Health Benefits on Various Amino Acids

                     Causes retardation of tumors and cancer,aids in =
liver
                     detoxification,assists in the release of growth
     L-Arginine      hormones and maintenance of a healthy immune
                     system,detoxify ammonia,increase sperm counts in=
 males
                     and aids in kidney disorders and trauma.
                     Used by atheletes permitting longer periods of i=
ntense
                     workouts,converts stored body fat into energy . =
may
     L-Carnitine     control hypoglycemia,reduce angina attacks and b=
enefit
                     disbetics and liver and kidney disease.Also enha=
nces
                     the effectiveness of antioxidants.
                     an important antiaging nutrient, help to detoxif=
y the
      L-Cystine      system protect against copper toxicity, are
                     antioxidants free radical fighters.
                     Often used to treat depression, it also aids in
   L-Phenyalanine    memory,learning ,and obesity. This amino acids
                     elevates moods,enables the individual to overcom=
e
                     depression.
                     Acts as a natural painkiller,selectively blocks =
pain
         D,L         and is nonaddictive. Is an effective pain reliev=
er for
 Phenyalanine(DLPA)  whiplash,osteoarthritis,rheumatoid,arthritis,low=
er
                     back pain,nightime muscle and leg cramps.

     L-Glutamic      Helps improve brain function,alleviates fatigue,=
aids
   Acid/Glutamine    in ulcer healing time, acts as a mood elevator, =
may
                     serve as brain stimulant.
                     Produces glycogen which mobolizes glucose from t=
he
      L-Glycine      liver,bolsters the immune system effective again=
st
                     hyperacidity.
                     Precursor of histamine,helps keep people from bi=
ting
     L-Histidine     their nails,dilates blood vessels,helps alleviat=
e
                     symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.
                     Improves memory and mental alertness acts as an
   L-Phenyalanine    antidepressant,helps surppress appetite,increase
                     sexual interest.

      L-Lysine       Helps improve concentrationmenhances fertility.
                     L-Lysine monhydrochloride builds new body tissue=
.
                     Lipotropic agent, reduces fat and protects the k=
idney,
    L-Methionine     aids in lowering cholesterol, natural chelating =
agent
                     for heavy metals. Aids in producing beautiful sk=
in.

     L-Ornithine     Works as muscle building substance increase pote=
ncy of
                     arginine.

      L-Taurine      Used to treat some forms of epilepsy by controll=
ing
                     seizures.
                     Low in vegetarian diets,essential to normal grow=
th
     L-Threonine     helps prevent fatty buildup in liver,necessary f=
or
                     utilization of protein in the diet.
                     Acts in regulation of emotional behavior. Import=
ant in
                     eventual synthesis of thyroxine, thus aiding in
     L-Tyrosine      prevention of hypothyroidism. Has important role=
 in
                     stimulating and modifying brain activity, helps
                     control drug resistant depression and anxiety.

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Y OF
                       VALIDITY FOR ANY SPECIFIC ITEMS

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                 The Health Benefits of Vitamins & Minerals

   Vitamin/Mineral                      Health Benefit

                    Promotes growth and repairs of body tissues, bone
     Vitamin A      formation and healthy skin and hair. Essential fo=
r
                    night vision.

                    Serves as an antioxidant and may help protect aga=
inst
    Beta Caratene   certain cancers,cataracts and heart disease. Conv=
erted
                    to vitamin A in the body.

                    Promotes healthy cell developement,wound healing,=
and
      Vitamin C     resistance to infections. Serve as an antioxidant=
 and
                    may help protect against certain cancers,cataract=
s and
                    heart disease.

                    Aids in the absorption of calcium and helps to bu=
ild
      Vitamin D     bone mass and prevent bone loss. Helps maintain b=
lood
                    levels of calcium and phosphorous.

                    Helps protect cells from free radical injury and =
is
      Vitamin E     key for normal growth and developemnt. Serves as
                    antioxidant and may help protect against cancers,
                    cataracts and heart disease.

