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Randall Neustaedter OMD
DHA and EPA (from fish oil)
Omega-3 fats are deficient in most diets since the only significant sources are fish, flax seeds, and canola oil. Most diets are too high in omega-6 fats (vegetable oils) and trans fatty acids
(hydrogenated fats). Other sources of omega-3 fats include cage-free chickens and their eggs, and meat from pasture-fed animals. Omega-3 fats help prevent inflammation and allergies, and ensure the
healthy function of cells including nerves and the brain.
DHA (docosahexaenoic acid), contained in brain cells, is necessary for cognitive functions and memory. The body has the ability to make DHA from ALA contained in flax seeds and plants, but it may not
do this conversion efficiently. The only reliable sources are fish oil and algae. Cod liver oil also contain vitamins A and D, which are essential
Vitamin E
400 IU of a mixed-tocopherol supplement
Vitamin E is an antioxidant that works especially well to prevent oxidation of omega-3 fats in cell membranes, thus helping to prevent the damage that leads to inflammation, cancer, and heart disease.
Grape seed extract
(procyanidolic oligomers [PCO] bound to phosphatidylcholine)
Normal dose=50 mg once each day
Therapeutic dose=150 mg/day
Grape seeds contain proanthocyanidins (also called procyanidins) one of the most potent antioxidants known, approximately fifty times more potent than vitamin C and vitamin E. PCO therefore has a much
greater ability to prevent free radical damage to cells, the process linked to aging, and degenerative diseases such as arthritis, heart disease, and cancer. PCOs have several effects on the body.
They prevent damage to arteries. They support collagen, the substance that provides the integrity of tendons, ligaments, and cartilage. And they prevent the release and synthesis of compounds that
promote inflammation and allergies.
Garlic
(standardized, de-odorized preparation providing 10 mg of alliin each day)
Garlic prevents the growth of viruses, bacteria, and fungi in the body. It lowers cholesterol and blood pressure which helps protect the body from heart attacks and strokes.
Ginkgo
(60 mg twice per day of a standardized extract containing 24 percent flavone glycosides for people over 50 years of age)
Ginkgo promotes increased blood supply to the brain and extremities, therefore improving mental performance and memory when symptoms are caused by vascular insufficiency related to aging.
Milk thistle extract
(standardized extract with silymarin bound to phosphatidylcholine)
Dosage=100 to 200 mg twice daily
Silymarin, the active constituent of the milk thistle plant, prevents liver destruction and enhances liver detoxification functions, specifically the ability of the liver to metabolize chemicals.
Intake of alcohol, nicotine, or other drugs (including pharmaceuticals) will put an increased strain on the liver, but in an era where exposure to petrochemicals is ever-present, enhancing the
liver's ability to detoxify these chemicals is a sensible preventive approach.
Vitamin and mineral supplement
Recommendation: Maxxum formula 4-6 capsules per day
For various reasons, including times of physical or emotional stress, the body may have an increased need for certain nutrients such as vitamins A, B, C, and E and a variety of minerals. Taking a
supplement will ensure an adequate intake of these nutrients. Many substances will deplete the body's supply of nutrients. These include medications, birth control pills, caffeine, coffee, soft
drinks.
For women
1,000 to 1,200 mg calcium citrate with magnesium
Certain times of life produce an increased need for calcium. These times include pregnancy, the breastfeeding years, and menopause. Taking calcium, with magnesium and other co-factors (boron,
vanadium) will prevent bone loss.
For Men
Saw palmetto and zinc will promote healthy prostate function and help prevent or treat prostate enlargement. Several formulas exist that combine nutrients that nourish the prostate.
500-1,000 mg calcium citrate with magnesium depending on dietary intake
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