Wednesday, August 24, 2005
August 2005 Issue --> Health & Fitness Article Why Water is the Key to Detoxifying Your Body By: Alex Jamieson
Water is, quite literally, the river on which our good health flows. Water carries nutrients to our cells, aids digestion by forming stomach secretions, flushes our bodies of wastes, and keeps our kidneys healthy. It keeps our moisture-rich organs (our skin, eyes, mouth, and nose) functioning well, it lubricates and cushions our joints, and it regulates our body temperature and our metabolism, just to name a few of its many functions. Water also plays a crucial role in disease prevention. In a study conducted at the Centre for Human Nutrition at the University of Sheffield, England, researchers concluded that women who stay adequately hydrated reduce their risk of breast cancer by 79 percent. Another study, done at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, found that women who drink more than five glasses of water a day have a 45 percent reduced risk of colon cancer compared with women who drink two or fewer glasses of water a day. Many doctors believe that proper hydration can help prevent chronic joint diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, because water reduces inflammation and promotes cartilage health. Adequate water consumption can also slow the signs of aging and improve conditions such as constipation, diabetes, hypoglycemia, obesity, arthritis, kidney stones, dry skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and glaucoma. H20: The Toxic Avenger Without enough water flowing through our systems to carry out wastes and toxins, we would literally drown in our own poisonous metabolic wastes. I don't mean to sound alarmist, but this is no exaggeration. Even slight dehydration can wear down our systems in ways that seriously compromise our overall quality of life. Just as the liver is crucial to the digestive process, the kidneys are necessary for helping the body remove water and waste. The kidneys are a pair of small organs that are located near the spine at the small of the back. They take in about 20 percent of the body's blood each time the heart beats, cleanse it of unwanted substances and then produce urine, the fluid by which these wastes are eliminated from the body. Normal-functioning kidneys also control the concentration levels of body fluids. If body fluids are too diluted, the kidneys expel excess water via urine. If body fluids are too concentrated, the kidneys excrete the excess solutes and hang on to the water. In short, the kidneys are all about balancing the fluids and electrolytes in our bodies so that our systems run smoothly. If the kidneys don't get the water they need to perform these filtering functions, our health deteriorates rapidly. Electrolyte is the scientific term for a type of salt made up of ions that are positively and negatively charged. These are the "sparks" that transfer electrical messages across cells, and this activity is what makes our bodies function. Our kidneys work to keep our electrolyte concentrations steady, since they must be replaced constantly. If they're not, dehydration can set in, which can lead to organ damage and seizures. How can we be sure that we're getting enough electrolytes? Do we need to buy specially formulated, sugar-enhanced sports drinks? Many sports physiologists actually recommend water -- that's right, plain water -- over the fancy sports drinks that are marketed to us. Experts have found that the difference in electrolyte content between water and sports drinks is important only to elite athletes who are competing professionally in endurance events. Since electrolytes are already plentiful in the American diet, moderate to regular exercisers don't have to worry about running out of these salty ions. Edible sea vegetables, the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, are a great source of electrolytes as well as of minerals and trace elements. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the kidneys and bladder regulate the fluids in our bodies and make up the Water Element. Our kidneys are fantastic waste removers; they get rid of the waste products from protein metabolism - uric acid, urea, and lactic acid - but they need lots of water to accomplish this. Traditional Chinese Medicine reveres the kidneys because they distribute qi, or vital life energy, throughout the body. The kidneys are responsible for removing excess hormones, vitamins, minerals, and foreign toxins such as drugs, chemicals, and food additives. How to Boost Your Water Intake Here are the tips I share with my clients on how to get enough water in their diets.
Drink one to two glasses of water as soon as you get up in the morning. You have been asleep for 6 to 10 hours, and that's a long time to go without any liquids.(This often helps people overcome their addictions to caffeine, as rehydrating the body and brain lead to clearer thinking and better energy.)
Keep a beautiful pitcher of filtered water near your work space so that you are constantly reminded to drink during the day. Fill up the pitcher with the amount of water you want to consume in the day.
Drink a glass of water before exercise.
During exercise, drink about 8 ounces of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes.
Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol, which have a dehydrating effect.
Never restrict the amount of water you crave during regular exercise.
Always make fluids a part of your exercise routine.
Bottles, bottles everywhere! Keep bottles of water in your car, at the office, or around your work areas. One client of mine bought a whole case and kept it in the trunk of her car!
To reduce the amount of chlorine in your drinking water if you aren't using a filter, try this simple tip: Allow drinking water to stand at room temperature for an hour or more, which will allow most of the chlorine to evaporate out of the water.
