RE: MOOD AN MEMORY WELLNESS:

November 29, 2000

Thanks Dr. Maher! That article is a keeper...

-gts

November 29, 2000

This letter was wonderful! It was extremely informative and helped me

understand some things I had been wondering about. Some of the nootropics

looked familiar and so I looked them up. I use some memory and anti-aging

products from the company called Neways. Two products specifically, are

called Einstein Brain Booster and Youthinol. All I know is that they help me

concentrate and I can recognize an improvement in my memory when I am taking

them. When I looked-up the ingredients I found out why they help me and

made the connection. Thankyou. Einstein Brain Booster contains the

following:

Purified Water, Phosphotidylserine, Vitamin B5, DMAE, 5-HTP, Ginseng

Extract, Bacopa Monniera Extract, Phosphatidylethanolamine, Pregnenolone,

Centella Asiatica, Phosphatidycholine, Vinopocetine, Phosphatidylinositol,

NADH, Huperzine, Magnesium Stearate, Maltodextrin, Microcrystalline

Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium.

Almost all of these were mentioned in the message from Dr. !

I found Youthinol to contain:

Calcium, DHEA, DHEA (Refined Discorea Extract Analogues), Alginates,

Alfalfa Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Croscarmellose Sodium, Silica, Magnesium

Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose.

These two are wonderful products and work so well for me that I wanted to

share them with anyone else looking for something that works. I think I can

help those who are interested in ordering these products to try or if anyone

wants more information, e-mail me personally. I came across a lot of

information in my search.

MOOD AN MEMORY WELLNESS:

HOW TO BE SHARP AND SPIRITED FOR A 100 YEARS!

We aging modern humans are facing a major quandary. It is true that

we are enjoying living longer lives. Yet we are confronted with the

unique and frightening possibility of physically outlasting our

brains' capability to think and reason. It is no secret that as we

get older many of us will experience an appreciable decline in mental

ability, such as recalling friends' names, maintaining concentration

on the task at hand and even processing words. Indeed, it has been

estimated that at least 25 % of us are displaying clinical signs of

dementia by the time we reach our mid-sixties! And as one begins to

lose these higher-level cognitive functions, self-esteem,

productivity, well being and the whole family are adversely affected

as well.

Ten percent of people over 50 have serious memory problems! Most of

us will " only " experience an increasing amount of forgetfulness

sometime after we enter and pass middle age. Neurologists call

this " age-related memory decline. " This decline may range from

a " benign forgetfulness " all the way to senile dementia!

The most effective way to counteract loss of cognitive function is to

recognize the signs early and act on them quickly. We at LRI believe

it is quite possible for persons to enjoy a vigorous mental life for

100 or more years. Herein we will present some strategies for slowing

or even reversing age-related memory loss.

One signal that memory loss is only " benign forgetfulness " is that

the first person to notice is you! Curiously, people with serious

memory problems typically do not notice or attribute them to other

causes, known as denial.

So let's start by quizzing ourselves.

Short Term Memory Questionnaire:

1. Are other people telling you that you are more forgetful?

2. Are you experiencing increased difficulty at learning new tasks?

3. Do small problems seem to upset you more easily as you age?

4. Is concentration and focusing becoming more difficult?

5. Are you being told that you are repeating yourself?

6. Are you often forgetting names, where you have left things,

appointments?

7. Do you frequently forget material you have just read?

8. Do you find that you lose your train of thought more frequently

in conversation?

9. Do you feel you are not as sharp as you used to be?

10. Do simple every day tasks like playing cards and balancing the

checkbook increasingly difficult?

11. Do you habitually consume more than three alcoholic drinks per

day?

12. Are you taking any of the following kinds of drugs: insulin;

tranquilizers or tri-cyclic antidepressants; H-2 blockers (heartburn

drugs); pain, nausea, or high blood pressure medications?

13. Are you experiencing mood swings and/or extremes in behavior

that prove upsetting to others?

The more yes answers to the above questions, the more likely you are

experiencing or will experience " age related cognitive decline. "

As always, call your doctor if your change in mental status is of

recent onset and/or seems to be progressing quickly. This is

especially true if along with the above signs:

& #61623; you are experiencing any unexplained physical symptoms such as

weight loss, low-grade fever, or unusual fatigue;

& #61623; you are taking prescription medications;

& #61623; you know or have been told you have a drinking problem - even if

you disagree!