                    Needed for normal blood clotting.may help protect
      Vitamin K     against osteoporosis, may inhibit some cancer
                    tumors,also aids in reducing excessive menstrual =
flow.

                    Essential for converting carbohydrates to energy.
       Thiamin      Needed for normal functioning of the nervous syst=
em
                    and muscles,including the heart muscle.

                    Helps in red blood cell formation,nervous system
     Riboflavin     functioning and release of energy from foods. May
                    improve vision and help protect against cataracts=
.

       Niacin       Promotes release of energy from foods and proper
                    nervous system functioning.

                    May promote growth,aids in digestion on
     Vitamin B-1    carbohydrates,improve mental attitude,releive den=
tal
                    postoperative pain,essential for normal functioni=
ng of
                    nerve tissue,muscles and heart.

                    Aids in growth and reproduction promotes healthy
     Vitamin B-2    hair,skin, nails, alleviates eye fatigue eliminat=
e
                    soreness of mouth and lips help burn carbohydrate=
s,fat
                    and protein.

                    Niacin is very effective in lowering LDL or calle=
d bad
                    cholesterol and raising HDL also called good
    Niacin (B-3)    cholesterol, it also promotes healthy digestive
                    system, prevent severity of migraine headache,
                    increase ciuculation,reduce high blood pressure, =
also
                    is possible cancer inhibitor.

     Vitamin B-6    Important for metabolism of protein and proper ne=
rvous
                    system functioning.

    Vitamin B-12    Vital for blood formation and healthy nervous sys=
tem.

       Biotin       Assists in the metabolism of fatty acids and
                    utilization of B-vitamins.

                    Helps lower cholesterol,transferring nerve impuls=
e to
       Choline      the brain, helps against memory loss and senile
                    dementia, aids the liver in removing poisons and =
drugs
                    from the bloodstream.

                    Needed for normal growth and development and red =
blood
     Folic Acid     cell formation. Helps reduce risk of neural tube =
birth
                    defects. May reduce the risk of cervical dysplasi=
a.

     Pantothenic
      Acid(B-5)     Adis in normal growth and development.

                    Essential for developing and maintaining healthy =
bones
       Calcium      and teeth. Assists in blood clotting,muscle
                    contraction and nerve transmission. Helps reduce =
risk
                    of osteoporosis.

      Chromium      Aids in glucose metabolism and regulates blood su=
gar.

        Iron        Necessary for red blood cell formation and functi=
on.
                    Amount needed is higher in women of childbearing =
age.

      Magnesium     Activates nearly 100 enzymes and helps nerves and
                    muscles function.

     Phosphorus     Works with calcium to develop and maintain strong
                    bones and teeth. Enhances use of other nutrients.

      Potassium     Regulates heartbeat,maintain fluid balance and he=
lps
                    muscles contract.

      Selenium      Essential component of a key antioxidant enzyme.
                    Necessary for normal growth and development.

                    Necessary for bone and connective tissue formatio=
n,
   Silicon(silica)  for healthy nails,hair,skin and calcium absorptio=
n.
                    Needed to maintain flexible arteries and preventi=
ng
                    cardiovascular disease.

        Zinc        Essential part of more than 100 enzymes involved =
in
                    digestion, metabolism,reporduction and wound heal=
ing.

    Above Info for reference only, NO CLAIMS OF EFFECTIVENESS OR IMPL=
Y OF
               VALIDITY FOR ANY SPECIFIC VITAMINS OR MINERALS

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                   Herbs & Specialty foods and Their Uses

  Herb/Specialty foods                                 Actions and Us=
es
                        High in chlorophyll and nutrients. Alkalizes =
the body and detoxifies the
         Alfafa         body,especially the liver. Good for all colon
                        disorders,anemia,hemorrhaging,diabetes,ulcers=
 and arthritis. Promotes pituitary
                        gland function. Contains an antifungus agent.
                        Acts as tonic to protect the immune systems, =
as diuretic to reduce edema,and as
       Astragalus       an anhydrotic. Aids adrenal gland function an=
d digestion. Increase metabolism,
                        promotes healing, and provides energy to comb=
at fatigue. Effective for chronic
                        lung weakness and produces spontaneous sweati=
ng.
                        High in calcium, iron, all the essential amin=
o acids, vitamin C, the
      Barley Grass      flavonoids, vitamin B12, and many minerals pl=
us enzyme. Good for stomach and
                        duodenum disorders and pancreatitis and is an=
 ideal anti-inflammatory
                        substances.

