Extreme Health
Digestive Support Formula

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Why Add the Digestive Systems Support Formula along with The Oral Chelation / Age-Less Formula?
(What is the role Minerals in Enzymes?)

In essence, enzymes are what give us life. Enzymes are molecules involved in speeding up chemical reactions necessary for bodily function. Enzymes work to join molecules together or split them apart. They do this by making or breaking the chemical bonds that join molecules together.

Most enzymes are composed of a protein, along with an essential mineral, and possibly a vitamin. If an enzyme is lacking the essential mineral or vitamin, it cannot function properly.

If the body is provided the necessary mineral or vitamin through diet or nutritional formula, the enzyme is then able to function properly. For example, zinc is necessary for the enzyme that activates vitamin A, otherwise cannot be converted to the active form. This deficiency can result in night-blindness. Many enzymes require additional support in order to perform their function. This support is called a coenzyme - a molecule that functions along with enzyme. Like enzymes, most coenzymes are composed of mineral component, the enzyme is again powerless. Most heavy metals cause major problems in the body because they take the place of the nutritional mineral in enzymes, making them inactive. In turn, higher dietary levels of nutritional minerals help prevent heavy metal toxicity.

(Excellent enhancement to the Oral Chelation Formula because it helps the body absorb chelators and nutritional support)

Self Health Survey

Evaluate and check any of your symptoms based upon your
health profile for the past 30 days:

Digestion

_____ Nausea, abdominal pain
_____ Belching, burping, or flatulence
_____ Undigested food in stools
_____ Stomach distention, rumbling sounds
_____ Chronic diarrhea or constipation
_____ Halitosis (bad breath)
_____ Acid indigestion
_____ Intolerance and/or reactions to dairy products, grains or sugar

____________________________________________

Stomach Upset

_____ Heartburn
_____ Indigestion
_____ Recurrent burning, gnawing, aching in stomach
_____ Nausea or vomiting
_____ Acid stomach
_____ Upper abdominal or stomach pain
_____ Burping
_____ History of ulcers, gastritis
_____ History of hiatal hernia

_________________________________________

If you have checked any of the boxes you may want to consider supporting your body's natural processes with scientifically validated nutritional supplements. Any chronic conditions should be checked by a qualified, licensed health care professional.

Ingredients
(Extreme Health's Digestive System Support Formula)

1. Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus Fulva, Ulmaceae)Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus Fulva, Ulmaceae), due to a high mucilaginous polysaccharide content (50%), is effective when used internally or externally as a demulcent (a substance found to be soothing to inflamed ucous membranes). The herb has a long history of use as a nutritive gruel for convalescent gastric and duodenal ulcer patients. In 1859, a physician's writings indicated the inclusion of slippery elm bark in almost any drug store, due to its "usefulness as a medical agent."

Reference:
Gunn, J.D. New Domestic Physician or Home Book of Health, Moore, Wilstach, Keys, cincinnati, 1st ed. 1857, 2nd ed. 1859, 3rd ed. 1961.
Source: Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D., Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine, Keats Publishing, 1986. Page 34.

2. Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis)
Marshmallow root (Althea officinalis), like Slippery Elm bark contains up to 35% mucilage. It has been used for hundreds of years for external wound healing. Internal use includes soothing inflammatory conditions.

References:
Schauenberg, P. & Paris, F. Guide des plantes medicinales, Delachaux et Niestle, S.A., Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1969.
Wren, R.W. Potter's New Cyclopedia of Botanical Drugs and Preparations, 7th ed. Health Science Press, Rustington, England 1970.
Source:
Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D., Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine, Keats Publishing, 1986. Page 33.

3. Ginger Root (Zingiber officinale)
Ginger Root is known for its soothing and mildly stimulating effect on the stomach. It proves beneficial for a variety of stomach complaints including nausea, indigestion, stomachache, and ulcers. Ginger root has been the subject of much laboratory research. A German study indicated it increases the amylase concentration and flow of saliva, activates peristalsis, and increases intestinal tone. Combined with specific other herbs, another German study showed its benefit on indigestion and heartburn. In England, a study found ginger root to contain a proteolytic enzyme more effective than papain (papaya derived). American researches revealed its effectiveness in motion sickness in a double blind study, finding it more effective than Dramamine (dimenhydrinate).