Drink at least one glass of room-temperature water with every meal. Alex Jamieson is a Holistic Health Counselor and gourmet natural foods chef. She lives in Los Angeles and New York with her fiancé, Morgan, and their cat, Sue. This article is excerpted from her book, The Great American Detox Diet: 8 Weeks to Weight Loss and Well-being, which is her first book. For more information, please visit http://www.healthychefalex.com
For information on portable water bottles with filters, please visit http://www.itilink.com/80559
Water is, quite literally, the river on which our good health flows. Water carries nutrients to our cells, aids digestion by forming stomach secretions, flushes our bodies of wastes, and keeps our kidneys healthy. It keeps our moisture-rich organs (our skin, eyes, mouth, and nose) functioning well, it lubricates and cushions our joints, and it regulates our body temperature and our metabolism, just to name a few of its many functions. Water also plays a crucial role in disease prevention. In a study conducted at the Centre for Human Nutrition at the University of Sheffield, England, researchers concluded that women who stay adequately hydrated reduce their risk of breast cancer by 79 percent. Another study, done at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, found that women who drink more than five glasses of water a day have a 45 percent reduced risk of colon cancer compared with women who drink two or fewer glasses of water a day. Many doctors believe that proper hydration can help prevent chronic joint diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, because water reduces inflammation and promotes cartilage health. Adequate water consumption can also slow the signs of aging and improve conditions such as constipation, diabetes, hypoglycemia, obesity, arthritis, kidney stones, dry skin, wrinkles, cataracts, and glaucoma. H20: The Toxic Avenger Without enough water flowing through our systems to carry out wastes and toxins, we would literally drown in our own poisonous metabolic wastes. I don't mean to sound alarmist, but this is no exaggeration. Even slight dehydration can wear down our systems in ways that seriously compromise our overall quality of life. Just as the liver is crucial to the digestive process, the kidneys are necessary for helping the body remove water and waste. The kidneys are a pair of small organs that are located near the spine at the small of the back. They take in about 20 percent of the body's blood each time the heart beats, cleanse it of unwanted substances and then produce urine, the fluid by which these wastes are eliminated from the body. Normal-functioning kidneys also control the concentration levels of body fluids. If body fluids are too diluted, the kidneys expel excess water via urine. If body fluids are too concentrated, the kidneys excrete the excess solutes and hang on to the water. In short, the kidneys are all about balancing the fluids and electrolytes in our bodies so that our systems run smoothly. If the kidneys don't get the water they need to perform these filtering functions, our health deteriorates rapidly. Electrolyte is the scientific term for a type of salt made up of ions that are positively and negatively charged. These are the "sparks" that transfer electrical messages across cells, and this activity is what makes our bodies function. Our kidneys work to keep our electrolyte concentrations steady, since they must be replaced constantly. If they're not, dehydration can set in, which can lead to organ damage and seizures. How can we be sure that we're getting enough electrolytes? Do we need to buy specially formulated, sugar-enhanced sports drinks? Many sports physiologists actually recommend water -- that's right, plain water -- over the fancy sports drinks that are marketed to us. Experts have found that the difference in electrolyte content between water and sports drinks is important only to elite athletes who are competing professionally in endurance events. Since electrolytes are already plentiful in the American diet, moderate to regular exercisers don't have to worry about running out of these salty ions. Edible sea vegetables, the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet, are a great source of electrolytes as well as of minerals and trace elements. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the kidneys and bladder regulate the fluids in our bodies and make up the Water Element. Our kidneys are fantastic waste removers; they get rid of the waste products from protein metabolism - uric acid, urea, and lactic acid - but they need lots of water to accomplish this. Traditional Chinese Medicine reveres the kidneys because they distribute qi, or vital life energy, throughout the body. The kidneys are responsible for removing excess hormones, vitamins, minerals, and foreign toxins such as drugs, chemicals, and food additives. How to Boost Your Water Intake Here are the tips I share with my clients on how to get enough water in their diets.
Drink one to two glasses of water as soon as you get up in the morning. You have been asleep for 6 to 10 hours, and that's a long time to go without any liquids.(This often helps people overcome their addictions to caffeine, as rehydrating the body and brain lead to clearer thinking and better energy.)
Keep a beautiful pitcher of filtered water near your work space so that you are constantly reminded to drink during the day. Fill up the pitcher with the amount of water you want to consume in the day.
Drink a glass of water before exercise.
During exercise, drink about 8 ounces of fluid every 15 to 20 minutes.
Avoid drinks with caffeine or alcohol, which have a dehydrating effect.
Never restrict the amount of water you crave during regular exercise.
Always make fluids a part of your exercise routine.
Bottles, bottles everywhere! Keep bottles of water in your car, at the office, or around your work areas. One client of mine bought a whole case and kept it in the trunk of her car!
To reduce the amount of chlorine in your drinking water if you aren't using a filter, try this simple tip: Allow drinking water to stand at room temperature for an hour or more, which will allow most of the chlorine to evaporate out of the water.
Drink at least one glass of room-temperature water with every meal. Alex Jamieson is a Holistic Health Counselor and gourmet natural foods chef. She lives in Los Angeles and New York with her fiancé, Morgan, and their cat, Sue. This article is excerpted from her book, The Great American Detox Diet: 8 Weeks to Weight Loss and Well-being, which is her first book. For more information, please visit http://www.healthychefalex.com
For information on portable water bottles with filters, please visit http://www.itilink.com/80559
Monday, August 01, 2005
Here is the latest scientific validation for MA+ Complex!
Whey supplement helpful for diabetics Wed Jul 27, 2:27 PM ET
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For people with type 2 diabetes, adding whey to high-carbohydrate meals stimulates insulin release and reduces spikes in blood glucose levels after meals, according to new findings.
Writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Dr. Mikael Nilsson, of Lund University, Sweden, and colleagues say the reason whey proteins have this effect is not known, but it may have something to do with particular amino acids and hormones found in the mild product. The researchers examined the effect of supplementing high glycemic index (GI) meals -- that is, readily digested carbs that cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels -- with whey proteins.
A total of 14 individuals with type 2 diabetes were served a high-GI breakfast (white bread) and subsequent high-GI lunch (mashed potatoes with meatballs). Whey supplementation was provided with both meals on one day, and whey was exchanged for lean ham and lactose on another day.
The investigators took blood samples before and during a 4-hour period after breakfast and 3 hours after lunch in order to measure blood glucose, insulin, and other factors.
Insulin secretion was higher after both breakfast and lunch when the meals were supplemented with whey compared to when whey was not included, although the effect was less pronounced after breakfast. The rise in blood glucose was significantly reduced after the lunch meal was supplemented with whey.
The lesser effect on insulin of whey after breakfast, "in combination with the fact that the insulin resistance may be higher in the morning after the overnight fast, may explain the inability of whey to reduce the blood glucose increment after breakfast," Nilsson's team explains.
