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Another good one from John about antioxidants...thanks John.
> Date: Sat, 1 May 2010 08:23:46 -0500
> From: wri...@mnstarfire.com
> To: thomas.r...@hotmail.com
> CC: saram...@q.com; kander...@hotmail.com
> Subject: Re: FW: Revolutionary Nutrient Issued a Patent
>
> Tom (& Sara & Karen),
>
> I dislike the "hype" approach to sell this. This is also "old news"
> (it's not a new product/technology - it's ten years old). But basically
> everything he wrote is "accurate".
>
> Generally I never trust when anyone tries to sell something based on it
> being patented. A patent does NOT prove effectiveness. This is a rare
> case where a patented product is backed up by solid research
> demonstrating benefit. But it's "GliSODin" that is patented, not Dr.
> Sears product, so he is not the only source of effective SOD
> supplementation.
>
> The antioxidant theory of aging is a primary theory on aging.
> Essentially the thought is that we age due to the destruction caused by
> oxidation (generally most proponents fail to emphasize that the
> oxidation is caused by our own metabolism and is essential to life). In
> simple terms your body must cause oxidation and then it must quench it
> so the "damage" is controlled. But this is only one aspect of aging so
> boosting antioxidants isn't a "miracle cure" for aging.
>
> What is very important to know (in regards to using supplements) is that
> antioxidants work together as a team. So even though Dr. Sears may be
> accurate in calling SOD "King of the Hill" because it converts
> superoxide (extremely destructive) to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) it is
> rather important that the job doesn't stop there. Hydrogen peroxide is
> very heavily used in your body and is the most commonly mentioned
> oxidant (most antioxidant discussion talks about how to neutralize
> hydrogen peroxide). Glutathione peroxidase converts H2O2 to water. So
> it's very important to have other antioxidants such as glutathione,
> CoQ10, lipoic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, etc.
>
> Each antioxidant has it's role, so it's very important to maintain your
> levels of ALL antioxidants and in that regard it's incorrect to call any
> single antioxidant "King of the Hill", they are all really just "part of
> the team".
>
> Mostly I encounter advocates of boosting glutathione as being the "most
> important". Both SOD and glutathione are difficult to supplement orally
> and thus most approaches are for supporting your body and providing the
> precursors so your body can do it's job and make (or "recharge") SOD and
> glutathione inside you.
>
> SOD also comes in three flavors: zinc, copper and manganese. In my
> opinion it's far more important (and cost effective) to make sure you
> are consuming enough of these basic raw materials.
>
> If you want to supplement SOD, then I can sell you LEF's product which
> uses this same patented product "GliSODin" in a different formulation
> (at about half the cost). Cost becomes confusing because Dr. Sears is
> combining resveratrol, GliSODin and EGCG (green tea) - all wonderful
> good nutrients, but leaving out other important cofactors and then we
> can get into the discussion of effective dosages.
>
> So are antioxidants important? Definitely yes! Is there any single
> antioxidant that is "most important". No, not really.
>
> If you want to go old school: eat fruit!
>
> If you don't like a variety of fruit, or you want to avoid toxins
> (pesticides, etc) or you can afford to boost your nutrient intake beyond
> natural sources then I can certainly sell you supplements. But I urge
> you to *start* with fruit (real fresh organic fruit, not fruit juice!).
> Personally I know my diet is inadequate (in our modern civilization I
> think it's impossible to consume a completely healthy diet) so I will
> continue to take supplements.
>
> - John
>
> Thomas Anderson wrote:
> > Hi John, real curious about your take on this one.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > -Tom
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > To: thomas.r...@hotmail.com
> > Subject: Revolutionary Nutrient Issued a Patent
> > Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:02:02 -0400
> > From: alse...@alsearsmd.com
> >
> >
> >
> > Al Sears, MD
> > 11903 Southern Blvd., Ste. 208
> > Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
> >
> > April 30, 2010
> >
> > Dear Tom,
> >
> > Get this: There’s a nutrient with a delivery system so revolutionary,
> > the government issued a patent for it (US Patent 6 04 5809).
