ALTRUM focus is a place for you to get important information about ALTRUM, the Health Division, of AMSOIL INC. ALTRUM includes ALTRUM Nutritional Supplements, formulated as the “World’s Best”  natural nutritional supplements on the market; AGGRAND natural, liquid fertilizers for your garden and crops; and AquaBrite, water filters.

Fish Oil with Exercise Reduces Body Fat
In a study of overweight adults, Australian researchers found that a combination of exercise and fish oil supplements was effective at reducing body fat and improving cholesterol levels and blood vessel function.

The results suggest that a combination of exercise and fish oil may improve overweight adults' cardiovascular health.

Peter R. C. Howe and colleagues at the University of South Australia in Adelaide report the findings in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2007.

Numerous studies have shown that the omega-3 fatty acids in fish may benefit the heart, by lowering blood pressure and triglycerides, reducing the risk of blood clots and improving blood vessel function."Increasing intake of (omega-3 fatty acids) could be a useful adjunct to exercise programs aimed at improving body composition and decreasing cardiovascular disease risk," according to Howe and his colleagues. (SOURCE: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2007)

ALTRUM Nutritional oil formulas provide the purest, highest quality base stocks available on the market. ALTRUM base stocks are derived from the freshest marine lipids harvested from the non-threatened salt water species found in the clean Atlantic waters off South America. They are wild-caught, small, plankton-feeding fish – anchovies, small mackerel and sardines, which are low on the food chain. The purity of the ALTRUM nutritional oils is achieved through molecular distillation to ensure no contaminants are present in the base stocks. In fact, independent laboratory testing of ALTRUM marine lipids is conducted to guarantee there are no contaminants such as the heavy metals cadmium, lead or mercury; toxins, such as dioxins, PCBs or pesticides.

Fish oils used for the ALTRUM nutritional oil formulas exceed International Fish Oil Standards (IFOS) and California Standards for purity. These high quality standards guarantee you get only the purest natural source of essential fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) marine lipids available. *

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

ALTRUM Health Tip: MSG Can Lead to Obesity
Research shows MSG, monosodium glutamate, in foods can cause obesity. Scientists have known for more than 50 years that MSG added to foods given to newborn rats caused them to become grossly obese. The effects of MSG are now so well established that the substance is routinely used in experimental obesity studies on animals. Researchers now know that MSG destroys the hypothalamus, the same portion of the brain that is injured in people who develop metabolic syndrome, which causes type-2 diabetes, hypertension and atherosclerosis.

Recent studies have shown that obese animals actually have the metabolic syndrome, which is now seen in 50 million adults in the United States. The metabolic syndrome is the cause of type-2 diabetes as well as hypertension and atherosclerosis.

AGGRAND Banners Available for Dealers
AGGRAND Natural Liquid Fertilizers provide the best nutrients for your plants and crops in an easy-to-use liquid formula that you simply mix with water to the correct dilution for hearty, bountiful gardens, houseplants and crops. The AGGRAND products are easy, economical, effective and environmentally friendly. Their convenience and outstanding performance make them ideal for homeowners, greenhouse and commercial growers and lawn care and turf professionals. AGGRAND liquid lawn and garden and agricultural products are available in cases of 12 one-quart bottles, packages of two 2.5-gallon bottles, 55 gallon drums and bulk shipments (by request). Availability varies according to state. For complete information about AGGRAND liquid fertilizers, visit the website at www.altrumonline.com, and click on the AGGRAND tab.

AGGRAND Dealers now can order banners to help promote their AGGRAND businesses. The banner is 3 feet x 6 feet, two-color process on one side on 10 ounce reinforced vinyl, with a double stitch hem on all four sides. It has a sewn-in rope top and bottom with six-foot leads and eight attached grommets.

For complete information about AGGRAND Liquid Fertilizers, visit www.altrumonline.com and click on the AGGRAND tab.

AquaBrite Water Filters
AquaBrite water filters are a safe, cost-effective alternative to bottled water. One AquaBrite Under-the-Counter water filter provides 600 gallons of filtered water before recommended filter cartridge change. That's equal to 2,271 one-liter bottles of bottled water. Even at a conservative $1 per bottle (some bottled water costs over $2 per liter), you would have to spend $2,271 on bottled water to get as much clean, filtered water as you get from one AquaBrite Under-the-Counter water filter.

AquaBrite Water Filters give you pure, filtered water right at home, saving the expense of bottled water and protecting the environment.

Pure Power
Pure Power laundry detergent is concentrated for maximum strength and value, and formulated to be gentle on the environment yet tough on the job. Pure Power is phosphate free and biodegradable.