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Special Report — Section One
—“What in the world is wrong
with me?”
—“I feel so sluggish all the time.”
—“I’m so forgetful. I think I am losing
my mind.”
—“I find myself craving food between meals.”
—“I don’t sleep as well as I use to.”
—“I am a happy person, but I sometimes feel blue.”
—“My vision is not as sharp as it use to be.”
—“I just cannot lose weight no matter how hard
I try.”
—“My mind feels so mushy.”
—“I get headaches all the time.”
—“I never use to have allergies, but now.”
—“My body just aches all the time.”
—“I’ve lost the desire to make love.”
—“I feel so weak.”
Scientists believe your symptoms may be caused by
a critical imbalance in nutrients — nutrients that are
supplied in a superior form in Med Factors™. Don’t blame your doctor because these symptoms are so
subtle and insidious doctors do not recognize what is really
going on until something more advance begins to occur. Then
the problem is really serious. These early signs are your
body’s alarm clock. Wake up. Something needs to be done.
Don’t blame getting older either. Getting older does
not mean that you have to gain weight, lose your memory, and
feel sluggish all the time. We have 60 year old men telling
us they feel better now than they did at 30. We have grandmothers
telling us they have more energy than their daughters. It
is possible.
Nevertheless the symptoms you are feeling now are real. They
are not in your head.
The classic symptoms are a lack of energy, lethargy, difficulty
in concentration, possible depression, a lack of well-being,
or some other vague condition. Scientists believe “sub
clinical deficiency” may explain your most fundamental
problem. You are simply not getting enough nourishment and
protection at the cellular level. The problem is our food
no longer supplies the elemental nutrients needed to have
good health — plus we are faced daily with rising rates
of toxins which stress the body and mind. At the most fundamental
level advance aging, disease, and even death occur because
we are not receiving from nature what is required. Furthermore,
we want more than just feeling the way we use to, we want
to feel our best.
Through the years we have seen thousands of Natural Biology
customers restore their health and enjoy a higher quality
of life. We have 35 year old mothers telling us they’ve
are no longer on depression medications and have abundant
energy to enjoy their children. We have business men who travel
and come home refreshed — not stressed out. We have people
who lost their ability to plan now fully on top of their life’s
plan. We have people losing weight just by taking good supplements
and adding exercise to their daily routine. More importantly,
they feel like exercising. They’ve taken back control.
There's nothing like a sound, low-fat diet full of fruits,
vegetables, and whole grains to supply the vitamins, minerals,
amino acids, glyconutrients, and phytonutrients we need to
stay healthy. Unfortunately, we don't always eat well. Add
to that the possible harmful effects of stress, aging, lack
of exercise, pollution, and illness, and a really good supplement
becomes even more important. That's why the experts recommend
Doctor
Approved Med Factors™. It’s more than a
high potency multivitamin — it is the complete formula
for your sustained health including immune support, advance
antioxidant protection, anti aging and HGH support, and nutrients
for improving vitality, mood, and energy. At the most basic
level you need Med Factors™ and a good calcium source
(Okinawa 100% pure Coral Calcium).
We believe a good lifestyle supported by sound supplementation
is the first step in developing optimum health — feeling
great. It starts with the nutrient support you will discover
in Med Factors™. Within the first 14-21 you will begin
to notice a difference. Within 3-6 months you will be a different
person.
Compare Today's Produce to Produce 50 Years
Ago
Compared to 50 years ago, today's
fruits and vegetables carry smaller amounts of some key nutrients,
including protein, calcium and vitamin C, according to new
study findings.
Although there is probably more than
one explanation, the trend may be largely due to farmers choosing
to breed higher-yielding crops. Plants have a fixed amount
of energy they can spend and varieties with high yields may
have less energy to take minerals from the soil and transport
them around the plant or to synthesize vitamins and amino
acids, which make up proteins.
Previous research from the U.S. and United Kingdom has suggested
the nutrient content of fruits and vegetables has declined
in recent years. To investigate further, Dr. Donald R. Davis
and his team of researchers at the University of Texas in
Austin, compared the amounts of 13 key nutrients in 39 vegetables,
3 melons and strawberries in 1950 and 1999. The investigators
found that, overall, vegetables and fruits contain less protein,
calcium, phosphorus, iron, riboflavin and vitamin C today
than in 1950. The amount of seven other nutrients was unchanged.
The amount of decline varied for different nutrients, the
authors report in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition.
For instance, protein fell by 6 percent, while riboflavin
appeared to drop by 38 percent.
Davis said his group focused on declines in nutrients across
vegetables and fruits overall, rather than on individual types
of produce. However, they found that celery, green peppers
and tomatoes appeared to have lost the largest amount of protein,
while phosphorus dropped most markedly in cantaloupe, head
lettuce and tomatoes. Eggplant and tomatoes appeared to have
lost the most vitamin C, he added.
SOURCES: Journal of the American
College of Nutrition, December 2004, www.reuters.com
Perhaps you already have faced some of your worst fears or
you are stuck in a stage of illness and feel hopeless. First
of all, our prayers are with. Second, there is hope. It is
going to take some work to reverse your condition but there
is hope. The first thing you need is an advance array of nutrients
to help you get to a point where you have the will and energy
to keep discovering better ways to manage your condition.
You need a balanced but powerful supplement program. We suggest
you start with our Advance Protocol which includes Med Factors™,
OxyAge™, and Okinawa Coral Calcium. That is a great
start to getting the proper nutrients back in you, working
at the cellular level. This will help strengthen your immune
system, protect you against further free radical damage with
one of the most advance array of antioxidants assembled, and
provide key nutrient support for more energy.
You also need to improve your diet, manage the stresses in
your life, exercise moderately, get more sunlight, and enjoy
a good nights rest. It starts with a good supplement program
which helps you get started in the right direction. You need
to find a family member or friend to help you accomplish the
rest. We were not made to do life alone. Get into your community.
Did you know more sick people recover who are affiliated with
a faith-base organization — this is because they have
people around them — who care! It matters.
Med Factors™ uses glyconutrients which many scientists
believe are the single most important discovery in immune
system health this century. We all understand the need for
amino acids found in proteins. They are the building blocks
of life. We understand the need for vitamins and minerals.
They keep us alive and improve our quality of life. We understand
why we need antioxidants to protect us from pollutants, toxins,
and free radical damage. Just the same, until recently we
did not understand the need for glyconutrients — sugars
that heal us.
Let’s explore. Today, produce (vegetables and fruits)
are picked 10-15 days before they are vine-ripe to allow time
to transport to grocery stores and to allow enough shelf time
to be sold. Scientists are discovering vine-ripe vegetables
and fruits have a complete chain of polysaccharides. These
vine-ripe sugars are critical for cell to cell communications.
When the produce is picked early these polysaccharide do not
develop to their full potential and we are not receiving the
nutrient support from these glyconutrients. Now we know these
polysaccharides are one of the critical support nutrients
for cell to cell communication. When cell to cell communication
fails the immune system is compromised — and disease
is more easily contracted.
Since we are not receiving the required levels of vine-ripe
vegetables and fruits supplementing with glyconutrients is
critical. This gives us the required polysaccharides we are
not receiving from our diets. It improves our ability to strengthen
our immune system. With a stronger immune system we have a
better chance to fend off cancer, the flu, fibromyalgia, chronic
fatigue syndrome, lupus, arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis,
diabetes, acid reflux, etc.
Sidebar: Vine-ripe fruits and vegetables
have a deeper color, are sweeter, and have a rich flavor.
The other problem facing produce, particularly vegetables
grown in the United States, is our soil is 85% depleted of
its minerals. The body needs the full spectrum of 70 plus
minerals found in food. Commercial farming interest is not
resting the soil or revitalizing it with minerals. They use
fertilizers which increase crop yields but fail to offer any
benefit to our health. Foreign farm products are often exposed
to chemical agents like DDT that are banned in the United
States. The problem is further aggregated when you consider
our meat sources primarily eat grains grown in depleted soil
with less nutrient value — and then they are given growth
hormones to speed up the per-pound yield. We believe this
explains one of the major reasons why certain diseases like
cancer and other less explained diseases like fibromyalgia
are increasing. The other two reasons are new stresses and
inflated levels of toxins and pollutants — both giving
rise to increase levels of free radicals which can alter your
DNA.
Otto Warburg won two Nobel Prizes in Medicine for proving
our bodies are stronger and more healthy when Alkaline. In
fact, he proved cancer cannot exist in an alkaline environment.