> > Researchers have been working for over 40 years to find a way to get
> > more of this antioxidant into your body. But until now, they couldn’t
> > find one.
> > Why all the fuss?
> > This antioxidant has a link to how long you’ll live.
> > In aging studies, researchers discovered mammals that produce the
> > highest levels have the longest lifespans. And when they genetically
> > engineered fruit flies to have double the amount of this nutrient, the
> > fruit flies /*lived twice as long.*/1,2
> > Its power to fight off free radicals is second to none. Compared to
> > vitamin C, this nutrient is /*3,500 times stronger.*/3
> > I’m talking about SOD (/superoxide dismutase/).
> > Known as your “master guardian,” SOD is made by your body. But levels
> > drop off as you age, leading to a build-up of free radicals.4,5 And
> > here’s something else: Levels of SOD vary by as much as 50% depending on
> > the person.6
> > That may be why some people age quickly and why others live to a ripe
> > old age without any problems.
> > So, why isn’t this front page news?
> > Up until now, there was no way to get it into your body. If you tried to
> > take it like a supplement, it got destroyed in your stomach and G.I. tract.
> > Then one day, melon growers noticed that certain types of cantaloupe
> > stayed ripe 3 to 4 times longer than the average fully-ripened melon.
> > After a little digging, they realized this type of cantaloupe had much
> > higher levels of SOD.
> > After years of experimenting, they combined SOD from a melon with a type
> > of protein to make a form of SOD your body can use.
> > After wrapping this new SOD in a protective coating, they found it gets
> > through your digestive tract without being damaged. And once it passes
> > through, the SOD gets absorbed by your small intestine – /with all its
> > power intact./
> > The challenges of the past make this new form of SOD a real breakthrough.
> > SOD is so vital, production starts when you’re in the womb. In one
> > study, genetically engineered mice whose bodies couldn’t make their own
> > SOD died in just days from massive free radical damage.7
> > You see, antioxidants come from two places: your body and your diet.
> > The ones your body can make – like SOD – are your/ primary /antioxidants
> > and the most powerful.
> > /Secondary/ antioxidants are the ones you get from your diet or
> > supplements like vitamin E, vitamin C, etc.
> >
> >
> > *SOD is King of the Hill*
> >
> > *Antioxidant*
> >
> >
> >
> > *Protection Level*
> >
> > *Primary Antioxidants*
> >
> > SOD
> >
> >
> > Highest
> >
> > Catalase
> >
> >
> > Exceptional
> >
> > Glutathione Peroxidase (Gpx)
> >
> >
> > Exceptional
> >
> > *Secondary Antioxidants*
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Glutathione, CoQ10
> >
> >
> > Very Strong
> >
> > Carotenoids, Vitamin E
> >
> >
> > Strong
> >
> > Flavinoids, Vitamins A, C
> >
> >
> > Strong
> >
> > Minerals, Proteins
> >
> >
> > Moderate
> >
> > As you can see from the table above, SOD is in a class by itself.
> > In the past, I’ve told you about /secondary/ antioxidants like vitamins
> > E and C. They are important for good health, and I use them with my
> > patients. But for the first time in medical history, we have a way to
> > get your body to make more of its own SOD.
> > This is a remarkable achievement and very exciting news.
> > And you can get this new form of SOD right now.
> > It’s part of my antioxidant formula RES-3.
> > As I see it, you have two choices. You can get by without RES-3 and hope
> > for the best. Or you can take RES-3 with the new form of SOD and keep
> > the bold, vibrant energy that comes with it.
> > I say you take RES-3. And you can try it with no risk. You must feel the
> > same effect I get, or you don’t pay a penny. You can’t lose.
