--- In [email protected], Vaj <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > On Oct 24, 2005, at 10:43 AM, sparaig wrote:
> > Er, so what specifically about MAK or other antioxidants (as opposed > > to "natural" sources like oranges) are an issue? > > It's extremely powerful free radical scavenger. I think the TM > literature points this out and it is also echoed in Indian research > as well. I am surprised that you would not already know this. > I am well aware of this > > > > You keep mentioning amla (sp) aka indian gooseberry as though it is > > particularly offensive, but its a natural source of vitamin C. So > > what is it about the ingredients of MAK that you have a problem with? > > Scientists have been wondering what it is about amla that does make > it so powerful for some time. The most recent suggestion I heard was > that there were bound tannins that not only helped render it somewhat > heat stable, but also very good as an antioxidant. Of course any > plant material isn't going to be just one simple active ingredient, > but also hundred of accessory chemicals. > Yes indeed. However, oranges and many other fruits have this as well. You have no living test subject evidence that rational useage of anti- oxidants are harmful or counter-indicated for use by chemotherapy patients. The only reference of possible harmful effects that I've seen mentioned here is for people taking massive doses of vitamins and minerals at a level that is already known to be detrimental to the health of some people and the evidence was only marginally significant, even then. There are also published studies for MAK's use in relieving effects of chemo-therapy in animals, and a preliminary study in humans, and quite a few general studies have been published on the beneficial effects of other anti-oxidants in human chemotherapy patients. The recommended avoidance of anti-oxidants is based on the "err on the side of caution" strategy of medical doctors. This is always something to consider, but you've turned this cautious approach into a blanket condemnation of what may be of benefit to many people. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Get fast access to your favorite Yahoo! Groups. Make Yahoo! your home page http://us.click.yahoo.com/dpRU5A/wUILAA/yQLSAA/JjtolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To subscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ and click 'Join This Group!' Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FairfieldLife/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