Sick people are acidic with a pH factor below 7. The optimum
body pH is 7.4 and can be measured with a simple home test
using pH paper to measure the pH or your saliva or urine.
The phytonutrients and glyconutrients in Med Factors™
provide your body with many of the required nutrients that
support an alkaline pH.
As responsible adults we are free to choose our responses.
Today, we are faced with new health challenges but we are
also blessed with some of the best scientific findings about
how to live a healthy and vibrant life. Supplements can be
one of the major determinants in this challenge. Over the
past 100 years science has virtually eradicated diseases(s)
that plagued mankind through history. Now, you do not hear
about Scarlet Fever epidemics; however, with all our advances
we are seeing a whole new class of disease that has sent science
back into the dark ages. We spend billions per year of cancer
research but have not been able to slow the increased incidents
of this threat.
Today we have new health crisis. The three leading causes
of premature death are cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.
We are also seeing increases rates of arthritis, lupus, osteoporosis,
fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, obesity,
acid reflux, asthma, allergies, etc. One third of the population
is classified as obese and another third is 25-50 pounds overweight.
Scientists are pretty sure they know the reasons why. You
owe it to yourself and your family to get the facts —
and more importantly know what to do about it.
We have all been faced with health challenges within our
families. It is a frightening experience when the “C”
word comes out of your doctor’s mouth. At Natural Biology
we are motivated to make the best possible products for ourselves,
our families, and our valuable customers. We all face forces
that are trying to take our ability to live our lives to the
fullest. Our founder often says “we are guilty of making
products for ourselves.” We believe good supplements
can change each of our individual histories for the better.
We started making supplements because we could not find well-thought
out products — that complimented our lifestyles, got
the job done, and a system of supplements that complimented
each other. We hear from people daily who are taking a shelf
of products and they often end up with a supplement program
that is out-of-balance. We think a system that provides the
full spectrum, in balance, makes the best sense.
We believe Med Factors™’ is possibly the best
supplement in history. We are convinced of this because we
cannot find a formula we would rather take. There are formulas
that use less expensive nutrients and require 12-20 capsules
daily that attempt to do what we did with six capsules. They
use lots of cheap ingredients. We do not. That is why we got
all we did in six. Med Factors™ requires six capsules
daily if you weigh over a 150 pounds and 4 per day if you
weigh under 150 pounds. Each capsule if full of the highest
quality, most potent, and expensive nutrient selected by function.
All the ingredients work together to make all other ingredients
even better — thus synergy. Furthermore, they work with
all our other products and when combined each product becomes
better.
Med Factors™ is designed to replace traditional multivitamins.
It will replace those products you take for antioxidants,
immune strengthening and support, and energy. It will augment
your HGH production and improve your quality of life exponentially.
We know people who eat well and take exceptional care of
themselves, yet some of these people have gotten cancer, diabetes,
osteoporosis, heart disease, lupus, FMS, CFS, etc.
Why did a man in New Hampshire who ran an organic farm get
ostero-arthritis until supplements restored his health. Why
did a man who ran a marathon one year contract cancer the
following year? Why did a woman who ate right and exercised
contract fibromyalgia and later cancer.
According to many studies the soil is 85% depleted of the
mineral resources we need to sustain a nutrient-rich food
supply. Add to this, inflated levels of toxins, pollutants,
and stress. These are the silent killers. It is not making
us sick all at once — just inch by inch. Your home is
full of chemicals. if you cannot pronounce the ingredients
on the back of products — chances are they are not healthy
for you. We track in pesticides which reside in carpets. 8
out of 10 carpets tested have dangerous levels of pesticides.
Then we clean them with more chemicals.
- Scientists are discovering 300-500 toxins in human tissue
that did not exist prior to 1947. Today we are faced with
alarming rates of toxic exposure — both inside and
outside out homes. If you start reading labels in your home
and you cannot pronounce the words —chances are these
chemicals are not healthy. Everything from your laser printer,
to mothballs, to dry cleaning fluids, to glues, wallpapers,
carpets, and countertops emit toxic gases.
- Our water is full of chemicals to help protect us from
bacteria, but fluoride is a derivative of aluminum waste,
and we take hot baths in chlorine which emits chloroform
gases —very dangerous. A little is not so bad, but
we are constant contact. Most of us take a bath daily —
some 2 or 3 daily.
- Our food supply does not supply the required nutrients.
This weakens our immune system health and leaves us fatigued.
According to the Earth Conference 85% of the soil in the
United States is depleted of nutrient value. Furthermore,
vegetables and fruits are picked 10-15 days before they
are vine-ripe which is when the essential polysaccharide
chain is developed — thus providing us with superior
nutrient value known to build our immune system health,
give us energy, and nourish required functions.
- Our western diets consist of processed foods, full of
nitrates, as well as foods with a high white sugar and white
flours source. Some of the latest studies suggest corn syrup
which is the basis of so many products, including coke and
pepsi, may be one of the worst possible things we can be
putting into our bodies.
- Increasingly we are taking prescription drugs. One prescription
tends to lead to others. Simply listen to the commercials
and listen to the side-effects. Some of the side-effects
are worst than the problem you are taking the drug. All
drugs have eventual side-effects.
- Smoking and drug addiction (including prescription drugs)
are slow deaths to a healthy cell life. If you cannot stop
at least try and counteract the damage with good supplements.
This toxic sludge is a self defeating prophecy.
- Pesticides are toxins and 8 out of 11 carpets tested have
dangerous levels of pesticides tracked in from the outdoors.
We clean them with more chemicals. While DDT is illegal
in the USA and Canada, we still make it and sell it to other
countries. We in turn buy vegetables and fruit from them.
- Stress is reaching new levels. With dysfunctional families
and an unstable work place we are increasingly under forces
within our life that challenge our stability. We also have
new technical demands — cell phones, emails, pages,
etc. -things that put instant demands on our space and time.
- We are losing a sense of community. Humans are social
beings and are not made to be lonely and to do life alone.
Increasingly we have devices that soak up our time and encourage
us from withdrawing and not coping. TV means time vacuum
and the constant bombardment of 24 hour news, talk radio,
etc. can create inflated threats to our sense of belonging.
These fears are not healthy.
- We are constantly advertised to about lifestyle choices
that turn out to be not so healthy. Fad diets. Low-carb
foods that are not so low-carb. Even vitamin companies get
into the act. Some vitamins are made from the cheapest ingredients
which may be harming your health more than they are helping.
Most vitamins go undigested. Centrum and One-A-Day are some
of the worst, but are the biggest companies in the business.
The real world gives rise to free radicals
— unpaired electrons that can damage living cells and
compromise the proper function of tissues and organs. It is
the number one studied reason for chronic disease and cancers.
Antioxidants serve to protect the body by neutralizing free
radicals. In fact, many scientists believe that high levels
of antioxidants may prolong the effective span of the body’s
cells. The primary research & design of Med Factors™
was to provide a wide range of antioxidant protection using
the best phytonutrients on the planet, glyconutrients to strengthen
immune system health, L-Dopa to increase natural levels of
HGH, energy and vitality factors to improve energy, sleep,
and emotional well-being, as well as the Optimum levels of
natural vitamins and the purest forms of minerals.
There are three primary forms of stress. Stress depletes
the body of nutrients and leaves it vulnerable. They are:
• Pressure from work, school, relationships, and the
pace of life.
• Stress caused by disease or sickness on the body systems.
• Stress caused by physical exertions.
You might be the CEO of a demanding corporate world, a student
trying to make good grades, an athlete in training, someone
recovering from the flu or trying to catch a cold, a mother
chasing kids all day, a school teacher, a social butterfly
— all of the conditions cause STRESS. Bad habits such
as excessive drinking and smoking rob the body of nutrients.
STRESS combined with what we are not getting from our foods
demand more than ever the need for an optimum multi-vitamin
supplement.
The product was designed for adults — not kids. The
older we get starting at 18 and moving forward, the more our
bodies are exposed to the stresses of environment and lifestyle.
Med Factors’s design provides potencies that would not
be advisable for anyone under the age of 18.
“My most important recommendation is you take vitamins
every day in optimum amounts to supplement the vitamins you
receive in your food” says Dr. Linus Pauling. He is
the author of “How to Live Longer and Feel Better.”
Dr. Pauling won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry, the Nobel Peace
Prize, and has been the recipient of over 40 honorary degrees
from colleges and universities around the world. He goes on
to say “Those optimum amounts are much larger than the
minimum amounts recommended by physicians and old-fashion
nutritionist.” Since his book in 1987 there is an evolving
body of research and evidence aiding our understanding of
what optimum amounts of vitamins are and how they should be
combined to offer the maximum health advantage.
