May 18

X-RAY BENEFITS ON PLANT MICRO-NUTRIENT ANALYSIS « UNLADTAU

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X-RAY BENEFITS ON PLANT MICRO-NUTRIENT ANALYSISErle Frayne D. Argonza

Good afternoon from Manila!

Here’s a good news concerning XRay benefits on plant micro-nutrient analysis coming from Africa. Researchers in Rwanda are very particular about the potential benefits of XRay applications, so this development adds more points towards brightening the image of Rwanda as its old ethnic violence and purges must be expunged with good news.

Not only can XRay determine to the minutest details the micro-nutrient composition of plants, eg. mineral content of leaves, beans, fruits, etc. XRay application, as it was found out, could induce growth of plants as a whole, leading the increase in the micro-nutrients available in them.

The gladdening news is shown below.

[Philippines, 07 April 2012]Source: scidev.net/en/health/nutrition/news/x-ray-technology-harnessed-to-grow-more-nutritious-crops.htmlX-ray technology harnessed to grow more nutritious cropsAimable Twahirwa5 April 2012 | EN | ES [KIGALI] Agricultural researchers in Rwanda have adapted a technology widely used in the mining sector to analyse the mineral content of food crops such as beans and maize, with a view to developing more nutritious crops.The team, from the Rwandan Agricultural Board (RAB), say the idea was inspired by a study published in the journal Plant and Soil earlier this year (21 January), which noted the use of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis to determine the mineral content of soil samples.XRF analysis generates X-rays of different colours to indicate the presence, and concentration, of elements such as iron and zinc. It is quick to display results, and each sample costs just 15 US cents to analyse – compared to US$20 for other chemical analysis technologies.in Rwanda, beans are regarded as a near-perfect food as they contain many important nutrients, and between 22 to 30 per cent of arable land across the country is currently used to grow them, according to the RAB.The Rwandan team used XRF to analyse three varieties of bio-fortified beans – climbing, bush and snap beans. they analysed 15 samples in total, and found four were particularly rich in mineral nutrients such as iron and zinc, according to Augustine Musoni, a senior researcher at the RAB.“this is a step forward in [reducing] malnutrition while improving the lives of smallholder farmers,” Musoni told SciDev.Net.Iron deficiency in food crops can inhibit physical and mental development in children, and increase the risk of women dying in childbirth, Musoni added.The Plant and Soil study was funded by HarvestPlus, which is part of the Agriculture for Improved Nutrition and Health programme of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR).HarvestPlus has formed partnerships with research institutes in Bangladesh, Mexico and India to make further use of the technology in crops like rice and pearl millet. It has set up XRF facilities in these institutes and trained local scientists to use them..The main purpose of the new technology according to Tiwirai Lister Katsvairo, the Rwanda country representative for HarvestPlus, is to deliver nutritious staple food crops to reduce “hidden hunger” — the lack of dietary vitamins and minerals, adding that more than half of Rwanda’s children under five, and a third of the female population, are anaemic.Daphrose Gahakwa, deputy director-general of the RAB said that XRF technology would be a beneficial method of testing mineral content in seeds. The challenge in delivering this innovation, she said, was how to deliver those benefits to remote areas of the country.@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

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May 17

Bee Health Achieve BRC Level 6 Global Food Audit Status

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Bridlington, UK – Independent British Food supplement contract manufacturer and owner of the quality “Bee Health Propolis” & “FSC” brands has been awarded Level 6 Global Food Safety Standard Status for its UK-based manufacturing facility.