SOURCE: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, July 2005
For information on MA+ please visit www.wmpcoach.com/john and click on products.
Whey supplement helpful for diabetics Wed Jul 27, 2:27 PM ET
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - For people with type 2 diabetes, adding whey to high-carbohydrate meals stimulates insulin release and reduces spikes in blood glucose levels after meals, according to new findings.
Writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, Dr. Mikael Nilsson, of Lund University, Sweden, and colleagues say the reason whey proteins have this effect is not known, but it may have something to do with particular amino acids and hormones found in the mild product. The researchers examined the effect of supplementing high glycemic index (GI) meals -- that is, readily digested carbs that cause a rapid rise in blood sugar levels -- with whey proteins.
A total of 14 individuals with type 2 diabetes were served a high-GI breakfast (white bread) and subsequent high-GI lunch (mashed potatoes with meatballs). Whey supplementation was provided with both meals on one day, and whey was exchanged for lean ham and lactose on another day.
The investigators took blood samples before and during a 4-hour period after breakfast and 3 hours after lunch in order to measure blood glucose, insulin, and other factors.
Insulin secretion was higher after both breakfast and lunch when the meals were supplemented with whey compared to when whey was not included, although the effect was less pronounced after breakfast. The rise in blood glucose was significantly reduced after the lunch meal was supplemented with whey.
The lesser effect on insulin of whey after breakfast, "in combination with the fact that the insulin resistance may be higher in the morning after the overnight fast, may explain the inability of whey to reduce the blood glucose increment after breakfast," Nilsson's team explains.
SOURCE: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, July 2005
For information on MA+ please visit www.wmpcoach.com/john and click on products.
Monday, June 27, 2005
Glutathione: The Master Antioxidant That Defends Against Illness
TORONTO - April 20, 2005 - A slew of recent evidence and rare US and international patents have accelerated research on one of the body's chief
defenses against illness, the essential, yet little-known protein,
glutathione (GSH). Medical patents for natural health interventions are few
and far between in the world of chemically-based drugs.
"In the next five or six years, people are going to be using the word
glutathione as commonly as they use the word vitamin C or antioxidant," says
Dr. Jimmy Gutman, a Montreal-based physician and author of "GSH, Your Body's
Most Powerful Protector, Glutathione".
"Glutathione is virtually involved in dozens of critical cell processes and
without it we would succumb to our environment literally within hours," says
Gutman.
Drawing on his experience as an academic, clinician and former Undergraduate
Director of Emergency Medicine at McGill University, Gutman has shifted his
focus to concentrate on the research and clinical application of
glutathione. McGill has been a leader in the research of this essential
molecule for more than two decades.
Among the most compelling findings to date is the "very fantastic research"
pertaining to the universal disease, aging, and the consequences of the
inevitable drop in GSH levels seen in age-related diseases.
In essence, GSH is a tripeptide made up of three amino acids, including the
difficult-to-obtain cysteine. Its superior function lies in its frontline
defence against infection and the daily bombardment of environmental toxins.
It's potent anti-oxidant and anti-viral properties are now highly
recognized.
Although GSH was first discovered in 1888, it has been slow to surface on
the medical radar screen. Because of scarce funding, coupled with little
interest or awareness by the medical community, the role that glutathione
plays in cell metabolism has been highly overlooked.
That is changing. Compared to a few dozen research publications in the
1970s, today there are more than 60,000 medical articles published on
glutathione.
While the evidence clearly supports the role of GSH, the difficulty lies in
obtaining adequate levels to combat illness and maintain health. The
essential precursors of GSH must be able to make it from the mouth to the
gut then through the cells walls. There lies the challenge.
According to Gutman, "At some point we all drop our levels of life-
enhancing GSH. There's a constant demand for glutathione and the precursors
or building blocks are getting rarer in the average North American diet."
A very simple cysteine-rich protein extracted from milk may provide the
catalyst to raising GSH levels.
Martin Joynes, a semi-retired researcher, experienced hands-on evidence of
the power of raising his GSH levels. For years, Joynes suffered from chronic
fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia that countless medical practitioners were
not able to recognize nor treat. When Joynes became so debilitated that he
considered purchasing a walker or a wheel chair by his early 50s, he decided
to take charge of his own health. After doing extensive research, then
boosting his GSH levels, he regained his mobility and natural high energy.
"Within a week, I realized I didn't hurt anymore," says Joynes. "I just got
better and better. It was so simple and so astounding."
Joynes has never looked back. Today, he continues to maintain his GSH
levels, is vibrant and healthy, and "rarely gets a cold."
Gutman is not surprised by Joynes's experience. "Doctors are the last ones
to really be on top of nutrition or supplements," says Gutman. "But you're
going to see a paradigm shift towards using whatever is available that
stands up to scientific rigor and clinical tests."
TORONTO - April 20, 2005 - A slew of recent evidence and rare US and international patents have accelerated research on one of the body's chief
defenses against illness, the essential, yet little-known protein,
glutathione (GSH). Medical patents for natural health interventions are few
and far between in the world of chemically-based drugs.
"In the next five or six years, people are going to be using the word
glutathione as commonly as they use the word vitamin C or antioxidant," says
Dr. Jimmy Gutman, a Montreal-based physician and author of "GSH, Your Body's
Most Powerful Protector, Glutathione".
"Glutathione is virtually involved in dozens of critical cell processes and
without it we would succumb to our environment literally within hours," says
Gutman.
Drawing on his experience as an academic, clinician and former Undergraduate
Director of Emergency Medicine at McGill University, Gutman has shifted his
focus to concentrate on the research and clinical application of
glutathione. McGill has been a leader in the research of this essential
molecule for more than two decades.
