en. The very word conjuresup images of strength, vitality,and health. However, the real-

ity is that women outlive men, and aremuch healthier overall. In fact, WorldHealth Organization studies1 showthat men are much less informedabout their health needs than womenare, and are more reluctant to see aphysician. Men also do not tend toseek out treatment until a condition isadvanced, which leaves very littlechance of achieving a full recovery.

According to statistics from theCenters for Disease Control2, thegreatest risks to men’s health comefrom heart disease, prostate cancer,testicular cancer, and colon cancer.What many people do not know isthat the risks from all of these condi-tions can be reduced with good nutri-

tion. Unfortunately, the deadly truth isthat many men aren’t getting thenutrients they need to bolster theirhealth.

Some men are aware of these healthrisks. What they may not know is thatsome health risks are statistically high-er for particular ethnic groups. Forexample, the Centers for DiseaseControl2 reports that AfricanAmericans have a higher risk forprostate cancer than Caucasians, andprostate cancer is the most commoncancer among Hispanic men.

Testicular cancer is more commonamong Caucasian men, but Hispanic,Native American, and Asian men

develop testicular cancerat a higher rate thanAfrican American men.And colon cancer, whichkills 57,000 Americans ayear, hits AfricanAmericans the hardest.They have the highestincidence and resultantdeath rates of any ethnicgroup.

Heart disease is thebiggest all-around killer

of all genders and ethnic groups.However, African American men havethe highest mortality rate due to heartdisease of any group in the world.Cardiovascular disease is also the lead-ing cause of death among Hispanics,killing 33,000 Hispanic Americanseach year—more than cancer, diabetes,and AIDS combined!

The above statistics are not just alarm-ing—they’re frightening! However,there are nutritionally sound ways forall men to reduce risk and live ahealthy, vibrant life. According to U.S.

Department of Health and HumanServices Secretary Tommy G.Thompson3, who just announced anational campaign aimed at reducingthe risk of chronic diseases amongAfrican-American men, preventionand immunity begin with 9 servings offruits and vegetables a day. "Theseleading causes of death are largely pre-ventable through changes in ourlifestyle choices," Thompson explains."The 9 A Day campaign will help us tostart emphasizing prevention of this

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epidemic by letting African-Americanmen know the vital importance of eat-ing fruits and vegetables to their over-all health."

Because men, in general, don’t eatenough fruits and vegetables, they losethe protective power of fruits’ and veg-etables’ unique phytonutrients. As aresult, many men are at a higher riskof disease than they need to be.

Phytonutrient PowerPhytonutrients such as carotenoidsand flavonoids have been shown indozens of studies to protect the heart,defend the cells, and increase immuni-ty4. Nothing packs more immunity-boosting punch than GNLD’sPhytoDefense®. Each serving deliversthe scientifically proven phytonutrientimmune power of 6 optimal servingsfrom 25 different fruits and vegetables.U.S. Government statistics show thatmen aren’t eating the recommendeddaily 5 to 9 servings of fruits and veg-etables, nor getting the variety neededfor optimal health. These facts makePhytoDefense the perfect choice for astronger, healthier diet.

Heart ProtectionThe latest research shows that cardio-vascular health depends heavily on twonormal components in your blood:lipids and homocysteine. Both require

specific nutrients to maintain opti-mum cardiovascular health. In fact, arecent study published in the BritishJournal of Nutrition5 underscores theimportance of controlling homocys-teine levels as a means of maintainingheart health. Fortunately, GNLD’sLipotropic Adjunct™ delivers specificnutrients—choline, inositol, betaine,folic acid, and B-vitamins—which helpmaintain proper homocysteine levelsand resist lipid deposition within the cardiovascular system.

Although you may be healthy in allother respects, imbalances or disrup-tions of natural male functions canoccur that undermine feelings of well-ness and male vitality. GNLD’sMasculine Herbal Complex™ containsactive components that, according tothe Physician’s Desk Reference forHerbal Medications6, have been shownto help maintain energetic balance,promote general strength, heightenmasculine function, and support apositive outlook. Each dose containssaw palmetto to promote male physicalvitality and a healthy prostate and uri-nary tract6. Masculine HerbalComplex also includes avena sativa forrenewed libido7 and damiana to help energize mood8, and more.

Remember, real men take care of theirhealth. Turn to GNLD for the help youneed to live a healthier, more vibrantlife!

Overall Health,Wellness, and Vitality

Headlines Around the World Tell the GR Story!2

Since its introduction in 2000, GNLD’s GR

Weight Loss Program has been offering a

healthier future to folks throughout the

GNLD world—and it’s paying off! This

front-page feature from Sweden’s

evening newspaper Aftonbladet is just

one example of how GR is creating

more life-changing success stories than

ever before as people from Chicago to

Stockholm find out what it’s really like to

look GReat and feel GReat.

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Are Men Cell-fish?

