Joyce Inouye wrote: > > I heard that the Folate, etc. PREVENTS the saturated fats from sticking to > arteries. But once the fats are on the blood vessel walls, then taking > plenty of fresh or dried powdered juices (of fruits/veges/herbs/grains) > which has SOLUABLE FIBERS will help clean and "sweep away" the fat > deposits. > > I think it is better to take whole food concentrates like juice powder, > but there are formulas just for the heart--Cardio One, for example, has > Folic Acid (2.4 mg.), Vitamin B6 (10 mg.); Trimethylglycine (for reducing > homocysteine levels); and a few other ingredients for vascular support. > > I haven't tried the Cardio One, so I don't know how effective it is (I > don't have a heart problem.) It sells for $17.95 at 1-800-227-1937 Ext. > 30740 for around $17. As I said, I think the money would be better spent > juicing your own fresh fruits, herbs, and vegetables, but if you have a > heart problem, you might want to do both. Hope this clarifies your > question. > > Regards, > :) Joyce > > On Tue, 14 Jul 1998, Bill Kingsbury wrote: > > > Joyce, > > > > The info I have indicates that some atherosclerosis may be > > caused by elevated homocysteine. This may be corrected by > > increasing intake of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12. > > > > However, this particular problem is said to be independent > > of cholesterol levels or cholesterol buildup. > > > > --Bill > > > > > > At 05:36 PM 7-14-98 -0700, Joyce wrote: > > > > > > I heard that it is the lac of vitamins (e.g. Folic Acid) that > > > causes cholesterol buildup. Adding this to your diet helps > > > cut down heart attacks by 50%. > > >
Bill and List, Came across an excellent website recently which lists many different herbs and their medicinal uses. I've been looking into Licorice for its use in atherosclerosis and this is what it says. Those who have heart conditions should take note that chronic ingestion of the whole licorice root can lead to potassium loss, sodium and water retention, and high blood pressure. You can access the website at: http://www.nutritionsciencenews.com/NSN_backs/Dec_97/science.html Go to the homepage to see how much info this site contains. One more item on my list to buy! The owner of that herbal store loves me! Fidget >From The December 1997 Issue of Nutrition Science News Licorice Clears The Way In Arteries Considered everything from an antibacterial and anti-inflammatory agent to an antiviral and antioxidant compound, licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) just earned a new label. A recent study indicates the herb also protects against atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis is caused in part by oxidized LDL cholesterol. Antioxidants such as vitamin E, beta-carotene and quercetin can protect against atherosclerosis by making LDL more resistant to oxidation. Like several such heart-healthy supplements, licorice is rich in a type of antioxidant known as polyphenolic flavonoids. Researchers at the Lipid Research Laboratory at Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, Israel, examined the effect of licorice on LDL oxidation in humans. First they collected LDL from the blood samples of healthy volunteers and incubated it with various oxidative chemicals. They found adding licorice extract significantly inhibited oxidation. In part two of the study, 10 healthy men aged 20 to 35 took either 0.1 g per day of encapsulated licorice or placebo for two weeks. Compared to the placebo group, LDL from subjects who took licorice extract was significantly more resistant to oxidative stress. (For more information on oxidative stress, please see story on p. 598.) Should people susceptible to heart disease start taking licorice root? Not yet. Chronic ingestion of the whole licorice root can lead to potassium loss, sodium and water retention, and high blood pressure. Nevertheless, the evidence is strong that supplementing with licorice may help slow accelerated atherosclerosis, in addition to stalling LDL oxidation. --Am J of Clin Nutr, 66(2), August 1997 -- The silver-list is a moderated forum for discussion of colloidal silver. To join or quit silver-list or silver-digest send an e-mail message to: [email protected] -or- [email protected] with the word subscribe or unsubscribe in the subject: line. To post, address your message to: [email protected] List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
