Anyone concerned about blood pressure and heart health will find the recent article published in The American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry extremely exciting.
After analyzing over 100 scientific studies, researchers found that certain proteins in seaweed actually rival both dairy protein AND hypertension medication in their ability to support heart health.
According to Maria Hayes, Ciaran Fitzgerald and Eimear Gallagher who collected and compared extensive data in their review, sea vegetables can do much more for Western people than just provide a natural vegan source of protein.
"Seaweeds are a rich but neglected alternative source," the research team believes. Due to their abundant content of heart-healthy bioactive peptides, they naturally mimic ACE inhibitor activity and actively work to help lower blood pressure. Naturally-occurring substances possessing ACE inhibiting properties have also been found in cultured milk and bioactive whey.
The researchers also note increased interest in using bioactive peptides, now obtained mainly from milk and whey products, as ingredients in functional foods. These foods not only provide nutrition, but have a medicine-like effect in treating or preventing certain diseases.
Synthetic drugs containing bioactive peptides are currently prescribed against hypertension; however these drugs can be quite damaging to health and at times even completely ineffective. ACE inhibitor drugs are known to have a high toxicity and cause unwanted side effects (such as dry cough and angioedema), plus are not recommended during pregnancy.
Consequently, a mission to find natural and safe sources of bioactive peptides has led the scientific community to turn to sea vegetables as a plentiful resource of beneficial substances.
"The variety of macroalgae species, the environments in which they are found and their ease of cultivation make macroalgae a relatively untapped source of new bioactive compounds. More efforts are direly needed to fully exploit their potential for use and delivery to consumers in food products, Hayes claims"
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- Delivers essential nutrients for your immune system*
- Helps the body remove toxins, chemicals, and pollutants*
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A growing area of excitement and research surrounds Glutathione, the center piece of your body’s antioxidant defense system.
Years ago, the average person had never heard of the words “antioxidants” or “free radicals”. However, over the past 30 years, researchers have explored the role of antioxidants in promoting good health as well as the treatment and prevention of diseases involving oxidation by free radicals.
Given the critical role of antioxidants in good health, it is not surprising that the body itself manufactures its own natural antioxidants.
The most important of these is glutathione. Because all other antioxidants depend upon the presence of glutathione to function properly, scientists call it 'The Master Antioxidant.'
Glutathione levels have been shown to be positively affected by ingestion of the sulphur-containing precursor amino acids cysteine and methionine.
Availability of cysteine is the determining factor in how much glutathione the body can produce.
There are several dietary sources that naturally contain cysteine. However, many believe the average American diet is largely deficient in such nutrients.
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What is Whey Protein?
Whey protein is a mixture of globular proteins isolated from whey, the liquid material created as a by-product of cheese production. Some preclinical studies in rodents have suggested that whey protein may possess anti-inflammatory or anti-cancer properties; however, human data is lacking.The effects of whey protein on human health are of great interest and are currently being investigated as a way of reducing disease risk, as well as a possible supplementary treatment for several diseases.
Of all the wonderful foods found in nature, only one was produced for the sole purpose of being food - natural, fresh milk.
The "native" whey serum found in fresh milk has been revered by mankind for thousands of years due to its health giving properties. Action Whey's™ native "lactoserum" whey protein combines the healing power of history with the assurance of modern science.
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Delivers Every Single Amino Acid Needed for Optimal Health*
Boosts Energy and Physical Endurance*
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Optimizes Your Immune System with Immune-Supporting Nutrients*
Helps Boost Metabolism, Reduce Excess Body Fat, and Curb Appetite*
Supports Blood Vessel Tone and Flexibility, Reducing Stress on the Heart*
Benefits Cardiovascular Health and Circulation*
Benefits Existing Healthy Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Levels*
Helps Detoxify Heavy Metal Toxins and Chemicals*
Supports a Healthy Digestive System*
Fuels Your Body’s Master Antioxidant - Glutathione*
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Protein means "first substance", and Action Whey™ is the perfect substance for cellular regeneration. It will help cleanse and restore your body.
Of all the wonderful foods found in nature, only one was produced for the sole purpose of being food - natural, fresh milk.
The "native" whey serum found in fresh milk has been revered by mankind for thousands of years due to its health giving properties. Action Whey's™ native "lactoserum" whey protein combines the healing power of history with the assurance of modern science.
Powerful Health Benefits
Delivers Every Single Amino Acid Needed for Optimal Health*
Boosts Energy and Physical Endurance*
Promotes Muscle Strength, Growth, and Recovery*
Optimizes Your Immune System with Immune-Supporting Nutrients*
Helps Boost Metabolism, Reduce Excess Body Fat, and Curb Appetite*
Supports Blood Vessel Tone and Flexibility, Reducing Stress on the Heart*
Benefits Cardiovascular Health and Circulation*
Benefits Existing Healthy Blood Sugar and Cholesterol Levels*
Helps Detoxify Heavy Metal Toxins and Chemicals*
Supports a Healthy Digestive System*
Fuels Your Body’s Master Antioxidant - Glutathione*
Benefits Healthy Aging, Mental Clarity, and Mood*
Protein means "first substance", and Action Whey™ is the perfect substance for cellular regeneration. It will help cleanse and restore your body.
What is Glutathione?
Glutathione (pronounced 'gloota-thigh-own') is the body's essential health ABC's –
Antioxidant, Blood Booster and Cell Detoxifer.
It is a tripeptide composed of glutamic, cysteine and glycine. Glutathione is found in all cells in the body, including the bile, the epithelial lining fluid of the lungs, and - at much smaller concentrations - in the blood.
Glutathione is the smallest intracellular non-protein thiol (molecule containing an S_H or sulfhydryl group) molecule in the cells. This characteristic emphasizes its potent antioxidant action and supports a
multifaceted thiol exchange system, which regulates cell activity.
This small protein, produced naturally in the body, maintains these three crucial protective functions.
In fact, your life depends on glutathione. Without it, your cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidation, your body would have little resistance to metabolic acids, and your liver would shrivel up from the eventual accumulation of acidic toxins.
Glutathione is not yet a household word. Even some medical and holistic doctors who have heard the term may still have only a vague idea of what it is. However, everyone will soon be talking about this critical
non-nutritive substance.
There was a time when only scientists had heard of cholesterol and vitamins, but today, everyone knows about them. Now the magnificence of glutathione is becoming known.
In the last five years, over 25,000 medical articles about this substance have been published, and the scientific understanding of glutathione is gradually becoming common knowledge.
