Hello, Here is Your Poiesis Health News for September 2008

FDA to Explore Possible Vytorin-Cancer Link - Experts, FDA Advise Patients to Talk to Their Doctors - By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Health News

Aug. 21, 2008 -- The FDA is reviewing the safety of Vytorin, which combines the cholesterol-lowering drugs Zocor and Zetia, after a clinical trial linked the drug to cancer risk.

In the trial, called SEAS*, 4.1% of patients taking Vytorin died of some form of cancer -- more than the 2.5% of patients who received an inactive placebo.

A recent statement issued by the study investigators noted that these differences "are small and could have occurred as a result of chance."

While other clinical trial data do not indicate an increase in cancer risk, the FDA is alerting doctors and patients now while it awaits further data from the manufacturers, which they should receive in about three months. After that point, the FDA says it'll take an additional six months for a complete evaluation of the data.

Based on all available data on the link between Vytorin and cancer risk, the FDA says patients should not stop taking Vytorin or any other cholesterol drug.

The American Heart Association says the same thing, recommending that patients taking prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs should not stop taking them without talking with their doctor. Patients who stop taking prescribed cholesterol medications increase their risk of having a heart attack or other cardiovascular event.

*SEAS - Simvastatin and Ezeimibe in Aortic Stenosis

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Good Food for Thought

Sweet Potato French Fries - Sweet Potatoes are loaded with beta-carotene and they cook faster than regular white potatoes.

Directions:

Cut each potato into 1/2" thick slices. Cut each slice length-wise into 1/2" strips. Place in a shallow bowl. Add all other ingredients and toss until coated. Spread on a lightly oiled cookie sheet and bake at 450 degrees until tender (about 15 minutes). Serves 4

If you would like to contribute a recipe to this newsletter, please email it to info@poiesishealth.com

Enjoy!

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FYI

An Alternative Supplement for High Cholesterol - Core Complex - from Herbalife

Taking Nutrition to Heart™
Developed with Nobel Laureate in Medicine Dr. Lou Ignarro, Core Complex targets four key
indicators of heart health:

• cholesterol
• triglycerides
• homocysteine
• oxidative stress

Fast Facts

• Developed with and exclusively endorsed by Nobel Laureate in Medicine, Dr. Lou Ignarro.
• Tri-Shield™ Neptune Krill Oil (NKO®) provides three significant heart-healthy
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  astaxanthin–for nutrient and antioxidant absorption.
• Mixed tocopherols and quercetin provide antioxidant protection to help support circulation and healthy blood vessels.
• Alpha lipoic acid is an important nutrient required for energy production, such as the energy required to support the heart
  muscle.
• Consumption of Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

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