COBAT also known as Taroux

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I just read about COBAT (carbobenzoxy beta-alanyl-taurine) by Floyd Taub, MD

and I'm curious if anyone has tried this natural product to help with their

fatigue.

Here is a link with some information:

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I would love to hear from any of you whom have tried it or are familar with the

product and have some feedback to share

Thank-you,

Tina E

COBAT: Most Potent Anti-Fatigue Compound Ever Discovered

by Floyd Taub, M.D.

In the early 1990s, I began seeking therapies to supplement and replace the most

toxic and least effective therapy in medicine: chemotherapy for cancer. My

colleagues and I identified five groups of ultra-potent, ultra-safe molecules

that enlist the body's own defenses. We discovered one of these molecules,

carbobenzoxy beta-alanyl-taurine, or COBAT, to be consistently more than one

thousand to one million times more potent by molecular weight than other

anti-fatigue agents. While not indicated to treat any disease, COBAT is used to

manage general fatigue, chronic fatigue-related syndromes (CFSs), and the

fatigue that accompanies illness.

INTRODUCTION

COBAT is a unique compound now being discovered by the medical community after

more than a decade of university research. The structure of COBAT includes

taurine and beta-alanine. However, COBAT's action exceeds that of these

important amino acids and does not contain any free amino acids. COBAT is

prepared as a classic homeopathic medicine via a series of 6 to 7 tenfold

dilution steps (6X or 7X is homeopathic nomenclature). COBAT has also been

modified to be efficiently absorbed through the oral mucosa.

According to data presented at the 2003 Whole Person Healing Conference in

Bethesda, MD, COBAT reduced fatigue in approximately 90 percent of patients with

moderate to severe fatigue due to a variety of causes. Patients experienced a 50

percent improvement in energy levels. In addition, benefits continued to

increase for months.

The uses of COBAT were discovered by researchers at the University of New

Mexico. They found it stimulated inactive cells of the immune system. Also, Dr.

Carol Pontzer's lab at the University of land found that COBAT normalized

the function of both overly active and inactive immune cells.

IMMUNE MODULATION, CYTOKINES, AND FATIGUE

COBAT is not a stimulant. Instead, it works by modulating the immune system. The

immune system is controlled by messenger molecules called cytokines, which are

chemicals similar to hormones or neurotransmitters. They control both the level

and type of immune activity. Over a dozen cytokines and immune cell types must

be coordinated to create an optimal immune response. When the immune system is

in balance, an effective defense system results, while an unbalanced immune

system allows the initiation of pathological conditions. The consensus is that

the immune system is a factor in causing fatigue and other conditions.

Scientists describe two major types of immune responses: Th1 and Th2. Th1

responses fight cancer, viruses, and pathogens. Th2 responses are often

associated with the production of toxic " auto antibodies " and immune diseases.

One of the toxic, negative effects of unbalanced cytokine production is fatigue.

Fatigue is simply the immune system telling the brain that it is having

difficulty winning the battle against the infection or the problem it is

fighting. When doctors administer drugs that affect cytokines to fight hepatitis

or cancer, a highly toxic reaction called cytokine syndrome occurs. The

unbalanced cytokines cause debilitating fatigue, brain fog, pain, and

depression.

Cytokines produced by the body can also cause these symptoms. At the 38th annual

meeting of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine in 2003, Aristo

Vodjani, Ph.D., of ImmunoScience Laboratories presented studies on 2,500

patients with chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and Gulf War Syndrome—all

illnesses characterized by fatigue, brain fog, pain, and depression. Dr. Vodjani

found these syndromes had similar cytokine imbalances. Unfortunately, these

people continued to have cytokine imbalances even after the initiating agent was

gone. Thus, the best therapeutic approach seems to be one favoring the

rebalancing of cytokine levels.

HOMEOPATHIC-PROVING TRIAL

In March of 2001, 39 volunteers completed the first homeopathic-proving trial

for COBAT. The study was conducted by Riley, M.D., Associate Clinical

Professor at the University of New Mexico Medical School. In this double-blind,

placebo-controlled trial, 92 percent of patients given COBAT had significant

physiological effects, versus 26 percent of the patients given placebo. Reduced

fatigue was only one of the benefits suggested by this study. " Of all the

homeopathic provings I have been involved with (35 trials), " said Dr. Riley,

" COBAT produced the strongest effects. "

SAFETY

COBAT has been found to be non-toxic and safe. However, some people should not

take COBAT. They include those with organ transplants and those on

immunosuppressive therapies such as prescription steroids. Over-the-counter

drugs do not usually interfere with the action of COBAT. Patients with

autoimmune disease should only take COBAT while under special care.

SUGGESTED DOSES

Some people respond to doses as low as 1 to 2 drops per day. On the standard

high dose of 15 drops per day, people may experience feeling over-energized,

have difficulty sleeping, or various aches (headaches, joint aches, etc.). For

such patients, lower doses than suggested are more effective and without side

effects.

RATE OF IMPROVEMENT AND LENGTH OF BENEFIT

Some patients respond to COBAT immediately with dramatic improvements.

Occasionally, patients go through a cleansing phase during which dose reduction

is appropriate. Many patients have a slow, steady increase in benefits. On

average, a 5 to 10 percent improvement per week can be seen. Thus, a sufficient

trial of one month or more is recommended before determining efficacy. Data

suggests that continued use not only maintains the effect but also results in

progressive improvement over time.

In summary, as assessed by both clinical trials and in doctor/patient surveys,

COBAT is very helpful for decreasing fatigue without toxicity. COBAT is offered

by Allergy Research Group under the name Taurox SB™ and comes in two strengths:

Taurox SB™ 6x Enhanced (regular strength) and Taurox SB™ 7x with Minerals (for

hypersensitive individuals).