Each and every cell in the body is responsible for its own supply of glutathione and must have the necessary raw materials in order to produce it. Glutathione is always in great demand and is rapidly consumed when we
experience any sort of emotional or physical stress, fatigue and even moderate exercise.
Some well-known causes of glutathione depletion are as follows:
1) Acidic lifestyle and diet
2) Air and Water pollution
3) Prescription and recreational drugs
4) Ultraviolet and Radiation from cells phones, computers, electrical cars, power lines, hair dryers, etc.
5) Emotional and physical stress
6) Injury, trauma or burns
7) Heavy metals
8) Cigarette smoke
9) Household chemicals
10) Acetaminophen poisoning
11) Exhaust from motor vehicles
12) Septic shock
All of these above factors lead to a build up of acidic toxins that cause
the loss of glutathione as a non-nutritive buffer leading to cellular aging,
disease and finally death.
Why is Glutathione Essential to Health?
Glutathione's three major roles in the body are summarized by the letters A-B-C.
- Anti-oxidant
- Blood Booster
- Cell Detoxifier
These are the three critical processes driven by glutathione.
The Master Antioxidant
Over the past thirty years, researchers have explored the role of antioxidants in good health as well as the treatment and prevention of diseases involving oxidation or fermentation by metabolic acids.
Well known and widely used antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin E and selenium neutralize acid. They occur naturally in nature, but not in the body. They must be introduced as part of a balanced diet.
Given the critical role of antioxidants in good health, it is not surprising that the body itself manufactures its
own natural antioxidants. The most important of these is glutathione. Because all other antioxidants
depend upon the presence of glutathione to function properly, scientists call it 'the master antioxidant.'
Glutathione binds to toxins, forming a water-soluble complex - which is ultimately excreted in the urine or bile as waste.
Food for the Blood
Elevated glutathione levels enable the body to produce more white blood cells. White blood cells are the body's garbage collectors and are the most important cells for maintaining sterility of the body fluids.
Glutathione plays a central role in the proper function of the white blood cells. Dr. Bustavo Bounous, a leading glutathione expert, says, 'The limiting factor in the proper activity of our lymphocytes (the white blood
cells) is the availability of glutathione.' In other words, healthy growth and activity of the white blood cells depends upon glutathione's availability. Put simply, glutathione is 'food' for the white blood cells.
Cellular Detoxifier
Whether we know it or not, we are continually inhaling and ingesting natural and synthetic acidic toxins. They are unavoidable in these modern times both in our polluted cities and our poorly engineered food supplies. When the body has the health and the nourishment it needs, it works tirelessly to eliminate acidic toxins and to protect itself. But, increasing levels of environmental pollution are depleting the body's store of glutathione more and more rapidly. Our main organ of detoxification of acidic waste products is the lymphatic
system and the liver. This is the body's most concentrated source of glutathione.
Studies show that low glutathione levels lead to poor lymphatic and liver function, causing more and more acidic toxins to circulate through the body and resulting in damage to individual cells and organs.
Medical doctors today routinely use glutathione- promoting drugs to detoxify victims of certain types of drug overdose.
Glutathione in Natural Medicine
Practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) have long advocated the use of milk thistle for liver problems. It turns out that this herb works by modestly elevating glutathione levels. The mineral
selenium also produces subtle elevations in glutathione by becoming integrated into the glutathione peroxidase.
Glutathione in Traditional Medicine
Emergency medical doctors, toxicologists and lung and liver specialists are well acquainted with glutathione's therapeutic uses. American physicians seeking ways to raise a patient's glutathione levels can open the standard Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) and find two options - the pharmaceutical drugs sold under the names Parlodex and Mucomyst, and the natural dietary supplement found in natural foods stores derived from whey protein isolate.
Drugs That Raise Glutathione Levels
Pharmaceutical drugs like Procysteine, OTC, OTX, Glutathione monoesters and Glutathione diesters have been used to raise glutathione levels. However, they all produce side effects and are unsuitable for long term use.
This pharmaceutical non-nutritive chemical is used to break up mucus in lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis and asthma. It remains the standard treatment for acetaminophen overdose.
Glutathione in Health and Disease
It is believed that glutathione has an important role to play in the prevention and treatment of disease.
It may in the future be considered as important to health as an alkaline diet, exercise and alkaline lifestyle. Clinical tests show that raised glutathione levels may address some of the eight major health issues of our time:
1) Cardiovascular
- Prevents heart disease - Shimizu H, Kiyohara Y, Kitazono T, Kubo M, Ibayashi S, Fufishima M, Lida M.
Relationship Between Plasma Glutathione Levels and Cardiovascular Disease in a Defined Population: The Hisyama Study. Stroke. 2004 Sep; 35(9):2072-7.
- Prevents stroke - Paterson PG, Juurlink BH. Nutritional Regulation of Glutathione in Stroke. Neurtox Res. 1999 Dec; 1(2): 99-112.
- Prevents atherosclerosis - Coppola L, Grassia A, Giunta R. Glutathione Improves Hemostatic and Hemorrheological Parameters in Atherosclerotic Subject. Drugs Exp. Clin Res 1992 18:493-98
- Reverses artherosclerosis
- Prevents reperfusion injury
2) Cancer
Cancer causing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been found to alter levels of glutathione compounds in experiments, which may alter the body's resistance to certain types of cancer.
Glutathione deficiencies have been linked to many forms of cancer.
- Prevents cancerous tissue
- Suppresses tumor growth
- Eliminates carcinogen - acids
- Retards oxidative stress
- Prevents wasting disease
- Eases side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy
3) Pulmonary
Glutathione is the most efficient free radical (acid) scavenger in the airways, and dozens of studies have confirmed that free radical (acid) damage is a primary player in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Rahman I, MacNee W. Oxidative Stress and Regulation of Glutathione in Lung Inflammation. Eur Respir J. 2000 Sep; 16(3):534-54.
- Breaks up mucus - Rahman I, MacNee W. Oxidative Stress and Regulation of Glutathione in Lung Inflammation. Eur Respir J. 2000 Sep; 16(3):534-54
- Cystic fibrosis - Glutathione neutralized harmful oxidants introduced into the lungs or those released by cells. Exotoxins from bacteria can overload the endobronchial terrain and feed the fires of acidic inflammation. This
staggering burden increases the oxidative sensitivity of the CF lung, resulting in further injury of lung parenchyma. Data supports evidence of a decrease in the antioxidant tri-peptide glutathione (Roum JH, Buhl R, McElvaney NG, et al. Systemic Deficiency of Glutathione in Systic Fibrosis. J Appl Physiol 1993; 75:19-24).
- Asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema - Lamson, David, MD, Grignall, Matthew, ND. The use of Nebulized Glutathione in the Treatment of Emphysema: A Case Report. Altern Med Review. 5(5);429-431, 2000 Oct.
- Pulmonary fibrosis - Ishii T, Fujishiro M, Nakajima J, Teramoto S, Ouchi Y, Matsuse T. Depletion of Glutathion S-Transferase P1 Induces Apoptosis in Huamn Lung Fibroblasts. Exp Lung Res. 29(7);523-36, 2003 Oct-Nov.
4) Aging
Glutathione is critically important to our brain as it is one of the most important brain antioxidants.
Glutathione helps preserve brain tissue by preventing damage from free radicals (acids).
In addition to quenching dangerous acids, glutathione also acts to recycle vitamin E which also has the ability to reduce acidity in the brain. (Perlmutter D., BrainRecovery.com July 2004, 5th ed:13)
- Autism - Medical literature documents that an out-fection can lead to a lowering of glutathione which participates in detoxification, interacts with metallothioneins, and supports many crucial aspects of immunity. A link between glutathione and autism regression may derive from the fact that transient or chronic intestinal problems can impair an infant's or toddler's nutritional status, thereby minimizing the levels of amino-acids required for the production of glutathione (McCandless, J. Children With Starving Brains. 2003, 2nd ed; 252)
- Parkinson's Disease - Glutathione helps to preserve brain tissue by preventing damage from free radicals (acids) and destructive chemicals formed by the normal processes of metabolism, toxic elements in the
environment, and as a normal response of the body to challenges by acidic agents or other stresses. With the understanding that glutathione is important for brain protection and that this protection many be lacking in
the brains of Parkinson's clients due to glutathione deficiency, it can be seen as very beneficial.
(Di Monte DA, Cahn P, Sandy MS. Glutathione in Parkinson's Disease: A Link Between Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Damage? An Neurol. 32 Suppl; S111-115, 1992.)
- Alzheimer's Disease - Woltjer, R.L., Hgheim W., Maezawa I., Vaisar T, Montine K.S., Montine T.J., Role of Glutathione in Intracellular Amyloid-Alpha Recursor Protein/Carboxy- Terminal Fragment Aggregation and
Associated Cytotoxicity. J Neurochem. 2005 May; 93 (4): 1047-56.
- Huntington's Disease - Choo Y.S., Mao Z, Johnson GV, Lesort M. Increased Glutathione Levels In Cortical Striatal Mitochondria of the R6/2 Huntington's Disease Mouse Model. Neuroscience Letter. 2005 Sep 23; 386(1): 63-8.
- Multiple Sclerosis - Calabrese V, Scapaginini G, Ravagna A, Bella R, Butterfield DA, Calvani M, Pennisi G, Giuffrida Stella AM. Disruption of Thiol Homeostasis and Nitrostative Stress in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of
Patients with Active Multiple Sclerosis: Evidence for a Protective Role of Acetylcarnitine. 2003 Sep; 28(9):
1321-8. Mann CL, Davies MB, Aldersea J, Fryer AA, Jones PK, Ko Ko C, Young C, Strange RC, Hawkins CP. Glutathione S-Transferase Polymorphisms in MS: Their Relationship to Disability. Neurology. 2000 Feb 8;54(3):542-7.
- ALS - Tohgi H, Abe T, Yamazaki K, Murata T, Ishizake E, Isobe C. Increase in Oxidized Products and Reduction in Oxidized Glutathione in Cerborospinal Fluid From Patients with Sporadic Form of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Neurosci Lett. 1999 Feb 5; 260(3):204-6.
- Cataract formation
- Macular degeneration
- Cancers of aging
- Prostate problems
- Osteoarthritis - Hammarqvist F, Luo JL, Cotgreave IA, Andersson K, Wernerman J. Skeletal Muscle Glutathione is Depleted In Critically Ill Patients. Crit Care Med. 25(1):78-84 1997 Jan.
5) Digestive
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Hepatitis
- Malnutrition
- Pancratititis
- Peptic ulcer
6) Toxicology
- Detoxifies certain drug overdoses - Acetaminophen has been shown to reduce glutathione production, thus paving the way for enhanced brain destruction by metabolic acids. (Perlmutter D. July 2004, 5th ed:108)
- Detoxifies substances in cigarette smoke and auto exhaust - Rahman I, MacNee W. Lung Glutathione and Oxidative Stress: Implications In Cigarette Smoke-Induced Airway Disease. Am J Physiol. 277(6 Pt 1);1067-88, 1999 Dec.
- Detoxifies pollutants including heavy metals and pesticides – Elevated glutathione levels have been shown to protect tissue form lipid peroxidation created by exposure to certain metals. Consider infusions of glutathione to relieve the body burden of both neurotoxins and metal toxicity, including mercury. (Foster, JS. Kane PC, Speight N. The Detox Book. 2002;90)
- Prevents hearing loss from noise pollution
- Detoxifies many well-known carcinogens
7) Immunology
- Anti-viral for AIDS, hepatitis, herpes, etc. - Low glutathione levels in HIV clients may contribute to their immune deficiency since glutathione plays an important role in the function of lymphocytes. Some lymphocytes require adequate levels of glutathione in order to function normally, and HIV induces oxidative stress that depletes the cells of glutathione. Townsend DM, Tew KD, Tapero H. The Importance of Glutathione in Human Disease. Biomed Pharmacother. 2003 May-June;57(3-4):145-55. Droge W, Holm E. Role of Cysteine and Glutathione in HIV Infection and other Diseases Associated with Muscle Wasting and
Immunological Dysfunction. FASEB J, 11(13):1077-89 1997 Nov.
- Lyme Disease - Lyme disease is a seriously complex multi-system acidic inflammatory condition that is triggered by bacterial exotoxins. Glutathione helps to remove exotoxic and/or mycotoxic acids by forming a
soluble compound with them, which can then be excreted through the urine or gut. (Can Glutathione Help Lyme Disease Suffers? Excerpt from: The Glutathione Report: Opitmal Health with the Master Antioxidant, Issue 4, Volume 1, May 2004).
- Natural antibiotic
- Chronic fatigue syndrome - An article in the journal of Medical Hypothesis proposed that glutathione, an anitoxidant essential for lymphocyte function, may be depleted in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients. Glutathione is needed for both the immune system and for aerobic muscular contraction. The authors proposed that glutathione depletion by an activated immune system also causes the muscular fatigue and myalgia associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Bounous et al. 1999).