An independent audit of the facility has shown compliance with all the requirements of the BRC (British Retail Consortium) Level 6 Global food assessment program (implemented in January 2012), which is the highest standard for food supplement providers. the BRC audit program is an independent audit process to provide a quality assurance assessment of manufacturing facilities globally to a standard now recognised internationally as well as by UK pharmacy and supermarket chains. the approval gives further confidence to customers worldwide that products manufactured and supplied by Bee Health are of the highest quality complying to the toughest standards for food supplement manufacture within the health food industry in Europe. Commenting on the approval Managing Director Steve Ryan said “This latest endorsement of quality standards is a credit to the entire team at Bee Health who are dedicated to the manufacture and supply of quality food supplements.” This quality approval supports an ongoing export drive for Bee Health’s contract manufacturing operation and further underpins the quality status of its Bee Health Propolis and FSC supplement ranges. SOURCE: Bee Health

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May 17

Using Nutrient Timing to Build Muscle and Lose Fat

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If you want to build muscle, lose fat and maximize your performance, you have to know what to eat—and when to eat it. Called nutrient timing, this involves eating specific types of foods when your body is best able to use its nutrients.

The science behind nutrient timing comes down to hormones. Hormones are responsible for muscle growth, bone growth and fat loss, among other bodily functions, and the key hormone in nutrient timing is insulin.

According to Dr. John Berardi, founder of Precision Nutrition, insulin is a storage hormone because it is responsible for feeding carbs, amino acids and fat into the body’s cells. Insulin has the capability to increase fat cells’ storage to the same extent as it does with muscle.2

The body releases insulin after eating carbohydrates. Simple carbohydrates such as white potatoes, white bread and fruits cause a bigger insulin spike than do complex carbohydrates such as oats, pastas and vegetables. as few as 250 calories of carbohydrates can spike insulin.3

After a weight training session, your muscles are running on empty. Carbohydrates consumed post-workout are used to replenish this energy supply, which means there isn’t much left over to store in fat cells. This means the best time to spike your insulin is after a workout, when muscles readily take in nutrients for repair.4

In contrast, on rest and non-training days, there’s no need to store nutrients because nothing is lost. Knowing this, here are general rules for nutrient timing to build muscle and lose fat:

Training DaysConsume higher carbohydrate, higher protein and lower fat. Keep total carbohydrate intake around 1.0 to 2.0 grams per pound of bodyweight. For example, a 200-pound person should intake 200 to 400 grams of carbohydrates.

Rest DaysTake in higher fat, higher protein and lower carbohydrate. Main carbohydrate intake should come from trace sources such as cruciferous vegetables and nuts, totaling around 0.5 grams per pound. a 200-pound person should intake 100 grams of carbohydrates.

Fat LossOn average, consume lower insulin levels. Your main source of carbohydrate should come post-workout. to lose weight by cutting calories, try this formula for total caloric intake: (Bodyweight x 16) x .8 = Daily Calories

Muscle GainTake in higher insulin levels throughout the day. Here’s a recommended formula for total caloric intake: (Bodyweight x 16) x 1.2 = Daily Calories

Gaining Muscle and Losing FatPrompt higher insulin levels after a workout and lower insulin levels at all other times. Follow the muscle gain recommendations on high intensity workout days, and the fat loss recommendations on rest days.

Good carbohydrate sources on training days are pastas, rices, potatoes, oats, fruits and other wholesome, natural foods. Eat lean proteins such as turkey, chicken, whey protein and milk. on rest days, stick to vegetables of all types, meats, cheeses and nut butters. also, a general rule is to get one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight.

Those wanting to lose fat should limit carbohydrate consumption to immediately post-workout. Those looking to gain muscle should eat more carbohydrates all day to take advantage of the anabolic effect of insulin (meaning it stimulates growth). and those looking to both build muscle and lose fat with nutrient timing should settle somewhere in between, consuming copious carbohydrates post-workout to repair and refuel the body.

1) Ludwig DS, et al. “High glycemic index foods, overeating, and obesity.” Pediatrics 1999 Mar;103(3):E2.

2) Lee ZS, et al. “Plasma insulin, growth hormone, cortisol, and central obesity among young Chinese type 2 diabetic patients.” Diabetes Care 1999 Sep;22(9):1450-7.