Many of the most successful products in supplements are today
classified as high potency multivitamins. It has been the
rage of the industry the last ten years. Many companies including
Natural Biology began to add more and more nutrient support
to their formulas to insure even more advance nutrient support.
The most common addition was usually an advance array of antioxidants
— and this is critical. The problem often was many companies
did not add enough potency in the ingredients. It became a
battle of how many ingredients and less attention was paid
to the quality and potency of those ingredients.
With Med Factors™ we used an unprecedented range of
high quality nutrients across a broad spectrum of health benefits.
These benefits are classified as factors:
Med Factors™ has the powerful advantage of providing
targeted protection and nutrients in one of the best bio-aligned
formulas in history. Med Factors™ establishes a new
standard in multi-nutritional supplements — outdating
high potency multivitamins. There is no such thing as a miracle
pill but when combined with a healthy diet, exercise, stress
management, Med Factor™ is about as close as it gets.
What makes Med Factors™ so unique
is its unprecedented range of pharmaceutical grade nutrients
in high potencies in their purest and most natural form. It
provides these nutrients in the higher potencies often recommended
by health professionals. Med Factors, quite simply, stands
alone in the world of supplements — and is a quantum
leap beyond health maintenance… into excellence. There
is nothing like it.
An often overlooked fact is supplements are food (nutrients)
either in natural or synthetic form. The natural form is exponentially
more healthy. In fact we believe the synthetic form is harmful.
Med Factors™ is a phytonutrient oriented product -which
means most of the ingredients are derived from natural plant
sources. Our formula combines the best amino acids, minerals,
and vitamins with these phytonutrients into a perfectly balanced
formula. The synergy and balance of a formula makes all the
difference. The formula matters. The ingredients in the formula
matter. The quality and purity of these nutrients matter.
Each nutrient in this formula was carefully selected.
Immune System Nutrients
— Glyconutrients and other nutrients to strengthen immune
system health.
Vitality Nutrients — High potency vitamins & minerals to supply critical
components missing in the common diet.
Longevity & Anti Aging Nutrients
— Research proven nutrients to reverse cellular aging
and increase the natural release of HGH
Antioxidant Nutrients — The best array of the purest and most powerful phytonutrients.
Energy Boosting Nutrients
— Powerful extracts and phytonutrients proven to increase
energy, improve sleep, and elevate emotional well-being.
Med Factors™ consist of 53 ingredients at full strength.
Many of these ingredients in and of themselves are products
— very expensive products. What is really incredible
is that not only are the best ingredients used they are used
at full strength — Higher Potencies. One of the most
expensive ingredients in Med Factors is Biovin Whole Grape
Extract. The health benefits from just this one ingredient
exceed 80% of the products in most vitamin shops. Most companies
offer it in potencies of 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg potencies.
It is very expensive. Biovin is often sold as a product all
by itself. It is a great product. A 100mg bottle of Biovin
cost $40-$50. Med Factor™ has 300mg per serving. This
is almost unheard of. All the research with Biovin™
was done using 300mg. All the research Cyvex did with Biovin™
was done using 300mg and this is what they recommend to insure
the medical claims they make.
Benefits of Biovin™: Biovin™
Whole Grape Extract helps enhance the antioxidant capacity
of blood and helps protect proteins and LDL cholesterol against
oxidative damage — and provides key anthocyanidins, proanthocyanidins,
polyphenols, and trans-resveratrol derived from grapes. This
is one of the greatest ingredients ever in the fight against
heart disease and cancer — and overall antioxidant protection.
Biovin™ is very expensive and most companies that use
it only use 25mg or less in their formulas. As a product in
and of itself it is sold in 25mg, 50mg, and 100mg potencies;
however, all the research for Biovin™ is done with 300mg.
This means any health claims about Biovin™ are not reputable
unless 300mg is used. Med Factors uses 300mg of Biovin™.
All the ingredients in Med Factors™ are at therapeutic
strengths to insure the best possible results.
Bio-Aligned Formula: Synergy, efficacy,
and form are three of the most serious consideration in the
formulation of an advance formula such as Med Factors™.
Each ingredient is selected in its best form (not all ingredients
are equal) because it is capable in and of itself to deliver
a strong health benefit. Nonetheless, it is important each
ingredient interact as an effective co-factor with all other
ingredients — thus providing an effective synergy. As
a result of the form (the quality of the ingredients themselves)
and synergy (how each ingredient works with all others) Med
Factors™ has a higher than normal efficacy, how your
body absorbs and puts to work each nutrient. We know the highest
benefits are derived from phytonutrients, sometimes called
phytochemicals, and more than 80% of this formula consist
of a phytonutrient source (a superior form). Glyconutrients
are a phytonutrient source ingredient — and even the
soy protein filler used in Med Factors™ provides naturally
reoccurring isoflavones — another phytonutrient source.
The items that are not phytonutrient include some essential
minerals and amino acids — critical building blocks to
good health and life itself.
The nutrients in Med Factors™ help replace the nutrients
we are not getting from our food sources. You need the (ODA)
Optimum Daily Allowance of nutrient support which includes
not only vitamins and minerals but phytonutrients, antioxidants,
extracts, glyconutrients, etc. The FDA establishes the Required
Daily Allowance for only vitamins and minerals. The Recommended
Daily Allowance, RDA, insures us you will not get a vitamin
deficiency disease. For example, if you do not get enough
Vitamin C you will contract scurvy. Note this. The FDA has
never said you cannot take more and it does not prevent us
from formulated products with more in them.
There's nothing like a sound, low-fat diet full of fruits,
vegetables, and whole grains to supply the vitamins, minerals,
amino acids, glyconutrients, and phytonutrients we need to
stay healthy. Unfortunately, we don't always eat well. Add
to that the possible harmful effects of stress, aging, lack
of exercise, pollution, and illness, and a really good supplement
becomes even more important. That's why the experts recommend
Doctor
Approved Med Factors™. It’s more than a
high potency multivitamin — it is the complete formula
for your sustained health including immune support, advance
antioxidant protection, anti aging and HGH support, and nutrients
for improving vitality, mood, and energy. Let’s explore
what makes this such an incredible product.
Med Factors™ goes beyond ordinary multiples which simply
replace nutrients that are missing from the diet. This advanced
formula provides the key organ system-specific nutrients to
support and protect — thus providing a key step in prevention.
It provides scientific breakthrough glyconutrients to boosts
your immune system health and protect you from immune system
failure which leads to a myriad of chronic diseases.
With the best supplement program (remember supplements are
nutrients) we are real people in a real world. Today’s
highly inflated levels of stress, pollution, and process foods
challenge our best intentions.
This is why during the first 30 days of taking Med Factor™
you should notice a therapeutic increase in energy.
Med Factors™ also brings you the benefits of soy isoflavones.
Med Factors™ incorporates a high grade soy protein filler,
providing naturally occurring isoflavones. Soy is known as
nature's most abundant source of phytonutrients called isoflavones.
Isoflavones are a special class of naturally occurring compounds
found only in plants. Research has suggested that isoflavones
from soy may help to promote hormonal and antioxidant balance,
thereby supporting bone, menopausal, cardiovascular and general
health. Many people seek the benefits of soy, but do not like
to consume the amount of soy foods needed to receive the desired
amount of soy isoflavones.
POWERFUL ANTIOXIDANTS from PHYTO-NUTRIENTS
(Plant Sources)
Biovin™ is a trademark extract and one of the most
remarkable nutrients in supplement history and one of the
most expensive as well. Cancer and cardiovascular disease
are the two major causes of death in North America. Besides
genetic factors and age, diet is considered a key risk factor
associated with these diseases. Recent studies indicate that
populations consuming grapes and grape products have a lower
incidence of cancer and coronary heart disease.
Studies have shown that the following compounds, derived
from grapes, play a role in enhancing the antioxidant capacity
of blood and protecting proteins and LDL Cholesterol against
oxidative damage. OPCs also known as proathocyanidins and
procyanidins, are found in the see of grapes and are most
prevalent in red wine. Biovin™ works primarily because
the grape phenols are highly bioavailable and absorbable through
the blood.
Resveratrol is one of the hottest research ingredients and
is naturally reoccurring in Biovin™ — and this
helps minimize incidents of heart disease because Resveratrol
inhibits LDL oxidation and platelet aggregation.
Biovin™ helps increase intracellular vitamin C levels.