References:
Glatzel, H. Deutsche Apotheker Zeitung, 110, 5, 1970.
Glatzel, H. "Treatment of dyspetic disorders with spice extracts.' Hippokrates, 40(23), 916-919, 1969.
Thompson, E.H., Wolf, I.D. & Aleen, C.E. "Ginger rhizome: a new source of proteolytic enzyme." Journal of Food Science, 38(4) 652-655, 1973.
Mowrey, D.B. & Clayson, D.E., "Motion Sickness, ginger, and psychophysica." Lancet, 1(8273), 655-657, 1982.
Source:
Daniel B. Mowrey, Ph.D., Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine, Keats Publishing, 1986. Page 261.

4. Green Tea
Green Tea, like the traditionally imbibed English black tea is derived from the plant Camellia sinensis. The freshly cut leaf is lightly steamed in producing green tea, thus inhibiting enzymes which cause oxidation. The polyphenol content (major beneficial active ingredient) in Green tea is high (as much as 30% of the dried weight of leaves) due to the inhibition of oxidation. Polyphenols are known for their antioxidant effect and are more commonly referred to as flavonoids-such as catechin, epigallocatechin gallate and proanthocyanidins (familiarly identified in grape seed pips and the bark of the pine Landes). Green tea appears to increase the activity of antioxidants and detoxifying enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase and glutathione reductase (important in liver detoxification). Studies indicate a preventive effect on cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, including stomach, small intestine, pancreas and colon.

References:
A. Katiyar, S.K., Agarwal R., and Mukhtar, H: Green tea in chemoprevention of cancer. Compr ther 18, 3-8, 1992.

B. Mukhtar, H., et al.: Tea components: Antimutagenic and anticarcinogenic effects. Prev Med 21, 351-360, 1992.

C. Komori, A, et al.: Anticarcinogenic activity of green tea polyphenols. Jpn J. Clin. Oncol 23(3), 186-190, 1993.

D. Yang, C.S. and Wang, Z.Y.: Tea and cancer, J. Natl Cancer Inst 85 (13), 1038-1049, 1993.

Source:
A-D. The Healing Power of Herbs, Michael T. Murray, N.D., Prima Publishing, Rev. 2nd Ed. 1995, Pages 192-195. Total Wellness, Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., Prima Publishing, 1996, Pages 274-275.

5. Quercitin Flavonoids
Quercitin Flavonoids, a group of plant pigments, are now identified as responsible for much of the therapeutic action derived from medicinal plants, foods, herbs, juices, etc. In experimental studies, quercitin is found to be the most active flavonoid. Quercitin inhibits several of the initial processes of inflammation, thus it has an anti-inflammatory effect. Quercitin has demonstrated its ability to inhibit the release of inflammatory chemicals from mast cells sensitized by food allergies and to inhibit irritability of the muscles of the intestines. This effect makes it beneficial in relation to food allergies. It exerts antioxidant and vitamin C-sparing activity. It also enhances insulin secretion, protects pancreatic beta-cells from free radical damage and inhibits platelet aggregation. Animal studies demonstrate quercitin's antitumor activity against cancers which include colon and rectal cancer.

References:
A. Middleton, E., The flavonoids. Trends Pharmaceut Sci 5, 335-338, 1984.

B. Ferrandiz, M.L. and Alcaraz, M.J., Anti-inflammatory activity and inhibition of arachidonic acid metabolism by flavonoids. Agents Action 32, 238-287, 1991.

C. Satvric, B., Quercetin in our diet: from potent mutagen to probable anticarcinogen. Clin Biochem 27, 245-248, 1994.

D. Ci Carlo, G., Mascolo, N., et al.: Effects of quercetin on the gastrointestinal tract in rats and mice. Phytotherapy res 8:42-45, 1994.

E. Ogasawara, H. Milldeton, E., Jr. Effect of selected flavonoids on histamine release (HR) and hydrogen peroxide (H2(2) generation by human leukocytes.J. Allergy Clin. Immunol 75:184, 1985).

F. Yoshimoto, T. et al. Flavonoids: Potent inhibitors of arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 116:612-18, 1983.

Source:
A.-D. Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements, Prima Publishing, Michael T. Murray, N.D., 1996, pages 324-325. E. F. Total Wellness, Joseph Pizzorno, N.D., Prima Publishing, 1996, Pages 274-275. Nutritional Influences on Illness, Melvyn R. Werbach, M.D., Third Line Press, 2nd edition, 1993, page 44.

6. Ajowan Oil
Ajowan is helfpul with colic and indigestion. It is antiparasitic, is a carminative, and stimulates the digestive tract. It is an used in ayurvedic herbalism.

Source:
The Yoga of Herbs, Dr. David Frawley and Dr. Vasant Lad, Lotus Press, 1986, page 155.

