| Flavonoids
The flavonoids are a group of plant pigments that exert antioxidant activity that is generally more potent and effective against a broader range of oxidants than the traditional antioxidant nutrients vitamins c and e, beta-carotene, selenium, and zinc. Besides lending color to fruits and flowers, flavonoids are responsible for many of the medicinal properties of foods, juices, herbs, and bee pollen. Flavonoids are sometimes called "nature's biological response modifiers" because of their anti-inflammatory, antiallergic, antiviral, and anticancer properties. |
Michael T. Murray
See book keywords and concepts |  In addition to keeping blood sugar levels as close to ideal as possible, high intakes of antioxidants—especially vitamins c and e, flavonoids, and alpha-lipoic acid (discussed on page 238)—help to reduce glycosylation.
Intracellular Accumulation of Sorbitol
Sorbitol is a sugar molecule that is formed from glucose within cells. In people without diabetes, once sorbitol is formed it is quickly broken down into fructose, another simple sugar. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts |  Apply vitamins c and e directly to the sore, and sprinkle Goldenseal and Myrrh. Grated fresh Garlic and oil poultice. Use Vitamins A & D ointments Arnica, Calendula, Club Moss pollen, and Echinacea. Alum and whiskey.
Take Vitamins A; B-Complex, B2; Folic acid; 500 mg. Vitamin C twice daily (reduced bedsores 84% in 1 month); Vitamin D; Vitamin E; Zinc; Copper; and Protein. SEE Bums, and Electromagnetic Stimulation. |
Jack Challem
See book keywords and concepts |  Alpha-lipoic acid donates electrons to other antioxidants, helping return vitamins c and e, glutathione, and coenzyme Q10 back to full strength. By restoring their antioxidant capacity, alpha-lipoic acid extends the ability of these antioxidants to fight free radicals.
How to Take Alpha-Lipoic Acid Supplements
For simple antioxidant protection, 50 to 100 mg of alpha-lipoic acid should be sufficient. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts | | Has high Minerals Calcium, Phosphorus, high Iron, Manganese, Selenium, and high Pectin; Potassium, Sodium, Silicon, Zinc; and Vitamins A, B-Complex, high B3 Niacin, vitamins c and e.
•Strawberry Leaf, Root, and Berries (Fragaria vesca, americana, grandiflora) Rose family. Mild astringent, diuretic. Use with Dandelion, Burdock, and Rhubarb. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  If you take supplemental DHEA, it is important also to take supplements of the antioxidant vitamins c and e and the antioxidant mineral selenium to prevent oxidative damage to the liver. Possible side effects of taking DHEA include excess growth of facial hair in women. This can often be avoided by starting with a dose of 10 milligrams daily. 7-Keto DHEA is a derivative of DHEA that is not converted into estrogen or testosterone, which is good for women concerned about breast cancer and for men concerned about prostate cancer. 7-Keto DHEA is a good alternative to DHEA and has the same benefits. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts | | May be caused by chronic infection, malabsorption, blood loss through menstruals or ulcers; in newborns from excess Vitamin K during pregnancy; heavy metal poisoning, aluminum, or fluoride; excess caffeine in coffee, tea, chocolate, and colas may lead to anemic Iron-deficiency (sideropenica anemia); soy or canolaoils; and deficiencies in Vitamins A, B1, B2, Folic acid, B5, B6, B-12 from low stomach acid, Vitamins C and E; deficient Minerals Zinc, Iron, Copper (in women, limiting Iron), Selenium, Iodine, and Cobalt; or Protein. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts | | Antioxidants available in supplement form include the enzymes superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase; vitamin A, beta-carotene, and vitamins C and E; the minerals selenium and zinc; and the hormone melatonin. By destroying free radicals, antioxidants help to detoxify and protect the body. beneficial compounds. If you're worried about "garlic breath" putting a strain on your social life, choose an odorless and tasteless form such as Kyolic aged garlic extract from Wakunaga of America. | | It also contains protein (approximately 58 percent), carbohydrates, all of the B vitamins, vitamins c and e, amino acids, and rare trace minerals. In fact, it is virtually a complete food. It contains more vitamin B12 than liver, plus a considerable amount of beta-carotene. It has a strong cell wall, however, which makes it difficult to gain access to its nutrients. Consequently, it requires factory processing to be effective.
Chlorella is one of the few edible species of water-grown algae. The chlorophyll in chlorella can help speed the cleansing of the bloodstream. |
Michael T. Murray
See book keywords and concepts | | The results indicated that the ingestion of the barley leaf extract along with the vitamins produced the greatest antioxidant protection compared to either barley leaf extract or vitamins c and e alone. Antioxidant protection was measured by looking at the effect that the supplements had on protecting different fractions of LDL cholesterol from oxidative damage.