3) Holt S, Miller J, Petoc P. An insulin index of foods:the insulin demand generated by 1000-kJ portions of common foods. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1997;(66):1264-76.

4) Thomas DE, et al. “Carbohydrate feeding before exercise: effect of glycemic index.” International Journal of Sports Medicine 1991 Apr;12(2):180-6.

Anthony Mychal is a writer, athlete consultant, teacher and coach. He has a B.S. in health and physical activity and an M.S. in health and physical education; and he studied under James Smith and Buddy Morris at the University of Pittsburgh. in his free time, he publishes a blog with his musings on athletic preparation at anthonymychal.com.

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May 16

Don’t Waste Your Money: Are supplements really helpful?

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Kellie Norrgard, like many women, takes a calcium supplement with vitamin D every day.

“I know that it`s going to help with my bone density, and that`s one of the things that I`m most concerned about,” says Norrgard.

Calcium combined with vitamin D is known to benefit bones, and it`s among the supplements worth considering, according to Consumer Reports ShopSmart. 

Other beneficial supplements include fish oil, with omega-3 fatty acids and folic acid for women who are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. 

But ShopSmart says there are other vitamins and supplements that anyone who`s healthy should skip, including vitamin a and even multivitamins.

“Research shows that multivitamins don`t benefit most people`s health. they don`t, for example, decrease the risk of heart disease or cancer,” says Dr. Orly Avitzur.

Another vitamin warning—don`t take more than your doctor says you need. Megadoses can be dangerous. Too much vitamin E has been linked to a small but increased risk of lung cancer over time. even very high doses of vitamin D could damage kidneys.

“It`s easier than you think to take too much. Pay attention to the dosage of each vitamin or supplement that you take and go over it with your doctor,” says Dr. Avitzur.

And don`t forget to factor in food and drinks that are vitamin enriched.

Also, don`t substitute supplements for the real thing. Centrum has a new ProNutrients Fruit & Veggie supplement. But on the back, it says it`s ‘not intended to replace your daily intake of fruit and vegetables.’     

And as Kellie Norrgard knows, the best way to benefit from fruits and vegetables is to eat them.

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May 16

FDA Attack on DMAA Heralds a New Era for Pre-Workout Supplements

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The New Age of Sports and Body Building Supplements is here! Amino3 by Apollo Nutraceutical

I have made great gains in strength and power… I absolutely won’t train without amino3! – World bodybuilding champion, Fausto Ascani

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Many supplement companies are discovering that cutting corners simply does not pay. While ingredients such as DMAA (1,3-dimethylamylamine) may provide cheap solutions in the short run, numerous studies have now discovered links between DMAA to potentially dangerous adverse reactions. this is just one example of how many top supplement companies have failed to protect their customers and how one leading manufacturer, Apollo Nutraceutical serves to safeguard against such quality infringements with its industry leading supplement products.

Introducing the amino3 synergyst compound™, the next evolution in pre-workout supplements which delivers a complete mind body synergy without compromising on its unparalleled safety standards. Recognised internationally, amino3’s effectiveness has been attested to by world class swimmers, martial artists and two time Italian bodybuilding champion and second place mr Universe and mr World holder Fausto Ascani who was quoted saying “I have made great gains in strength and power… I absolutely won’t train without amino3.”

While a majority of the supplement industry is being turned upside down for their decision to use the cheap yet potentially dangerous DMAA stimulants in their products, Apollo Nutraceutical took the hard road to develop the most comprehensive and effective pre-workout supplement available in the market today. only the safest ingredients were considered in its manufacture. Supported by years of scientific research and testing, Apollo Nutraceutical had discovered the world’s first mind – body synergist, and created from this their exclusive amino3 supplement.

So what is a mind-body synergist? At its most basic level it has always been accepted that there is a powerful connection between the mind and the body. and as such, to neglect the mind when it comes to achieving your peak physical performance has always been something other supplement companies have commonly overlooked. It is for this reason that amino3 presents the next revolution in pre workout supplement technology, targeting the mind as well as the muscles of the body, to push you to previously unobtainable levels of explosive power and focus.