THE RXFORWELLNESS " MAXIMUM BRAIN LONGEVITY PROGRAM "

Above precautions aside, conventional medicine has little to offer

for help with mild memory loss. However your short-term memory and

your ability to concentrate (cognition) can be protected, and perhaps

even improved, by adding the right " Brain Anti-Aging Supplements " ,

called nootropics, to your overall Longevity Lifestyle and Anti-Aging

program.

Such a " Maximum Brain Longevity " program includes:

1. healthy diet,

2. physical exercise,

3. stimulating mental and social activity and,

4. scientific hormone enhancement and supplementation.

BRAIN FOODS: EATING SMART TO STAY SMART!

The nutritional strategy for " brain longevity " we suggest at

RxforWellness is:

& #61623; low glycemic, meaning avoiding those foods that over stimulate

insulin release

& #61623; moderate in good fats (omega 3 fatty acids, EPA/DHA, mono-

unsaturates), yet low in hydrogenated, polyunsaturated and saturated

fat and cholesterol,

& #61623; high in fiber, phyto-nutrients and antioxidants (lots of fruits,

vegetables, plus whole grains, beans and seeds).

& #61623; very moderate in alcohol, and emphasizing red wine over all other =

alcohol.

We suggest you consider eating frequent, small meals rather than

three large ones. Eating every 3 or 4 hours helps to normalize blood

sugar (glucose) peaks and dips. Even when your brain is dozing, it

uses 20% of the body's blood sugar! Paradoxically, low blood sugar is

often caused by eating high sugar/ carbohydrate, low fiber meals,

like coffee and a donut, or Cocoa Puffs and a fruit punch. Yes, there

is a rush of sugar and stimulants to the brain at first, but like a

roller coaster, what goes up fast comes down even more quickly!

This " reactive " low blood sugar starves the brain. It can even cause

temporary but marked short-term memory loss, cognitive difficulties

and confusion in some people.

So be aware of the " empty " calories. High glycemic-high fat and

therefore high calorie, low nutrient diets are a proven risk factor

for cognitive decline.

And speaking of fats, a number of other studies have shown that a low-

fat (15% to 20% of calories from fat), moderate-calorie

(approximately 2,200 calories) diet can help prevent and even reverse

memory loss. Remember the brain is an organ comprised mostly of water

and fat that feeds on glucose and oxygen! Emphasize monounsaturated

oils, such as olive oil (extra virgin is best) for salads and

vegetables. Avocados are great too. You can also use olive oil and

canola oil in cooking. (Some nutritionists and food scientists

believe that canola oil is the least desirable of the above because

of the way it is processed.)

Regularly use fresh ground walnuts, pumpkinseeds, and flaxseed. In

contrast to the over-consumed polyunsaturated oils such as corn oil,

safflower oil, and sunflower oil, which contain mostly omega 6 fatty

acids, these plant oils break down in the body into the more

beneficial omega-3 fatty acids, which research has shown to be a

vital brain food. These are called essential fatty acids (EFA's)

because they are indeed just that, essential! Your body needs them to

make other substances, including hormones and the outer membranes of

all cells, including brain cells. But because your body is incapable

of making EFA's on its own, you need a good diet provide them.

We also highly recommend you consider eating cold water fish three

times a week. Cold water fish include trout, salmon, sardines, tuna,

sea bass, halibut, flounder, cod, mackerel and caviar. Yes, fish from

cold waters, being rich in DHA and EPA fatty acids, IS a brain food

just like mom said! You see cold-water fish are loaded with two

especially important fatty acids, EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) and DHA

(docosahexaenoic acid ). The latter especially is also found in

abundance in your brain cells (neurons). Interestingly, DHA is also

rich in breast milk! Research has found a correlation between low

levels of DHA and cognitive decline and memory loss in older people.

It is likely that DHA protects your mind because it helps to protect

against the natural breakdown of cell membranes, a process that can

compromise brain cell function.

Be sure to minimize saturated fats, using low and non-fat diary, and

eggs in moderation. (All egg yolks are rich in choline, a vital brain

nutrient. Use EPA/DHA enriched eggs if you can find them). Avoid

hydrogenated fats (stick margarine and Crisco, for example). They can

contribute to plaque build-up in the arteries; this hardens and

narrows your blood vessels, limiting the brain's vital oxygenated

blood supply.