While these studies used spirulina and barley leaf, we believe that using any of the popular brands listed earlier will likely produce similar results. We recommend drinking one to two servings daily. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts | | Vitamins C and E); ulcers, hemorrhoids, eczema, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis (slows production ofhyaluronidase), and bursitis, keeps Col lagen healthy, membrane stabilizer, helps edema. For Immunity, helps prevent colds and flus, antihistamine, for wound healing, bacterial and viral inflammations, colds, pyorrhea, scurvy, influenza, respiratory infections, allergies, asthma, pneumonia, cold sores herpes simplex (Type 1,600-1000 mg. |
Jack Challem
See book keywords and concepts | | For example, alpha-lipoic acid helps restore vitamins c and e and glutathione back to full strength after they have lost electrons fighting free radicals. So again it is better to consume a diversity of antioxidants instead of just one.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is the body's principal fat-soluble antioxidant, meaning that it works in the fatty regions of cells, such as in cell membranes. It has diverse health benefits, among them a reduction in the risk of heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, and some cancers, as well as an easing of pain in rheumatoid arthritis. |
Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton
See book keywords and concepts |  Examples include vitamin A and beta-carotene, vitamins c and e, zinc, selenium, coenzyme Q10, and the amino acid glutathione. asthma A breathing disorder associated with airway obstruction, marked by recurrent attacks of shortness of breath, with wheezing due to spasmodic contraction of the main airways. attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) A behavior disorder originating in childhood, the essential features of which are signs of de-velopmentally inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts | | Flavonoids enhance Vitamin C; Bioflavonoids pass an electron to a depleted Vitamin E molecule (as does Vitamin C), recharging Vitamin E for another 1000 radical quenchings (Glutathione can recharge vitamins c and e if Selenium is present).
BIOFLAVONOIDS WORK WITH: Vitamin C multiplies Bioflavonoid recycling at least 5 times; and Flavonoids bind C-antagonist Copper.
RANGE: 100-300-600-1000 mg. RDA: None.
TOXICITY: None known with the edible Bioflavonoids. |
Michael T. Murray
See book keywords and concepts | | The beneficial effects of flavonoids in battling the complications of diabetes are numerous, including the fact that as antioxidants, flavonoids are generally more potent and effective against a broader range of oxidants than the traditional antioxidant nutrients vitamins c and e, beta-carotene, selenium, and zinc. Other beneficial effects include increasing intracellular vitamin C levels, decreasing the leakiness
Table 11.1. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts | | Vitamin E to preserve tissue elasticity, protects cell membranes; for growth, prevents premature aging; for eyes, skin, and hair loss, dandruff; enhances the activity of Vitamins C and E; antioxidant Selenium spares Vitamin E, and E stabilizes Selenium; part of an Enzyme for Oxygen transport, and an essential partner making Vitamin E twice as effective an Immune antioxidant. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Certain nutrients, such as vitamins c and e, magnesium, zinc, alpha-lipoic acid, and selenium, are especially important: they not only act as powerful antioxidants, but some can actually remove mercury from tissues. It is interesting to note that the idea of a variable sensitivity to mercury toxicity was known as far back as 1888. Dr. W.R. |
Neal D. Barnard and Bryanna Clark Grogan
See book keywords and concepts |  Foods rich in vitamins c and e may help, too.10 You will find plenty of vitamin C in oranges, bell peppers, cantaloupe, strawberries, and kiwifruit. It also shows up in places you may not expect: cruciferous vegetables—broccoli, brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and kale—as well as tomatoes and sweet potatoes. Healthy sources of vitamin E include cooked spinach, soy milk, mangos, wheat germ, and, of course, most multivitamins.
Finally, people who avoid alcohol have about 10 percent less cataract risk than other people. |
Frederic Vagnini, M.D. and Barry Fox, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  It plays a vital part in the body's defensive system, helping to deactivate toxins and carcinogens, keep the antioxidant vitamins c and e in their active forms, and assist immune system cells. Glutathione is also important in the manufacture and repair of DNA, synthesis of prostaglandins, production of protein, and transport of amino acids.
When You Run Short of Glutathione
A deficiency can trigger destruction of red blood cells, leading to anemia. |
Russell L. Blaylock, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Take vitamins c and e and the carotenoids, for example. LDL contains, deep in its core, six vitamin E molecules, which act as built-in protection against oxidation. Normally, this is a very effective mechanism. Vitamin E, for example, can scavenge a powerful free radical called peroxyl ten thousand times more powerfully than it can fat molecules. But, there is a problem. The inner core of the LDL molecule is liquid and can contain free radicals that escape the fat-soluble vitamin E. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler
See book keywords and concepts |  In one recent study, however, those given supplements of vitamins c and e had a 10 percent lower rate of polyp recurrence than did those who only got placebos. The dose in this study was a relatively modest 400 milligrams each of vitamins c and e. Additional studies need to be done.