It also helps poor capillary elasticity and structure by inhibiting
the harmful enzymes elatase and collagenase. Finally, it helps
inhibit destruction of collagen by supporting collagen structures
and helps decrease excessive clumping of platelets.
Med Factors™ contains 300mg of Biovin™. It is
a very expensive ingredient and many companies who use it
use lesser potencies to cut cost. All research Cyvex Corporation
did and all claims for Biovin™ were done with 300mg;
therefore, any product making any claims subject to the above
statements should use 300mg. Natural Biology is known for
using research potencies in all their products.
Green tea extract contain a high content of polyphenols which
are a class of bioflavonoids — primarily for fighting
free radicals. 97% polyphenol extract is the highest form
of Green Tea Extracts. Green tea extract contains a potent
antioxidant, EGCG, which is over 200 times more powerful than
vitamin E in neutralizing the pro-oxidants and free radicals
that attack lipids in the brain. This important ingredient,
Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG), protects against digestive
and respiratory infections, helps to block the cancer promoting
actions of carcinogens, protects against high total and LDL
cholesterol levels, and blocks the attachment of the bacteria
associated with dental cavities to the teeth.
Green tea extract helps with thermogenesis and aids in the
metabolism of fat. Known for years as a powerful antioxidant,
it may also be helpful in shedding fat. The most obvious benefit
to dieters is that it works without increasing the heart rate
most often found in diet aids. The increased heart rate leaves
dieters jittery and eventually, most dieters stop using the
supplement and gain weight back. Now through using green tea
extract, dieters get the weight loss benefits without any
of the jittery effects, especially in obese individuals with
hypertension and other cardiovascular complications.
Broccophane™ is a all-natural plant product standardized
to contain a minimum of 4000 ppm sulforaphane. Sulforaphane
has been shown to trigger the body’s natural defense
against cancer by inducing the activity of Phase II enzymes.
These enzymes scavenge and neutralize free radicals in the
body before they can damage DNA and increase the risk of cancer.
Broccophane is natural, safe, and efficacious. It may prevent
growth of some malignant tumors or slow the growth of some.
It is a possible protection with a bacteriocidal substance
against Helicobacter pylori, a bacteria known to cause gastric
and peptic ulcers, which may lead to gastric cancer. Sulforaphane
reinforces the body’s natural responses to oxidative
stress, prolonging the protective effect for several days.
The recommended medical dose is 100mg per day which is the
amount in Med Factors. Sulforaphane is a natural phytochemical
found in cruceiferous vegetables including broccoli —
thus the name Broccophane.
Lutein is an antioxidant that has benefits for eye, skin
and cardiovascular health. Lutein is a colorful compound found
in fruit, corn, egg yolks and leafy green vegetables, such
as spinach. One Harvard study suggests that eating a diet
rich in these foods may reduce your risk of developing AMD
-. Another study of AMD patients indicates a link between
lutein and an improvement or reversal of some symptoms. Age-related
macular degeneration or AMD is the most common cause of vision
loss in older Americans. It occurs when cells in the middle
part of the retina, called the macula, begin to degrade. As
a result, central vision deteriorates, while peripheral vision
remains intact. There is no cure, and the blindness associated
with AMD is considered permanent. But researchers are working
to change that. One source of hope is a powerful antioxidant
called lutein.
Lycopene, a carotenoid found in tomato products, prevents
oxidation of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and
reduces the risk of developing atherosclerosis and coronary
heart disease according to recent studies. High LDL oxidation
is associated with increased risk of atherosclerosis and coronary
heart disease. Ongoing research suggests that lycopene can
reduce the risk of prostate cancer and cancers of the lung,
bladder, cervix and skin.
Zinc is a mineral essential for formation of superoxide dismutase,
one of the body's most important free radical scavengers and
one that cannot be directly supplemented. Zinc promotes wound
healing, immune function, taste sensitivity, protein synthesis,
insulin production, and reproduction including organ development
and sperm motility. OptiZinc™ is recognized as the best
available form of zinc on the market today.
NAC is an antioxidant and a precursor to glutathione, another
antioxidant that assists in the liver's detoxification pathways.
NAC is the acetylated form of L-cysteine. It is a more stable
and effective antioxidant than the sulfur-containing amino
acid L-cysteine. NAC gets high rankings for its ability to
relieve allergies and fight viruses. It is also one of the
best expectorants and mucus thinners around. NAC is a precursor
of glutathione in the body and a protected sulfur-containing
amino acid. Because it increases glutathione levels in the
lungs, kidneys, liver and bone marrow, NAC has an anti-aging
effect on the body—reducing the accumulation of age
spots. N-Acetyl cysteine can also boost glutathione levels
in cells.
POWERFUL IMMUNE STRENGTHENING PLUS
GLYCO-NUTRIENTS
Glutathione functions as an antioxidant and an anti-toxin
and is extremely important for the protection of major organs,
the function of the immune system, and the fight against aging.
It minimizes the damage caused by free radicals and is very
important for the health of cells. Its major effect is inside
the cells, especially within the mitochondria — the actual
“power plants” of every cell in the body. Recent,
extensive research has shown the direct relationship between
decreased glutathione levels and the progression of many chronic
diseases.
The presence of glutathione is required to maintain the normal
function of the immune system. You cannot have a healthy immune
system without adequate levels of glutathione. We tend to
believe today’s toxic environmental conditions stress
our healthy and natural levels of this critical nutrient.
Much research is needed, but with supplementation balance
can be realized. Glutathione is known to play a critical role
in the multiplication of lymphocytes (the cells that mediate
specific immunity) which occurs in the development of an effective
immune response. Supplemental detoxicants (helps clear toxins
in your tissue where some recent studies find as many as 500
toxic substances in human tissues that did not even exist
prior to 1947) become necessary as our environment becomes
increasingly polluted.
Our food and water sources are contaminated with chemicals
since the chemical revolution of War World II where natural
materials were quickly replaced with synthetics and plastics.
This modern chemical revolution has created environmental
toxins so powerful now the EPA says the inside of our homes
is 5 times more polluted than outdoor pollution.
One of our main defenses against pollutants is glutathione,
which is present in the liver in high concentrations. Glutathione
acts as a detoxifying agent by combining with undesirable
substances and ridding the body of them through urine and
bile. It is important to note that unless the Colon, Liver
and Blood are also detoxified, the benefits of Glutathione
as a detoxicant may be minimized.
Antidepressants and other medications deplete the body and
brain of glutathione. Glutathione doesn't raise dopamine levels,
but it allows the dopamine in the brain to be more effective.
That's not a new idea in medicine. Diabetic drugs work not
by increasing insulin, but by increasing the receptors to
insulin. Glutathione not only increases sensitivity to dopamine,
but also to serotonin, which may explain why many of our depressed
PD patients have a remarkable improvement
One of the main functions of Glutathione are to enhance
the immune system and Natural Biology recommends all cancer
patients to seriously consider using this powerful nutrient
— particularly during chemotherapy and radiation treatments.
Your bodies immune activity, involving unimpeded multiplication
of lymphocytes and antibody production, requires maintenance
of normal levels of glutathione inside the lymphocytes.
It is a powerful Antioxidant and Free Radical Scavenger.
Glutathione plays a central protective role against the damaging
effects of bacteria, viruses, pollutants and free radicals.
It helps to regulate other key antioxidants. Without
glutathione, other important antioxidants such as vitamins
C and E cannot do their job adequately to protect your body
against disease.
Glutathione is a major detoxifying agent. Another
major function of glutathione is in the detoxification of
foreign chemical compounds such as carcinogens and harmful
metabolites
Glutathione is a sulfur-containing amino acid that is an
important part of the body's antioxidant defense system. Glutathione
is composed of three different amino acids: cysteine, glutamic
acid, and glycine. Vitamins B6 and riboflavin are critical
for maintaining adequate levels of glutathione within the
body.
Research suggests that a variety of minerals, including copper
and selenium, have a strong influence on cellular levels of
glutathione. In addition, selenium is an essential part of
many different forms of glutathione that exist in the body.
Because of its antioxidant properties, glutathione neutralizes
damaging free radicals and peroxide molecules, and recharges
oxidized vitamin C so that the body may reuse it. Glutathione
is required for a variety of metabolic processes. In addition,
glutathione bolsters the structure of body proteins and assists
in the transport of amino acids across cell membranes.
Interestingly, the phytochemical limonene may boost the body's
synthesis of a glutathione-containing enzyme that has antioxidant
properties and helps to detoxify chemicals. Limonene is found
in citrus fruit peels, cherries, green foods (celery, fennel),
soy products, and wheat.
