ms and turmeric

July 9, 2004

stephenszpak <stephen_szpak wrote:

mscured From: "stephenszpak" Thu, 08 Jul 2004 00:13:27 -0000[mscured] Re: fat intake/turmericmscured , Sue Green <s_tart2002> wrote:> Sue This is the article from vrp.com.StephenTurmeric Inhibits Multiple SclerosisResearchers have determined that curcumin, a compound in the spice turmeric, can stop multiple sclerosis from developing in animals. Curcumin is emerging as a promising, disease-fighting nutrient, as it also has shown promise in blocking the development of Alzheimer's disease and cancer.Researchers at Vanderbilt University injected 50- and 100-microgram doses of curcumin, three times per week, to a group of mice. These mice were

bred to develop an autoimmune condition used as a model for multiple sclerosis because it results in the same gradual erosion of the protective myelin sheath surrounding nerve fibers as seen in MS. Throughout the month-long study, the researchers then observed whether the animals developed neurological impairment.By the time the study was half over, mice untreated with curcumin developed a severe form of the autoimmune condition, with complete paralysis of both hind limbs. On the other hand, mice treated with 50-micrograms of curcumin experienced only minor symptoms, including a temporarily stiff tail. Mice that received the higher 100-microgram dose were completely protected from the MS-like disorder. The mice received doses roughly equivalent to those found in a typical Indian diet.The researchers hypothesized that curcumin might work by blocking the production of IL-12, a protein that helps signal immune cells to

begin attacking the myelin sheath.Other studies have supported curcumin's ability to protect the nerves. Studies in mice suggest curcumin can slow Alzheimer's. In addition, researchers found low incidences of neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's in elderly Indian populations who consume curcumin as a regular part of their diet. Reference:Annual Experimental Biology Conference, New Orleans, April 23, 2002.> Stephen,> > If you could send me that article I would appreciate it. Thankyou.> > Sue> stephenszpak <stephen_szpak@h...> wrote:> mscured , Sue Green <s_tart2002> wrote:> Sue> > I had mentioned Ca-AEP to Anne. I don't believe she's taking> it. I heard recently that once you

start you must never stop.> Have you heard that? Probably bologna.> She's planning on taking sublingual B12 per Jeff Frankel's> advice. Don't know if she bought any yet.> > This is me. I would take the Turmeric extract, as I believe> you are,AND some turmeric as a spice. This is all a little> confusing butI'm pretty sure Curcurmin does NOT contain> everything that Turmeric does. You can research all this> at: > > http://www.herbmed.org> > http://www.herbmed.org/Herbs/Herb9.htm> > If you don't have much time you can try what's> below. There's very little there though.I can> post vrp.com's

turmeric article if you want.> > > http://umm.edu/altmed/ConsLookups/Herbs.html> > http://umm.edu/altmed/ConsHerbs/Turmericch.html> > Stephen> > > Stephen,> > > > This sounds very interesting. I am following these guidelines so I > must be doing something right. I would be interested to see lef.org's > reply to you is. Seeing as they mention Dr. Niepler, is Anne using > Calcium AEP. I have been taking it for a few months now and feel much > stronger and have more energy. I also started taking sublingual B12 > about the same time. I also recently started taking Curcurmin to help > with an inflammation problem I was having in my hand and decided to > continue

it as I heard it was a good thing for MS. Thanks.> > > > Sue> > > > stephenszpak <stephen_szpak@h...> wrote:> > mscured , Sue Green <s_tart2002> wrote:> > > For my own information, could you please let me know what Lef.org > > says about the amounts. I think you sent them before but I deleted > > them (Im good at that). Thankyou.> > > > > > Sue> > > > Sue> > > > {{{As a last resort you could read the messages off the site.> > You probably knew that already though.}}}> > > > The information below is from lef.org. They mention 8 capsules> > a day of EPA and 5 capsules of GLA. Unfortunately they don't > > even make EPA (I guess).> > >