8) Metabolic
- Athletic enhancement
- Decreases recovery time from physical stress
- Supports hemoglobin in kidney failure
- Diabetes - The blood and tissues of diabetics are marked by critically low glutathione levels. Glutathione depletion may have adverse consequences in diabetic clients independent of glycemic control, and it may
weaken the defense against oxidative stress. De Mattia G, Bravi MC, Laurenti O, Cassone-Faldetta M, Armiento A, Ferri C, Falsano F. Influence of Reduced Glutathione Infusion on Glucose Metabolism in Patients with Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. Metabolism. 1998 Aug;47(8):433-8.
Glutathione provides the body with tools to fight off these threats naturally. Healthy people also benefit from elevated glutathione levels through an enhanced ability to fight off acidic toxins, disease, pre-cancerous cells and the aging process itself. Diminished glutathione levels are a symptom of aging and are particularly evident in such aliments as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.
Glutathione is also important to physically active people. Many world-class athletes are discovering that well-maintained glutathione levels gives 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.
Putting It All Together
1) Medical science is still ascertaining all the critical roles played by glutathione in disease resistance and general good health. Clinical evidence links low glutathione levels to the most common illnesses of our
time as well as newly emerging diseases.
2) As an essential aid to health, glutathione works as the master antioxidant in our body, optimizes the white blood cells and detoxifies a long list of pollutants and carcinogens or acids. The best way to raise glutathione levels is by eating foods that are high in glutathione such as avocados.
3) Pharmaceutical medicine has created drugs that do this very effectively. They have their uses in critical situations. But they also have side effects and repeated use is clearly inadvisable.
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References:
Aging
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, Parkinson's atherosclerosis and others.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 47:1021-26, 1994.
Antioxidant Functions
Antioxidants are well documented and known to play 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: 2114-2123, 1994.
Neurological Disease
Low glutathione levels have been associated with neuro-degenerative diseases such as MS (Multiple Sclerosis), ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The Lancet 344: 796-798, 1994.
Cancer
Glutathione plays a role in eliminating many carcinogens/acids and also maintains and optimizes white blood cell function while providing stronger anti-acidic/anti-tumor defenses.
Cancer Letters 57: 91-94, 1991.
Athletic Performance
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.
Toxins, Pollution and Radiation
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
AIDS
Glutathione levels correspond to poor survival of 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.
Heart Disease, Stroke and Cholesterol
Raised glutathione levels fight the oxidation of fats circulating in the bloodstream including cholesterol, retarding the process of plaque formation in the arteries leading to most heart attacks and strokes.
Nutrition Reviews 54: 1-30, 1996.
Diabetes
Diabetics are more prone to 'out-fections' and circulatory problems leading to heart disease, kidney failure and blindness. Glutathione protects against the complications of diabetes.
Clinical Science 91:575-582, 1996
Lung Disease
Doctors have used glutathione-promoting drugs to treat many lung diseases including asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. New and potentially therapeutic roles can be found for cigarette smoke damage, pulmonary fibrosis and other illnesses.
American Journal of Medical Science 307:119-127, 1994
Digestive Disorders
Glutathione protects the body from inflammation of gastritis, stomach ulcers, pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Gut 42: 485-492, 1998
Hepatitis
The liver is a major storehouse for glutathione. Glutathione is impaired in alcohol hepatitis as well as in viral (acidic) hepatitis including hepatitis A, B, and C. Raised glutathione levels help restore liver function.
American Journal of Gastroenterology 91: 2569-2573, 1996
Kidney Disease
Those with kidney failure or on dialysis suffer from high levels of oxidative (acidic) stress and decreased glutathione levels. Raised glutathione levels help prevent anemia.
Nephron 61: 404-408, 1992
Pregnancy, Lactation and Childbirth
Glutathione's role in fetal and placental development is critical. It also acts in the placenta to detoxify pollutants before they can reach the developing child. Many complications of pregnancy have been linked with
poor glutathione levels.
Early Human Development 37: 167-174, 1994
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Antioxidant, Blood Booster and Cell Detoxifer.
It is a tripeptide composed of glutamic, cysteine and glycine. Glutathione is found in all cells in the body, including the bile, the epithelial lining fluid of the lungs, and - at much smaller concentrations - in the blood.
Glutathione is the smallest intracellular non-protein thiol (molecule containing an S_H or sulfhydryl group) molecule in the cells. This characteristic emphasizes its potent antioxidant action and supports a
multifaceted thiol exchange system, which regulates cell activity.
This small protein, produced naturally in the body, maintains these three crucial protective functions.
In fact, your life depends on glutathione. Without it, your cells would disintegrate from unrestrained oxidation, your body would have little resistance to metabolic acids, and your liver would shrivel up from the eventual accumulation of acidic toxins.
Glutathione is not yet a household word. Even some medical and holistic doctors who have heard the term may still have only a vague idea of what it is. However, everyone will soon be talking about this critical
non-nutritive substance.
There was a time when only scientists had heard of cholesterol and vitamins, but today, everyone knows about them. Now the magnificence of glutathione is becoming known.
In the last five years, over 25,000 medical articles about this substance have been published, and the scientific understanding of glutathione is gradually becoming common knowledge.
Each and every cell in the body is responsible for its own supply of glutathione and must have the necessary raw materials in order to produce it. Glutathione is always in great demand and is rapidly consumed when we
experience any sort of emotional or physical stress, fatigue and even moderate exercise.
Some well-known causes of glutathione depletion are as follows:
1) Acidic lifestyle and diet
2) Air and Water pollution
3) Prescription and recreational drugs
4) Ultraviolet and Radiation from cells phones, computers, electrical cars, power lines, hair dryers, etc.
5) Emotional and physical stress
6) Injury, trauma or burns
7) Heavy metals
8) Cigarette smoke
9) Household chemicals
10) Acetaminophen poisoning
11) Exhaust from motor vehicles
12) Septic shock
All of these above factors lead to a build up of acidic toxins that cause
the loss of glutathione as a non-nutritive buffer leading to cellular aging,
disease and finally death.
Why is Glutathione Essential to Health?
Glutathione's three major roles in the body are summarized by the letters A-B-C.
- Anti-oxidant
- Blood Booster
- Cell Detoxifier
These are the three critical processes driven by glutathione.
The Master Antioxidant
Over the past thirty years, researchers have explored the role of antioxidants in good health as well as the treatment and prevention of diseases involving oxidation or fermentation by metabolic acids.
Well known and widely used antioxidants such as vitamin A, vitamin E and selenium neutralize acid. They occur naturally in nature, but not in the body. They must be introduced as part of a balanced diet.
Given the critical role of antioxidants in good health, it is not surprising that the body itself manufactures its
own natural antioxidants. The most important of these is glutathione. Because all other antioxidants
depend upon the presence of glutathione to function properly, scientists call it 'the master antioxidant.'