Several foods contain naturally occurring glutathione, including
avocado, watermelon, asparagus, grapefruit, potato, acorn
squash, strawberries, orange, tomato, cantaloupe, broccoli,
okra, peach, zucchini, and spinach.
Glutathione also helps the liver to detoxify chemicals, such
as acetaminophen (active ingredient in pain relief medication),
copper, and cadmium.
Scientists
speculate that increasing consumption of antioxidants, such
as glutathione, early in life may promote longevity and reduce
chronic disease.
Research is currently exploring the potential benefits of
glutathione for several conditions including cancer, heart
disease, memory loss, osteoarthritis, Parkinson's disease,
cornea disorders, kidney dysfunction, eczema, liver disorders,
poisoning by heavy metals, and immunodepression that occurs
in diseases such as AIDS.
Arabinogalactan represents new scientific breakthroughs in
polysaccharide research called Glyco-Nutrients. They can dramatically
improve immune health by improving cell to cell communication.
Chronic diseases such as cancer are believed to begin when
cell-to-cell communication breaks down. It has demonstrated
the ability to activate immune cells involved with the body's
first line of defense and to promote cytokine production,
the communication and signaling pathway of immune cells.
Natural Arabinogalactan Polysaccharides Supports Healthy
Immune and Intestinal Function Arabinogalactans support healthy
immune function, particularly macrophage activity and cytokine
defense activity such as interferon gamma, tumor necrosis
factor, IL-1 and IL-6. Arabinogalactans also promote the growth
of the probiotic bacteria Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria
— supporting a healthy intestine flora. This microflora
is an additional level in supporting optimal immune function.
Aloe Vera Gel Extract 200:1 is a powerful derivative from
the popular cactus looking plant. People commonly squeeze
the inner gel out onto burns for instant healing relief, but
Aloe Vera does so much more. A lot of people use this gel
in sunburn products and it is highly effective; however this
polysaccharide is a powerful immune strengthening factor when
taken internally. The inner gel is extracted in a powerful
200:1 strength — providing a powerful factor in our immune
health formula. The research on Aloe Vera has provided a wealth
of information, especially over the past ten years, and even
still the mystery of Aloe is still unfolding. Aloe leaf contains
over 75 nutrients and 200 active compounds, including 20 minerals,
18 amino acids, and 12 vitamins.
Aloe Vera facilitates digestion, aid in blood and lymphatic
circulation, as well as kidney, liver and gall bladder functions.
Aloe contains at least three anti-inflammatory fatty acids
that are helpful for the stomach, small intestine and colon.
A newly discovered compound in aloe, acemannan, is currently
being studied for its ability to strengthen the bodies natural
resistance. Studies have shown acemannan to boost T-lymphocyte
cells that aid the immune system.
Aloe Vera has gained a tremendous following over the past
few years, mainly due to its ability to relieve everything
from joint pain to acting as an anti-inflammatory. One fairly
recent development in the use of Aloe Vera was the discovery
of mucilaginous polysaccharides (A.M.P.) and their affect
on the immune system.
Immune factors that provide anti-inflammatory factors are
critical to over-all health because uncontrolled inflammation
will lead to additional problems — thus exponentially
accelerating degenerative disease possibilities. This is a
major concern at Natural Biology based on our research. If
you have a lot of aches and pains then you should act to get
these inflammation responses under control. It is a clear
sign of a weakened immune response and increased health risk.
We believe Aloe Vera Gel 200:1 Extract may help in the control
of inflammation response while supporting overall immune health.
Additional help may be needed if you have inflammation problems,
particularly multiple conditions, currently not under control.
Inflammation is a clear indicator of a problem. You can also
treat yourself topically with Natural Biology’s Super
Blue Rx Gel; Dead Sea Salt baths; therapeutic massages; and
yoga. It is one time to consider the use of ibuprofen and
aspirin since reducing inflammation is even a more desired
result than the possible side-effects of such per se. Nonetheless,
Aloe Vera Gel Inner Leaf 200:1 Extract is a great addition
to your immune health and is a proactive choice in controlling
inflammation issues.
Maitake mushrooms have been prized in Japanese herbology
as a potent adaptogen and tonic for youth and longevity —
and modern research now confirms it effective immune system
support functions. Maitake Mushroom is considered the king
of mushrooms and is more effective than its many cousins found
in herbal formulas. The primary polysaccharide found in Maitake,
beta-D-glucan, is well absorbed when taken orally and is currently
under review for the prevention & treatment of cancer,
and as a supportive tool for HIV infection. Laboratory studies
have shown that Maitake Mushroom extract can inhibit the growth
of tumors and stimulate the immune system of cancerous mice.
Human clinical studies of patients with breast and colorectal
cancers are currently under way in the United States. Researchers
investigated a specific, high-molecular polysaccharide in
Maitake called the X-fraction. They found that mice given
Maitake had an increased ability to recognize glucose, and
the control group had higher blood glucose levels. The researchers
suggested that Maitake can reduce insulin resistance, thereby
increasing insulin sensitivity. The X-fraction appears to
be the active compound with anti-diabetic properties.
Chlorophyllin may have antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic
activities. Cholorphyllin is a natural immune strengthening
agent and it naturally helps control bad body ordor.
In one in vitro test, chlorophyllin demonstrated significant
inhibition of several mutagens, including cigarette smoke,
coal dust and diesel emission particles.
Chlorophyllin is the modified, water-soluble form of chlorophyll
that has been shown to have DNA protective and antioxidant
properties. It can cross cell membranes, organelle membranes,
and blood brain barriers (natural chrolophyll cannot). Chrolophyllin
can even enter the mitochondria where 91% of oxygen reductions
occur and where the majority of free radicals are produced.
Chlorophyllin quenches all major oxygen species and acts to
protect mitochondria. Chlorophyllin also protects mitochondria
from auto-oxidation, a reaction considered to be one of the
major causes of aging. One of the more interesting uses
Chlorophyllin has been used to cleanse and accelerate the
healing of open wounds, to decrease the inflammation in radiation
burns and, principally, to decrease odor in patients with
colostomies or who were incontinent of urine or feces. Scientists
have felt that chlorophyllin was capable of killing a number
of bacteria and could also detoxify a number of mutagens,
chemicals that could cause the sort of genetic change that
is characteristic of cancer.
Yet chlorophyllin has been all but forgotten by physicians
in the United States, but not in the former Soviet Union,
where annually clinical studies are still published concerning
the effectiveness of chlorophyllin in the treatment of a number
of disorders from gonorrhea to tuberculosis to leukemia.
N-acetyl-glucosamine (NAG) is a form of glucosamine, one
of the building blocks of joint tissue and other connective
tissues. . N-Acetyl Glucosamine is the body's precursor to
hyaluronic acid which is part of the synovial fluid that lubricates
joints. NAG is produced in the intestinal tract via specialized
cells called goblet cells which are responsible for producing
your mucin (or mucosal lining). N-Acetyl Glucosamine is the
superior form of glucosamine for joint and intestinal tissue.
NAC is an antioxidant and a precursor to glutathione, another
antioxidant that assists in the liver's detoxification pathways.
NAC is the acetylated form of L-cysteine. It is a more stable
and effective antioxidant than the sulfur-containing amino
acid L-cysteine. NAC gets high rankings for its ability to
relieve allergies and fight viruses. It is also one of the
best expectorants and mucus thinners around. NAC is a precursor
of glutathione in the body and a protected sulfur-containing
amino acid. Because it increases glutathione levels in the
lungs, kidneys, liver and bone marrow, NAC has an anti-aging
effect on the body—reducing the accumulation of age
spots. N-Acetyl cysteine can also boost glutathione levels
in cells.
We know ginger best by the product ginger ale which is often
used settle upset stomachs but it also has multiple other
purposes. Ginger was always known as a medicinal plant and
a spice in India and China for thousands of years. Ginger
has been used by many as a remedy for the common cold. Additionally,
it has also been used as an effective analgesic, anti-pyretic,
anti-viral, in the treatment of hypertension, and in the prevention
of atherosclerosis.
Other benefits of ginger include its ability to cleanse the
colon, reduce spasms and cramps, stimulate circulation, and
aid metabolism. Many have used it to treat colitis, nausea,
gas, indigestion, bowel disorders, morning sickness, motion
sickness, vomiting, congestion, fever, and headaches. Asian
medicine still uses it as a treatment for asthma, shortness
of breath, water retention, earache, diarrhea, nausea and
vomiting. Homeopathic practitioners even recommend it for
sexual disorders. An added benefit to Ginger is that it is
a strong antioxidant and effective microbial agent for sores
and wounds.
