Many thanks Brooks for such a through reply to my question, it's very much appreciated. As you suggest I'll do some serious research on astaxanthin as I've not come across this before.
Cheers, Roger B NZ On 9/03/2013, at 10:52 AM, Brooks Bradley wrote: > Dear Roger, > If you are considering "self-experimentation" and/or > protocols developed for evaluations involving cats or dogs, etc......I > suggest you consider DIY approach, using readily-available "bulk > quantity" substances. e.g. We used bulk Carnosine > powder (about $25.00 for 50 grams) [source was Beyond-a-Century.com ]. One > might use Carnitine, instead for Carnosine, but there is better > evidence for the > Carnosine derivative over the Carnitine ......in such applications as > ancillary > elements in addressing cataract presentations. One of the most simple, and > effective combinations which we employed is one wherein a solution of > 1% [or even 2% in some cases], by volume, of Saturated-solution of > Carnosine is > mixed with 5% undiluted DMSO, by volume.....and the remaining 97%/98%, > by volume, is distilled water. The parent stock (the mixed solution) > will last quite some time (some months), if not subjected to freezing > and/or heating cycles. > Applications of these eye-drops one to 3 times daily, yielded > excellent responses for the vast majority of experimental cases > (animal pets and humans alike).....of better than > 80%, from among our experimental subjects. > If you are considering the use of the Carnitine fraction, > instead of the Carnosine......I suggest you read up on the EXACT > differences via a web search. > Actually, we accomplished EVEN BETTER RESULTS from a solution > containing a couple of other non-toxic amendments---but I will not > recommend > their inclusion--------as our data involving their inclusion is far > too limited for a general extrapolation. > Incidentally, our research achieved SPLENDID EFFECTS from the > utilization of astaxanthin (and this was accomplished some YEARS > before the > current episode of general endorsements by the mainstream alternative health > community....for using astaxanthin). Additionally, oral incorporation > of astaxanthin > has demonstrated (especially recently) to be UNUSUALLY effective in > addressing macular degeneration. Achieving corrective influence in > some cases, > and prevention of advancement........in approximately 75% of all volunteers. > To our present knowledge, NO OTHER extant protocol (chemical or mechanical) > has displayed ANY measurable influence on macular degeneration. Our > results were the result of anecdotal (as against double-blind) > protocols, so are susceptible to denigration from the extremist > segment of the allopathic community. > I suggest you prosecute a general Web-search on astaxanthin > as a supportive protocol for macular degeneration....you should > receive much > useful information/data. > Sincerely, Brooks Bradley. > > ..... > > > On Fri, Mar 8, 2013 at 2:18 PM, Roger Barker <[email protected]> wrote: >> Hi Brooks, thanks for this most useful post on treatments for cataracts. In >> the first one, where you mention NAC, could I ask you what would constitute >> a 'mild solution' and would I be right in thinking the body of this solution >> would be distilled water? >> >> Many thanks, Roger B >> NZ >> >> On 9/03/2013, at 6:17 AM, Jim Holmes wrote: >> >> Sometime back, this was posted. >> >> Because of the quite positive results we have achieved in some limited, but >> definitive, investigations....I am moved to call two supporting substances >> to the attention of list members. From among a number of candidates >> addressed in searching for the most economical/effective modalities for >> attenuating/preventing cataracts.....we achieved our best---and most rapid >> success using NAC (n-acetyl L-carnosine)......for cataract presentations. >> This substance, in mild solution, (amended with low-percentage DMSO [ 5%] by >> volume)...effected very powerful >> beneficial influence upon the cross-linked proteins which cause the clouding >> of the normally >> clear tissue fields (i.e. cataracts). This simple protocol yielded (in our >> view) splendid, >> non-invasive, results.....for literally----pennies. Very positive benefits >> were achieved in ALL of the early-onset presentations and sufficient >> improvement in 80% of the ADVANCED PRESENTATIONS.....to avoid or postpone >> surgical interventions. >> The second substance----one relating to age related macular degeneration >> (ARMD)---- we found to be of positive effect, was a pigment occurring in a >> marine form of Red Algae. Actually, it is a carotenoid and related to both >> lutein and beta-carotene in structure.....but exhibits more powerful >> antioxidant effects. It is a natural dye occurring in such red algae as >> Gigartina. The substance is Astaxanthin.....and it demonstrated to be the >> STAR in our Dry-type ARMD studies. In addition to yielding very strong >> benefit in our ARMD evaluations, Astaxanthin favorably improved the time >> response, when used as an ancillary support for the volunteers with >> cataracts. >> We do not recommend any specific supplier of these substances. A brief >> internet search engine request will furnish a number of reliable sources of >> these substances. >> Sincerely, Brooks Bradley. >> >> >> >> > > > -- > The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. > Rules and Instructions: http://www.silverlist.org > > Unsubscribe: > <mailto:[email protected]?subject=unsubscribe> > Archives: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/maillist.html > > Off-Topic discussions: <mailto:[email protected]> > List Owner: Mike Devour <mailto:[email protected]> > >
