, JS Forsyth, MK DiModugno, S Varma, M Colvin (1998), University of Dundee, Scotland, The Lancet 28 Aug. 1998.