> > To Your Good Health,
> >
> > Al Sears, MD
> >
> > P.S. Click HERE
> > <http://www.alsearsmd.net/interspire/link.php?M=432310&N=305&L=419&F=H>and
> > you’ll find a special offer from my customer service team. Check it out
> > now.
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > 1 Cutler RG. “Antioxidants and longevity of mammalian species.” /Basic
> > Life Sci/. 1985;35:15-73.
> > 2 Cutler RG. “Antioxidants and aging.” /Am J Clin Nutr/. 1991 Jan;53(1
> > Suppl):373S-9S.
> > 3 Colman J. “Life Span-Increasing Effects of Super Oxide Dismutase
> > (SOD).” /LEM/. Winter 2005/2006.
> > 4 Kashiwagi K, et al. “The effects of reactive oxygen species on
> > amphibian aging.” /Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol/. 2005
> > Feb;140(2):197-205.
> > 5 Lishnevskaia VL. “The role of free radical oxidation in aging.” /Adv
> > Gerontol/. 2004;13:52-7.
> > 6 Ueda K, et al. “Levels of SOD in Japanese people.” /Acta Med Okayama/.
> > 1978 Dec;(6):393-7.
> > 7 Li, et al. “Cardiomyopathy and neonatal lethality in mutant mice
> > lacking manganese superoxide dismutase,” /Nature Genetics/. 1995.
> > 11:376-381.
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > ** These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
> > Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,
> > or prevent any disease.*
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
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> >
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> > thomas.r...@hotmail.com
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> >
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> Date: Sat, 1 May 2010 08:23:46 -0500
> From: wri...@mnstarfire.com
> To: thomas.r...@hotmail.com
> CC: saram...@q.com; kander...@hotmail.com
> Subject: Re: FW: Revolutionary Nutrient Issued a Patent
>
> Tom (& Sara & Karen),
>
> I dislike the "hype" approach to sell this. This is also "old news"
> (it's not a new product/technology - it's ten years old). But basically
> everything he wrote is "accurate".
>
> Generally I never trust when anyone tries to sell something based on it
> being patented. A patent does NOT prove effectiveness. This is a rare
> case where a patented product is backed up by solid research
> demonstrating benefit. But it's "GliSODin" that is patented, not Dr.
> Sears product, so he is not the only source of effective SOD
> supplementation.
>
> The antioxidant theory of aging is a primary theory on aging.
> Essentially the thought is that we age due to the destruction caused by
> oxidation (generally most proponents fail to emphasize that the
> oxidation is caused by our own metabolism and is essential to life). In
> simple terms your body must cause oxidation and then it must quench it
> so the "damage" is controlled. But this is only one aspect of aging so
> boosting antioxidants isn't a "miracle cure" for aging.
>
> What is very important to know (in regards to using supplements) is that
> antioxidants work together as a team. So even though Dr. Sears may be
> accurate in calling SOD "King of the Hill" because it converts
> superoxide (extremely destructive) to hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) it is
> rather important that the job doesn't stop there. Hydrogen peroxide is
> very heavily used in your body and is the most commonly mentioned
> oxidant (most antioxidant discussion talks about how to neutralize
> hydrogen peroxide). Glutathione peroxidase converts H2O2 to water. So
> it's very important to have other antioxidants such as glutathione,
> CoQ10, lipoic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, etc.
>
> Each antioxidant has it's role, so it's very important to maintain your
> levels of ALL antioxidants and in that regard it's incorrect to call any
> single antioxidant "King of the Hill", they are all really just "part of
> the team".
>
> Mostly I encounter advocates of boosting glutathione as being the "most
> important". Both SOD and glutathione are difficult to supplement orally
> and thus most approaches are for supporting your body and providing the
> precursors so your body can do it's job and make (or "recharge") SOD and
> glutathione inside you.
>
> SOD also comes in three flavors: zinc, copper and manganese. In my
> opinion it's far more important (and cost effective) to make sure you
> are consuming enough of these basic raw materials.