There is evidence, too, that vitamin C can suppress the growth of human leukemia cells in culture and that when given in combination with certain anti-cancer drugs and hormones, it can make those substances act more effectively. |
Dianne Onstad
See book keywords and concepts |  Antioxidants, which include beta carotene and vitamins c and e, are readily available in produce. Critical to the immune system and cellulat health, they also promote healing and slow aging. Phenolic compounds, found in fruits, vegetables, and black or green tea, have antitumot and anticancer values. Flavonoids, found in soy products and apples, also contain antioxidants and are key to healthy growth and development of cells. |
Natural Prescriptions: Dr. Giller's Natural Treatments & Vitamin Therapies For Over 100 Common AilmentsRobert M. Giller, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | The latest research points to free-radical damage as the major cause of macular degeneration and the natural treatment is geared to increasing antioxidants, particularly vitamins c and e, which fight free radicals. Increase the fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet. This will increase the amounts of vitamins C and E—the known antioxidants. Supplements of vitamin C and vitamin E have proven to be helpful as well.
Supplements of beta-carotene—the antioxidant that the body turns into vitamin A—will help to repair the damage that the free radicals inflict. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts |  Alpha-Lipoic Acid
Alpha-lipoic acid is a potent free radical scavenger that has an ability to detoxify metals and regenerate other antioxidants, such as vitamins c and e, coenzyme Q\q, and glutathione. Alpha-lipoic acid has also been used in the treatment of diabetes, heart disease, and other oxidant-related diseases. In a study by Gurer et al. (1999), lipoic acid improved the thiol capacity of cells by increasing glutathione levels and reducing malondialdehyde levels in lead-exposed cells.
Note: Thiols participate in detoxification activity in the body. | | In a randomized study, 18 ttauma patients were either in a control group or were selected to receive vitamins c and e along with selenium and N-acetyl cysteine for 7 days. Compared to the control group, the group receiving the antioxidants showed fewer infectious complications and less organ dysfunction (Porter et al. 1999).
Nutritional supplementation, both enteric (directly into the digestive tract by way of a tube) and intravenous (by way of needle in a vein), is well tolerated (Senkal et al. 1997). |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  It can actually recycle other antioxidants, including vitamins c and e, the amino acid compound glutathione, and coenzyme Q10, when they are depleted. In Europe, ALA has been prescribed by physicians to lower glucose (blood sugar) levels in people with diabetes. It also detoxifies the liver of metal pollutants, interferes with the formation of cataracts, reduces cholesterol levels, protects nerve tissue, and lessens the effects of aging. Animal studies suggest that ALA may reduce high levels of free radicals and increase energy levels. Human clinical trials are planned. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts | | Nutritional supplements including tocotrienols, coenzyme Qio> vitamins c and e, lycopene, cysteine, glutathione, alpha lipoic acid, and melatonin.
Inflammation represents a major source of oxidants. Inflammation is often caused by bacterial or viral infections, toxic exposure, and aging-related cytokine changes. |
Steven G. Pratt, M.D. and Kathy Matthews
See book keywords and concepts |  Extremely high in fiber and low in calories, pumpkin packs an abundance of disease-fighting nutrients, including potassium, pantothenic acid, magnesium, and vitamins c and e. The key nutrient that boosts pumpkin to the top of the SuperFoods Rx list is the synergistic combination of carotenoids. Pumpkin contains one of the richest supplies of bioavailable carotenoids known to man. Indeed, a half-cup serving of pumpkin gives you more than two times my recommended daily dietary intake of alpha-carotene and 100 percent of my recommended daily dietary goal of beta-carotene. |
Walter Last
See book keywords and concepts |  Similar unfounded attacks have been made against vitamins c and e. For more detailed information on this subject, see the website of the Life Extension Foundation (www.lef.org); for articles on megavitamin therapy; also see www.doctoryourself.com.
Imagine the mass media frenzy if there were actually some fatalities due to vitamin A. Yet there is no concern at all about thousands of patients dying, in my view unnecessarily, due to prescription drugs. In the public, the perception has been generated that fatalities due to prescription drugs are a small price to pay for their overall benefit. |
Elson M. Haas, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Be sure to include antioxidant nutrients to help with detox—namely, vitamins c and e, beta-carotene, zinc, and selenium.
9. Use specific herbs to cleanse and heal the liver and facilitate detoxification—these include milk thistle (silymarin), dandelion root, and others.
10. Consider acupuncture to treat physical cravings and withdrawal symptoms.
11. Get support that fits your own values—perhaps psychological counseling, family therapy, AA, or a religious or spiritual practice.
12. Avoid places and people that most trigger your drinking.
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