Coming Soon To Our Store
Udi’s GF - White Sandwich Bread, Whole Grain Bread, Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Streussel and Pizza Shells (arriving fresh Friday 9/18).
Andrea’s - GF White Sandwich Bread (arriving fresh Wednesday 9/16).
Enzymedica - The foremost manufacturer of enzymes has expanded its line, so we have too. New products include: ViraStop, MucoStop and Digest for Kids. Digestive enzymes are particularly helpful for those suffering from malabsorption. Ask us about enzymes the next time you are in.
Choice Batter - This will become your new favorite replacement for bread crumbs. It makes superior chicken nuggets, fish & chips and onion rings, and it will not absorb oil.
Conte’s - GF Lasagnas (Beef, Vegetable and Cheese)
Zico Coconut Waters - These lightly sweet and uniquely refreshing drinks are extremely high in minerals and electrolytes, and so make the perfect sports drink without the sugar or unnatural sweeteners.
Returning
Glutenfreeda’s - GF Instant Oatmeals (finally)
Against the Grain - GF Bagels and Rolls
Roh and Jo - Sugar Cookies, Brownies and Cupcakes
Dowd and Rogers - GF Chestnut Flour for substitution in your favorite gluten free foods
Amanda’s Own Chocolate Bars - Dedicated gluten, dairy, egg and nut free excellence
Nutribiotic Protein Powder - 20% off, including three new flavors
Natren Probiotics - 25% off, including Healthy Trinity
Frequent shoppers receive a 10% discount on all supplements for the month of September (excluding sale items).
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Researchers at the University of Texas at Galveston have found that the enzyme aldose reductase is a critical link in the cascade of steps resulting in an allergen-provoked asthma attack, and that aldose reductase inhibitors, already in use for the treatment of diabetes, can prevent an asthma attack. Oral administration of aldose reductase inhibitors worked effectively to block inflammation in a series of in vitro experiments with ragweed extracts and human airway epithelial cells. This was followed by an experiment with asthmatic mice that were fed aldose reductase inhibitor before inhaling ragweed extract and the therapy reduced asthma. Further research could lead to a much needed alternative to the current asthma therapy involving corticosteroids and bronchodilators, which have many side effects. The group is moving on to clinical trials in humans. The study is published in the Aug. 6th edition of PLoS ONE.
Missing Link in Celiac Disease Identified
Researchers at the University of Maryland have identified a formerly mysterious protein called zonulin as the precursor to haptoglobin 2, a molecule that is responsible for gut permeability. “This molecule could be a critical missing piece of the puzzle to lead to a treatment for celiac disease, other autoimmune disorders and allergies and even cancer, all of which are related to an exaggerated production of zonulin/pre-haptoglobin 2 and to the loss of the protective barrier of cells lining the gut and other areas of the body, like the blood brain barrier,” says Dr. Fasano who headed the team’s study. The molecule is present in humans but not other primates and it is believed to have mutated from haptoglobin 1 some two million years ago. This may explain why apes rarely have autoimmune diseases, but humans currently suffer from 70 different kinds. Piers of Dr. Fasano’s team have heralded this as “the molecule of the century”, and it may will lead to exciting breakthroughs in allergy and celiac disease. Dr. Fasano reported the discovery in the Sept. 7th online edition of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (Thanks to Jen for pointing this out.)
Rewards Program
The Free From Market Rewards Program is officially underway, and it is easy. For every $150 of purchases, earn $10 back in free merchandise, and…
For the month of September rewards customers receive an additional 10% off on all supplements (some restrictions apply). Ask how the next time you are in! (more…)