Glutathione binds to toxins, forming a water-soluble complex - which is ultimately excreted in the urine or bile as waste.
Food for the Blood
Elevated glutathione levels enable the body to produce more white blood cells. White blood cells are the body's garbage collectors and are the most important cells for maintaining sterility of the body fluids.
Glutathione plays a central role in the proper function of the white blood cells. Dr. Bustavo Bounous, a leading glutathione expert, says, 'The limiting factor in the proper activity of our lymphocytes (the white blood
cells) is the availability of glutathione.' In other words, healthy growth and activity of the white blood cells depends upon glutathione's availability. Put simply, glutathione is 'food' for the white blood cells.
Cellular Detoxifier
Whether we know it or not, we are continually inhaling and ingesting natural and synthetic acidic toxins. They are unavoidable in these modern times both in our polluted cities and our poorly engineered food supplies. When the body has the health and the nourishment it needs, it works tirelessly to eliminate acidic toxins and to protect itself. But, increasing levels of environmental pollution are depleting the body's store of glutathione more and more rapidly. Our main organ of detoxification of acidic waste products is the lymphatic
system and the liver. This is the body's most concentrated source of glutathione.
Studies show that low glutathione levels lead to poor lymphatic and liver function, causing more and more acidic toxins to circulate through the body and resulting in damage to individual cells and organs.
Medical doctors today routinely use glutathione- promoting drugs to detoxify victims of certain types of drug overdose.
Glutathione in Natural Medicine
Practitioners of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) have long advocated the use of milk thistle for liver problems. It turns out that this herb works by modestly elevating glutathione levels. The mineral
selenium also produces subtle elevations in glutathione by becoming integrated into the glutathione peroxidase.
Glutathione in Traditional Medicine
Emergency medical doctors, toxicologists and lung and liver specialists are well acquainted with glutathione's therapeutic uses. American physicians seeking ways to raise a patient's glutathione levels can open the standard Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) and find two options - the pharmaceutical drugs sold under the names Parlodex and Mucomyst, and the natural dietary supplement found in natural foods stores derived from whey protein isolate.
Drugs That Raise Glutathione Levels
Pharmaceutical drugs like Procysteine, OTC, OTX, Glutathione monoesters and Glutathione diesters have been used to raise glutathione levels. However, they all produce side effects and are unsuitable for long term use.
This pharmaceutical non-nutritive chemical is used to break up mucus in lung diseases such as cystic fibrosis, chronic bronchitis and asthma. It remains the standard treatment for acetaminophen overdose.
Glutathione in Health and Disease
It is believed that glutathione has an important role to play in the prevention and treatment of disease.
It may in the future be considered as important to health as an alkaline diet, exercise and alkaline lifestyle. Clinical tests show that raised glutathione levels may address some of the eight major health issues of our time:
1) Cardiovascular
- Prevents heart disease - Shimizu H, Kiyohara Y, Kitazono T, Kubo M, Ibayashi S, Fufishima M, Lida M.
Relationship Between Plasma Glutathione Levels and Cardiovascular Disease in a Defined Population: The Hisyama Study. Stroke. 2004 Sep; 35(9):2072-7.
- Prevents stroke - Paterson PG, Juurlink BH. Nutritional Regulation of Glutathione in Stroke. Neurtox Res. 1999 Dec; 1(2): 99-112.
- Prevents atherosclerosis - Coppola L, Grassia A, Giunta R. Glutathione Improves Hemostatic and Hemorrheological Parameters in Atherosclerotic Subject. Drugs Exp. Clin Res 1992 18:493-98
- Reverses artherosclerosis
- Prevents reperfusion injury
2) Cancer
Cancer causing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) have been found to alter levels of glutathione compounds in experiments, which may alter the body's resistance to certain types of cancer.
Glutathione deficiencies have been linked to many forms of cancer.
- Prevents cancerous tissue
- Suppresses tumor growth
- Eliminates carcinogen - acids
- Retards oxidative stress
- Prevents wasting disease
- Eases side effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy
3) Pulmonary
Glutathione is the most efficient free radical (acid) scavenger in the airways, and dozens of studies have confirmed that free radical (acid) damage is a primary player in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Rahman I, MacNee W. Oxidative Stress and Regulation of Glutathione in Lung Inflammation. Eur Respir J. 2000 Sep; 16(3):534-54.
- Breaks up mucus - Rahman I, MacNee W. Oxidative Stress and Regulation of Glutathione in Lung Inflammation. Eur Respir J. 2000 Sep; 16(3):534-54
- Cystic fibrosis - Glutathione neutralized harmful oxidants introduced into the lungs or those released by cells. Exotoxins from bacteria can overload the endobronchial terrain and feed the fires of acidic inflammation. This
staggering burden increases the oxidative sensitivity of the CF lung, resulting in further injury of lung parenchyma. Data supports evidence of a decrease in the antioxidant tri-peptide glutathione (Roum JH, Buhl R, McElvaney NG, et al. Systemic Deficiency of Glutathione in Systic Fibrosis. J Appl Physiol 1993; 75:19-24).
- Asthma
- Chronic bronchitis
- Emphysema - Lamson, David, MD, Grignall, Matthew, ND. The use of Nebulized Glutathione in the Treatment of Emphysema: A Case Report. Altern Med Review. 5(5);429-431, 2000 Oct.
- Pulmonary fibrosis - Ishii T, Fujishiro M, Nakajima J, Teramoto S, Ouchi Y, Matsuse T. Depletion of Glutathion S-Transferase P1 Induces Apoptosis in Huamn Lung Fibroblasts. Exp Lung Res. 29(7);523-36, 2003 Oct-Nov.
4) Aging
Glutathione is critically important to our brain as it is one of the most important brain antioxidants.
Glutathione helps preserve brain tissue by preventing damage from free radicals (acids).
In addition to quenching dangerous acids, glutathione also acts to recycle vitamin E which also has the ability to reduce acidity in the brain. (Perlmutter D., BrainRecovery.com July 2004, 5th ed:13)
- Autism - Medical literature documents that an out-fection can lead to a lowering of glutathione which participates in detoxification, interacts with metallothioneins, and supports many crucial aspects of immunity. A link between glutathione and autism regression may derive from the fact that transient or chronic intestinal problems can impair an infant's or toddler's nutritional status, thereby minimizing the levels of amino-acids required for the production of glutathione (McCandless, J. Children With Starving Brains. 2003, 2nd ed; 252)
- Parkinson's Disease - Glutathione helps to preserve brain tissue by preventing damage from free radicals (acids) and destructive chemicals formed by the normal processes of metabolism, toxic elements in the
environment, and as a normal response of the body to challenges by acidic agents or other stresses. With the understanding that glutathione is important for brain protection and that this protection many be lacking in
the brains of Parkinson's clients due to glutathione deficiency, it can be seen as very beneficial.
