USANA Health Sciences and TOSH Collaborate on New Vitamin Studies

Can Vitamin D Reduce Muscular Weakness in Healthy, Active Adults?Second Study Examines Vitamin C Role in Knee Injury Recovery

MURRAY, Utah, Jul 15, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Can something as a simple as a vitamin supplement help your body recover more quickly from the pain and stiffness associated with vigorous exercise, or even improve recovery from surgery? Researchers at TOSH--The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital and USANA Health Sciences, Inc. /quotes/comstock/15*!usna/quotes/nls/usna (USNA 39.27, 0.00, 0.00%) are hoping to answer these questions with different studies focused on vitamin supplements. 

In the first study, Tyler Barker, PhD., a physiologist at TOSH, and Brian Dixon, PhD., a senior scientist at USANA, are hoping to determine whether vitamin D -- most recently championed as a means to prevent or reduce a person's risk of cardiovascular disease -- can reduce post-exercise

Antioxidants and a More Beautiful You!

It's true: You are what you eat, and consuming foods that are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can benefit you both inside and out. Antioxidants may help lower cholesterol, reduce your risk of certain cancers, promote good circulation, support healthy gums, and protect your skin. Many skin and beauty experts also believe that antioxidants are a key factor in maintaining a health and youthful apprearance.

Vitamins and Antioxidants for Skin Health

Age, stress, sun exposure, pollution, and smoking cigarettes can contribute to a reduction in

Exquisite Preservative Free Skincare!

Your skin is the last organ to receive nutrients from the body and often the first to show signs of nutritional deficiency, imbalance, or the unhealthy effects of free radicals. True health and beauty requires a synergy of internal and external nutrition, as well as protection from the environment and oxidative damage, which can accelerate the appearance of sagging and wrinkling

Antioxidants for Improved Health

Many people these days take antioxidants to counter the detrimental effects of free radicals. Although there is no conclusive proof that antioxidants stop skin from aging, experts do agree they have the ability to 'capture' free radicals and may protect us from certain diseases.

February is Heart Health Month

DID YOU KNOW...

The average adult heart pumps 7500 liters (2000 gallons) of blood each day. As one of the hardest working organs in the body, the heart has unique nutritional needs. Nutritional deficiencies may even contribute to cardiovascular disease which is the leading cause of death in Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Our Heart Health supplements are specially designed to support healthy heart function.

February is Heart Health Month, and USANA is helping you maintain sound cardiovascular health in a big way. For this month only, USANA is offering the Heart Smart Pack! Complete with Optimizers Proflavanol® 90, CoQuinone™, and BiOmega™ dietary supplements. The Heart Smart Pack is a great way to fight free radicals and give your heart the support it needs.

 

Heart Smart Pack! Available February at only $199

....a saving of $59 NZD.