>
> If you want to supplement SOD, then I can sell you LEF's product which
> uses this same patented product "GliSODin" in a different formulation
> (at about half the cost). Cost becomes confusing because Dr. Sears is
> combining resveratrol, GliSODin and EGCG (green tea) - all wonderful
> good nutrients, but leaving out other important cofactors and then we
> can get into the discussion of effective dosages.
>
> So are antioxidants important? Definitely yes! Is there any single
> antioxidant that is "most important". No, not really.
>
> If you want to go old school: eat fruit!
>
> If you don't like a variety of fruit, or you want to avoid toxins
> (pesticides, etc) or you can afford to boost your nutrient intake beyond
> natural sources then I can certainly sell you supplements. But I urge
> you to *start* with fruit (real fresh organic fruit, not fruit juice!).
> Personally I know my diet is inadequate (in our modern civilization I
> think it's impossible to consume a completely healthy diet) so I will
> continue to take supplements.
>
> - John
>
> Thomas Anderson wrote:
> > Hi John, real curious about your take on this one.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > -Tom
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > To: thomas.r...@hotmail.com
> > Subject: Revolutionary Nutrient Issued a Patent
> > Date: Fri, 30 Apr 2010 03:02:02 -0400
> > From: alse...@alsearsmd.com
> >
> >
> >
> > Al Sears, MD
> > 11903 Southern Blvd., Ste. 208
> > Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411
> >
> > April 30, 2010
> >
> > Dear Tom,
> >
> > Get this: There’s a nutrient with a delivery system so revolutionary,
> > the government issued a patent for it (US Patent 6 04 5809).
> > Researchers have been working for over 40 years to find a way to get
> > more of this antioxidant into your body. But until now, they couldn’t
> > find one.
> > Why all the fuss?
> > This antioxidant has a link to how long you’ll live.
> > In aging studies, researchers discovered mammals that produce the
> > highest levels have the longest lifespans. And when they genetically
> > engineered fruit flies to have double the amount of this nutrient, the
> > fruit flies /*lived twice as long.*/1,2
> > Its power to fight off free radicals is second to none. Compared to
> > vitamin C, this nutrient is /*3,500 times stronger.*/3
> > I’m talking about SOD (/superoxide dismutase/).
> > Known as your “master guardian,” SOD is made by your body. But levels
> > drop off as you age, leading to a build-up of free radicals.4,5 And
> > here’s something else: Levels of SOD vary by as much as 50% depending on
> > the person.6
> > That may be why some people age quickly and why others live to a ripe
> > old age without any problems.
> > So, why isn’t this front page news?
> > Up until now, there was no way to get it into your body. If you tried to
> > take it like a supplement, it got destroyed in your stomach and G.I. tract.
> > Then one day, melon growers noticed that certain types of cantaloupe
> > stayed ripe 3 to 4 times longer than the average fully-ripened melon.
> > After a little digging, they realized this type of cantaloupe had much
> > higher levels of SOD.
> > After years of experimenting, they combined SOD from a melon with a type
> > of protein to make a form of SOD your body can use.
> > After wrapping this new SOD in a protective coating, they found it gets
> > through your digestive tract without being damaged. And once it passes
> > through, the SOD gets absorbed by your small intestine – /with all its
> > power intact./
> > The challenges of the past make this new form of SOD a real breakthrough.
> > SOD is so vital, production starts when you’re in the womb. In one
> > study, genetically engineered mice whose bodies couldn’t make their own
> > SOD died in just days from massive free radical damage.7
> > You see, antioxidants come from two places: your body and your diet.
> > The ones your body can make – like SOD – are your/ primary /antioxidants
> > and the most powerful.
> > /Secondary/ antioxidants are the ones you get from your diet or
> > supplements like vitamin E, vitamin C, etc.