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, whole grains and beans are rich in

all kinds of plant nutrients not found in any vitamin pill- though

the better multivitamins are adding a few of these phyto-nutrients as

well.

These phyto-nutrients and the better known antioxidants, such as

vitamins E, C, carotinoids and selenium, capture and cart away

unstable oxygen molecules called free radicals, which bounce and

ricochet around the body, especially the brain, destroying cell

membranes. Such " oxidative stress " caused by free radicals, which

unfortunately increases with age, is a major factor in age-related

memory decline. And because the brain (and eye) uses more oxygen than

any other organ, it needs the most antioxidant protection.

It is no surprise therefore that research is finding people who

consume foods and supplements high in antioxidants perform better on

memory and cognition tests. In contrast, researchers have found that

the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) show twice the

free-radical activity as the brains of people without AD!

A little alcohol, especially red wine, which is rich in a special

phyto-nutrient called polyphenols is probably good for you, heart

researchers have found. A " little " means one drink a day for a woman

or two drinks daily for a man. Drinking in excess over the long run

is likely to be toxic to your brain for the following reasons:

1. Alcohol constricts blood vessels in the brain, reducing the blood

flow that delivers oxygen and glucose (blood sugar)—the brain's " must

have " fuels.

2. Alcohol inhibits receptors in a small part of the brain (the

hippocampus). This is the site where your brain processes a great

deal of learning and stores new information. Many studies clearly

show that alcohol interferes with short-term memory. (As if we needed

science to tell us that!)

3. Alcohol breaks down into chemicals that reduce calcium

concentrations in the brain. Brain cells need calcium to communicate—

too little will slow down your thinking.

STAY PHYSICALLY ACTIVE

A classic study conducted at the Veterans Administration Medical

Center in Salt Lake City found sharper brains in a group of older

men, ages 50 to 62, who met to play racquetball or squash several

times a week than in a sedentary group of younger men ,ages 20 to 31!

Why does physical activity so enhance mental performance? Well,

exercise increases blood flow to the brain. And blood carries oxygen

and glucose. And your two pound brain is such an oxygen and

glucose " addict " that 25% of all the millions of gallons of blood

your heart will pump in your lifetime goes straight to your head!

Exercise also stimulates the production of two brain- boosting

substances: nerve growth factor (NGF) and brain-derived growth factor

(BDGF). Both not only promote nerve growth but also strengthen the

connection and communication between nerves and nerves cells. And

there are many millions of them!

Moreover, the oxygen-rich blood supply that exercise fosters

increases production of three " feel good and focused " brain messenger

chemicals involved in memory and mood— the neurotransmitters

acetylcholine, dopamine, and norepinephrine.

If all that wasn't enough, exercise also removes cellular debris,

lowers brain-clogging LDL cholesterol, and decreases the destructive

stress hormone, cortisol.

Stress hormones produced by your adrenal glands (corticosteroids)

serve a vital function at abundant the right time. But chronically

high levels of cortisol not inhibits the birth of new nerve cells, it

also shortens their survival time!

Indeed, according to an in-depth overview of the most relevant

studies, age related memory loss occurs most often in older adults

suffering anxiety, depression, worries and obsessions (Ciocon 1998,

Barker 1995).

Stress management through meditation , relaxation techniques, yoga

and tai chi have been demonstrated to produce profound relation, thus

lowering stress hormones.

Studies show that moderate aerobic exercise, such as a brisk 30-

minute walk at least three times a week, can improve your memory

span, reaction time, verbal fluency, concentration, and abstract

reasoning. This is due in part at least to the cortisol lowering

effect of exercise, as long as you don't way over do it! In fact,

experts are starting to believe that much of the cognitive decline

seen in older people is actually due, not to age, but to a sedentary

lifestyle! So, given your doctor's OK, get out there and walk, dance,

golf (no carts!) swim, jog, play tennis, lift weights, bicycle, or

whatever. As Nike preaches: Just Do It!

STAY MENTALLY AND SOCIALLY ACTIVE

Just like physical exercise can help keep your heart, muscles and

bones stay " younger " longer, exercising your brain to learn new

things and re-hone old skills can help keep your mind " younger "

longer. And developing new relationships through the inevitable

shifts and changes in ones life, especially as one advances in years,

is simply spiritually essential.