Amino3 establishes itself as a clear industry leader through its potency, purity and sophistication of its ingredients. Innovation and quality are not cheap shortcuts but are crucial in delivering first rate performance products and safety standards engineered to meet with international athletic guidelines. In line with these high quality standards, amino3 has a number of advanced creatines in its exclusive synergyst formula which promote gains in lean muscle mass, recovery and strength. The active ingredients used in the amino3 are supported by research conducted by Australian Institute of Sports (or “AIS”) recognized best practice standard for high performance athletic development, AIS has classified the active ingredients in amino3 within its top category a and B Supplement Classification System. All Apollo Nutraceutical supplement products and are tested intensively with the use of microbial infrared assay, gas chromatography, HPLC, purity and KB Scale methods.

Simply put, you don’t become the best pre-workout supplement on the market by offering a second best product. With amino3′s unique powder-based formulation, athletes get the highest concentration of ingredients that enable the body to absorb the vital performance enhancing ingredients faster and more efficiently for improved results. More than just shallow promises, amino3 provides a guaranteed highest quality pre-workout bodybuilding and sports supplement that has also been industry verified by the NSF during its production cycle. The NSF is an accredited third party certification provider with over 60 years of experience in verification and testing of nutritional products.

All Apollo Nutraceutical products are manufactured in state of the art production facility which is a member of the Natural Products Association and is QAI Certified Organic.

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May 15

This herbal supplement Assessment – Info about This supplement

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Because body fat binders are gaining their reputation, more and more excess fat binders are generating name inside the health market place, the other of the is the Proactol.

The way it operates?

Body fat binders tend to be diet supplements dedicated to situation fat molecules consumption. using extra fat binders, you could decide on what you will be going to eat then excess fat binders will take treatment about binding or decreasing body fat which you got. Needless to say, the particular much less fat you are taking, the higher the result will be.

This supplement, since capsule, may trash can up to 28% of daily fat consumption according to scientific studies as well as presentations. it is usually outside of to be merely a weight loss supplement because it will also help you to lower your blood vessels cholestrerol levels, manage your craving, reduce craving for food and get more healthy life-style.

Proactol is made from natural and organic substances that provides you with additional results apart from reducing your weight. The Pill is also free of unnatural colouring, tastes, salt, along with chemical preservatives which means you defintely won’t be stressing with regards to taking the Proactol weight loss supplement. it is also created from a new natural normal natural and organic seed extract that is best for vegetarians. Together with This herbal supplement, you should have correct peace of mind in achieving your own losing weight goal.

The actual This herbal supplement has already proven specialized medical effectiveness by means of six to eight current scientific studies, and through this specific clinical studies, the particular Proactol continues to be licensed being a healthcare unit item (MDD 93/42/EEC) for losing weight operations. The particular This herbal supplement contains 535mg regarding copyrighted formulation. your trademarked formula involving This herbal supplement has been shown to function regardless of pH difference in the tiny bowel.

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Your This herbal supplement has recently produced their brand on the planet of weight loss supplement marketplace with it’s technically screened method, you can anticipate a change within your weight inside few weeks. The This supplement can be licensed and verified by a number of reputable companies.

In addition to like a capsule, you could also count on additional benefits from Pill like lowering on foods designs and carvings, lowering cholesterol, and achieving fitness that’s beneficial in your own shed weight marketing campaign.