> >
> >
> > *SOD is King of the Hill*
> >
> > *Antioxidant*
> >
> >
> >
> > *Protection Level*
> >
> > *Primary Antioxidants*
> >
> > SOD
> >
> >
> > Highest
> >
> > Catalase
> >
> >
> > Exceptional
> >
> > Glutathione Peroxidase (Gpx)
> >
> >
> > Exceptional
> >
> > *Secondary Antioxidants*
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Glutathione, CoQ10
> >
> >
> > Very Strong
> >
> > Carotenoids, Vitamin E
> >
> >
> > Strong
> >
> > Flavinoids, Vitamins A, C
> >
> >
> > Strong
> >
> > Minerals, Proteins
> >
> >
> > Moderate
> >
> > As you can see from the table above, SOD is in a class by itself.
> > In the past, I’ve told you about /secondary/ antioxidants like vitamins
> > E and C. They are important for good health, and I use them with my
> > patients. But for the first time in medical history, we have a way to
> > get your body to make more of its own SOD.
> > This is a remarkable achievement and very exciting news.
> > And you can get this new form of SOD right now.
> > It’s part of my antioxidant formula RES-3.
> > As I see it, you have two choices. You can get by without RES-3 and hope
> > for the best. Or you can take RES-3 with the new form of SOD and keep
> > the bold, vibrant energy that comes with it.
> > I say you take RES-3. And you can try it with no risk. You must feel the
> > same effect I get, or you don’t pay a penny. You can’t lose.
> > To Your Good Health,
> >
> > Al Sears, MD
> >
> > P.S. Click HERE
> > <http://www.alsearsmd.net/interspire/link.php?M=432310&N=305&L=419&F=H>and
> > you’ll find a special offer from my customer service team. Check it out
> > now.
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > 1 Cutler RG. “Antioxidants and longevity of mammalian species.” /Basic
> > Life Sci/. 1985;35:15-73.
> > 2 Cutler RG. “Antioxidants and aging.” /Am J Clin Nutr/. 1991 Jan;53(1
> > Suppl):373S-9S.
> > 3 Colman J. “Life Span-Increasing Effects of Super Oxide Dismutase
> > (SOD).” /LEM/. Winter 2005/2006.
> > 4 Kashiwagi K, et al. “The effects of reactive oxygen species on
> > amphibian aging.” /Comp Biochem Physiol C Toxicol Pharmacol/. 2005
> > Feb;140(2):197-205.
> > 5 Lishnevskaia VL. “The role of free radical oxidation in aging.” /Adv
> > Gerontol/. 2004;13:52-7.
> > 6 Ueda K, et al. “Levels of SOD in Japanese people.” /Acta Med Okayama/.
> > 1978 Dec;(6):393-7.
> > 7 Li, et al. “Cardiomyopathy and neonatal lethality in mutant mice
> > lacking manganese superoxide dismutase,” /Nature Genetics/. 1995.
> > 11:376-381.
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > ** These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
> > Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,
> > or prevent any disease.*
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> >
> > <http://www.alsearsmd.net/interspire/sendfriend.php?M=432310&C=44cd588b54c760c55c66e8cdc7d2c92b&L=1&N=305&F=4&i=287>
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> >
> > Before you hit reply to send us a question or request, please visit here:
> >
> > *http://www.alsearsmd.com/content/index.php?id=113*
> > <http://www.alsearsmd.net/interspire/link.php?M=432310&N=305&L=5&F=H>
> > _______________________________________________________
> >
> > To learn more about Primal Force Inc., call (866) 895-8555 or visit:
> >
> > *http://www.primalforce.net*
> > <http://www.alsearsmd.net/interspire/link.php?M=432310&N=305&L=24&F=H>
> > _______________________________________________________
> >
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> > To manage your subscription by mail or for any other subscription
> > issues, write us at:
> >
> > Primal Force, Inc.
> > Attn: Customer Service
> > 11903 Southern Blvd., Ste. 208
> > Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 USA
> >
> > thomas.r...@hotmail.com
> >
> >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
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