In a word, Yes! In order to havehealthy lives, men and womenneed healthy cells. Achievingoptimal nutrition way down atthe cellular level is the key to getting the most nutrients out ofthe foods you eat. GNLD’sFormula IV®, with its exclusiveTre-en-en® grain concentrates, isproven to enhance nutrient uti-lization efficiency and to supportoverall growth and development,resulting in a happier, healthier,more energized body.

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1. World Health Organization Gender and Health:

Technical paper, 1998 Reference WHO/FRH/WHD/

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2. www.cdc.gov

3. www.9aday.cancer.gov: HHS and NCI Launch

National Campaign to Address Diet-Related

Diseases Affecting African-American Men.

4. Carughi, A & Hooper. FG Plasma carotenoid con-

centrations before and after supplementation with a

carotenoid mixture. American Journal of Clinical

Nutrition, Vol. 59 (4): 896-899, 1994. Kramer TR;

Burri BJ. Modulated mitogenic proliferative respon-

siveness of lymphocytes in whole-blood cultures

after a low-carotene diet and mixed-carotenoid

supplementation in women. American Journal of

Clinical Nutrition, Vol. 65(3): 871-875, Mar. 1997.

5. British Journal of Nutrition, 2003 Mar:89(3): 295-

301.

6. PDR for herbal medicines: First Edition, pp. 1136-

37.

7. PDR for herbal medicines: First Edition, pp. 680-81

8. PDR for herbal medicines: First Edition, p. 1193

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Q. I keep hearing about the dangers of homocysteine. Can mydoctor test my blood for this stuff?A. You may have heard Dr. Dean Edell recently talking onTV or radio about the emerging importance of monitoringhomocysteine levels. He mentioned that this is a new area,and that not every doctor and laboratory is yet set up to testfor homocysteine.

Determination of your homocysteine level can only by doneif your doctor or blood lab is equipped with the new spe-cialized homocysteine blood test. FYI, a normal homocys-teine level is approximately 4-16 µmol/L; moderately elevat-ed is approximately 16-24 µmol/L; and over 24 µmol/L isconsidered a high homocysteine level.

Fortunately, you don’t have to wait to take action. Dr. Edellalso mentioned the value of the very nutrients we’ve includ-ed in GNLD’s Advanced Lipotropic Adjunct™.

Q. I already take an antioxidant supplement. Will it helpreduce my homocysteine level?A. Homocysteine is an amino acid that can accumulate indangerous levels in the bloodstream, and your body needshelp getting rid of it. Antioxidants can shield the body fromwhat’s known as "oxidative stress," and this can interruptinternal reactions that lead to cardiovascular disease—butthere is not yet any evidence that antioxidants help yourbody rid itself of homocysteine.

On the other hand, GNLD’s Advanced Lipotropic Adjunct isspecially formulated to assist your body with the proper

metabolism of homocysteine. Ingredients in LipotropicAdjunct, such as vitamins B-6 and B-12, have been shownin numerous scientific studies to lower homocysteine levels,as well as to help cleanse your bloodstream of harmful fats.For example, a recent study published in the AmericanJournal of Clinical Nutrition (Am J Clin Nutr 2003 Apr;77(4): 826-33) suggests that nutritional supplementation ofvitamins B-6 and B-12 is strongly correlated with reducedserum homocysteine levels.

Q. I know I don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, but I’mworried that many of the "supplements" out there willadversely affect my heart, my liver, etc. Am I just paranoid?A. You’re not paranoid; there is an astounding array ofingredients out there, from all sorts of sources, being sold as"nutritional supplements." We’re very proud of the fact thatPhytoDefense®, is made entirely of ingredients that comefrom within the human food chain. PhytoDefense is awhole-food supplement—not a drug—that delivers thenutritional power of 25 different fruits and vegetables. Sure,you should try to eat as many fruits and vegetables as youcan, but you should also safely fill the gaps in your diet withPhytoDefense.

As a testament to the safety and efficacy of PhytoDefense,USDA researchers selected its main ingredient—CarotenoidComplex™—over every other food supplement on the mar-ket for use in their studies. In fact, they concluded that ourproduct actually enhanced the body’s immune strength.There are simply no other products on the market that canmake that claim.

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Your health should allow you to live

life to the fullest—not keep you

from doing the things you want to

do. So take care of yourself, and

take care of your life!

Look Good, Feel Great,Stay Young!

Sure, Bio-Tone’s natural, free-form amino acids, Arginine andOrnithine, support fat mobilization and healthy metabolism—but did you know they also support a healthy vascular system? That’s right! Your body can use these two powerfulamino acids to produce nitric oxide, a vasodilator. Whatdoes this mean? It means Bio-Tone gets your blood flowingwhere you want it flowing. That can not only reduce your riskof hypertension, but it can also increase your chances of completing youramorous adventures, if you get our drift. This increased circulation (we callit the Viagra® effect) is one more reason to think Bio-Tone!

Men—Think Bio-Tone®!

Look Good, Feel Great,Stay Young!