Consider if you are more or less retired and your kids are all grown,

some of the following:

& #61623; Take new classes, attend a seminar, buy a tape series.

& #61623; Take up the piano or other musical instrument (again!)

& #61623; Join a band or the choir

& #61623; Teach a class, volunteer your talents

& #61623; Learn or re-learn a foreign language.

& #61623; Take up a new hobby, avocation or sport.

& #61623; Travel, studying the culture and the history of the places you

visit.

& #61623; Try balancing your checkbook by hand rather than use a calculator =

or the computer.

& #61623; Keep a daily journal or write an " autobiography " even if no one

ever reads it but your great-great grandchildren!

& #61623; Write poetry, rhymes, riddles or short stories.

& #61623; Do jigsaw puzzles and the like to preserve your spatial skills.

& #61623; Do crossword puzzles or play Scrabble.

& #61623; Play bridge. Play chess, even if the computer always wins!

& #61623; Plan, plant, harvest and enjoy consuming the " fruits " of a garden.=

& #61623; Emphasize game shows, history, science and discussion panels when =

watching TV.

& #61623; Read mind-stimulating books. We all have a list of books that we

have always wanted to read but just never got around to do it.

FEED YOUR HEAD: THE NOOTROPICS

Supplements and drugs that make or keep you smarter are called

nootropics. Built upon a foundation of healthy habits, nootropics can

slow down the admittedly inevitable gradual structure/function

changes in the brain that are associated with age-related memory

loss. These changes include:

& #61623; a decreased blood flow to the brain, with resultant decrease in

brain oxygen and glucose, which are the very fuels upon which our

brains run,

& #61623; weakened brain cell membranes,

& #61623; accumulation of waste products (lipofuscin) from oxidative stress =

from free radical damage,

& #61623; and a decline in the production of important chemical brain

messengers called " neurotransmitters " .

The foundational supplement of any anti-aging program is always an

iron free high-potency ,antioxidant loaded, mega-

multivitamin/mineral . (This does not mean a one-a-day!)

Next, for those over 40, we suggest you strongly consider enhancing

the hormones of youth (hgh, DHEA, pregnenolone, melatonin, thymosin,

and the sex hormones) as again foundational to most any serious anti-

aging program. These hormones of youth help keep your brain young

along with most every other organ and tissue in your body.

When specifically trying to " feed your head " nootropics to

maximize " brain longevity " , the best herb for most folks over 40 is

Gingko Biloba, especially if prevention is what is desired. Gingko is

well accepted as being able to increase blood flow, oxygen uptake and

glucose utilization in the brain. Gingko also thins the blood,

inhibiting platelet aggregation ( very tiny blood clots) and thus

slowing hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis). Gingko thereby

not only protects mood and memory, but is often found effective in

both tinnitus and vertigo. Gingko also increases blood flow to the

extremities (including the sexual organs), and is a powerful

antioxidant too boot!

Vinpocetine is an extract from periwinkle (vinca major) which has

just recently shown potential to be a powerful memory enhancer as

well. It is very popular in Europe. Vinpocetine has been shown to

have positive effects in dementia and/or cognitive impairment and

acts much more quickly than gingko, usually in just two to four

weeks. Much like Gingko, though not as well proven, Vinpocetine

increases the brain's ability to function through a more efficient

utilization of glucose, the main nutrient that supplies energy to the

brain. Vinpocetine also increases oxygenation levels in the cells of

the brain, providing protection against lack of blood flow (ischemia)

and reduced levels of oxygen(hypoxia), thereby reducing the chances

of premature brain cell death. Various published findings suggest

that Vinpocetine may improve short and long term memory by 26%

(Balestreri 1987), enhance alertness, increase cerebral blood flow

and even limit the occurrence of epileptic seizures! It has also been

reported to decrease plaque build up in the arteries, improve

vasodilation, increase red blood cell flexibility and scavenge toxic

metals. Vinpocetine has been used both as a preventative for stroke

and a treatment for the after effects of stroke (aphasia, apraxia)

and post traumatic brain injury. As the retina of the eye is in

actuality an extension of the brain, Vinpocetine is beginning to be

found in eye health formulas as well.