(Di Monte DA, Cahn P, Sandy MS. Glutathione in Parkinson's Disease: A Link Between Oxidative Stress and Mitochondrial Damage? An Neurol. 32 Suppl; S111-115, 1992.)
- Alzheimer's Disease - Woltjer, R.L., Hgheim W., Maezawa I., Vaisar T, Montine K.S., Montine T.J., Role of Glutathione in Intracellular Amyloid-Alpha Recursor Protein/Carboxy- Terminal Fragment Aggregation and
Associated Cytotoxicity. J Neurochem. 2005 May; 93 (4): 1047-56.
- Huntington's Disease - Choo Y.S., Mao Z, Johnson GV, Lesort M. Increased Glutathione Levels In Cortical Striatal Mitochondria of the R6/2 Huntington's Disease Mouse Model. Neuroscience Letter. 2005 Sep 23; 386(1): 63-8.
- Multiple Sclerosis - Calabrese V, Scapaginini G, Ravagna A, Bella R, Butterfield DA, Calvani M, Pennisi G, Giuffrida Stella AM. Disruption of Thiol Homeostasis and Nitrostative Stress in the Cerebrospinal Fluid of
Patients with Active Multiple Sclerosis: Evidence for a Protective Role of Acetylcarnitine. 2003 Sep; 28(9):
1321-8. Mann CL, Davies MB, Aldersea J, Fryer AA, Jones PK, Ko Ko C, Young C, Strange RC, Hawkins CP. Glutathione S-Transferase Polymorphisms in MS: Their Relationship to Disability. Neurology. 2000 Feb 8;54(3):542-7.
- ALS - Tohgi H, Abe T, Yamazaki K, Murata T, Ishizake E, Isobe C. Increase in Oxidized Products and Reduction in Oxidized Glutathione in Cerborospinal Fluid From Patients with Sporadic Form of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Neurosci Lett. 1999 Feb 5; 260(3):204-6.
- Cataract formation
- Macular degeneration
- Cancers of aging
- Prostate problems
- Osteoarthritis - Hammarqvist F, Luo JL, Cotgreave IA, Andersson K, Wernerman J. Skeletal Muscle Glutathione is Depleted In Critically Ill Patients. Crit Care Med. 25(1):78-84 1997 Jan.
5) Digestive
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Hepatitis
- Malnutrition
- Pancratititis
- Peptic ulcer
6) Toxicology
- Detoxifies certain drug overdoses - Acetaminophen has been shown to reduce glutathione production, thus paving the way for enhanced brain destruction by metabolic acids. (Perlmutter D. July 2004, 5th ed:108)
- Detoxifies substances in cigarette smoke and auto exhaust - Rahman I, MacNee W. Lung Glutathione and Oxidative Stress: Implications In Cigarette Smoke-Induced Airway Disease. Am J Physiol. 277(6 Pt 1);1067-88, 1999 Dec.
- Detoxifies pollutants including heavy metals and pesticides – Elevated glutathione levels have been shown to protect tissue form lipid peroxidation created by exposure to certain metals. Consider infusions of glutathione to relieve the body burden of both neurotoxins and metal toxicity, including mercury. (Foster, JS. Kane PC, Speight N. The Detox Book. 2002;90)
- Prevents hearing loss from noise pollution
- Detoxifies many well-known carcinogens
7) Immunology
- Anti-viral for AIDS, hepatitis, herpes, etc. - Low glutathione levels in HIV clients may contribute to their immune deficiency since glutathione plays an important role in the function of lymphocytes. Some lymphocytes require adequate levels of glutathione in order to function normally, and HIV induces oxidative stress that depletes the cells of glutathione. Townsend DM, Tew KD, Tapero H. The Importance of Glutathione in Human Disease. Biomed Pharmacother. 2003 May-June;57(3-4):145-55. Droge W, Holm E. Role of Cysteine and Glutathione in HIV Infection and other Diseases Associated with Muscle Wasting and
Immunological Dysfunction. FASEB J, 11(13):1077-89 1997 Nov.
- Lyme Disease - Lyme disease is a seriously complex multi-system acidic inflammatory condition that is triggered by bacterial exotoxins. Glutathione helps to remove exotoxic and/or mycotoxic acids by forming a
soluble compound with them, which can then be excreted through the urine or gut. (Can Glutathione Help Lyme Disease Suffers? Excerpt from: The Glutathione Report: Opitmal Health with the Master Antioxidant, Issue 4, Volume 1, May 2004).
- Natural antibiotic
- Chronic fatigue syndrome - An article in the journal of Medical Hypothesis proposed that glutathione, an anitoxidant essential for lymphocyte function, may be depleted in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients. Glutathione is needed for both the immune system and for aerobic muscular contraction. The authors proposed that glutathione depletion by an activated immune system also causes the muscular fatigue and myalgia associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Bounous et al. 1999).
8) Metabolic
- Athletic enhancement
- Decreases recovery time from physical stress
- Supports hemoglobin in kidney failure
- Diabetes - The blood and tissues of diabetics are marked by critically low glutathione levels. Glutathione depletion may have adverse consequences in diabetic clients independent of glycemic control, and it may
weaken the defense against oxidative stress. De Mattia G, Bravi MC, Laurenti O, Cassone-Faldetta M, Armiento A, Ferri C, Falsano F. Influence of Reduced Glutathione Infusion on Glucose Metabolism in Patients with Non-insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus. Metabolism. 1998 Aug;47(8):433-8.
Glutathione provides the body with tools to fight off these threats naturally. Healthy people also benefit from elevated glutathione levels through an enhanced ability to fight off acidic toxins, disease, pre-cancerous cells and the aging process itself. Diminished glutathione levels are a symptom of aging and are particularly evident in such aliments as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease.
Glutathione is also important to physically active people. Many world-class athletes are discovering that well-maintained glutathione levels gives 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.
Putting It All Together
1) Medical science is still ascertaining all the critical roles played by glutathione in disease resistance and general good health. Clinical evidence links low glutathione levels to the most common illnesses of our
time as well as newly emerging diseases.
2) As an essential aid to health, glutathione works as the master antioxidant in our body, optimizes the white blood cells and detoxifies a long list of pollutants and carcinogens or acids. The best way to raise glutathione levels is by eating foods that are high in glutathione such as avocados.
