Glutathione and Antioxidant Supplements

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I have family pushing some products (pyrimid scheme of course) that are known to be great products but 2 oncology nurses warned against it. They said it can undo the affects of the chemo. Obviously, I want to remain as helathy as possible during treatment but at the end of the day want to fight this disease completely.
Or other oncology people out ther with opinions on this?

There are conflicting opinions on this subject. I think common sense would tell you that very high doses of vitamin C or other antioxidants taken simultaneously with most common IV chemotherapy drugs might lessen the chances of chemo induced apoptosis (programmed cell death) of the cancerous cells. However I doubt that antioxidants taken a few days before or after your chemotherapy would be harmful.

My own rule of thumb is to never buy any pyramid scheme products regardless of the promises made because 45% of the money you pay goes to the person who convinces you to buy the product, 45% of the money goes to the people who convinced the other downstream sellers to purchase the product and 10% covers cost and shipping. I don’t need to pay 100.00 to have someone sell me pipe dreams and if there were any miracle cure for cancer I’m sure we would hear about it on CNN and Yahoo news. If the seller is a family member then why are they not offering to give you the product? or is their financial health more important than your physical health?

first article
http://tinyurl.com/y7kkyv

second article
Integr Cancer Ther. 2006 Mar;5(1):63-82. Links
Should patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy be prescribed antioxidants?Moss RW.
Cancer Communications, Lemont, Pennsylvania 16851, USA.

In September 2005, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians published a warning by Gabriella D’Andrea, MD, against the concurrent use of antioxidants with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. However, several deficiencies of the CA article soon became apparent, not least the selective omission of prominent studies that contradicted the author’s conclusions. While acknowledging that only large-scale, randomized trials could provide a valid basis for therapeutic recommendations, the author sometimes relied on laboratory rather than clinical data to support her claim that harm resulted from the concurrent use of antioxidants and chemotherapy. She also sometimes extrapolated from chemoprevention studies rather than those on the concurrent use of antioxidants per se. The article overstated the degree to which the laboratory data diverged in regard to the safety and efficacy of antioxidant therapy: in fact, the preponderance of data suggests a synergistic or at least harmless effect with most high-dose dietary antioxidants and chemotherapy. The practical recommendations made in the article to avoid the general class of antioxidants during chemotherapy are inconsistent, in that if antioxidants were truly a threat to the efficacy of standard therapy, antioxidant-rich foods, especially fruits and vegetables, ought also be proscribed during treatment. Yet no such recommendation is made. Furthermore, the wide-scale use by both medical and radiation oncologists of synthetic antioxidants (eg, amifostine) to control the adverse effects of cytotoxic treatments is similarly overlooked. In sum, this CA article is incomplete: there is far more information available regarding antioxidant supplements as an appropriate adjunctive cancer therapy than is acknowledged. Patients would be well advised to seek the opinion of physicians who are adequately trained and experienced in the intersection of 2 complex fields, that is, chemotherapeutics and nutritional oncology. Physicians whose goal is comprehensive cancer therapy should refer their patients to qualified integrative practitioners who have such training and expertise to guide patients. A blanket rejection of the concurrent use of antioxidants with chemotherapy is not justified by the preponderance of evidence at this time and serves neither the scientific community nor cancer patients.

PMID: 16484715 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Note that this second article is an alternative medicine journal and may not be peer reviewed by physicians. Ralph Moss makes his living writing articles about nutrition and cancer related topics.

good luck with your treatments

B. Free radicals are produced as part of natural cell processes but the antioxidants we need to combat them must be produced in a laboratory
C. Free radicals are produced as part of natural cell processes and antioxidants are naturally found in many fruits and vegetables

D. Free radicals are produced only by unnatural compounds in the environment but the antioxidants we need to combat them must be produced in a laboratory

Most definitely C

With this FORMULATION:

500 mg L Glutathione
100 mg Vitamin C ( with rosehip )
100 mg Alpha-lipoic Acid
100 i.u. Vitamin E
50 mg Grape Seed Extract

best to get the one made in USA and gluta c is the best because it really worked as they have the before and after photo of their customers… check them out before buying the expensive one and doesnt work.. Please make sure you do not get the fake one also…

http://pinaybeautyproduct.webs.com/home.htm

about these that cannot be mixed or taken at the same time?