7. Gamma Oryzanol
Phyto-sterols have been used by the Japanese for various medicinal purposes since 1962. It is derived from the bran portion of grains such as rice, wheat, barley and oats as well as from vegetables, citrus fruits, and berries. Specifically, supplements are typically derived from the non-saponifiable fraction of rice bran oil. The active compounds are ferulic acid esters. Gamma Oryzanol appears to be a potent antioxidant. In Japan, in 23 clinical studies, Gamma Oryzanol proved to have therapeutic efficacy relating to various gastrointestinal complaints including chronic gastritis, peptic and duodenal ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, and non-specific complaints such as nausea, heartburn, abdominal pain, belching, diarrhea. Its affect is in balancing the nervous systems effect on digestive secretions. 375 hospitals in Japan cooperated in a clinical trial in 1977. Effectiveness, at varying levels of success (remarkable effect in 25.8% cases, effective in 36.4%, slightly effective in 28.6%), was evident in 90.8% of cases. Gamma Oryzanol's effectiveness against ulcer formation may be related to its antioxidant effect.

References:
A. Yagi K. and Ohishi, N., Action of ferulic acid and it's derivatives as antioxidant. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol 25, 127-130, 1979.

B. Minakuchi C., et al., Clinical effectiveness of gamma-oryzanol on gastric system complaints. Shiyaku To Rinsho 25, 29-33, 1976.

C. Takemoto, T. , et al., Clinical trial of Hi-Z pills on gastrointestinal symptoms at 375 hospitals. Shiyaku To Rinsho 26, 25-27, 1977.

D. Sasagawa T., et al., Clinical studies on gamma-oryzanol in the treatment of gastro-entero neurosis. Basic Pharmacol Ther 4, 588-591, 1980.

E. Arai, T., Effect of gamma-oryzanol on indefinite complaints in the gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with chronic gastritis: Studies on the endocrinological environment. Horumon To Rinsho 30, 271-279, 1982.

Source:
A.-E. Encyclopedia of Nutritional Supplements, Michael T. Murray, N.D., Prima Publishing, 1996. Pages 33-334. Ackerson, Amber, N.D. & Resnick, Corey, N.D.: ""The effects of L-Glutamine, N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine, Gamma-Linolenic Acid and Gamma Oryzanol on Intestinal Permeability, Townsend Letter for Doctors, Jannuary 1993.

9. Probiotics L. acidophilus.
One of the major probiotics, enhance growth of healthy flora in the intestines. Lactobacillus acidophilus is antiviral, antifungal (candida, et. al.), and antibacterial (against salmonella, E. coli, streptococci, et. al.). In vivo and in vitro studies both demonstrate L. acidophilus' ability to compete with pathogenic species and displace them from the gut. When healthy colonies of L. acidophilus were implanted symptomatic relief was seen in mucous colitis, irritable colon and idiopathic ulcerative colitis, and gastrointestinal disorders which cause constipation. It has also been shown effective relative to diarrhea, where in a test using L. acidophilus milk or antibiotics in infantile diarrhea, L. acidophilus proved to be more effective.

References:
A. Rettger, L.F., et al., Lactobacillus Acidophilus. Its Therapeutic Application. New Haven, Yale U. Press, 1935.
B. Tomic-Karovic, K., et al. Der Lactobacillus Acidophilus in der Therapie bei Sauglingsdiarrhoen. Neue Oest Z. Kinderheilk 6:1-7, 1961.
C. Fernandes, C.F., et al. Control of diarrhea by Lactobacilli. J. Appl Nutr 40(1): 32-41, 1988.
D. Shahani, K.M., Vakil, J.R. and Kilara, A.: Natural antibiotic activity of Lactobacillus acidophilus and bulgaricus. Cult. Dairy Prod J., 1977, 12, pp. 8-11.
E. Shahani, K.M. and Friend, B.A., Nutritional and therapeutic aspects of lactobacilli, J. Appl. Nutr., 1984, 36, pp. 125-52.
F. Collins, E.B. and Hardt, P., Inhibition of Candida albicans by Lactobacillus acidophilus, J. Diary Sci., 1980, 63, pp. 830-2.
Sources:
A. F. Nutritional Influences on Illness, Melvyn R. Werbach, M.D., Third Line Press, 2nd edition, 1993, page 45, 180, 221. B. D. E. Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, Michael T. Murray, N.D. and Joseph Pizzorno, N.D, Prima Publishing, 1991, pages 186 and 290.

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