The Detox Revolution by Thomas J. Slaga & Robin Keuneke

Author:Thomas J. Slaga & Robin Keuneke [Slaga, Thomas J. & Keuneke, Robin]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: IB Dave's Library
Published: 2010-05-10T14:59:30+00:00

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bark extracts, are always at the top of the list. Proanthocyanidins have about fifty times more antioxidant capability than vitamin E and twenty times more than vitamin C. In addition, these powerful flavonoids help to recycle vitamins C and E back to a reduced state, which allows the vitamins to do their jobs more effectively. Proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins are very effective at increasing the levels of glutathione in cells, especially liver cells, which helps in all aspects of detoxification.

Because of their exceptional ability to help regulate nitric oxide and protect against free radicals such as hydroxyl radical, superoxide radical, and peroxynitrite radical, proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins protect against cancer, cardiovascular disorders, inflammatory diseases, allergies, diabetes, skin aging, vision disorders, neurological degeneration, and general aging. These flavonoids not only prevent many diseases but in some cases can actually restore health. Due to their antioxidant properties the proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins can

• prevent lipid peroxidation

• work synergistically with other antioxidants

• increase glutathione levels

• increase Phase II detoxification

• lower LDL cholesterol and prevent its oxidation

• inhibit cox-2 enzyme

• inhibit histamine formation and thus decrease allergies

• prevent and remove lipofuscin formation in brain, heart, and skin (aging spots)

• decrease senile dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and multiple sclerosis (MS)

• increase brain function such as memory, learning, and coordination

• prevent skin aging and wrinkles by protecting collagen and elastin from breakdown

• prevent hardening of arteries and improve blood flow

• decrease blood sugar and prevent glycation

• help promote healing

• protect against viruses and bacteria

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• chelate heavy metals

• enhance immune function

• protect against radiation damage

• prevent cataracts and macular degeneration

• prevent cancer cell growth

Overall, the proanthocyanidins and anthocyanins from grape seed and skin extracts or blueberry and bilberry extracts are remarkable vitamin-like phytochemicals that prevent diseases as well as decrease aging. Since grape seed and skin extracts are the least expensive and best way to obtain these remarkable protective flavonoids, I highly recommend supplementing your diet with them. PYCNOGENOL

If you find Pycnogenol too expensive, there are alternative grape seed and skin extract supplements containing proanthocyanidins, anthocyanins, flavonoids, and small amounts of resveratrol, another antioxidant, on the market. In many studies these more generic formulas were shown to be as good or better. Lycopene and Lutein

Lycopene and lutein are two very important fat-soluble carotenoids that possess exceptionally strong antioxidant activity when compared to other carotenoids such as beta-carotene. Unlike alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein are not converted into vitamin A. Tomatoes and tomato products, watermelon, red grapefruit, guava, and dried apricots contain large amounts of lycopene, which is responsible for their pink to red color. Recently, lycopene was found to

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