Sunvizor Special Report - BreakThrough In Elimination Of Bloodsugar Problems

Archive-Name:Sunvizor Second Report. Original Report: Randy Frushour, SunwardNet Sunvizor, copy of Journal Of Longevity This message describes recent laboratory tests, scientists valadating the strength of ring-like molecule. Studies at the University of South Florida and University of Arizona have shed light on a specific type of nutrient called alpha-lipoic-acid. Its ringed structure is the key to this substances remarkable ability to defend the body against complications from one of the most common modern medical problems: high blood sugar. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 10.7 million Americans have diabetes and related blood sugar problems, and another 5.4 million experience similar problems that go undiagnosed. Left untreated, high blood sugar levels can cause a number of problems as the body's various systems struggle in their attempts to manage blood fat and sugar. Certain blood sugar problems can lead to heart, liver & sight damage. One of the most devastating complications of blood sugar imbalances is nerve damage which afflicts more than 50% of those w/ this problem. Saturated by a high amount of sugar, the central nervous system becomes deprived of oxygen and other critical nutrients, causing a loss of control and function. FREE RADICALS ARE THE ENEMY. More importantly, recent research shows that these nerve problems occur because elevated blood sugar levels distort normal metabolism and thus increase production of free radicals, those free-floating electrons that constantly attack your bodyy's healthy cells. And, as illustrated by a recent report in Free Radical Biology And Medicine, the amino acids and neurotransmitters in the brain, when damaged by free radicals, experience a condition known as hypoxia. Basically they are suffocated and are unable to carry to carry important messages. This "impairment of nerve conduction velocity" exhibits itself in diminished nerve function (Packer,L. 1977 "Neuroprotection by the metabolic antioxident alpha-lipoic-acid." Free Radical Biology And Medicine;22 1-2:359-78) Free radicals are usually fought off by the body's army of antioxidents - nutrients that hunt and destroy these destructive electrons. However, in a study published in the journal Diabetic Medicine, researches discovered that the 105 people with blood sugar problems who participated in the study had levels of antioxidents that were between 15% and 20% lower than normal (Vijayalingam, S. et al 1996 Abnormal antioxident status in impaired glucose tolerance and non-insulin-dependent dibetes mellitus. Diabetes Medicine; 13 8:715-9 More specifically a 1998 study published in the European Journal Of Clinical Investigation reported that those with bloodsugar problems of the antioxident vitamins C & E, as well as reduced "radically-trapping activity" - a diminished ability to stop free radical damage (Ceriello 1998 Antioxident defenses are reduced during the oral glucose tolerance in normal and non-insulin dependent diabetic subjects." European Journal Of Clinical Investigations; 28(4):329-33 Also in 1998, Duke University Medical Cennter confirmed that this depletion of antioxidents increases the risk of complications due to high rising bloodsugar levels. According to researcher Dr. Emmanuel Opara, "We found a significant correlation between high blood-sugar levels and depletion of antioxidents ... it appears that this depletion is a major risk factor for developing complications" (Findings presented at the 1998 meeting of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology). THE NEED FOR ANTIOXIDENT WEAPON - Therefore, in addressing blood sugar problems and preventing life threatening impairment, a twofold strategy is needed. First of all, the body needs help in breaking down, metabolizing and utilizing sugar. But as this latest research shows, you also need a potent anti-oxident to search and destroy free radicals (produced by sugar) while protecting against future attacks. Luckily, scientists have found a nutrient that does both: Alpha-Lipoic-Acid.ALA is a naturally occuring nutrient with a remarkable capability for countering blood sugar problems. Each ALA molecule consists of a small, eight-member chain containing two sulfher atoms that are linked together to form a ring. These high energy sufher atoms and this ring-like structure play a key role in the nutrients ability to process excess blood sugar and act as a potent antioxident, being both water- and fat-soluable, ALA can go anywhere in the body to succeed in its mission both to fight and protect against blood-sugar problems. WORKS AS A GLUCOSE METABOLIZER. Alph-Lipoic-Acid plays a crucial role in energy metabolism, for it converts the food we eat into energy, diverting the calories away from the production of fat to the production of energy. (Passwater 1998 - Journal Of Longevity) A recent cell structure study at the