Ginger helps protect the gastric system by increasing the
pH of stomach acid, reducing its acidity, thereby lower the
rate of gastric secretions, and increasing digestive enzyme
activity. Rather than blocking the feelings of nausea in the
brain, it acts directly on the stomach and liver to reduce
nausea and vomiting.
By providing you with a clear head and by working as a metabolism
aid, Ginger Root is the perfect compliment to any diet plan.
Bromelain is the name of a group of powerful protein-digesting,
proteolytic enzymes that are found in the pineapple plant
(Ananas comosus). It is particularly useful for reducing
muscle and tissue inflammation and as a digestive aid.
Bromelain is a natural blood thinner and anti-inflammatory.
It works by breaking down fibrin, a blood-clotting protein
that can impede good circulation and prevent tissues from
draining properly. Bromelain also blocks the production of
compounds that can cause swelling and pain. When inflammation
is reduced, blood can move more easily to a traumatized area,
easing pain and speeding healing.
Quercetin is a member of the flavonoid family present in
foods such as onions and blue-green algae. Quercetin stabilizes
cell membranes and helps prevent free radical damage to this
vulnerable part of the cell. It works best in the presence
of Vitamin C. It appears to fight a host of disorders including
asthma, cancer, glout, cataracts, and heart attacks. As an
antioxidant, it combats the destructive "free radical"
molecules that play a part in many diseases. Among people
with high dietary intakes of quercetin and other major flavonoids,
studies show lower rates of stomach, lung, pancreatic, and
breast cancers. Quercetin inhibits the buildup of a type of
blood sugar that could otherwise lead to cataract formation
in the lens of the eye. In a Rotterdam Study published in
the 2002 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition flavonoid
intakes showed a reduced risk of heart attacks — and
for women the role as a phytoestrogen can help in heart-protective
benefits similar to soy.
The latest findings indicate that quercetin and other flavonoids
may also help to prevent heart attacks. The Rotterdam Study,
published in the 2002 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition,
examined the tea-drinking habits and dietary flavonoid intakes
of nearly 5,000 adults in Holland. Apparently due to black
tea's high flavonoid concentration, daily consumption of the
brew reduced the risk of heart attack overall for tea drinkers.
And in women, a strong connection was found between high intake
of dietary flavonoids and reduced risk of fatal heart attack.
The researchers speculate that women's extra protection may
be related to the flavonoids' role as phytoestrogens (plant
estrogens), which can offer heart-protective benefits similar
to those of soy. A previous study had also shown that flavonoids
increased bone density in women, a known action of phytoestrogens.
Quercetin, a natural anti-inflammatory, may be helpful in
countering the hallmark of Crohn's disease: chronic inflammation
of the gastrointestinal tract. As a flavonoid, quercetin functions
as a natural anti-inflammatory, antihistamine, and possibly
an inhibitor of Helicobacter pylori, the bacterium associated
with stomach ulcers, which can cause recurrent heartburn.
If your heartburn symptoms are persistent, you may want to
take a daily combination of quercetin and flavonoids to accelerate
healing.
Folic ACID
Folic acid has been shown in clinical trails to have a multitude
of important health benefits, including reducing the risks
of colon and ovarian tumors, heart attack and stroke, and
significantly reducing the risk of birth defects known as
neural tube defects (spina bifida and other similar types
of conditions).
In a recent American Heart Association conference on hypertension
(high blood pressure) researchers reported on the results
of over 95,000 women who had been part of the “Nurses’
Health Study”. Folic acid intake was analyzed. It was
found that in the nurses group, ages 26 to
46, those women who took more than 800 mcg of Folic acid a
day reduced the risk of hypertension by 29% compared to those
nurses who consumed only 200 mcg of Folic acid a day. Women
ages 43 to 70 who consumed more than 800 mcg a day of Folic
acid had a reduction in hypertension risk of 13%. Since it
is extremely difficult to consume 800 mcg of Folic acid from
diet alone, all the women in the highest Folic acid intake
group took supplemental vitamins.
Hypertension is a silent killer. It is a major risk factor
for cerebrovascular disease, cardiovascular disease (heart
attack) and renal failure.
It is estimated there are approximately 50 million people
in this country who have hypertension, however about 15 million
of these people are undiagnosed! It used to be believed that
hypertension was anything over 140/90, although more recent
research has indicated that keeping blood pressure in the
low normal range, around 110/60, actually reduces incidence
of stroke and cardiovascular disease.
In addition to Folic acid, there are other nutrients that
have been shown to have beneficial effect for promoting healthy
blood pressure. These nutrients include Vitamin C, Vitamin
D, Vitamin E, Garlic, Calcium-Magnesium, Potassium and Coenzyme
Q10 (CoQ10). A study recently published in the journal Hypertension
found that daily nighttime supplementation of Melatonin had
a beneficial effect on reducing the blood pressure of male
patients with hypertension. Melatonin intake was shown to
reduce systolic and diastolic blood pressure and improve sleep,
while not affecting heart rates.
ANTI AGING, AMINO ACIDS, & HGH
STIMULATION
L-Dopa is a naturally occuring amino acid that provides a
large number of health benefits, primarily the ability to
increase HGH levels as much as 400%. This helps regeneration
of healthy organs including the kidneys, liver, and lungs.
It promotes better sleep, less cellulite, leaner muscle mass,
and improved skin conditions including less wrinkling. The
most common benefit is improved focus and increased energy.
Other benefits include emotional stabilizing effects and increased
libido.
L-Dopa is primarily known for it's conversion into dopamine.
Dopamine is an essential component required for proper brain
function. L-Dopa has been researched for over 50 years and
requires a prescription until large concentrations were discovered
in a natural alternative "MUCUNA PRURIENS.” We
can all now experience the benefits of this wonderful substance.
The wonder of the natural source is the body actually absorbs
and utilizes a higher percentage than the prescription form.
Therefore you can experience better results with smaller amounts.
There are also no side effects. The 50% material used in Med
Factors is the highest natural concentrations available.
Restoring Human Growth Hormone (HGH) back to youthful levels
is one of the most effective Anti-Aging strategies. Our natural
HGH levels decline as we get older, leading to numerous physiological
problems. L-Dopa restores HGH back to youthful levels, helping
you look & feel years younger.
L-Dopa turns into dopamine once it is digested in the body.
The increased levels of dopamine stimulate the release of
your natural Human Growth Hormone (HGH) from your pituitary
gland. Numerous clinical studies have shown increased HGH
levels of over 400% with L-Dopa.
L-Dopa has been clinically proven to benefit Parkinsons,
and it increases the body’s natural production of HGH
— thus it is known for its anti aging qualities. These
include strengthening the immune system, increasing lean muscle
mass, improving mood, enhancing libido, and increasing energy
levels.
Glutamine is an amino acid of extreme importance and it has
been shown in research to help increase HGH levels. Every
cell in the body uses glutamine. Some tissue types, however,
depend on glutamine much more than others. Without sufficient
glutamine, the intestines atrophy (decline in healthy function)
and the immune function breaks down.
Hair follicles, the fetus, and unfortunately also many types
of tumors also greatly depend on glutamine for energy production
and DNA and RNA synthesis. In addition, glutamine serves as
a nitrogen donor and a carbon donor, and is thus an important
muscle-building amino acid; it also helps replenish muscle
glycogen after exercise. Without sufficient glutamine, muscles
begin to atrophy. Thus glutamine is essential for intestinal
& immune and muscle functions.
The synthesis of glutamine protects the body, and the brain
in particular, from ammonia toxicity.. Glutamine users often
report more energy, less fatigue and better mood. Glutamine
also plays a part in maintaining proper blood glucose levels
and the right pH range. The body has an exquisite mechanism
for maintaining pH homeostasis. If the pH of the blood is
too acidic, more glutamine is directed to the kidneys, where
a certain type of glutamine results in the release of bicarbonate
ions to correct acidosis. If the pH is too alkaline, more
glutamine is sent to the liver, where a different kind of
metabolism releases hydrogen ions to correct alkalosis.
Glutamine also plays a vital part in the control of blood
sugar. It
helps prevent hypoglycemia, since it is easily converted
to glucose when blood sugar is low. In addition, glutamine
regulates the expression of certain genes, including those
that govern certain protective enzymes, and helps regulate
the biosynthesis of DNA and RNA. Recently it has been discovered
that glutamine is important for the cardiovascular system
as well.
