Activation of NK and T cells via antioxidant pathways with AHCC Plus AHCC Plus manufactured in Canada by Provita Nutrition contains a combination of 3 ingredients: AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound), Beta 1,3/1,6 Glucan and Arabinogalactan. AHCC (Active Hexose Correlated Compound) is a standardized extract of cultured Shiitake (Lentinula edodes) mushroom mycelia. Shiitake is found in Health Canada Monograph “Antioxidants” as well in the Monograph “Mushrooms” with the health claim “Source of fungal polysaccharides with immunomodulating properties”1. By extension, via its unique and specific antioxidant pathways, AHCC modulates the numbers and functions of immune cells including natural killer (NK) and T cells which play important roles in host defense, suggesting the possible implication of its supplementation in defending the host against infections via modulating the...
What is Ptero Gene™ Orthomolecular product Contains Pterostilbene and Resveratrol Acts at the genetic level Effective anti-aging Life extension Provides unique antioxidant Protects against oxidative stress Activates Sirtuins Activates AMPK and CRF The medicinal ingredients are Pterostilbene and Resveratrol, associated with Quercetin, MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) and BioPerine® (Piper nigrum standardized extract) for increased absorption and bioavailability. Although they are both related antioxidants, Pterostilbene and Resveratrol complement each other by the outcomes of their specific antioxidant effects. The antioxidant effect of resveratrol provides for activation of calorie restriction factor (CRF) and telomere maintenance with main outcomes being cardiovascular and anti-aging effects while Pterostilbene acts as an antioxidant by activating AMPK (AMP-activated protein kinase) that regulates energy metabolism and by activating Sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) (Yi-Rong Li…
Maca, botanical name Lepidium meyenii at high altitude in Andes mountains of Peru and is sometimes called Peruvian ginseng. Original Maca grows at extremely high altitudes of over 4,000. Although Maca can be cultivated in other climates and at lower altitudes, studies indicate that foreign maca root is no match for Peruvian maca root in terms of potency and nutrient content. The role of zinc in the body Zinc is the second most abundant trace element in your body - after iron - and is present in every cell (1). Zinc is needed for the activity of over 300 enzymes that help metabolism, digestion, nerve function and many other processes. It is essential for the development and functioning of immune cells (2). It is also...
Depression is now rampant in western countries. About 1 in 4 adults in the U.S. (more than 26% of the population) suffer from a diagnosable mental disorder for which powerful drugs are prescribed. That is about 30 million people on psychiatric drugs. Pharmaceutical drugs treat symptoms and may come with side effects. Depression is now the leading cause of disability worldwide. People with chronic depression often have significant biochemical imbalances in their neurological system. New research has indicated that this biochemical imbalance is not genetic, but instead is due to heavy toxicity and/or severe nutritional and lifestyle deficiencies; they cause massive brain inflammation, disrupting normal neurological processes. However, overcoming chemical imbalances can be assisted naturally. Chronic inflammation leads to slow brain processing speed, poor memory,...
Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also known as "Tulsi", originates in tropical Asia and although relatively new in European medicine, it has been cultivated and used for medicinal purposes in India for over 3,000 years. Data from research has been obtained covering a wide range of possible therapeutic benefits of Holy Basil, many of which suggest protective actions against common health problems in the contemporary living environment. ANTI-AGING Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant actions have been demonstrated in a number of studies. Eugenol + sulfuric acid contributes significantly to these actions. Ursolic acid is well established as an anti-aging agent that helps maintain skin health and elasticity. ADAPTOGEN One of the actions of this plant, the strongest supported in clinical trials, is as an adaptogen tonic. The constituents...
Candidosis is a fungal infection caused by the yeasts of the Candida species. Candida albicans is the predominant cause of candida infection. Candida albicans normally exists in the body in small amounts, especially in the intestinal tract and the urinary tract, as well as in the vagina. This becomes a danger when it grows uncontrollably, putting life into danger if it gets into the bloodstream and spreads to different organs and brain. This is called Systemic Candidosis. This can have very serious consequences, including: heart failure, kidney failure, respiratory distress. Routine laboratory tests prescribed by family doctors omit testing to detect excess Candida fungus. In most cases, the different symptoms of Candidosis are misdiagnosed, and inappropriate treatments are prescribed such as antibiotics that do nothing...
The immune system protects the body with stratified defenses and high specificity. There are two major components of the immune system: the innate and the adaptive. In simple terms, physical barriers prevent the entry into the body of pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses. If a pathogen breaks through these barriers, the innate immune system provides an immediate but non-specific response. If pathogens can successfully pass over the innate immune response, our body has a second layer of protection called the adaptive immune system. Here, the immune system adapts its response during an infection to recognize the pathogen. This response is then retained after the pathogen has been removed in the form of an immunological memory and allows the adaptive immune system to fix a...
Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) - also known as thioctic acid, was discovered in 1951 as a molecule identified in the acetyl group transfer phase as well as a coenzyme in the Krebs cycle. In the 1980s, the scientific community realized that ALA is also a powerful antioxidant. Several defining properties of ALA over other antioxidants: #mpcth_icon_list_b7oDA { color: #000000; }#mpcth_icon_list_b7oDA li i { color: #366f3e; }ALA neutralizes free radicals in both fatty and liquid areas of the cell, compared to vitamin C that is only soluble in water and vitamin E which is only soluble in fat.ALA also acts as an antioxidant in both reduced and oxidized form.Pharmacologically, ALA is readily absorbed oral administration and is rapidly converted into the reduced form of acid-dihydrolipoic (DHLA)...
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