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May 14

The Importance of Nutrition for our Body

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Article by Jessica Thomson

‘We are what we eat’! Everyday various researches are conducted which have similar outcomes, that eating a healthy and balanced diet, rich in nutrition, promotes good overall health. Unhealthy food habits lead to an unhealthy and diseased body.the food that we eat contains essential nutrients that support our body’s metabolism. Deficiency of nutrition can lead to accumulation of toxins in our body. This can result in chronic diseases in the long run. a well balanced and nutritious diet not only helps in maintaining an over all well being but also helps in maintaining a healthy Body Mass Index (BMI). It reduces the risk of many incapacitating diseases like diabetics, osteoporosis, cardiovascular ailments, cancer and stroke.not only developing healthy eating habits is important, but also eating the right food is extremely crucial. Eating the wrong kind of food, like fried, greasy and junk food with zero nutritional value, can also lower your nutrition count. Thus, a nutritious diet is very important for preventing or curing various health problems and diseases.Nutritious Food Groups:No single nutritional group can fulfil our body’s nutritional needs. It is highly important that we add a variety of healthy foods to our meals, to derive all types of nutrition required by our body. there are five main categories of food that are highly nutritious in nature:5.Vegetables6.Fruits7.Cereals and Pulses8.Dairy products, and9.Poultry, Fish and Meat productsThese above mentioned five groups, when consumed in a healthy balanced diet, ensures a balanced supply of vitamins, minerals and dietary fibre to the body. However, the food group serving will vary from person to person, as it will depend upon factors like age, body size, and gender and activity level.It is important to consume a variety of food items within a group and across the groups. This is because; each food item belonging to each food group provides different quantity of nutrition. Some food product of a food group provides more nutrition than other food item belonging to the same food group.This eating pattern will ensure that you get maximum recommended nutrition from every food group. moreover, a large food variety will also make an interesting and delicious meal!Adapting the above mentioned eating habits will ensure that your body is protected against many health problems and diseases. This will not only help in prevention but will also help in curing many ailments. Remember, prevention is better than cure. you must note that medicines only treat the symptoms of a disease, not its root cause. the root cause of most of the diseases and ailments we suffer from are caused by wrong eating habits. This leads to accumulation of toxins in the body system, which further worsens the condition.On the other hand, a well balanced and nutritious diet rectifies the root cause of diseases and restores the overall well being of the body.

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May 14

Supplement Your Income by Volunteering for a Covance Clinical Trial (11. Mai 2012, 17:32 Uhr)

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LEEDS, England, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –

if you are 65 or over and looking to supplement your income, then volunteering for a Covance medical trial [https://uk.testwiththebest.com ] can be a great way to earn up to GBP2,110. we have two trials taking place in the near future for which we require both male and female volunteers aged sixty five and over. not only is this a great opportunity to earn some extra cash, Covance volunteers are also assisting with the development of new treatments for conditions such as asthma and diabetes, your participation could have a significant effect on the lives of others, and improve their quality of life. over the last ten years Covance Leeds have assisted in the development of over two hundred new treatments, this could not have been done without volunteers.

The trials will take place at Covance´s grade II listed clinic which is situated in the heart of Leeds in West Yorkshire. Covance have been conducting trials at this location for over twenty five years. taking part in a trial may mean you have to stay at the facility for one or more nights, but there are plenty of recreational facilities to keep you entertained.

before you take part in any trial we carry out a free health check, the appointment can be arranged at a time that is convenient to you, and we will even reimburse your costs of travel both to and from the appointment.

During the trial our team will regularly monitor you. Blood samples are required, and are taken frequently, for this reason if you have a phobia of needles then volunteering for a medical trial is perhaps not a good idea.

There is always an element of risk when carrying out a clinical trial, however, we will provide you with all available information regarding potential risks and side effects relating to the treatment being studied before you take part in the trial. your well-being and safety is our foremost priority.

Volunteering to take part in a paid clinical trial is easy, simply click this link to browse current studies [https://uk.testwiththebest.com/browse-current-studies.html ], then make a note of the reference number for the trial you would like to take part in, and either call our volunteer recruitment team on 0800 591 570, or apply online [https://uk.testwiththebest.com/apply-to-be-a-clinical-trial-volunteer.html ]!