       Bee Pollen       Effective for combating fatigue, depression, =
cancerand colon disorder. Has an
                        antimicrobial effect. Honey is an antiseptic =
and salve for burns.
                        As a supplement, it is an excellent aid again=
st bacterial infections.
                        Stimulates phagocytosis, helps white blood ce=
ll to destroy bacteria. Good
      Bee Propolis      results against inflammation of the mucous me=
mbranes of the mouth and the
                        throat, dry cough,halitosis, tonsillitis, ulc=
ers,and acne and for stimulates
                        immune system.

        Bilberry        Improves circulation, enzyme activity, night =
vision and its ability to fight
                        blurred vision, eyestrain and nearsightedness=
 have been confirmed.

      Black Cohosh      Helps relieve sinusitis and asthma. Lowers ch=
olesterol levels and blood
                        pressure. Relieve pain, morning sickness, hot=
 flashes, and menstrual cramps.
                        This herb is one of the oldest folk remedies =
known to regulate the menstrual
      Black Thistle     cycle, and is often used by folk healers to t=
reat liver disorders. It is also
                        considered an excellent tonic for the stomach=
 and heart. It may improve memory
                        by increasing oxygen to the brain through imp=
roved circulation.

      Burdock Root      Helps skin disorders and relieves gout sympto=
ms. Purifies the blood, restore
                        liver and gallbladder function, and stimulate=
s the immune system.

     Cascara Sagrada    Use for liver disorders,gallstones, leukemia,=
 colitis, parasitic infestation,
                        and diverticulosis. Acts as a colon cleanser =
and as a laxative.
                        Use to treat allergies and neurobronchitis , =
enhances the treatment on genital
       Cat's Claw       herpes and herpes foster. Has great substance=
s for treating cancer, arthritis,
                        gastritis, ulcers, rheumatism, irregularities=
 of the female cycle, acne and
                        organic depression.

        Chlorella       speed the cleansing bloodstream. high in RNA =
& DNA, good for protect
                        ultraviolet radiation.
   Chondroitin Sulfate  Refer to Chondroitin Sulfate page
                        Vitamin-Like substance that resembles vitamin=
 E, but even more powerful
         CoQ-10         antioxidant. It is also called ubiquinone. It=
 plays crucial role in the
                        effectiveness of the immune system and in the=
 aging process.
                        Being popular in Africa and in Europe for mor=
e than two hundred years.
      Devil's Claw      Primarily used as an antiinflammatory and pai=
n reliever against arthritis and
                        rheumatism, and acts to reduce cholesterol. S=
aid to be useful in treating gout.

        Dong Quai       Used in the treatment of female problems such=
 as hot flashes,menopause,PMS and
                        vaginal dryness. Increase the effect of ovari=
an/testicular hormones.
                        A bitter herb used for colic, colds, flu, inf=
ections and snake bites. Has
        Echinacea       antibiotic, antiviral, and antiinflamatory pr=
operties. Good for the immune
                        system, lymphatic system and glandular swelli=
ng.
                        Aids in weight loss, reduces high blood press=
ure, and helps to treat all skin
  Evenning Primrose oil disorders, female disorders such as cramps an=
d heavy bleedings, hot flashes,
                        multiple sclerosis, arthritis, alcoholism and=
 many other disorders.