how should i take them, here they are:

green tea capsules
vit c
glutathione for antioxidant and whitening
alpha lipoic acid
flaxseed oil for omega 3, 6 and 9
vit e
multivitamins
garlic capsules
pearl capsules
grapeseed extrat
cranberry fruit concentrate

thanks.

http://naturescents101.googlepages.com/

This site is free and may help you to accomplish what you want in tea format to eliminate having to take so many pills. I like teas better. But if you wish to take them all I suggest that you take them all in the morning but the garlic, pearl. I would also rethink the grape seed and look at this site for an alternative. Good luck!!

I take one tablet daily [ 400 mg ] for getting antioxidants , vitamin supplement etc..

As it is claimed that it is 100% natural [ made from seaweeds ] with no side effects, what is the truth.
Is there any systematic studies done on it.

What are the FDA recommedations on it in various countries

what are the side effects

Spirulina are free-floating filamentous cyanobacteria characterized by cylindrical, multicellular trichomes in an open left-hand helix. Spirulina occurs naturally in tropical and subtropical lakes with high pH and high concentrations of carbonate and bicarbonate.
Nutrients in spirulina:
Protein
Spirulina contains unusually high amounts of protein, between 55 and 77% by dry weight, depending upon the source. It is a complete protein, containing all essential amino acids, however superior to all standard plant protein, such as that from legumes

Essential Fatty Acids

Spirulina is rich in gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), and also provides alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), linoleic acid (LA), stearidonic acid (SDA), eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), and arachidonic acid (AA).

Vitamins: Spirulina contains vitamin B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (nicotinamide), B6 (pyridoxine), B9 (folic acid), B12 (cyanocobalamin), vitamin C, vitamin D, and vitamin E.

Minerals
Spirulina is a rich source of potassium, and also contains calcium, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, selenium, sodium, and zinc.

Photosynthetic Pigments
Spirulina contains many pigments including chlorophyll-a, xanthophyll, beta-carotene, echinenone, myxoxanthophyll, zeaxanthin, canthaxanthin, diatoxanthin, 3′-hydroxyechinenone, beta-cryptoxanthin, oscillaxanthin, plus the phycobiliproteins c-phycocyanin and allophycocyanin.

Evidence of health and healing effects: Advocates frequently overstate their claims of Spirulina’s health and healing properties, though often there is research upon which such claims are based. Conversely, health food detractors often dismiss all such claims without acknowledging existing research. Two online publications exemplify these opposing positions, respectively: Superfoods For Optimum Health: Chlorella and Spirulina, and Wellness Letter on Blue Green Algae. Many positive claims are based on research done on individual nutrients that Spirulina contains, such as GLA, various antioxidants, etc., rather than on direct research using Spirulina. What follows is research on the health and healing effects of Spirulina. In vitro research may suggest the possibility of similar results in humans, but cannot be taken as proof of human effects. Animal research provides stronger evidence, but again, does not represent proof of similar effects in humans. The results of Clinical trials are the best evidence available.

In vitro research
Spirulina extract inhibits HIV replication in human T-cells, peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC), and Langerhans cells.

Animal research
Spirulina helps prevent heart damage caused by chemotherapy using Doxorubicin, without interfering with its anti-tumor activity. Spirulina reduces the severity of strokes and improves recovery of movement after a stroke;reverses age-related declines in memory and learning; and prevents and treats hay fever.

Clinical trials
Spirulina is effective for the clinical improvement of melanosis and keratosis due to chronic arsenic poisoning;improves weight-gain and corrects anemia in both HIV-infected and HIV-negative undernourished children;and protects against hay fever.

Recognising the inherent potential of the micro-alage Spirulina (Spirulina Platensis) to counter malnutrition and its severe negative impacts at multiple levels of the society especially in the developing and Least Developed Countries (LDC), the international community affirmed its conviction by joining hands to form the Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro-algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition, IIMSAM.

Spirulina because of its easy accessibility, affordability and capability to assimilate in the human body is a potent tool, not only to counter and combat malnutrition but also to stem the loss of human lives especially of children and enrich human capital.