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May 13

must supplement the kidney – hifreehand.com

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Medical renal division two, kidney also manage the finishing off, if the kidney recombinant, opening degree, if renal hush after opening and closing a problem, should not go out, there are some boys because of kidney-qi, although kidney essence switch problem, must supplement the kidney, let Shenqi enough, naturally not spermatorrhea, who still is the heart and kidney, Yin depletion, heart Yin cannot supplement Yin, Chinese medicine is called the heart and kidney, and indications, this person is very easy to go to bed is not good, often feel a burning sensation, the tip of the tongue is red, especially love lit, sleeps the dream many Chinese name, heart and kidney, and the heart is lienal two empty overworked, kidney main gas, gas is not solid, kidney and bone marrow, spleen, heart and kidney problems are caused by emission situation, so the friend if this is the case, I suggest that he find a doctor of Chinese medicine through diagnosis, treatment based on differentiation of signs, have a look what a type, then addition and subtraction with the disease, in the life also should pay attention to, not to lie down to sleep, oppression of the genitals is easy to cause sleep. Don’t cover is particularly heavy, oppression of the genitals, but also easily lead to conditioning. At the same time, life a little better, do not eat spicy things, I want to follow a period of adjustment, spermatorrhea problem is still relatively good solution, most people with this physiological knowledge, all aspects of the body ego adjustment well, spermatorrhea phenomenon that most people can not. Prostatitis is the body of a small glands, in bladder outlet, wrapped around the upper urinary tract, so to say, prostate disease has, most obvious reflected in the urine, because wrapped the urethra, bladder and urethra outlet we say this place, if prostate congestion, or hypertrophy of the prostate, of course, there will be symptoms of urine, urine can feel. Of course, we from in the gate, fingers can touch, in general from the door to have about 10 centimeters. Prostatitis disease should say can be prevented, the first point, I think it should be avoided in urinary tract infection, is the so-called urethritis, if you in this particular reproductive health, frequently changes underwear, wash, frequently changes, then pay attention to hygiene, bacteria is not easy to cause urethritis, not easy to cause urethritis words, then the urethra ascending infection opportunity is not, so not easy through the urethra bacteria to prostate caused by bacterial prostatitis. There is attention to other parts of the infection, if other parts of the body of the infection can be effectivelyControl, then prostatitis opportunity is much less. This is from the control of infection in hand, there is a piece of life, must not have sexual intercourse unclean, inevitable infection, it can make prostatitis received prophylaxis. There is a living habits, living habits caused by prostatitis is not in the minority for example, modern social pressures, rhythm is accelerated, a lot of people living habits have changed a lot, for example, there are a lot of people before drinking is not much, but now have a very big, very large capacity, long day large amounts of alcohol, spicy greasy food to eat excessive, cause prostate congestion prostate congestion, very powerful, and at the same time may also start is an aseptic prostatitis, but with the lower immune function, the bacteria could also swoop, infection, so we in the diet much attention. There is in life, living the law, not sedentary. And living arrangements to reasonable, many human life too frequently, do not pay attention to such a degree, also cause prostate congestion, others ride a motorcycle, car, the car for too long a time, and sometimes on the prostate also have an impact, there is clothingInstalled, there are a lot of people particularly like tight clothes, young man is really

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May 12

Pfizer To Divest Nutrition Business To Nestle

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NEW YORK, Apr 23, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) —-Nestle to Acquire a Leader in Infant Nutritionals in Asia, Europe and Latin America

Pfizer today announced that it has entered into an agreement to divest its Nutrition business to Nestle for $11.85 billion in cash. Pfizer’s Nutrition business recorded revenues of approximately $2.1 billion in 2011, an increase of 15% versus 2010.