> Within the stars is their e-mail to me.> > > > **************************************************> > We make the Mega Epa 360 mg/Dha 240 mg (item number 625). We> > don't make> > a Mega EPA but we do provided them from a company by the name of> > Source> > Natural, it is a Mega EPA 1200 mg 30 soft gels (item 04004).> > ***************************************************> > So...I took product number #625 and computed the EPA nad> > DHA totals for 8 capsules(Product #625 is Mega EPA/DHA).> > Be advised, the amounts on the website are for 2 softgels.> > > > I took product number #218 Mega GLA and computed for > > 5 capsules to get the GLA amount.> > Be advised, the amounts on the website are for 1 softgel.> > > > I got the figures below, and

e-mailed them to lef.org> > and asked if these vaules are good for a person with> > MS to take. They haven't gotten back to me yet.> > (IF ANYONE WANTS TO COMMENT ON THE VAULES IMMEDIATELY> > BELOW NOW'S THE TIME. THANKS.)> > > > > > EPA 2880 mg > > DHA 1920 mg > > GLA 1425 mg > > > > Stephen Szpak> > > > > > > > > > > > http://www.lef.org/protocols/prtcl-077b.shtml> > > > > > Multiple Sclerosis> > > > > > > > > A DAILY SUPPLEMENT PROTOCOL> > > > > > The Life Extension Foundation's protocol for MS is

based > partially > > on > > > the work of Dr. Hans Neiper of Germany, who has used high-potency > > > nutrient supplements to treat MS for many years. The FDA has > banned > > > the importation of Dr. Neiper's MS nutrient formulas, but the > > > Foundation has attempted to follow his recommendations.> > > > > > To help correct autoimmune disorders and protect against free-> > radical > > > injury to the myelin sheath, the multi-ingredient Life Extension > > Mix > > > should be taken in doses of 4 tablets 3 times a day. In addition, > 1 > > > capsule of Life Extension Booster should be taken daily; men also > > > should take 6 capsules of Mineral Formula for Men, and women > should > > > take 6 capsules of Bone Assure. These formulas contain important > >

> minerals that have helped both male and female MS patients.> > > > > > To protect the myelin sheath against a deficiency of essential > > fatty > > > acids, 8 capsules a day of Mega EPA fish oil and 5 capsules a day > > of > > > Mega GLA borage oil should be taken. These oils help to suppress > > > autoimmune reactions and provide the building blocks to help > > rebuild > > > the myelin sheath.> > > > > > Curcumin from the spice turmeric may provide neuroprotection and > > slow > > > erosion of the myelin shield. Two to five 900-mg capsules of > Super > > > Curcumin with Bioperine may be taken for therapeutic purposes.> > > > > > Hydergine (5-20 mg a day) and/or acetyl-L-carnitine (1000 mg > twice > > a > > > day) and/or alpha-lipoic

acid (500 mg twice a day) should be > taken > > to > > > provide myelin sheath protection and energy enhancement to the > > nerve > > > fibers. Also, Coenzyme Q10 in doses of 100 mg 3 times a day can > be > > > especially important for MS patients. Coenzyme Q10 should be > taken > > in > > > oil-filled capsules for maximum assimilation. The addition of 30 > to > > > 60 mg of sublingual (taken under the tongue) vitamin B12 in the > > form > > > of methylcobalamin could be beneficial. One tablespoon of soy > > > lecithin should be taken every day to provide the phosphatides > that > > > are so important to maintaining the integrity of the cell > membrane.> > > > > > SUMMARY> > > > > > Research for MS found that the following protocol measures are

> well > > > represented by several research groups. The dietary and > > supplemental > > > measures that may be taken to help anyone with MS include the > > > following:> > > > > > Strict dietary measures should be taken to avoid animal fats, > > > processed sugars, alcohol, glutens, and dairy products. These > > dietary > > > constraints may be difficult for many with MS to adopt. > > > MacDougall's parting remark concerning diet was, "A diet must be > > > tailor-made to suit a specific metabolism." Track and record > > dietary > > > changes and adjust based on nutritional needs and allergies. > > > Follow the Life Extension Supplement directions in the Prevention > > > protocol in this book. This program includes generous portions of > > > fish and borage oils along

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