        Eyebright       Used as eyewash. Prevent secretion of fluids =
and relieves discomfort from
                        eyestrain or minor irritation. Good for all e=
ye disorders.
                        Relieves headaches, arthirtis, indigestion, c=
olds fever, and muscle tension.
        Feverfew        Eliminates worms. Stimulates the appetite, in=
crease fluidity of lung and
                        bronchia tube muscus, stimulates uterine cont=
ractions and promotes menses.

        Flaxseed        Used for female disorders, colon problems, in=
flamation and tumors. Promotes
                        strong nails, bones, and teeth and healthy sk=
in.
                        A natural antibiotic. Protect from infection,=
 detoxifies the body, strengthens
                        blood vessels, and lower blood pressure. Aids=
 in the treatment of
         Garlic         arteriosclerosis, asthma, arthritis, cancer c=
irculatory problems, heart
                        disorders, nsomnia, liver disease, sinusitis,=
 ulcers, and yeast infections.
                        Good for all disease, infections, fungus and =
bacteria.
                        Improves memory loss, brain function, depress=
ion, cerebral and peripheral
      Ginkgo Biloba     circulation, oxygenation, and blood flow. Goo=
d for tinntis, asthma, Alzheimer=92s
                        disease, hear disorders, and glucose utilizat=
ion.
                        Used for impotence(stimulates male sex glands=
), stress(strengthen adrenal
    Ginseng(siberian,   glands),cocaine withdrawl, energy, diabetes, =
radiation protection, colds and
     American Panax)    chest problems. Promotes lung function, enhan=
ces immune function, stimulates
                        the appetite, and normalize the blood pressur=
e.
                        Strenthens the immune system, acts as an anti=
biotic, has anti-inflammatory and
                        antibacterial properties, potentiates insulin=
, and cleanse the body. Good for
      Golden Seal       colds,flu, inflammation, glandular swelling, =
gum disease, morning sickness,
                        diabetes, hypoglycemia, and ulcers. Good for =
stomach, prostate, bladder, and
                        vaginal disorders.
                        Stimulates central nervous system, aids in th=
e elimination of excess fluids,
        Gotu Kola       shrink tissues, decrease fatigue and depressi=
on and increase sex drive. Used
                        for rheumatism, blood diseases, mental disord=
ers, high blood pressure,
                        congestive heart failure, sore throat, hepati=
tis, urinary tract infections.
                        A herb used to dilate the coronary blood vess=
els, to restore the heart muscle
    Hawthron berries    wall, and to lower cholesterol levels. Used t=
o treat heart disease, sore
                        throats and skin sores.

        Horsetail       Used to diuretic and in the treatment of kidn=
ey stones. Strengthen hair, nails,
                        bone, and teeth, promotes healthy skin, and i=
ncrease calcium absorption.
                        Piper methysticum in Latin. Kava is the most =
relaxing of all the plants with
        Kava Kava       the conspicious exception of the opium poppy.=
 It achieves calming effects
                        without interfering with cognitive abilities =
such as alertness and reaction
                        time.
                        Beneficial to the sensory nerves, membranes s=
urrounding the brain, spinal cord,
          Kelp          and brain tissue. Used for hair loss, goiter,=
 ulcers, and obesity. Good for
                        thyroid function, arteries, and nails.
                        Needed by every living cell in human body. es=
pecially important to prevent
        Lecithin        arteriosclerosis, protects against cardiovasc=
ular disease, increase brain
                        function. Known to promote energy and is need=
ed to help repair the damage to
                        the liver caused by alcoholism.
                        Like Beta carotene, Lutein is a powerful anti=
oxidant which studies show can
         Lutein         contribute to the protection of cells. But th=
e most promising application of
                        Lutein maybe its beneficial influence on the =
eyes, particular in regard to
                        macular degeneration.
                        In Japan it is called KING of MUSHROOM, many =
researchers believe that maitake
    Maitake(Grifron)    has anti-tumor effect against syngeneic tumor=
s,even help prevent the
        Mushroom        destruction of T-helper cells by HIV. also ap=
pears to have a superior ability
                        to lower blood pressure, beneficial to diabet=
ics & obesity patients.
                        For all liver disorders such as jaundice and =
hepatitis. Prevents free radical
 Milk Thistle(Silymarin)damage by action as antioxidant, protecting t=
he liver,stimulates the production
                        of new liver cells and prevents formation of =
damaging leukotrienes.