Glutamine is critical during heavy stress, such as strenuous
exercise, infectious disease, surgery, burn injury or other
acute trauma leads to glutamine depletion with consequent
immune dysfunction, intestinal problems and muscle wasting.
People who use glutamine virtually ensure superior health
of their intestinal lining. They need not worry about the
"leaky gut syndrome" and all its troublesome consequences,
including allergies, the "leaking out" of pathogens
and possible arthritis. In fact, when it was first discovered,
glutamine used to be called "intestinal permeability
factor." It is by far the most important nutrient for
intestinal health.
Those who use NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories)
such as ibuprofen and indomethacin may have a special need
for supplemental glutamine. Fortunately, sufficient glutamine
can undo the damage caused by NSAIDs, maintaining permeability
at a healthy level. For heavy NSAID users, supplementing with
glutamine can spell the difference between healthy gastrointestinal
tract versus ulcers and the "leaky gut syndrome."
Likewise, glutamine protects the liver from the ravages of
chemotherapy toxicity. But even under normal conditions, glutamine
is beneficial for the liver, since it cleanses the liver of
the waste products of fat metabolism, and helps prevent fatty
buildup. It can aid in the treatment of early-stage cirrhosis.
Once liver damage is advanced, however, glutamine cannot help
since the liver can no longer metabolize it properly. People
who take glutamine tend to have a healthier liver and healthier
intestines, and thus better digestion and absorption of nutrients.
Glutamine is the primary source of energy for the various
cells of the immune system, including T cells and macrophages.
Strenuous exercise, viral and bacterial infections, and stress
and trauma in general cause glutamine depletion that starves
the immune cells.
It has recently been discovered that glutamine is an important
source of fuel for the heart muscle. It is converted to glutamate,
which then enters the Krebs
cycle to produce ATP, our energy molecule. Glutamine
can enter the Krebs
cycle and serve as a non-carbohydrate source of energy.
In fact, this is the main way it usually contributes to the
production of energy. However, if the blood sugar is low (hypoglycemia),
glutamine is readily catabolized (broken down) in the liver
to provide more glucose.
Together with alanine, glycine, serine and threonine, glutamine
is an important "gluconeogenic" amino acid, in fact
the primary one. This production of glucose from glutamine
takes place mainly in the liver. Recently, however, it has
been discovered that the kidneys can contribute as much as
25% to whole-body glucose production, a phenomenon that occurs
only during hypoglycemia. Actually this is not surprising,
since the kidneys are especially equipped to process glutamine
due to its importance in the detoxification of ammonia.
Providing abundant glutamine through diet and supplementation
means that less muscle tissue (if any) will be broken down
to provide glucose. This is of great importance to people
on calorie-restricted diets, whose great problem is losing
muscle mass more so than fatty tissue. Since it is the metabolically
active muscle mass that helps keep us slender (not to mention
strong and fit), extra glutamine can help dieters lose girth
around the waist while preserving muscle mass.
Considering the effectiveness of glutamine in combating hypoglycemia,
it is no wonder that alternative medicine recommends it for
the purpose of eliminating sugar cravings, and alcohol cravings
in the fight against alcoholism (many alcoholics appear to
suffer from hypoglycemia).
Diabetics, however, need to exercise caution, since they
have an abnormal glutamine metabolism. A much higher percentage
of their glutamine is broken down for the production of glucose
by the liver and the kidneys, a process called glutamine gluconeogenesis.
This increased production of glucose from glutamine (and also
from alanine, an amino acid in the same family) is probably
related to the diabetes-related excess levels of the serum
glucose-raising pancreatic hormone called glucagon. True,
this excessive breakdown of glutamine into glucose in diabetes
occurs without any supplementation, since the muscle and the
fatty tissue release so much glutamine in response to the
endocrine pathology.
Diabetics also show other enzymatic abnormalities in relation
to glutamine, including poor function of the retinal glia
(glia are cells that have various supportive functions in
the nervous system, including detoxifying ammonia through
the production of glutamine). Thus the diabetic retina is
prone to damage through glutamate excitotoxicity, since the
glia are not converting enough glutamate to glutamine. While
a plausible argument could be made for the benefits of glutamine
even for diabetics-sparing of muscle mass, improved intestinal
function, enhanced immune response-caution must be urged.
A diabetic considering taking any amino acids should discuss
the matter with his/her physician. The use of high doses of
antioxidants, including vitamin E and various polyphenols,
should be beneficial, as well as supplementation with taurine.
Taurine is the one amino acid that seems to be very helpful
to diabetics.
We have already said that glutamine is heavily used by all
rapidly dividing cells. This includes many types of tumors.
Thus is would seem plausible to argue that this is certainly
the amino acid that cancer patients should avoid.
In reality, however, glutamine is frequently used as an adjuvant
treatment of advanced cancer. It has been shown to prolong
survival by slowing down catabolic wasting. In addition, since
low immune function is a hallmark of cancer, glutamine is
considered beneficial for the depleted immune system. It helps
preserve intestinal function as well. Both clinical practice
and animal studies suggest that glutamine can be given to
cancer patients without stimulating tumor growth or metastasis.
Nevertheless, the use of any amino acids in cancer remains
controversial, and patients are urged to consult with their
physicians first.
The most fascinating findings regarding glutamine and cancer,
however, suggest that glutamine may be another weapon against
breast cancer.
N-Acetyl Tyrosine supports brain function by improving the
synthesis of the catecholamines norepinephrine and dopamine
(neurotransmitters). N-Acetyl
Tyrosine supports brain function and a good mood by improving
the synthesis of key neurotransmitters. The body produces
neurotransmitters to facilitate communication within the nervous
system.
l-Lysine is an essential amino acid (a protein building block)
that cannot be produced by the body from other nutrients.
It helps ensure adequate absorption of calcium and the formation
of collagen for bone, cartilage and connective tissue. Lysine
strengthens circulation
and helps the immune
system manufacture antibodies. It also helps control
the body’s acid/alkaline balance, influences the pineal
and mammary glands and plays a role in gallbladder function.
It is necessary for all amino acid assimilation and assists
in the storage of fats.
ENERGY, VITALITY, & MOOD NUTRIENTS
DMAE steps up production of brain chemicals essential for
short-term memory, concentration, and learning capacity. DMAE
may aid in the treatment of ADHD and other disorders affecting
the brain and central nervous system. DMAE is sometimes referred
to as a "cholinergic" because it is thought to increase
levels of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, one of the chemicals
in the brain that enhances mental powers.
The possible memory-boosting effects of DMAE may help with
the ordinary memory lapses that occur with normal aging. Many
nutritionally oriented physicians prescribe DMAE as a mental
enhancer. Although rigorous studies are lacking, some people
who have tried DMAE report better memory (especially short-term
memory), as well as improved concentration, focus, mental
clarity, and sleep. DMAE increases the body's production of
Energy and persons using DMAE subjectively report increases
in their levels of Energy. DMAE reduces Apathy and increases
Motivation in persons afflicted with Depression. DMAE users
experience a sounder Sleep [after 6 weeks subjects reported
waking earlier and having a clearer mind upon waking]. DMAE
increases Attention Span [after 6 weeks of DMAE supplementation
students were able to concentrate at lectures better and were
able to study and concentrate on exams better].
The purest form of this extract comes from the mountains
in Siberia. This adaptogen is not well-known in the United
States but is one of the more fascinating plant species in
the world today. The extraordinary medicinal benefits include
increased longevity, physical endurance, decrease depression,
elevate mood, improve mental alertness, and support hormonal
health. The overall best use is general vitality and increased
energy levels.
Ginko Biloba is one of the most well-researched herbs in
the world in the last 30 years with over 300 studies giving
clinical evidence to its benefits to human health. It is realized
today as the bran’s tonic for enhancing memory because
of its positive effects on the vascular system, especially
in the cerebellum. It has been used to treat vertigo &
tinnitus (ringing in the ears). Ginkgo may help counteract
the effects of aging, including mental fatigue and a lack
of energy.
Ginkgo works by increasing blood flow to the brain and throughout
the body's network of blood vessels that supply blood and
oxygen to the organ systems. It increases metabolism efficiency,
regulates neurotransmitters, and boosts oxygen levels in the
brain which uses 20% of the body's oxygen.
Benefits of enhanced circulation in the brain include improved
short and long term memory, increased reaction time and improved
mental clarity. Ginkgo is often used to treat elderly persons
with Alzheimer's and other symptoms of cerebral insufficiency.