However, if you need to actually try to recapture some of your age-

related decline in mental function, or you want to go for " peak

mental performance longevity, " then consider phosphatidyl serine

(PS). Phosphatidylserine (PS) is a naturally occurring phospholipid

in the brain that exerts a number of very desirable metabolic and

pharmacological effects. PS actually holds the other molecules of our

brain cells walls membrane together. PS expedites nutrient transfer

into, and waste excretion out of, our brain cells. It is also

protects the " seat of memory " (the hippocampus) from the destructive

ravages of stress and cortisol. Most importantly, PS is the only

nutrient shown to actually reverse memory loss!

Clinical research has shown PS supplementation to help:

& #61623; improve brain glucose metabolism,

& #61623; increase the number of brain messenger receiving stations

neurotransmitter receptor sites),

& #61623; restore the declining levels of brain messenger chemicals

(neurotransmitters like acetylcholine, serotonin, norepinephrine and

dopamine) and

& #61623; protect brain cells (dendrites) against functional and structural =

deterioration.

No wonder PS is reported too often demonstrate desirable changes in

age-related depression, sleep disturbance, and behavioral disorders.

As a matter of fact, recent reports suggest that when elderly

patients are supplemented with 300-mg daily of PS for 45 days,

consistent improvements in behavior and mood are observed. Indeed, a

recent 6-month Israeli study in Alzheimer's patients showed that

patients taking 300 mg of PS per day had some positive results in

attention, concentration and memory!

PS is generally supplemented after age 50. However, PS tends to lower

cortisol, the stress hormone. It also helps protect the brain (and

muscles) from the damaging effects of excess physical and mental

stress and the resultant rise in cortisol, the stress hormone.

Therefore, some heavily training athletes as well as those with high-

powered stressful careers start PS supplementation as young as 30.

CDP-choline (cytidine 5'-diphosphate choline), also called

Citicholine, is a major precursor in the synthesis of

phosphatidylcholine, another important phospholipid in brain cell

membranes. Decreased choline levels, as a consequence of aging, may

lead decreases in the brain messenger chemical acetylcholine, thus

negatively effecting memory and mental functions. CDP-choline is said

to enhance nerve immunity, blood supply and nerve growth (Alvarez,

Experimental Clinical Pharmacology, April 1997). It also has been

demonstrated to increase the alertness brain messengers dopamine and

noradrenaline. One study of patients with early onset " cognitive

dysfunction " showed a significant increase in test scores after CDP-

choline treatment. CDP-choline has also been shown to decrease basal

levels of Histamine A (HA), a " bad " brain messenger, which when

present in excess is associated with decreased mental abilities.

Niacin, also known as Vitamin B3 and nicotinic acid, increase

circulation (vasodilatation) and is essential for neurological

function. Indeed, the pneumonic we doctors learn for B-3 deficiency

(pellagra) is the three " D's " : diarrhea, dermatitis and dementia!

Early symptoms are fatigue, depression and anxiety. Niacin

deficiency, along with the other B Vitamins, may be most responsible

for the rapid development of senility in the geriatric population! A

special, though expensive, form of niacin, NADH, may rapidly reverse

the above early deficiency signs.

Two Indian herbs that have a long tradition as anti-aging " tonics "

are Ashwaganda and Bacopa Monnierra.

Ashwagandha, an ancient Ayurvedic tonic herb, is also known

as " Indian Ginseng " . According to Indian researchers, this herbal

adaptogen helps to maximize mental function and memory, improve

overall physiological vitality and sex drive while relieving stress

(lower cortisol) and promoting relaxation and deeper sleep. And it is

an antioxidant as well!

Bacopa Monniera is commonly accepted as a nerve tonic (adaptogen) in

Indian medicine. It even is used to improve the performance of

animals in various learning situations! Many testimonials have

reported that Bacopa Monniera is effective in reducing anxiety

levels, improving memory and elevating mental performance.

Scientist and anti-aging specialists are extremely interested in the

active ingredient in Bacopa, Bacopin, as pharmacological doses appear

to initiate nerve regeneration, once thought impossible!