University of South Florida suggests that ALA aids red blood cells by significantly reducing the amount of glucose in hemoglobin and increasing the amount of enzymes involved in burning glucose. (Jain 1998) This is accomplished because ALA activates key enzymes in the neural pathways that convert glucose, fatty acids, and other energy stores into AT the body's main energy-storage and transport molecule. Alpha-Lipoic-Acid has been shown to enhance glucose utilization in various experimental models. In one German study 13 people received ALA or a placebo, and then their glucose metbolizing rates were measured. The metebolic clearance rate of glucose for those who took ALA rose by about 50% over the control group, which did not show any significant change. (Jacob 1995 - Journal of Longevity) The Medical Journal "Diabetes" reported that ALA stimulates glucose transport and has a positive effect on the process of glucose uptake by the cells to be broken down into energy. (Estrada 1996 - Journal Of Longevity) According to E J Henrickson, PHD, of the University Of Arizona, ALA improves glucose sensitivity and lowers overal blood glucose levels. (Challem 1997 Journal OF Longevity) Alpha-Lipoic-Acid's metabolic abilities cover such a broad spectrum that they allow the body to efficiently utilize its energy stores and help prevent the high sugar levels that can cause so many health problems. The "METABOLIC ANTIOXIDENT" ALA'sGREATEST asset is its capacity to fight free radical damage to your nerves and organs. According to a study in biochemical Pharmacology, ALA protects "by direct scavenging of free radicals and recycling other antioxidents from their oxidized forms " (Roy 1997 Journal Of Longevity). In fact, Lester Packer, PHD., cell biologist at the University of California, Berkely, termed ALA the Metabolic antioxident. He said it quenches a variety of free radicals and confirmed earlier reports that ALA helps the body recycle other antioxidents such as vitimins C and E and glutithione (the principal antioxident made by the body) (Packer 1997 Journal Of Longevity). In addition, Dr. Packer reported on a recent multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled study with 328 people who demonstrated severe blood-sugar problems. These individuals also exhibited signs of nerve damage , such as numbness, discomfort and burning sensations. After three weeks of being given ALA the participants improved significantly, and these remnants remained constant after six weeks of the study's initiation (Packer 1997 - Journal Of Longevity). A study published in "Diabetes Care" reports that the antioxident nutrient alpha-lipoic-acid can partly restore nerve functions after only four months of use (Ziegler 1997 - Jour. Of Longevity). In the study 73 adults with severe blood sugar imbalances from seven German Medical centers were selected and randomly asigned to receive either ALA or a placebo. At the study's end the spectral analysis showed continued deterioration of the various nervous systems of the placebo group,While the participants who took ALA demonstrated a significant improvement. Although the body does produce some ALA, and we can consume it in certain foods (such as potatoes, red meat and spinach) these amounts are usually not eneough for optimal health. Age, disease, and environmental conditions all contribute hindrances so that it is nearly impossible to get an adequate amount of this essential nutrient from the food we eat. Thus many experts recommend taking supplements to provide the level of ALA needed to recharge the body's energy production and it's defenses. They likewise suggest that people give their body systems at least three months to adjust and begin to use ALA at it's optimum efficiency. ALA And Its Supporting Cast - Scientists are also making great strides in discovering more about the synergistic effect of many substances. They have found that using a combination of related nutrients and herbs can provide a multi-dimensional benifit. Therefore, while experts primarily recommend using alpha-lipoic-acid to deal with blood-sugar problems, they also believe that ALA works best when combined with substances that support its functions. Dr. Lawrence found prominent Chinese Herbs that work extremely well when used with ALA. 1. Anemarrhena asphod eloides - This Asian herb has shown an ability to balance blood glucose levels. It enhances glucose breakdown, especially in the liver, helping to fight against toxic effects of glucose build-up (Chang 1986 - Journal Of Longevity). The Journal Of Natural products reported that extracts of anemarrhena "lowered the blood glucose levels" between 73% and 83% in animals with blood sugar problems (Nakashima 1993 J.O.L.). Scientists believe that this effect may be related the herb's ability to generate fluids to keep substances flowing throughout the body and clear any buildup of any excess body "heat" and/or pressure (Bensky 1993 J.O.L.) Also known as