Among the most compelling findings to date is the "very fantastic research"
pertaining to the universal disease, aging, and the consequences of the
inevitable drop in GSH levels seen in age-related diseases.
In essence, GSH is a tripeptide made up of three amino acids, including the
difficult-to-obtain cysteine. Its superior function lies in its frontline
defence against infection and the daily bombardment of environmental toxins.
It's potent anti-oxidant and anti-viral properties are now highly
recognized.
Although GSH was first discovered in 1888, it has been slow to surface on
the medical radar screen. Because of scarce funding, coupled with little
interest or awareness by the medical community, the role that glutathione
plays in cell metabolism has been highly overlooked.
That is changing. Compared to a few dozen research publications in the
1970s, today there are more than 60,000 medical articles published on
glutathione.
While the evidence clearly supports the role of GSH, the difficulty lies in
obtaining adequate levels to combat illness and maintain health. The
essential precursors of GSH must be able to make it from the mouth to the
gut then through the cells walls. There lies the challenge.
According to Gutman, "At some point we all drop our levels of life-
enhancing GSH. There's a constant demand for glutathione and the precursors
or building blocks are getting rarer in the average North American diet."
A very simple cysteine-rich protein extracted from milk may provide the
catalyst to raising GSH levels.
Martin Joynes, a semi-retired researcher, experienced hands-on evidence of
the power of raising his GSH levels. For years, Joynes suffered from chronic
fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia that countless medical practitioners were
not able to recognize nor treat. When Joynes became so debilitated that he
considered purchasing a walker or a wheel chair by his early 50s, he decided
to take charge of his own health. After doing extensive research, then
boosting his GSH levels, he regained his mobility and natural high energy.
"Within a week, I realized I didn't hurt anymore," says Joynes. "I just got
better and better. It was so simple and so astounding."
Joynes has never looked back. Today, he continues to maintain his GSH
levels, is vibrant and healthy, and "rarely gets a cold."
Gutman is not surprised by Joynes's experience. "Doctors are the last ones
to really be on top of nutrition or supplements," says Gutman. "But you're
going to see a paradigm shift towards using whatever is available that
stands up to scientific rigor and clinical tests."
Wednesday, April 07, 2004
Information and Q&A about MA+ Complex
MA+ Complex (Master Antioxidant Plus)
MA+ Glutathione is a tripeptide made from 3 amino acids: glycine, glutamate (glutamic acid), and cysteine. In our modern world almost all the protein, which contains tripeptides, we consume is cooked. The thermal labile amino acid cysteine is destroyed by the heat of cooking thus blocking the body's ability to develop Glutathione in every living cell. Without the availability of Glutathione the body will not produce new cells and existing cells are susceptible to the damaging effects of free radicals. We are exposed to free radicals from our environment: polluted air, pharmaceuticals, exercise, radiation, alcohol, cigarettes, and even stress and disease. When more cells are being killed from these causes than are being replaced, we are aging at an accelerated rate.
FUNCTIONS of Glutathione:
Antioxidant
An antioxidant is a substance that neutralizes destructive free radicals, some are manufactured by the metabolic processes of the body, others are derived from foods, the air we breath, exercise, stress and disease. Glutathione is the most powerful antioxidant occurring naturally in all of the 70-100 trillion cells that make up the human body. That is why Glutathione is called the Master Antioxidant (MA). The effectiveness of all other antioxidants like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Selenium all depend upon the availability of Glutathione.
A deficiency of the Master Antioxidant leads to oxidative related diseases: accelerated aging, cell destruction, damaged DNA which can lead to cancer, arteriosclerosis, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, diseases of the immune system, cataracts, Alzheimer's macular degeneration, COPD, allergy and asthma.
Immune Booster
The imune system is directly dependent upon Glutathione for proper functions, and is considered the body's frontline defense against infection. The immune system wants to create white blood cells to fight such infections as bacterial diseases, the common cold, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, Herpes, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and even cancer, but without Glutathione, the master antioxidant, no cells will be created.
Detoxification
Glutathione is also known as the toxic waste neutralizer of the body. In the liver it will neutralize toxic pollutants and even carcinogens and eliminate them from the body. Most prescription drugs have negative side effects upon the liver, which Glutathione has been shown to alleviate. It is also beneficial in drug overdoses, chemotherapy and radiation exposure.
Radiation Protection
We are exposed to radiation daily from natural sources such as cosmic rays, radioactive minerals, and even sunlight. Other sources include nuclear waste, industrial waste, and building materials. Medical X-rays, mammograms, CT scans and other procedures all add up. Radiation exposures produce Hydroxyradicals, the most reactive radicals known. Studies show that Glutathione protects the cells from these damaging radicals which cause skin cancer, DNA damage, and eye damage.
WHY MA+?
MA+ is the most bioactive form of Glutathione precursors. These amino acid components are delivered to the interior of each cell and there they are assembled into Glutathione. Studies show that ingesting whole Glutathione as a supplement does not increase intracellular glutathione levels. One must ingest the precursors of Glutathione as found in MA+ to elevate intracellular levels of protection from Glutathione.
Research has shown that high levels of intercellular glutathione can protect cells from destruction, detoxify pollutants, and elevate the body to produce new cells of all types to replace those that died.
Therefore, Glutathione is the Master Antioxidant of every living cell in your body. Shouldn't you protect them with MA+?
The EXPERTS on The Benefits of Glutathione
(The following quotes & excerpts have been compiled to show the important role of Glutathione in the body and are not intended as product endorsements.)
