Blueberries and Health

    Throughout history, blueberries have been valued for their taste and health benefits. In early times, blueberries were gathered from the forests and the bogs by Native Americans, consumed fresh and also preserved. The Northeast Native American tribes revered blueberries and much folklore developed around them. A tea made from the leaves of the plant was thought to be good for the blood. The juice was used to treat coughs.
    Blueberries rank as the number one fruit provider of antioxidants.

   Study Points to Blueberries for Better Memory Function *

    In an article published January 4, 2010 in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Robert Krikorian of the University of Cincinnati, along with colleagues from the US and Canadian Departments of Agriculture, report that consuming blueberry juice was associated with improvements in learning and memory in individuals with age-related memory decline. The trial enrolled men and women over the age of 70 who reported forgetfulness and memory lapses characteristic of early memory decline. Participants were given the equivalent of 2 cups of a commercially available blueberry juice daily for 12 weeks. At the study's conclusion, learning and recall were improved, and depressive symptoms were reduced.

   Blueberries Enhance Brain Signals, Protect Brain Cells *

    Enhanced brain signaling and protection of brain cells have been demonstrated in association with blueberry supplementation in animal studies as well, and anthocyanins that occur in blueberries have been found in regions of the brain that are essential for thinking function. Anthocyanins have insulin-like properties that improve metabolic function, which, when disturbed, appears to be a factor in brain cell degeneration as well as cardiovascular diseases. *

Blueberry-rich Memory Focus Sustains Your Mental Power *     Vital nutrients in Memory Focus give you advanced nutrition to fuel your brain’s activity. This cutting-edge formula provides 700 mgs of blueberry powder, rich in anthocyanins plus 12 other nutrients known to help increase mental sharpness, clarity and memory.     For complete information on ALTRUM Memory Focus visit http://www.altrumonline.com/AltrumStore/dmf.aspx on the ALTRUM website. *

Customize Your Health Program

ALTRUM customer Marty Johnson talks about the increase in energy, stamina and circulation he experiences after customizing his health program to include ALTRUM Nutritional Supplements. *

ALTRUM Supplements Provide Missing Phytonutrients — Plant-based foods provide the important phytonutrients your body needs to function properly. Read more about the connection between your good health and the phytonutrients ALTRUM supplements provide on page two.

ALTRUM Supplement News — Get the scoop on ALTRUM supplements. Learn about color variations, manufacturing processes and why they’re among the very best quality nutrients available on page three.

Roborant Energy: Why it Works — Roborant Energy's mineral-rich formula gives you the energy and stamina you need for your long, busy days. Find out why on page six.

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