3) Pharmaceutical medicine has created drugs that do this very effectively. They have their uses in critical situations. But they also have side effects and repeated use is clearly inadvisable.
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References:
Aging
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, Parkinson's atherosclerosis and others.
Journal of Clinical Epidemiology 47:1021-26, 1994.
Antioxidant Functions
Antioxidants are well documented and known to play 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: 2114-2123, 1994.
Neurological Disease
Low glutathione levels have been associated with neuro-degenerative diseases such as MS (Multiple Sclerosis), ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The Lancet 344: 796-798, 1994.
Cancer
Glutathione plays a role in eliminating many carcinogens/acids and also maintains and optimizes white blood cell function while providing stronger anti-acidic/anti-tumor defenses.
Cancer Letters 57: 91-94, 1991.
Athletic Performance
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.
Toxins, Pollution and Radiation
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
AIDS
Glutathione levels correspond to poor survival of 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.
Heart Disease, Stroke and Cholesterol
Raised glutathione levels fight the oxidation of fats circulating in the bloodstream including cholesterol, retarding the process of plaque formation in the arteries leading to most heart attacks and strokes.
Nutrition Reviews 54: 1-30, 1996.
Diabetes
Diabetics are more prone to 'out-fections' and circulatory problems leading to heart disease, kidney failure and blindness. Glutathione protects against the complications of diabetes.
Clinical Science 91:575-582, 1996
Lung Disease
Doctors have used glutathione-promoting drugs to treat many lung diseases including asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. New and potentially therapeutic roles can be found for cigarette smoke damage, pulmonary fibrosis and other illnesses.
American Journal of Medical Science 307:119-127, 1994
Digestive Disorders
Glutathione protects the body from inflammation of gastritis, stomach ulcers, pancreatitis and inflammatory bowel disease including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease.
Gut 42: 485-492, 1998
Hepatitis
The liver is a major storehouse for glutathione. Glutathione is impaired in alcohol hepatitis as well as in viral (acidic) hepatitis including hepatitis A, B, and C. Raised glutathione levels help restore liver function.
American Journal of Gastroenterology 91: 2569-2573, 1996
Kidney Disease
Those with kidney failure or on dialysis suffer from high levels of oxidative (acidic) stress and decreased glutathione levels. Raised glutathione levels help prevent anemia.
Nephron 61: 404-408, 1992
Pregnancy, Lactation and Childbirth
Glutathione's role in fetal and placental development is critical. It also acts in the placenta to detoxify pollutants before they can reach the developing child. Many complications of pregnancy have been linked with
poor glutathione levels.
Early Human Development 37: 167-174, 1994
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Thursday, April 21, 2011
Radiation: Emerald Sea and Action Whey to the Rescue
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In order to be organic, not only are the plants themselves tested,
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Safe and natural sources of iodine are now more important than
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One of the most common concerns with radioactive fallout is the
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In fact, glutathione is the ONLY antioxidant that can neutralize the
hydroxyl radical also created during increased radiation exposure.
This is the most dangerous free radical of all.
By keeping your glutathione (master antioxidant) levels high, you
can help protect your DNA and neutralize cell damage!
Action Whey + Emerald Sea = Foundational Nutrition
from the cold and clean waters of the North Atlantic. They are then
gently sun-dried to retain their full raw, whole superfood benefits.
In order to be organic, not only are the plants themselves tested,
but the surrounding water must also be tested for heavy metals,
petrochemicals and other pollutants.
Incredible Demand For Emerald Sea!
Safe and natural sources of iodine are now more important than
ever as Americans learn about iodine's ability to protect the thyroid
and entire body from Iodine-131, radioactive iodine.
"Seaweed is one of the most abundant sources of iodine because
seaweed has the ability to concentrate a large amount of iodine from
the ocean water" Dr. David S. Brownstein
Emerald Sea is a rich, natural, and safe source of organic iodine,
plus every single vitamin and trace mineral needed for a strong
immune system.
Blocks Radiation From Food & Water
One of the most common concerns with radioactive fallout is the
ingestion of radioactive elements through food and water.
Alginates from certain species of seaweed offer protection from
radiation and environmental pollutants. Alginates bind with heavy
metals such as lead, mercury, and radioactive elements (strontium,
cesium, etc.) in the digestive tract enabling their safe removal
from the body.
If there was ever a time when every American needed a simple and
powerful solution for cellular protection and Foundational Nutrition,
that time is now.
Take Action Today!
Action Whey's "native lactoserum" provides a rare and critical
source of naturally-occurring Cysteine. This critical amino acid
enables the body to produce optimal levels of Glutathione.
Glutathione protects your body by immediately going to work
neutralizing free radicals created by radioactive fallout.
In fact, glutathione is the ONLY antioxidant that can neutralize the
hydroxyl radical also created during increased radiation exposure.
This is the most dangerous free radical of all.
By keeping your glutathione (master antioxidant) levels high, you
can help protect your DNA and neutralize cell damage!
Action Whey + Emerald Sea = Foundational Nutrition
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Organic Iodine and Emerald Sea
Important Health Alert – Nuclear Fallout
Dear Emerald Family,,
I have received several inquiries regarding the potential of nuclear fallout
from the compromised reactors in Japan. While this is a very serious issue
for the people of Japan, any immediate or long-term impact on the U.S.
remains unclear.
I recall the tedious precautions we took during lab work in my Nuclear
Engineering classes in college. We had to monitor our exposure by wearing
special devices. If certain exposure levels were met, we could not return to
the lab for a period of time.
As the reactors in Japan release radioactive particles into the air, we know
for a fact that wind and water currents could carry radioactive fallout further.
The only uncertainty is to what degree, how far, and for how long.
Some have speculated that the western United States could be exposed to
dangerous levels of radiation within the next 4-7 days. While I personally
believe this to be an exaggerated scare tactic, it creates an important
dialogue we must all be prepared to understand.
One of the most carcinogenic nuclear fission products found in fallout is
radioactive Iodine (Iodine-131). Iodine-131 is very dangerous because the
thyroid gland readily absorbs it just as it would the natural, healthy form of
iodine.
If humans or animals are deficient in iodine, they are at a substantially higher
risk of thyroid damage including thyroid cancer as a result of exposure to
fallout. Nuclear fallout literally “falls” from the sky and can eventually end up
in our soil, our water, and our food supply.
While the Japanese are perhaps one of the best prepared cultures for such
a tragedy due to their high intake of iodine from seaweed, the majority of
others are not. The Japanese typically ingest 100 times the amount of daily
iodine as Americans. According to iodine research by Dr. Guy Abraham and
Dr. David Brownstein, as many as 96% of Americans are extremely
deficient in iodine.