“The transaction is a testament to the success of the Nutrition business, including its excellent reputation, talented colleagues, high-quality products and market reach,” said Amy Schulman, Executive Vice President, Pfizer General Counsel; President and General Manager, Pfizer Nutrition. “The combination of Nestle and Pfizer’s Nutrition business, with its leading position in emerging markets, portfolio and science, will continue to serve the needs of formula-fed infants and their healthcare professionals and caregivers. The dedication and hard work of the Nutrition team is impressive and I am proud of the Pfizer Nutrition colleagues around the world who are devoted to the success of this business and the important role it plays in the lives of so many families.”

Pfizer Nutrition is a leading global pediatric nutrition company with a strong portfolio of brands encompassing everyday and specialty infant and toddler formulas, follow-on formulas, as well as maternal and adult nutrition products. Pfizer Nutrition has colleagues in approximately 60 countries around the world and sales, product development, manufacturing, and business centers in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia.

“The sale of the Nutrition business to Nestle is consistent with Pfizer’s intention to generate the greatest value for shareholders by maximizing the value-creation potential of our businesses and prudently managing our capital allocation,” stated Ian Read, Pfizer Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We remain focused on enhancing shareholder value and, following the completion of this divestiture, we expect to allocate the after-tax proceeds to further share repurchases, or invest in other business- development opportunities, with the return on share repurchases remaining our case to beat.”

Pfizer will update its 2012 financial guidance to reflect its decision to divest the Nutrition business to Nestle when it reports its first-quarter 2012 financial results on May 1, 2012. Pfizer expects that all revenues and expenses related to the Nutrition business will be presented as Discontinued operations – net of tax, beginning with the second-quarter of 2012, on a retroactive basis for all periods presented.

The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of regulatory approvals in certain jurisdictions. Pfizer expects the divestiture of the Nutrition business will be completed by the first half of 2013, assuming the receipt of the required regulatory clearances and satisfaction of other closing conditions. Upon completion of the transaction, all Pfizer colleagues currently dedicated to the Nutrition business will be transferred to Nestle, subject to works council and union consultation where required.

Pfizer’s financial advisors for the transaction were Morgan Stanley & co. LLC and Centerview Advisors LLC. Pfizer Legal Alliance (PLA) firms Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, Clifford Chance LLP and DLA Piper LLP acted as legal counsel for Pfizer. The PLA is a collaborative partnership between Pfizer and 19 law firms.

About Pfizer inc.: Working together for a healthier world(R)

At Pfizer, we apply science and our global resources to improve health and well-being at every stage of life. we strive to set the standard for quality, safety and value in the discovery, development and manufacturing of medicines for people and animals. our diversified global health care portfolio includes human and animal biologic and small- molecule medicines and vaccines, as well as nutritional products and many of the world’s best-known consumer products. every day, Pfizer colleagues work across developed and emerging markets to advance wellness, prevention, treatments and cures that challenge the most feared diseases of our time. Consistent with our responsibility as the world’s leading biopharmaceutical company, we also collaborate with health care providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable health care around the world. For more than 150 years, Pfizer has worked to make a difference for all who rely on us. to learn more about our commitments, please visit us at pfizer.com .

The information contained in this release is as of April 23, 2012. Pfizer assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information or future events or developments.

This release contains forward-looking information about an agreement by Pfizer to sell its Nutrition business to Nestle, including the potential benefits of the transaction and the anticipated timing of the completion of the transaction, as well as Pfizer’s capital allocation strategy, including with regard to share repurchases. Such information involves substantial risks and uncertainties including, among other things, whether and when Pfizer and Nestle will satisfy the various conditions to closing the agreement, including without limitation obtaining the required regulatory approvals; and, with regard to Pfizer’s capital allocation strategy, the uncertainties and variables inherent in business financial and operating performance, including, among other things, competitive developments, general economic, political, business, industry, regulatory and market conditions, and the other risks and uncertainties set forth in Pfizer’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and in its reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K.

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Pfizer inc. Media Contact: Joan Campion, 212-733-2798 Investor Contact: Charles Triano, 212-733-3901

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