"Glutathione makes up the protection mechanism for every cell of your body, enabling the body to heal itself"
Dr. Brad Cords
"We literally cannot survive without this miraculous antioxidant, [Glutathione]" according to Dr. Earl Mindell, What You Should Know about the Super Antioxidant Miracle
"Without glutathione, other important antioxidants such as vitamins C and E cannot do their job adequately to protect your body against disease." Breakthrough in Cell Defense, Dr. Allan Somersall, Ph.D., M.D. with Dr. Gustavo Bounous, M.D. FRCS(C)
"No other antioxidant is as important to overall health as glutathione. It is the regenerator of immune cells and the most valuable detoxifying agent in the body. Low levels are associated with early aging and even death." The Immune System Cure, Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe & Patrick J.D. Bouic, Ph.D.
"Because all other antioxidants depend upon the presence of glutathione to function properly, scientists call it 'the master antioxidant'. ...Your life depends on glutathione. Without it, your cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidation, your body would have little resistance to bacteria, viruses and cancer, and your liver would shrivel up from the eventual accumulation of toxins. ...Glutathione levels also diminsh as we age and many diseases normally associated with aging have been linked to glutathione deficiency. ...Clinical evidence links low glutathione levels to the most common illnesses of our time as well as newly emerging diseases. ...Healthy people also benefit from elevated glutathione levels through an enhanced ability to fight off toxins, infectious disease, pre-cancerous cells and the aging process itself. ...Many world-class athletes are discovering that well-maintained glutathione levels give them the edge over their competitors, bringing greater strength and endurance, decreased recovery time from injury, less muscle pain and fatigue, and muscle-promoting activity." Glutathione: Essential Health AID - Antioxidant. Immune Booster. Detoxifier, Dr. Jimmy Gutman, MD, FACEP
It is well known that aging is accompanied by a precipitous fall in glutathione levels. Lower glutathione levels are implicated in many diseases associated with aging, including cataracts, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, atherosclerosis and others.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 47: 1021-26 1994
Low glutathione levels have been associated with neuro-degenerative diseases such as MS (Multiple Sclerosis), ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, among others.
The Lancet 344: 796-798, 1994
Glutathione plays a role in eliminating many carcinogens and also maintains an optimized immune function, providing stronger anti-tumor defenses.
Cancer Letters 57: 91-94 1991
Low glutathione levels correspond to poor survival in AIDS patients. Much documentation demonstrates the role of enhanced glutathione levels in AIDS.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, USA 94: 1967-72, 1997
Raised glutathione levels fight the oxidation of circulating fats in the bloodstream, including cholesterol, retarding the process of plaque formation in the arteries - the underlying cause for most heart disease and stroke.
Nutrition Reviews 54: 1-30, 1996
Diabetics are prone to infections and circulatory problems leading to heart disease, kidney failure and blindness. Glutathione protects against the complications of diabetes.
Clinical Science 91: 575-582, 1996
Doctors have used glutathione-promoting drugs to treat many lung diseases including asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Newer potential therapeutic roles can be found for cigarette smoke damage, pulmonary fibrosis and other illnesses.
American Journal of Medical Science 307: 119-127, 1994
Glutathione protects the body from the inflammation of gastritis, stomach ulcers, pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Gut 42: 485-492, 1998
The liver is the major storehouse for glutathione. Glutathione is impaired in alcoholic hepatitis as well as in viral hepatitis A, B, and C. Raised glutathione levels restore liver function.
American Journal of Gasteroenterology 91: 2569-2573, 1996
Glutathione detoxifies a variety of pollutants, carcinogens and poisons, including many found in fuel exhaust and cigarette smoke. It also retards damage from radiation exposure due to the eroding ozone layer.
Annual Reviews of Biochemistry 52: 711-760 1983
Raised glutathione levels help increase strength and endurance. Those interested in physical fitness can benefit from a definite athletic edge.
Journal of Applied Physiology 87: 1381-1385, 1999
Strong muscular activity, such as that experienced by athletes, generates oxyradicals [free radicals] leading to muscle fatigue and poorer performance. Glutathione neutralizes these radicals.
Sport Medicine 21: 213-238, 1996
Lymphocytes, cells vital for your immune system, depend on glutathione for their proper function and replication.
IMMUNOLOGY 61: 503-508 1987
Antioxidants are well documented and known to possess vital roles in health maintenance and disease prevention. Glutathione is your cell's own major antioxidant. Maintaining elevated glutathione levels aids the body's natural antioxidant function.
Biochemical Pharmacology 47: 2113-2123 1994
F.A.Q.s
1. What is the product's bioactivity dependent upon?
A. Concentrations of 3 bioactive proteins contained in the milk serum: Thermolabiles, serum albumin, alpha lactalbumin and lactoferin.
2. What is the difference between colostrum and whey protein?
A. The protein in colostrum has almost no cysteine and cysteine is what we want. Colostrum is mainly made of Immunoglobulin and some lactoferin at least during the first 26 hours of production. As far as we know from experiments and clinical trials done in Germany it has shown no effect on the immune system. Since the mechanism of action on the immune system is via a stimulation of the synthesis of glutathione in the near absence of glutathione precursors in the Immunoglobulin fraction explains the lack of effect. On the other hand, MA+COMPLEX contains substantial amounts of thermolabil proteins which are rich in cysteine and glutamylcysteine known precursors of glutathione. The replenishment of the glutathione in the lymphocytes determines the intensity of the immune response. It optimizes the proliferation and antibody by lymphocytes by destroying oxiradicals.
3. How does the manufacturing of our product differ from other whey proteins?
A. In the manufacturing of other whey proteins several things happen: in the process of heating and pasteurization critical bonds holding the cysteine together get broken down and the exact type of proteins that serve to raise glutathione most effectively are often lost or diminished. We've developed a process by which these delicate proteins remain intact in their natural form to serve us most effectively.
4. What is the difference in products or pills that people use as supplements that are stated to be glutathione or cystine?
