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Show Page Four - The Eureka Reporter - March 18, 1994 Vitamin intake requires smarts are a common problem in China private organization which estaband the United States. lishes standards for pharmaceucancer the trials Although ticals, has been developing results showed that participants such things as solubilie, a of combination taking ty, correct labeling and correct vitamin E and selenium expiration dates-f- or multivitawere at lower risk for stomach mins since 1990. Soon the desigand esophageal cancer, research- nation "USP" will begin appearers caution against generalizing ing on labels, assuring consumers about this result because the of the quality of supplements. "Be informed when you buy participating Chinese population was malnourished. Roll advises. supplements," one of the to "Avoid and Roll, According expensive potentially most significant recent findings toxic mega products. Be wary validates the long-hel- d idea that of long lists of ingredients on folic acid deficiency is connected labels; products often contain all to spina bifida and other neural kinds of things without any health tube defects. Folic acid supple- benefit-prot- ein or enzyme. ments have been prescribed for pregnant women for a long time. The U.S. food and Drug Administration (FDA) now has approved the claim linking folic acid to reduction in neural tube defects. One other claim, that The Tintic High School Class linking calcium with prevention of 1954 will hold its 40th Class of osteoporosis, also has FDA Reunion on August 19th and 20th, 1994. Our activities will include approval. Roll favors FDA regulation of dinner on the 19th, Scout BreakTwo studiesthe Nurses Health Study (involving 87,000 nutritional supplements. "The fast together on the 20th, lunch at female nurses and started in FDA will require substantial a classmates home, and a house 1980), whose results were recent- agreement in the scientific litera- and church tour in Eureka. Classmates from kindergarten ly announced, and the Health ture before claims can be made Professionals Follow-u- p Study about the benefit of supplements. to graduation are invited to attend "There has been an in 000 these celebration events. Sadly, started males, (51, 1986), bias in the science communi- we have been unable to find the neither of which was designed to idea that vita- addresses of all our former classdetermine the benefits of nutri- ty in the past-t- he tional supplements-l- ed to similar mins dont do anything," Roll mates, although we have searched the conclusions after diets of the said. "But, you have to measure diligently. If you attended kinparticipants were checked. In benefits versus risk and there are dergarten in 1941 at the Library each study, those in the top fifth tremendous potential benefits for or any grade in Eureka with the of vitamin E intake had about 40 an outlay of about $30 a year, Class of 1954, please contact me percent lower risk of coronary with almost no danger of toxicity. with your address and phone heart disease than those in the Nutritional supplements taken at number: Marian Sax Whiting, levels two to five times the U.S. 23 South Deep Lake Road, North lowest fifth. We dont "You ave to take the supple- Recommended Daily Allowance Oaks, MN 55127. danlow-risa not miss arc Please want to ment to get into that k (USRDA) you. usually plan to acid celebration. our folic supplealthough join category. We get E from vegeta- ger, ble oils, wheat germ, some fruits mentation at this level is not (Marian does not have addresses Roll said the for the following former classand vegetables, but it is difficult recommended." to get enough from food we eat," evidence now supports the idea mates: William Bennett, Peggy that, for some nutrients, people Daniels, Francis Fillmore, Carol Roll said. may need more than 100 percent Dean Franklin, Shari Gebhardt, Howard Griffith, Janice Hansen, Two five-yetrials uw vita- of the USRDA. "Purists mins and cancer by the National say if people eat Gary Hudson, Jean Jones, Harold Eye Institute and the Chinese right,' supplements arent need- Laird, Darlene Leissring, Peggy Academy of Medical Sciences in ed. The same is true about weight McIntyre, Betty Weitzel, Dawana Beijing resulted in the cataract reduction, but obesity isnt going Williams, Winnifred Roundy, and findings. Two groups of older away. Eating right just doesnt Shirley Thomas.) al work for many people, so its people-o- ne taking a e, tablet and reasonable to look at other ways and the second taking to solve the problem. " almost 50 perAnother issue is one of cent less likely to have nuclear ucts should do what they cataracts, those which cloud the claim, the U professor said. The center of the lens of the eye and U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP), the by Shelley Haynes THE FOUNDERS DAY PROGRAM was on February 23. The chorus sang three songs. Then the grade school played several pieces. Next the stage band played 5 selections. Last, the concert band played 5 selections. It was a great program. THE JAZZ FESTIVAL was in the afternoon on Wednesday, March 3. We hosted Dug way. The band played: "Pardon My Blues" (solo by Josh Grim-stead- ); "My Spanish Heart" (solos by Tirzah Sullivan and Good only with this couponExpires March 31 Limited Offer Whitney Ilyzcr); "The Great Shark Hunt" (solo by Ryan Americans spend about $4 billion annually on nutritional supplements, and evidence is mounting that theyre getting something for their money, particularly if they follow a few simple guidelines. David B. Roll, Ph.D., professor of medicinal chemistry and acting dean at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy, told a recent gathering of the Us Health Sciences Council that some authorities now say there is substantial evidence that nutritional supplements have an effect in lowering susceptibility to heart disease, cancer, osteoporosis and even cataracts, with the most striking effects of diet applying to cancer and heart disease. "Studies show those at lowest risk were people who had been taking supplements, and there also is compelling evidence that most people do not get enough of certain vitamins in their food," Roll said. stan-dards-f- or beta-caroten- Class of 54 plans reunion anti-vita-m- in ar Paula Meredith & Greg W. Evans Paula Meredith to wed Greg W. Evans Paula Meredith and Greg W. Evans will be married Saturday, March 26, 1994. is the daughter The bride-eleand Mr. Mrs. Paul Meredith of of Payson, Utah. She is a graduate of Payson High School and Brigham Young University and currently teaches school in Eureka at Tintic High School. The prospective bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Evans of Eureka, Utah. He is a graduate of Tintic High School ct multivita-min-and-miner- beta-caroten- quality-prod- iorai Special 5 pring. One Dozen Roses 15" Beautifully Arranged ASAP FLORAL 6 544 N. Main Springville 8 a.m.-- pm. Open Monday-Saturda- y Free Delivery In Utah County! 489-806- Q 8 Tintic High bands perform ? Ncdrebcrg). Scott Stanton of CEU was the Both Tintic and adjudicator. Dugway will be going to the State Band Festival. THE CONCERT HAND will be going to Dugway on April 14 for a festival and to Altamont on April 15 for an exchange concert. and UVSC and currently is employed by RB&G Engineering in Provo, Utah. am fj. Bridal Attendant will be Tracy McIntyre of Las Vegas, NV. Best Man is Allen Evans, brother of the groom. A reception will be held that evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Eureka Holiday House; 135 West Main; Eureka, Utah. The newlyweds will make their home in Eureka. & kanc& We wish to express our apprecia- tion to all those who supported the St. Patricks Day Fund-Raiswith gi er their contributions andor their at-tendance. As a result of all the wonderful support , the event was a financial 8 8 success and, hopefiilly, FUN for those 8 attending. Father Walter, Pastor, and die Parishioners of St. Patricks Parish 8 HAPPY ST. PATRICK'SDAY |