I’m 15 years old. Around the age of 11, i developed what seemed to be a really bad case of dandruff. i tried everything but nothing worked. I also found that it would go off on its own once in a while (probably when stress leves decreased), so i finally gave up and decided i had to live with it.

Early this year, however, things got much worse. My scalp began to weep and we decided it was time we went to see a dermatologist. We saw two (one who happens to be the best in town), both of whom said it was either psoriasis or eczema (I’ll tell you later why i think its eczema). The second guy we saw, who is supposed to be the best prescribed several steroids and asked me to return in 2 weeks. I decided to give it a go but i soon found that all the steroids did was just suppress the inflammation. Even then, around day 10, the eczema became rather visible again. When we saw him again, he just prescribed another steroid and thats when we decided enough is enough. Psoriasis is supposed to be caused by a suppressed immune system and all these steroids were doing was further supressing my immune system. We then TOTALLY stopped the steroids and I’m now trying a more natural and organic way to cure it.

Of course after stopping the steroids just like that, all the infammation returned and it got quite bad. It then spread to my neck as well and I even have a little on my elbows and in my armpits now. These places indicate that its eczema. My mum did a lot of research and i’ve started taking antioxidants now and my body is responding rather well to them. I also have been putting organic virgin coconut oil on my head and neck every night and i wash it off the next day. But so far, there aren’t any signs of me recovering totally.

I have stopped taking prawns and anchovies which i used to eat around 4 to 5 times a week. we are gonna start buying chicken that aren’t commercially grown but are grown in nearby villages as they won’t have tonnes of hormones injected into them. I do not live in a cool area. In fact its hot and humid here throughout the year.

So thats basically my story. Please, please, please help me. If you know any natural ways to cure eczema please do share them with me. As a teenager I find it hard to go to school as people start to notice them on my neck and all. My self esteem has taken a tumble and i feel really down.
please help.

The main cause of eczema is overreaction of the immune system. Identifying certain foods, chemicals, etc can be very helpful in battling this disease. I try to avoid soy and milk products which trigger my flare-ups.
After using number of prescription drugs I’ve turned to the natural treatments.
Now I use herbal remedies from serenaskin.com, which aim at the root of the disease – the immune system, and are steroid-free.
After about 2 weeks of using ointment and spray my skin has been cleared up and now I just continue with anti-eczema extract, which controls the immune system. My skin has been clear for months now.
It is the only treatment I have found that provides me complete relief when I use it as directed.

What the heck is ‘glutathione’ pills? I am a nurse and have no idea what you are talking about. You should treat your ulcer with the treatment prescribed by your doctor, and discuss with the doctor any meds that may be irritating to the ulcer prior to taking them.

i want to buy health supplements

ive checked their site puritan.com they have buy 2 get 3 so total of 5.. quite cheap i must say.. is the quality good too?

what brands can you suggest for the fallowing

glutathione- im thinking which is better between puritan or twinlab
ginkgo
multivitamins
vit e

Actually the only substances that any data will be available for are those with a USP designation. For things like Vitamin E, this is possible but for things like ginkgo there are no established standards.

Which do you think is the best? Would appreciate input on this!

An antioxidant slows or prevents the oxidation of other molecules, which helps the body fight disease and aging but doesn’t promote weight loss.

If you’re looking for natural weight loss substances, though, try green tea catechins. Green tea extract is available in a number of supplements, or you can simply drink 4 or more cups green tea or white tea a day, which is what I do.

Calcium also aids weight loss because it binds with fat. Most Americans are calcium deficient. Capsaicin, found in hot peppers and some spicy foods, boosts metabolism, and you can get this in extract form.

cuz i was taking spirilina natural that has 1000 iu’s of ‘A’ in it for it’s antioxidant benefits, but notice a thinning of my brows/lashes that minoxidil 5% made dark & thick, till i started using the spirilina natural.

Your best (and safest) bet would be to ask a pharmacist if there are any interactions listed between the drugs and supplements you’re taking. Doctors and pharmacists both have access to a database of drug and supplement interactions and they can tell you quickly if you can safely take them together or not… anyone here will just have a best guess from searching on the internet (which isn’t always accurate, as we all know)
Good luck!