A. Glutathione is produced intracellularly, and when you take a pill it is not absorbed
as such. MA+COMPLEX is a natural delivery system from the cysteine to the cell.
5. What is the difference in taking MA+COMPLEX as opposed to taking other antioxidants?
A. MA+COMPLEX is not an antioxidant, but it provides the building block for the synthesis of glutathione which is the principal intracellularly antioxidant. More importantly it serves as a detoxifying agent for multiple toxins that we encounter on a daily basis through the environment and medications we're exposed to. It has been well demonstrated to act as an effective protectant against ultraviolet radiation. We mention this because of the continued loss of the ozone layer.
6. Can a person who is lactose intolerant take the product?
A. Yes, MA+COMPLEX has less than 1% lactose which will not create any ill effect even in the most severe case of lactose deficiency.
7. Who should not take the product?
A. People with an allergy to milk protein which is rare. Be sure to realize that lactose intolerant is not a milk allergy. Also someone who has had an organ transplant and is receiving immunosuppressant therapy should not take the product.
8. What is the recommended intake of protein for an average adult?
A. 70-80 grams of protein/day.
9. What is the best way to mix MA+COMPLEX?
A. Use any kind of juice or liquid that is not above the temperature of lukewarm. Mix the product with the liquid in some kind of a small container with a lid so that you can shake it. Then leave alone at room temperature for 15 minutes and shake it again, then it is ready to drink. It can also be mixed in applesauce, yogurt or sprinkled over cereal. DO NOT mix in blender, DO NOT place in any liquid that is above lukewarm temperature. DO NOT let it remain mixed over one hour before drinking. This kills the bioactivity of the product.
10. When using MA+COMPLEX, how long does the product last?
A. On a normal maintenance dose of 10 gr./day the 300gr container will last you a month. For optimum results, the doctor highly recommends that EVERYONE go through a loading dose in the beginning. Since most of the protein we consume is cooked (or heated), almost everyone has a deficiency in the essential amino acids that our bodies need. According to the doctor, the proper protocol for the "loading dose" is as followed: 3 scoops (3x 10gr.) per day for 10 days, 2 scoops (2x 10gr.) per day for 15 days, then continue with the normal maintenance dose of 1 scoop (10 gr.) per day.
If symptoms reoccur you may need to return to 2 or 3 scoops per day. If a person has a serious ailment such as cancer, aids, kidney disease etc., we recommend 3 scoops per day until you notice a positive result.
11. How long till I notice a positive change?
A. Every individual is different so we can't say or make any promises; but as a rule of thumb 1/3 of our customers get a positive result within one week to two weeks. 1/3 get a positive result within two to four weeks. A minority will get positive result after sustained use on the product; let's say two to three months. MA+COMPLEX should be used as a preventive measure to better life style. It is recommended that everyone use MA+ for at least 90 days.
12. When I take MA+COMPLEX should I consult my doctor?
A. MA+COMPLEX is qualified as a food in Canada and a food supplement in the States. There are no counter indications to the product other than if you have a milk protein allergy. If so, you should not take this product, as you will have a reaction. Other than those cases everyone should consider using MA+COMPLEX. If you are using MA+COMPLEX for a specific ailment by all means consult your doctor and have him/her contact us for more information. Or, consult our medical glossary.
13. Do I have to take MA+COMPLEX forever?
A. No, but when you get a positive result from using MA+COMPLEX you will understand the preventive benefit of regular use and most probably will not want to risk going back to your previous state of being. Enjoy it is a gift for your quality of life.
14. Is MA+COMPLEX priced competitively?
A. Definitively, the common mistake is to compare our product to Whey you will find in the bodybuilding category. There are a host of whey protein on the market today. The range varies from whey used to hold cupcakes together bought by the ton for very cheap, to body building grade, to the isolate composition with therapeutic property which is what we are offering. The highest grade available on the market today and certainly the best at a very competitive price.
For order information contact John Parker at 707-279-2485, if not available leave a phone number and the best time to call. I will call you back within 24 hours.
MA+ Complex (Master Antioxidant Plus)
MA+ Glutathione is a tripeptide made from 3 amino acids: glycine, glutamate (glutamic acid), and cysteine. In our modern world almost all the protein, which contains tripeptides, we consume is cooked. The thermal labile amino acid cysteine is destroyed by the heat of cooking thus blocking the body's ability to develop Glutathione in every living cell. Without the availability of Glutathione the body will not produce new cells and existing cells are susceptible to the damaging effects of free radicals. We are exposed to free radicals from our environment: polluted air, pharmaceuticals, exercise, radiation, alcohol, cigarettes, and even stress and disease. When more cells are being killed from these causes than are being replaced, we are aging at an accelerated rate.
FUNCTIONS of Glutathione:
Antioxidant
An antioxidant is a substance that neutralizes destructive free radicals, some are manufactured by the metabolic processes of the body, others are derived from foods, the air we breath, exercise, stress and disease. Glutathione is the most powerful antioxidant occurring naturally in all of the 70-100 trillion cells that make up the human body. That is why Glutathione is called the Master Antioxidant (MA). The effectiveness of all other antioxidants like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Selenium all depend upon the availability of Glutathione.
A deficiency of the Master Antioxidant leads to oxidative related diseases: accelerated aging, cell destruction, damaged DNA which can lead to cancer, arteriosclerosis, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, diseases of the immune system, cataracts, Alzheimer's macular degeneration, COPD, allergy and asthma.
Immune Booster
The imune system is directly dependent upon Glutathione for proper functions, and is considered the body's frontline defense against infection. The immune system wants to create white blood cells to fight such infections as bacterial diseases, the common cold, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, Herpes, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and even cancer, but without Glutathione, the master antioxidant, no cells will be created.
