In this Issue:
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IV Vitamin C Makes Cancer Research Waves
It’s about time! The efforts of our favorite Nobel prize-winner, Linus
Pauling, are finally gaining well-deserved attention within the conventional
medical community.
Let’s go back in history. Pauling’s work with intravenous vitamin C therapy –
using 10 grams per treatment - began generating attention among cancer
researchers in the 1970s.
Mayo Clinic trials designed to test Pauling’s theories, however, showed that
high doses of vitamin C showed little benefit. Oncologists naturally sought
answers elsewhere. The problem? The Mayo Clinic trials used oral vitamin C,
while Pauling was using intravenous or IV vitamin C.
Fast forward a few decades to a 2006 Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
article. Three cancer patients, tracked for a decade (1996-2006), were treated
conventionally and with I.V. vitamin C.
Two of the patients remain alive and well 10 years later (!), and the third,
a long-standing cigarette smoker, lived much longer than expected.
One patient had refused conventional chemotherapy and opted instead for
vitamin C injections. He received 60 grams, once every 30-60 days, for 4 years.
Nine years later, he’s in good health, with no symptoms of cancer recurrence.
So, let’s explore the science of why IV vitamin C trumps oral vitamin C in
cancer treatments.
Serum blood levels of vitamin C must reach 1000 µmol/L to be toxic to (and
therefore effective against) many types of cancer cells. Taken orally, vitamin C
levels, alas, can only reach 70-220 µmol/L. No wonder the Mayo Clinic folks had
trouble!
In contrast, IV-administered vitamin C can reach blood levels as high as
14,000 µmol/L! That’s at least 64 times -- and as much as 200 times -- the level
that oral vitamin C can achieve. A huge difference in the numbers, a huge
difference in the results.
Fast factoid: The measurement “µmol/L” refers to “micromoles per liter,” in
this case, measuring ascorbic acid levels per liter of blood plasma. Similarly,
homocysteine is measured in terms of micromoles per liter of blood plasma to
assess heart health, while creatinine is measured to assess kidney health.
Okay, fair members, taking our science lesson a little further,
highly-concentrated IV vitamin C acts in two ways:
1. Vitamin C increases hydrogen peroxide levels. High levels of hydrogen
peroxide act much like conventional chemotherapy, but with greater safety
and far fewer side-effects.
Remarkably, hydrogen peroxide generates free radicals within tumors, but
not within normal cells. Researchers are still scratching their heads as to
why, but suspect that hydrogen peroxide may cause damage that normal cells
can withstand and mend, while sensitive cancer cells are obliterated.
Yep, vitamin C seems to pull off a deadly bulls-eye when it comes to
fighting pernicious cancer cells.
2. Vitamin C inhibits the activity of lysyl oxidase, a protein that is
elevated in those cancer cells shown to promote metastasis. Lysyl oxidase
normally acts to weave together connective tissue components like proteins,
collagen, and elastins – an important job. In cancer cells, however, this
weaving activity may help tumors grow and spread.
Read more on studies with
lysyl oxidase.
So, fair members, expect to hear more on IV vitamin C therapies. Dr. Hugo
Rodier uses IV vitamin C in a version of the Myers Cocktail, and his success has
generated interest from the University of Utah School of Medicine. If all goes
well, Dr. Rodier’s patients may end up in some articles and case studies.
Meanwhile, Mike Ciell, R.Ph., and Dr. John Young of Foundational Health
Center in Tampa have had some amazing results using IV vitamin C therapies as
well.
If you know of others using IV vitamin C or the Myers Cocktail, or if you
happen to be working with Dr. Rodier or Dr. Young, drop a line
to this kat. Inquiring minds want to know more. ^..^
L-Carnitine Boosts
Chemo-Depleted Patients
Cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation can wreak havoc on the
body. Both seek to destroy cancer cells, with radiation doing so locally and
chemo by infiltrating the whole body. Both, however, include some devastating
side-effects.
These chemicals act by attacking rapidly-dividing cells, which describe
cancer cells. Unfortunately, other rapidly-dividing cells -- like those in bone
marrow, hair follicles, the gastrointestinal tract, and reproductive system --
are also attacked.
Repercussions include not only the stereotypical loss of hair, but also
fatigue, decreased appetite, and a lowered immune system response.
Chemotherapy and radiation also strip the body’s supply of carnitine – an
essential energy promoter. Specifically, l-carnitine helps convert long-chain
fatty acids to acyl-carnitines, which are burned by cells for energy. A
carnitine deficiency severely impairs energy-producing chemical reactions.
L-carnitine may have other implications for health, too. A recent study
examining l-carnitine’s impact on fatigue, nutritional status, oxidative stress,
and quality of life proved favorable across the board.
Patients who supplemented with l-carnitine experienced significant reductions
in fatigue as well as improvements in appetite, lean muscle mass concentration,
and general quality of life.
Sadly, l-carnitine is only one of many common nutritional deficiencies among
those fighting cancer. Most folks have several deficiencies impairing their
immune function.
Considerable evidence now points to greater benefits when cancer patients
combine l-carnitine with other nutrients, including coenzyme Q-10, omega-3 fatty
acids, vitamin D, and, yes, here it is again, IV vitamin C therapy.
For more on our
L-Carnitine product.
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International
Orders (Most) Enabled
You may have heard the news. Due to increased costs of complying with
Canadian distribution laws (e.g., labels in both French and English – egad, how
would we fit all that text on our labels?), Oradix.com will no longer be
carrying our products.
A big thank you to Dr. Thomas Janossy, founder of Oradix, for serving our
international community so well for so many years! Thomas has a kind heart and
has been a good partner and we will always have good memories and nice things to
say about Thomas and Oradix.
Meanwhile, on to the FAQ (frequently asked questions) regarding international
orders!
What service do you use when shipping internationally?
We ship to countries serviced by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
What are your Terms and Conditions for International Shipping?
Click here to view our
Terms and Conditions.
What countries do you ship to?
We currently ship to the following countries:
American Samoa, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda,
Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Denmark, Egypt, Finland France, Germany,
Great Britain, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Ireland, Israel, Italy,
Japan, Kuwait, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Panama,
Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United
Kingdom, Venezuela, Virgin Islands
We reserve the right to cancel, at our discretion, any international order.
Countries with high fraud levels and/or high risk of confiscation of product are
examples of places that are not on the list.
What currency is quoted in your prices?
Our product pricing is listed in U.S. dollars. International members may use
a Currency Converter to
estimate actual costs.
Health in the News
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situations, a new study shows.
New method of gene therapy alters immune cells for treatment of advanced
melanoma; technique may also apply to other common cancers.
Making Waves in the New
Neighborhood
Apparently you cheapskates out there had a veritable hey day with our
end-of-summer sale.
Tuesday morning Teri and Donnaree (our best shipping clerk ever!) worked
hastily to box up the long weekend’s orders for mail pickup. It was no small
task but Teri takes prompt deliveries seriously!
When the mail lady arrived, she just sighed, shook her head, and said she’d
have to return with a bigger truck.
First, Teri is having the moving guys whispering to her in the parking lot
about their, sshhh, prostate problems. Now the mail lady has to drive a bigger
truck and carry treats for Zak. Whatever will be next?
Suffice to say, our little Co-op seems to be making big waves in the new
neighborhood. ^..^
Still purringly yours,
Guido
Guido Housemouser
Chief Kat and Community Manager
Our Health Co-op
4188 Westroads Drive,
Unit 123
Riviera Beach, FL 33407
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