Cerebral insufficiency is a general term for a collection
of symptoms that include difficulties of concentration and
memory, absentmindedness, confusion, lack of energy, depressive
mood, anxiety, dizziness, tinnitus, and headache.
Ginkgo constituents are beneficial for a variety of imbalances
and deterioration in the brain and body. Standardized ginkgo
extract inhibits platelet activity factor (PAF), which is
a common allergen in the body. Physical stress, and poor quality
food can overstimulate PAF production; in other words, blood
clotting. Excessive PAF can help cause cardiovascular disease,
brain damage, hearing disorders and other immune and inflammatory
diseases.
Ginkgo has been used to relieve tension and anxiety and improve
mental alertness, elevate mood and restore energy.
Ginkgo has two groups of active substances, flavonoids and
terpene lactones, including ginkgolides A, B, and C, bilobalide,
quercetin, and kaempferol. The ginkgolides have been shown
to control allergic inflammation, anaphylactic shock and asthma.
Ginkgo also acts as a powerful antioxidant and contributes
to the oxidation of free radicals which are believed to contribute
to premature aging and dementia. Antioxidants also protect
the eyes, cardiovascular system and central nervous system.
Ginkgo may also help control the transformation of cholesterol
to plaque associated with the hardening of arteries, and can
relax constricted blood vessels.
The herb has been used in treatment of other circulation-related
disorders such as diabetic peripheral vascular disease, Raynaud's
syndrome, hemorrhoids and varicose veins. It can also aid
in the treatment of insufficient circulation and complications
from stroke and skull injuries. Ginkgo's beneficial effects
on the circulatory system also can be of benefit in the treatment
of eye and ear disorders.
Studies have confirmed that ginkgo increases blood flow to
the retina, and can slow retinal deterioration resulting in
an increase of visual acuity. In clinical tests ginkgo has
improved hearing loss in the elderly. It also improves circulation
in the extremities relieving cold hands and feet, swelling
in the limbs and chronic arterial blockage. Among other things,
ginkgo is being investigated as a potential treatment to prevent
the rejection of transplanted organs, as a treatment for asthma
and for toxic shock syndrome
Malic acid is a naturally occurring compound that plays a
role in the complex process of deriving adenosine triphosphate
(ATP; the energy currency that runs the body) from food. People
with fibromyalgia should use Malic acid with Magnesium. It
helps improve muscle comfort and promotes higher energy levels.
Malic Acid is being researched increasingly as a excellent
supplement for people suffering from FMS and CFS because it
helps with their chronic fatigue. Malic Acid is also useful
for improving calcium absorption.
Inositol, an essential component of the phospholipids that
make up cellular membranes. Recent research indicates that
inositol helps establish healthy cell membranes, which facilitate
nerve impulses. Biochemical functions of phosphoinositol in
cell membranes include regulation of cellular responses to
external stimuli as well as mediation of enzyme activity.
It is part of all cell membranes in the body, and plays a
role in helping the liver process fats as well as contributing
to the function of muscles and nerves.
One clinical study showed that subjects had therapeutic results
similar to common antidepressant drugs, but with no unwanted
side effects. In addition, it can participate in the action
of serotonin, a neurotransmitter whose levels in the brain
are known to be a factor in depression and anxiety.
Preliminary studies suggest that it’s more useful than
placebo for such conditions as Attention Deficit Disorder,
Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating, too. Studies have shown
it’s at least as effective as commonly used serotonin
selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs). Given the success
of this supplement for some central nervous system disorders,
its use for pain control has been recently evaluated as well.
Choline is a vitamin like compound which is an essential
part of the human diet as it is used by the body to produce
acetylcholine. Choline is one of the important brain chemicals
involved in memory as well as essential for the process of
breaking down fat for energy.
It also helps in the production of lipotropic agents which
converts fats into useful products and aids in the production
of HDL (good) cholesterol. Choline is necessary for the structure
and function of all cells and is crucial for sustaining life.
Choline is an essential nutrient required by the body to
make several important compounds necessary for healthy cell
membranes. Choline helps form phosphatidylcholine, the primary
phospholipid of cell membranes. Choline is also the precursor
to acetylcholine, one of the important brain chemicals involved
in memory. A major use of choline in the body is the formation
of betaine, an important methyl donor. And, like phosphatidylcholine,
choline may be helpful in some liver diseases, manic conditions,
cognitive disorders, tardive dyskinesia and, possibly, some
cancers.
The Food and Nutrition Board of the National Academy of Sciences
is impressed enough with research to date that it has recently
recommended that pregnant and nursing women increase their
intake of choline. Marathon runners are experimenting with
choline supplementation during the final stages of the race
to boost declining energy levels which have been associated
with declining choline levels.
This is a critical metabolite in the Krebs
Cycle which boost the production of ATP energy potential,
but it also increases muscle cell’s production of creatine
phosphate, another high energy chemical. It’s primary
role however is to boost energy levels — thus providing
essential nutrients for elevating vitality.
PABA appears to be a component of folic acid, a member of
the B family of vitamins. It plays a role in breaking down
and using proteins, and in forming red blood cells.
When PABA is in short supply fatigue, irritability, nervousness
and depression might manifest itself as well as constipation.
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PABA is used to improve the protein used in the body, it
relates to red blood cell formation as well as assisting the
manufacture of folic acid in the intestines. Para-aminobenzoic
acid is used in sunscreen preparations since it can help protect
the skin against ultra-violet radiation.
PABA also assists with breaking down of protein, the formation
of red blood cells and maintaining intestinal flora.
Research indicates a possible role for PABA in treating Peyronie's
disease (a disorder of the penis that affects erections).
It has also been examined--though not always with success--for
aiding skin changes associated with scleroderma (an autoimmune
disorder), pemphigus (a severe blistering of the skin), and
vitiligo (a disorder that causes discoloration of the skin).
It has been linked to hair growth as well as reversing the
graying of hair, but these results are disappointing.
Most people will also recognize PABA as an ingredient in
sunscreen lotions, where it has been shown to protect the
skin by blocking damaging ultraviolet rays. However, in recent
years PABA's popularity as a sunscreen has declined due to
reports that it can irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions
in some people. This does not seem to be the case when taken
orally.
PABA can interfere with the absorption of sulfa antibiotics.
SUPPORTING NUTRIENTS
Bioperine is a standardized extract from the fruits of Piper
nigrum L. (black pepper) or Piper longum L.
(long pepper). The primary benefit of Bioperine in a supplement
is it improves the absorption rate of all other ingredients.
It contains a minimum piperine content of 95% compared to
the 3-9% and 3-5% found in raw forms of Piper nigrum
and Piper longum, respectively.
Supplements in capsules require filler material which is
usually rice bran, but Med Factors uses Soy Protien Isolates
which provide all the properties of Soy Isoflavones —
and they are present in large quantities because filler can
represent up to 25% of the total masm weight of a supplement.
Soy Isoflavones can prevent illness and promote good health.
Isoflavones are a class of phytochemicals, which are compounds
found only in plants (phyto means plant). They are also a
type of phytoestrogen, or plant hormone, that resembles human
estrogen in chemical structure yet are weaker.
Isoflavones show tremendous potential to fight disease on
several fronts — breast cancer in women and prostrate
cancer in men. They have been shown to help prevent the buildup
of arterial plaque, which reduces the risk of coronary heart
disease and stroke. Isoflavones may help reduce breast cancer
by blocking the cancer-causing effects of human estrogen.
They may also prevent prostate cancer by hindering cell growth.
Isoflavones can fight osteoporosis by stimulating bone formation
and inhibiting bone resorption. They may even relieve some
menopausal symptoms as well.
Soy isoflavones have antioxidant properties which protect
the cardiovascular system from oxidation of LDL (the bad)
cholesterol. Oxidized LDL cholesterol accumulates in the arteries
as patches of fatty buildup which blocks the flow of blood,
resulting in atherosclerosis. Genistein inhibits the growth
of cells that form this artery clogging plaque. Arteries damaged
by atherosclerosis usually form blood clots. This can lead
to a heart attack if the clot goes to the heart, or a stroke
if it goes to the brain. Being a weak form of estrogen, isoflavones
can compete at estrogen receptor sites, blocking the stronger
version naturally produced by the body from exerting its full
effect. Since high blood levels of estrogen are an established
risk factor for breast cancer; weaker forms of estrogen may
provide protection against this disease. Genistein has been
found to hinder breast cancer as well as prostate cancer.
Results from a new University of California study show that
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