Detoxification
Glutathione is also known as the toxic waste neutralizer of the body. In the liver it will neutralize toxic pollutants and even carcinogens and eliminate them from the body. Most prescription drugs have negative side effects upon the liver, which Glutathione has been shown to alleviate. It is also beneficial in drug overdoses, chemotherapy and radiation exposure.
Radiation Protection
We are exposed to radiation daily from natural sources such as cosmic rays, radioactive minerals, and even sunlight. Other sources include nuclear waste, industrial waste, and building materials. Medical X-rays, mammograms, CT scans and other procedures all add up. Radiation exposures produce Hydroxyradicals, the most reactive radicals known. Studies show that Glutathione protects the cells from these damaging radicals which cause skin cancer, DNA damage, and eye damage.
WHY MA+?
MA+ is the most bioactive form of Glutathione precursors. These amino acid components are delivered to the interior of each cell and there they are assembled into Glutathione. Studies show that ingesting whole Glutathione as a supplement does not increase intracellular glutathione levels. One must ingest the precursors of Glutathione as found in MA+ to elevate intracellular levels of protection from Glutathione.
Research has shown that high levels of intercellular glutathione can protect cells from destruction, detoxify pollutants, and elevate the body to produce new cells of all types to replace those that died.
Therefore, Glutathione is the Master Antioxidant of every living cell in your body. Shouldn't you protect them with MA+?
The EXPERTS on The Benefits of Glutathione
(The following quotes & excerpts have been compiled to show the important role of Glutathione in the body and are not intended as product endorsements.)
"Glutathione makes up the protection mechanism for every cell of your body, enabling the body to heal itself"
Dr. Brad Cords
"We literally cannot survive without this miraculous antioxidant, [Glutathione]" according to Dr. Earl Mindell, What You Should Know about the Super Antioxidant Miracle
"Without glutathione, other important antioxidants such as vitamins C and E cannot do their job adequately to protect your body against disease." Breakthrough in Cell Defense, Dr. Allan Somersall, Ph.D., M.D. with Dr. Gustavo Bounous, M.D. FRCS(C)
"No other antioxidant is as important to overall health as glutathione. It is the regenerator of immune cells and the most valuable detoxifying agent in the body. Low levels are associated with early aging and even death." The Immune System Cure, Lorna R. Vanderhaeghe & Patrick J.D. Bouic, Ph.D.
"Because all other antioxidants depend upon the presence of glutathione to function properly, scientists call it 'the master antioxidant'. ...Your life depends on glutathione. Without it, your cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidation, your body would have little resistance to bacteria, viruses and cancer, and your liver would shrivel up from the eventual accumulation of toxins. ...Glutathione levels also diminsh as we age and many diseases normally associated with aging have been linked to glutathione deficiency. ...Clinical evidence links low glutathione levels to the most common illnesses of our time as well as newly emerging diseases. ...Healthy people also benefit from elevated glutathione levels through an enhanced ability to fight off toxins, infectious disease, pre-cancerous cells and the aging process itself. ...Many world-class athletes are discovering that well-maintained glutathione levels give them the edge over their competitors, bringing greater strength and endurance, decreased recovery time from injury, less muscle pain and fatigue, and muscle-promoting activity." Glutathione: Essential Health AID - Antioxidant. Immune Booster. Detoxifier, Dr. Jimmy Gutman, MD, FACEP
It is well known that aging is accompanied by a precipitous fall in glutathione levels. Lower glutathione levels are implicated in many diseases associated with aging, including cataracts, Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's, atherosclerosis and others.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 47: 1021-26 1994
Low glutathione levels have been associated with neuro-degenerative diseases such as MS (Multiple Sclerosis), ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease, among others.
The Lancet 344: 796-798, 1994
Glutathione plays a role in eliminating many carcinogens and also maintains an optimized immune function, providing stronger anti-tumor defenses.
Cancer Letters 57: 91-94 1991
Low glutathione levels correspond to poor survival in AIDS patients. Much documentation demonstrates the role of enhanced glutathione levels in AIDS.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, USA 94: 1967-72, 1997
Raised glutathione levels fight the oxidation of circulating fats in the bloodstream, including cholesterol, retarding the process of plaque formation in the arteries - the underlying cause for most heart disease and stroke.
Nutrition Reviews 54: 1-30, 1996
Diabetics are prone to infections and circulatory problems leading to heart disease, kidney failure and blindness. Glutathione protects against the complications of diabetes.
Clinical Science 91: 575-582, 1996
Doctors have used glutathione-promoting drugs to treat many lung diseases including asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Newer potential therapeutic roles can be found for cigarette smoke damage, pulmonary fibrosis and other illnesses.
American Journal of Medical Science 307: 119-127, 1994
Glutathione protects the body from the inflammation of gastritis, stomach ulcers, pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Gut 42: 485-492, 1998
The liver is the major storehouse for glutathione. Glutathione is impaired in alcoholic hepatitis as well as in viral hepatitis A, B, and C. Raised glutathione levels restore liver function.
American Journal of Gasteroenterology 91: 2569-2573, 1996
Glutathione detoxifies a variety of pollutants, carcinogens and poisons, including many found in fuel exhaust and cigarette smoke. It also retards damage from radiation exposure due to the eroding ozone layer.
Annual Reviews of Biochemistry 52: 711-760 1983
Raised glutathione levels help increase strength and endurance. Those interested in physical fitness can benefit from a definite athletic edge.
Journal of Applied Physiology 87: 1381-1385, 1999
Strong muscular activity, such as that experienced by athletes, generates oxyradicals [free radicals] leading to muscle fatigue and poorer performance. Glutathione neutralizes these radicals.
Sport Medicine 21: 213-238, 1996
Lymphocytes, cells vital for your immune system, depend on glutathione for their proper function and replication.