Di-huang REHMANNIA GLUTINOSA is a commonly used herb in traditional Chinese Medicine. In fact it is the among the 50 most important herbs in chinese medicine, used for variuos disorders, such as inflamation, fungal infections, immune system imbalances, as well as blood-sugar problems (Foster 1992 J.O.L.). Initial experiments in the 1930s showed that Rehmannia "lowered glucose levels," while recent studies speak of its ability to nourish the body's energy stores and like Anemarrhena, generate fluids to cleanse the system(Bensky 1993 J.O.L.). Extracts from this popular herb also have been shown to increase coronary flow, while normalizing serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels in those with blood pressure problems (Chang 1986 J.O.L.). The Chinese name for herb Schizandra Chinensis Wu Wei tzu which means "five flavored fruit," and speaks not only of its various tastes but also of its many uses. Extracts from this plant have shown a consistent protective activity on many of the body's organ functions , including the liver, kidneys and lungs. Recent studies indicate that Schizandra can be a powerful weapon in the fight against liver damage that can occur with high levels of glucose and toxins because it increases the usage of blood glucose and stored glucose in the liver (Bensky 1993 J.O.L.). Like ALA, Schizandra exhibits antioxident activity as well as an ability to stimulate the nervous system, countering any damage and increasing work efficiency (Mowery 1993 J.O.L ). The great thing about Schizandra is that it is adaptogenic; in other words, the body takes what it needs to deal with certain levels of deficiency and stress, then safely excretes the rest. Like a chained medieval armor of old, ALA's ring-molecules can give us the power to stride into battle against the piercing attacts brought on by high blood sugar. Strengthened by the support of Chinese herbs, this amazing nutrient can become a safe and regular part of our quest to live a balanced life. HIGH BLOOD SUGAR OVERWHELMS INSULIN PRODUCTION: Normally the pancreas secretes the hormone insulin to facilitate the entry of sugar (glucose) into your body's tissue. Think of insulin as an escort for sugar. Without the insulin escort the cells don't open their doors wide to sugar and their blood sugar levels remain high. Unlike type one diabetes which is the problem of inadequate insulin, in type II diabetes the supply of insulin is adequate. However, insulin receivers, or receptors, on the surface of the body's cells have become altered, making them resistant to insulin. Unable to penetrate the cells throughout your body, blood sugar rises in the blood and the urine. Additionally, if you're obese, the beta cells in the pancreas may not be able to produce eneough insulin to process all the sugar entering the body. Without eneough insulin to meet the body's needs, sugar levels rise in the bllod, and Syndrome X asserts itself. There is TEXT Copy in the Journal Of Longevity for overweight people on syndrome x, however we begin on the problem of Syndrome X. EXCESS SUGAR-KEY TO NERVE DAMAGE. Syndrome X creates a chemical change in nerves. These changes impair the nerves ability to transmit signals. Symptoms of nerve damage include numbness, tingling, extreme sensitivity to touch or insensitivity to pain or temperature, and loss of cordination. Whats more, the excess sugar also damages blood vessels that carry oxygen and nutrients to the nerves. In fact, people with Syndrome X are more likely to develope obstructions to the arteries that hinder blood flow to the legs. In extreme cases, permanent tissue death, occuring in the toes, feet or legs, necessitates amputation. Unfortunately, 60% of those with the Syndrome have some form of nerve damage. It's more common in smokers, drinkers and those over 40. In fact, the first step to treatment is to bring blood sugar under control using nutritional measures. A 10 year study involving 1441 volunteers with excess sugar levels was conducted by the National Institute Of Diabetes and Digestive & Kidney Disease. Results showed conclusively that keeping blood sugar levels as close to the normal range as possible slows the onset and progression of nerve damage" (National Diabetes Information Clearing House 1996) However, with the discovery of nutrients critical for lowering blood sugar levels, it's possible to reverse Syndrome X and to stop its widespread destruction to the nerves and arteries. Researchers have found the following nutrients to be important tools for addressing this problem. 1 Stabilized Rice Bran, 2 Gymnema sylvestre, 3 Momordica charantia, 4"Alpha-Lipoic-Acid," 5 Vaccinium myrtillus and 7 Chromium picolinate. One Product that helps maintain proper blood sugar levels is Vanex, a well researched nutritional supplement that contains all the nutrients mentioned in this last story. Vanex is a Gero Vita International Product! 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