Fountain of youth in a wine Rx?
One of the most recently celebrated super-antioxidants is Resveratrol, a polyphenol thought to be the reason behind the so-called "French paradox." This refers to the relatively low incidence of heart disease among the French population, despite a diet relatively high in saturated fats.
In the early 1990s, researchers suggested that the higher consumption of red wine -- one source of Resveratrol -- among the French people could explain the paradox. Resveratrol is also found in peanuts, mulberries, blueberries, cranberries and in the Japanese knotweed plant.
Animal studies reveal that Resveratrol benefits the heart by fighting oxidation (free radical damage) of LDL cholesterol in the blood. When LDL is damaged, it begins to stick to the artery walls and can eventually lead to heart attack. Other reported heart benefits include blood pressure and heart rate regulation.
The anticancer properties of resveratrol are similarly exciting. In July of 2008, laboratory research revealed that it suppresses the abnormal cell formation that leads to most types of breast cancer.
"Resveratrol has the ability to prevent the first step that occurs when estrogen starts the process that leads to cancer," says Eleanor Rogan, PhD, a researcher at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. "We believe that this could stop the whole progression that leads to breast cancer down the road," The study was conducted in laboratory cultures, and will need to be confirmed in larger human trials, Rogan added.
Perhaps most surprising are the series of experiments initiated by Harvard scientist David Sinclair which suggest that resveratrol can prolong lifespan by up to 60% in yeast, fruit flies, fish and mice.
In 2003, Sinclair discovered that Resveratrol switches on a gene called Sirtuin 1 that regulates the rate of aging. We humans have our own version of the gene, and Sinclair is confident of the potential.
"The system at work in the mice and other organisms is evolutionarily very old, so I suspect that what works in mice will work in humans," he says. Sinclair imagines a future in which "people will maybe be taking these molecules on a daily basis to prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer."
Free-radical damage to our cells is the main force behind what we call aging. It wrinkles our skin, clouds our vision and may even clog our arteries. It can also lead to diseases such as arthritis, cataracts, Alzheimer's, heart disease and cancer. Although it's impossible to completely escape the effects of free radicals on our bodies, it is possible to lessen the damage by countering them with antioxidants and other anti-aging nutrients.
Antioxidants are substances that limit or repair damage from free radicals. Our bodies produce some anti-oxidants naturally, such as superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase and glutathione. We can also provide the body with antioxidant vitamins, minerals and compounds found in healthy foods and select dietary supplements.
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Watch this video as originally seen on 60 Minutes about the health benefits of Resveratrol...a key ingredient in Nutri Prevent.
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"Silicea - for me it was like a miracle!"
Marianne Schneider lives in Leverkusen, where she is employed as a secretary with a major engineering company. She relates how her battle against lifeless and dull hair first began, and how she finally came out victorious after more than 40 years.
"Hello, my name is Marianne Schneider. I am 54 years old and have had hair problems as long as I can remember. At the age of 14 I started secretly using my mother's hair styling products to improve the appearance of those thin strands of hair hanging lifelessly from my head. Mostly the success was only short-lived, though.
I experimented at home with an endless array of shampoos, sprays, hair treatments, conditioners, and dietary supplements. And I spent enormous amounts of money in all kinds of hair dresser shops. But all those efforts were to no avail, for the result didn't last more than a few hours, at best. Then I looked into the mirror, frustrated to be faced once again with the same thin, limp strands of hair.
When I was 49 it got even worse: One day, I started shedding increasing amounts of hair. Not all of it, but there were always far too many hairs in the tub whenever I took a shower. I consulted doctors and had my hormone status analyzed. I went to see an alternative practitioner, tried therapeutic salts and subjected myself to a body detox therapy. I took iron and zinc supplements, stuffed myself with vitamins and siliceous earth products. None of which had any lasting effect. Sometimes a downy fluff started growing in some spots - only to be shed again soon afterwards. Finally, I had my hair cut short and only ventured into public wearing a head scarf, because by now I had so little hair left that my bald scalp was clearly visible at the front.
One day, at a friend's birthday party three years ago, I met a woman who took me aside at some point and asked: "You have a problem with your hair, right? Have you ever heard of silica?" "Yes, siliceous earth, that contains silica, doesn't it?" I replied. "No, I don't mean siliceous earth, but pure, mineral silica gel, which is more easily absorbed by your body", she explained, and told me her own tale of woe: "I had the same problem as you. I am 58 years old. Three years ago I suffered a lot of stress, both in my job and in my personal life - my husband left me for a younger woman, and the workload at the office was more than I could cope with. To top it all, I was losing increasing amounts of hair. It was my 32-year-old daughter who suggested that I try silica gel. Though she wasn't shedding hair, she had been under an emotional strain because of her thin hair until she started taking Original Silicea Balsam on a regular basis. My alternative practitioner also encouraged me to take this preparation. So I agreed and I don't regret it! It took three months for the silica gel to show results, but then the success was all the more remarkable. See for yourself - not a trace left of my hair shedding problem."
And indeed: She had enviably full and shiny hair.
At first I didn't pin much hope on the silica gel, having invested too much in my hair already in the past. But then, I had nothing to lose. So I went out to buy Original Silicea Balsam and started taking 15 millilitres daily. At first nothing happened. But as my friend had told me she had taken the product over several months, I persevered. And after about three or four months my hair actually did start to grow back. The new hairs were at first thin, but in time they became thicker and the rest of my hair also felt much stronger.
After about six months an acquaintance commented that my hair had a wonderful shine and that I looked healthy and content. That was when I finally ultimately realized that taking this product had been worthwhile. I had been waiting for decades for that kind of compliment and it that felt very, very good.
I have now been taking Original Silicea Balsam regularly for about three years - at first on a daily basis over a period of nine months. After that length of time, I had the beautiful hair I had been dreaming of all my life. Now all I need is a three-month silica gel treatment twice a year. I wear my beautiful, healthy, shoulder-length hair with pride and I enjoy the admiring glances of people. Also, my skin has become much firmer and elastic in those places where it tends to quickly become flabby in us women.
Whenever I meet someone who has hair or skin problems, I am only too happy to share my wonderful experience with Original Silicea Balsam."
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