         Parsley        Good for goiter,obesity, edema, bed-wetting, =
fluid retention, rheumatism,
                        indigestion, gas, menstraul disorders.
                        antibacterial agent, has a healing effect and=
 cleanse the blood. Good for
       Pau D'arco       candidiasis, smoker=92s cough, warts, all typ=
es of
                        infection,diabetes,ulcers,rheumatism,allergie=
s,tumors,AIDS,leukemia,cancer,and
                        liver disease.
 Phosphatidylserine(PS) refer to PS page
 PhosphatidylCholine(PC)refer to PC page

        Psyllium        Soften the stools, preventing constipation, c=
olitis and hemorrhoids, clean the
                        intestines.
       Pycnogenol       Refer to Pycnogenol reference page

       Red Clover       a blood purifier, an antibiotics used for tub=
erculosis and fight other bacteria
                        a relaxant, and an appetite suppressant.
                        Also known as Ling-Zhi(Chinese), recent studi=
es found maybe helpful for
     Reishi Mushroom    treating high cholesterol, normalizing blood =
pressure, regulating circulatory
                        system and help cure on allergies, contains h=
igh amount of polysaccharides
                        which are essential for immune system also kn=
own as tumor fighters.
        Rose Hips       Good for all infections and bladder problems.=
 helps combat stress.
                        Contains high in B-complex vitamins, is the n=
atural source of acetylcholine.
       Royal Jelly      Good for bronchia asthma, liver, pancretitis,=
 insomnia disorders, ulcers,
                        kidney disease.
                        Japanese mushroom. Good for prevent blood pre=
ssure, heart disease, control
        Shiitake        cholesterol level, build resistance against v=
iruses and disease. and against
                        cancers.
     SOD(Superoxide     is an enzyme, it revitalizes the cells and re=
duces the rate of cell
       Dismutase)       destruction. It removes the most common free =
radicals.
                        Considered as the immediately food resource. =
Contains GLA, linoleic and
        Spirulina       arachidonic acids, high amount of B12, high i=
ron and protein content, essential
                        amino acids, RNA & DNA nucleic acids, chlorop=
hyll.
                        widely prescribed in Europe for the treatment=
 of mild to moderate depression
                        and anxiety. Historically, this herb was used=
 to relax tension and anxiety,
                        uplift the spirits, help regulate the nervous=
 system, and alleviate emotional
    St. John's Worth    problems during menopause. It was also used a=
s a mood elevator in cases of
                        depression and other mental illness. Because =
of its photosensitizing
                        properties, you are best advised to minimize =
your unprotected exposure to
                        strong sunlight, tanning beds, and other sour=
ces of ultraviolet light.

          Suma          Also called Brazilian ginseng. Has properties=
 that combat anemia fatigue stress
                        and diabetes. An immune system booster.

        Uva ursi        A bitter herb used for kidney and bladder inf=
ections and kidney stones,
                        diabetes and hemorrhoids.
                        Good for nervousness, ulcers, headaches, coli=
c, gas, pain, stress, anxiety,
      Valerian Root     insomnia, convulsion, muscle cramps and spasm=
s, improve circulation and acts as
                        sedative.

       Wheatgrass       Rich in nutritional food. Contains great vari=
ety of vitamins, minerals, and
                        trace elements.

          Yucca         A sweet herb used for gout. Also beneficial i=
n the treatment of arthritis and
                        prostatitis. A blood purifier.

Above inf. for information only, NO CLAIMS OF EFFECTIVENESS AND IMPLY=
 ANY
VALIDITY FOR THE SPECIFIC HERB

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