IMMUNOLOGY 61: 503-508 1987
Antioxidants are well documented and known to possess vital roles in health maintenance and disease prevention. Glutathione is your cell's own major antioxidant. Maintaining elevated glutathione levels aids the body's natural antioxidant function.
Biochemical Pharmacology 47: 2113-2123 1994
F.A.Q.s
1. What is the product's bioactivity dependent upon?
A. Concentrations of 3 bioactive proteins contained in the milk serum: Thermolabiles, serum albumin, alpha lactalbumin and lactoferin.
2. What is the difference between colostrum and whey protein?
A. The protein in colostrum has almost no cysteine and cysteine is what we want. Colostrum is mainly made of Immunoglobulin and some lactoferin at least during the first 26 hours of production. As far as we know from experiments and clinical trials done in Germany it has shown no effect on the immune system. Since the mechanism of action on the immune system is via a stimulation of the synthesis of glutathione in the near absence of glutathione precursors in the Immunoglobulin fraction explains the lack of effect. On the other hand, MA+COMPLEX contains substantial amounts of thermolabil proteins which are rich in cysteine and glutamylcysteine known precursors of glutathione. The replenishment of the glutathione in the lymphocytes determines the intensity of the immune response. It optimizes the proliferation and antibody by lymphocytes by destroying oxiradicals.
3. How does the manufacturing of our product differ from other whey proteins?
A. In the manufacturing of other whey proteins several things happen: in the process of heating and pasteurization critical bonds holding the cysteine together get broken down and the exact type of proteins that serve to raise glutathione most effectively are often lost or diminished. We've developed a process by which these delicate proteins remain intact in their natural form to serve us most effectively.
4. What is the difference in products or pills that people use as supplements that are stated to be glutathione or cystine?
A. Glutathione is produced intracellularly, and when you take a pill it is not absorbed
as such. MA+COMPLEX is a natural delivery system from the cysteine to the cell.
5. What is the difference in taking MA+COMPLEX as opposed to taking other antioxidants?
A. MA+COMPLEX is not an antioxidant, but it provides the building block for the synthesis of glutathione which is the principal intracellularly antioxidant. More importantly it serves as a detoxifying agent for multiple toxins that we encounter on a daily basis through the environment and medications we're exposed to. It has been well demonstrated to act as an effective protectant against ultraviolet radiation. We mention this because of the continued loss of the ozone layer.
6. Can a person who is lactose intolerant take the product?
A. Yes, MA+COMPLEX has less than 1% lactose which will not create any ill effect even in the most severe case of lactose deficiency.
7. Who should not take the product?
A. People with an allergy to milk protein which is rare. Be sure to realize that lactose intolerant is not a milk allergy. Also someone who has had an organ transplant and is receiving immunosuppressant therapy should not take the product.
8. What is the recommended intake of protein for an average adult?
A. 70-80 grams of protein/day.
9. What is the best way to mix MA+COMPLEX?
A. Use any kind of juice or liquid that is not above the temperature of lukewarm. Mix the product with the liquid in some kind of a small container with a lid so that you can shake it. Then leave alone at room temperature for 15 minutes and shake it again, then it is ready to drink. It can also be mixed in applesauce, yogurt or sprinkled over cereal. DO NOT mix in blender, DO NOT place in any liquid that is above lukewarm temperature. DO NOT let it remain mixed over one hour before drinking. This kills the bioactivity of the product.
10. When using MA+COMPLEX, how long does the product last?
A. On a normal maintenance dose of 10 gr./day the 300gr container will last you a month. For optimum results, the doctor highly recommends that EVERYONE go through a loading dose in the beginning. Since most of the protein we consume is cooked (or heated), almost everyone has a deficiency in the essential amino acids that our bodies need. According to the doctor, the proper protocol for the "loading dose" is as followed: 3 scoops (3x 10gr.) per day for 10 days, 2 scoops (2x 10gr.) per day for 15 days, then continue with the normal maintenance dose of 1 scoop (10 gr.) per day.
If symptoms reoccur you may need to return to 2 or 3 scoops per day. If a person has a serious ailment such as cancer, aids, kidney disease etc., we recommend 3 scoops per day until you notice a positive result.
11. How long till I notice a positive change?
A. Every individual is different so we can't say or make any promises; but as a rule of thumb 1/3 of our customers get a positive result within one week to two weeks. 1/3 get a positive result within two to four weeks. A minority will get positive result after sustained use on the product; let's say two to three months. MA+COMPLEX should be used as a preventive measure to better life style. It is recommended that everyone use MA+ for at least 90 days.
12. When I take MA+COMPLEX should I consult my doctor?
A. MA+COMPLEX is qualified as a food in Canada and a food supplement in the States. There are no counter indications to the product other than if you have a milk protein allergy. If so, you should not take this product, as you will have a reaction. Other than those cases everyone should consider using MA+COMPLEX. If you are using MA+COMPLEX for a specific ailment by all means consult your doctor and have him/her contact us for more information. Or, consult our medical glossary.
13. Do I have to take MA+COMPLEX forever?
A. No, but when you get a positive result from using MA+COMPLEX you will understand the preventive benefit of regular use and most probably will not want to risk going back to your previous state of being. Enjoy it is a gift for your quality of life.
14. Is MA+COMPLEX priced competitively?
A. Definitively, the common mistake is to compare our product to Whey you will find in the bodybuilding category. There are a host of whey protein on the market today. The range varies from whey used to hold cupcakes together bought by the ton for very cheap, to body building grade, to the isolate composition with therapeutic property which is what we are offering. The highest grade available on the market today and certainly the best at a very competitive price.
For order information contact John Parker at 707-279-2485, if not available leave a phone number and the best time to call. I will call you back within 24 hours.
Tuesday, April 06, 2004
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