Thankfully, there is a simple step many of us are already taking to help
boost the protective benefits of iodine within the thyroid and literally ever cell
within our body: Emerald Sea™.
Emerald Sea™ is a rich and rare natural source of iodine from the
most nutrient dense species of seaweed on the planet. If there is enough
iodine in our bodies, radioactive fallout is no longer able to concentrate in
the thyroid and it will simply pass through.
This is just one of the many benefits of natural, food-based iodine. It not
only helps to ensure proper operation of the thyroid and our entire
endocrine system, it helps to protect this vital gland from the dangers of
radioactive fallout.
Knowing this, we can take prudent precautionary steps to protect ourselves
and loved ones from any potential radioactive dangers, including those we
already face every day.
I know that for me and my family, Emerald Sea™ is by far the healthiest and
most important staple of every meal we eat.
By following our basic principles of Foundational Nutrition™ on a daily
basis, we can rest easy knowing that our natural defense shields are
always on guard.
In Health and Happiness,
Adrian Goad
President
Emerald Express Intl.
Dear Emerald Family,,
I have received several inquiries regarding the potential of nuclear fallout
from the compromised reactors in Japan. While this is a very serious issue
for the people of Japan, any immediate or long-term impact on the U.S.
remains unclear.
I recall the tedious precautions we took during lab work in my Nuclear
Engineering classes in college. We had to monitor our exposure by wearing
special devices. If certain exposure levels were met, we could not return to
the lab for a period of time.
As the reactors in Japan release radioactive particles into the air, we know
for a fact that wind and water currents could carry radioactive fallout further.
The only uncertainty is to what degree, how far, and for how long.
Some have speculated that the western United States could be exposed to
dangerous levels of radiation within the next 4-7 days. While I personally
believe this to be an exaggerated scare tactic, it creates an important
dialogue we must all be prepared to understand.
One of the most carcinogenic nuclear fission products found in fallout is
radioactive Iodine (Iodine-131). Iodine-131 is very dangerous because the
thyroid gland readily absorbs it just as it would the natural, healthy form of
iodine.
If humans or animals are deficient in iodine, they are at a substantially higher
risk of thyroid damage including thyroid cancer as a result of exposure to
fallout. Nuclear fallout literally “falls” from the sky and can eventually end up
in our soil, our water, and our food supply.
While the Japanese are perhaps one of the best prepared cultures for such
a tragedy due to their high intake of iodine from seaweed, the majority of
others are not. The Japanese typically ingest 100 times the amount of daily
iodine as Americans. According to iodine research by Dr. Guy Abraham and
Dr. David Brownstein, as many as 96% of Americans are extremely
deficient in iodine.
Thankfully, there is a simple step many of us are already taking to help
boost the protective benefits of iodine within the thyroid and literally ever cell
within our body: Emerald Sea™.
Emerald Sea™ is a rich and rare natural source of iodine from the
most nutrient dense species of seaweed on the planet. If there is enough
iodine in our bodies, radioactive fallout is no longer able to concentrate in
the thyroid and it will simply pass through.
This is just one of the many benefits of natural, food-based iodine. It not
only helps to ensure proper operation of the thyroid and our entire
endocrine system, it helps to protect this vital gland from the dangers of
radioactive fallout.
Knowing this, we can take prudent precautionary steps to protect ourselves
and loved ones from any potential radioactive dangers, including those we
already face every day.
I know that for me and my family, Emerald Sea™ is by far the healthiest and
most important staple of every meal we eat.
By following our basic principles of Foundational Nutrition™ on a daily
basis, we can rest easy knowing that our natural defense shields are
always on guard.
In Health and Happiness,
Adrian Goad
President
Emerald Express Intl.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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Western cultures are only recently beginning to enjoy the nutritional value of sea vegetables.
The consumption of sea vegetables enjoys a long history throughout the world. Archaeological evidence suggests that Japanese cultures have been consuming them for more than 10,000 years. In ancient Chinese cultures, sea vegetables were a noted delicacy, suitable especially for honored guests and royalty. In fact…many of the world`s longest living cultures consumed sea vegetables regularly.
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Western cultures are only recently beginning to enjoy the nutritional value of sea vegetables.
The consumption of sea vegetables enjoys a long history throughout the world. Archaeological evidence suggests that Japanese cultures have been consuming them for more than 10,000 years. In ancient Chinese cultures, sea vegetables were a noted delicacy, suitable especially for honored guests and royalty. In fact…many of the world`s longest living cultures consumed sea vegetables regularly.
FORGET SYNTHETIC MULTI-VITAMINS!
Your body was not designed to eat synthetic food…
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Action Whey Benefits Your Digestive Health
Delicious, nutritious…AND good for digestion?
Action Whey may seem too good to be true, but the more you drink it, the better you will feel for many reasons.
Digestive Health Affects Us All…and Goes Further Than the Belly. There are two extremes of poor digestive health - diarrhea and constipation, to be blunt. Many of us fluctuate somewhere in the middle.
Related to this, colon cancer has become one of the leading causes of death in the U.S.
Abdominal pain is a major contributor to many hospital visits in this country.
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The fragile biologically-active components that are retained in native whey help keep the digestive tract functioning properly, as opposed to commercial proteins that destroy the fragile components so necessary for good intestinal health.
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Action Whey may seem too good to be true, but the more you drink it, the better you will feel for many reasons.
Digestive Health Affects Us All…and Goes Further Than the Belly. There are two extremes of poor digestive health - diarrhea and constipation, to be blunt. Many of us fluctuate somewhere in the middle.
Related to this, colon cancer has become one of the leading causes of death in the U.S.
Abdominal pain is a major contributor to many hospital visits in this country.
And don't forget colitis, a severe infection of the colon that causes great discomfort.
With all that going on, how can we defend ourselves??
In our intestinal tract, there is an important balance of millions of microorganisms that can mean the difference between health and disease. Prebiotics is a new "craze" and an increasingly-popular term that supports the growth of beneficial bacteria, probiotics. Several components of whey support this positive growth.
Immunoglobulins can capture the toxins associated with colitis and help reduce the side effects, while lactoferrin can pull iron away from the bad bacteria while providing it to the good bacteria. The intestinal health benefits of whey, especially native, non-denatured whey protein like Action Whey, are substantial.
The fragile biologically-active components that are retained in native whey help keep the digestive tract functioning properly, as opposed to commercial proteins that destroy the fragile components so necessary for good intestinal health.
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