Bacosides are reported to improve long and short-term memory,

cognition, learning capacity, nerve transmission, all this while

reducing anxiety! (Nutritional Research, Vol. 19, No. 3, pages 381-

399, 1999)

More Nootropics

Other nootropics that deserve mention are Acetyl-L-Carnitine,

pregnenolone, DHEA, DMAE, HurpezineA, phosphatidylcholine, NADH (a

metabolite of niacin), tyrosine, phenylalanine, arginine, PABA, Alpha

Lipoic Acid and Co-enzyme Q10.

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine (NALC)is a form of the amino acid L-Carnitine

that is well absorbed across the barrier that helps protect our

brains from harmful substances in the blood (the blood-brain

barrier). Found mostly in milk, it protects the energy producing

sites inside our cells (mitochondria), especially those inside our

brain cells and our heart muscle cells. NALC is especially important

in turning fatty acids into energy. It enhances acetylcholine uptake

and inhibits age related nerve growth reduction. It has been used to

treat depression and memory loss. Of particular interest, daily

dosages over a 12- month period have shown a marked reduction in

mental deterioration in Alzheimer's patients(Clinical Pearls, 1992,

pages 142-144)..

N-Acetyl-L-Carnitine is especially recommended in heart disease,

diabetes, or carbohydrate intolerance where low carbohydrate diets

are indicated. It is still rather expensive.

Pregnenolone is the " grandmother " of all the sex and stress hormones

(sterol hormones).

Studies show pregnenolone is most indicated in with mental

impairments associated with stress fatigue, and related depression,

concentration and long term memory loss. DHEA, progesterone and

cortisol are all derived from pregnenolone.

DHEA helps protect the deep memory centers of our brains (the

hippocampus) from the destructive effects of cortisol. Therefore when

cortisol is high at night, when it should be low so you can sleep,

extra DHEA is needed.

DMAE stands for dimethly amino ethanol. DMAE is structurally similar

to choline, a nutrient needed to make acetylcholine. By accelerating

your brain's synthesis of acetylcholine, the brain messenger chemical

that plays a key role in mental sharpness, DMAE is said to, elevate

mood , increase intelligence and expand learning capacity. It is most

commonly used in ADD and by students preparing for exams.

Phosphatidylcholine (PC) is a phospholipid found abundantly in our

brains. It is the main carrier of choline, from which the healthy

brain makes acetyl-choline. Acetylcholine enhances both brain energy,

function and memory. PS is found in milk, soybeans and eggs, yet few

Americans ingest enough choline on a daily basis to prevent brain

aging, according to researchers at Harvard and other top flight

Universities (Gelenberg 1982). Indeed one report says that choline

deficiency is widespread in those of us over 40 (Zeisel 1990).

Not suprisingly, research from such places as the Institute for

Central Nervous Disorders in Spain and the California Institute of

Technology has demonstrated that supplemental choline improves mental

function in " normal " age related cognitive decline, and even in

people with severe memory loss.

Phosphatidylcholine is dependant on a dietary adequacy of choline. If

sub optimal, the body will actually " steal " choline from its own

nerve membranes to produce the vital brain chemical acetylcholine. PC

and its relative phospholipid PS (phosphatidylserine) are NOT found

readily in common foods. They are found in small amounts in lecithin

a component of egg yolks, wheat germ, soy and muscle meats.

The best way to figure exactly what is the best program fore stress

is to take a salivary hormone test known as an Adrenal Stress Index.

Huperzine A, (Hup A) made from Chinese Moss, inhibits the enzymatic

breakdown ( acetyl-cholinesterase, a.k.a. ACHe)) and thereby

lengthens the duration of the " stay " of the brain messenger chemical

(neurotransmitter) acetyl-choline in our brains (Pharmacological

Biochemistry and Behavior, 60, 1998: 377-386). By thus restoring more

youthful levels of acetylcholine memory is boosted and age –related

cognitive decline is staved off. There is reason to hope Hup A will

be useful in Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.

The protein building blocks (amino acids) tyrosine and phenylalanine

are the precursors to the aforementioned " feel good " brain

messengers, dopamine, epinephrine and norepinephrine. These are most

indicated when mental fatigue and depression accompany cognitive

decline. Since these two neurotransmitters also decrease appetite and

are sometimes found in weight loss formulas.

Arginine is an amino acid that in your brain acts as another brain

messenger (neuromodulator).

Recent studies argue that arginine supplementation increases blood

flow, especially in those of us suffering from hardening of the

arteries (atherosclerosis). Indeed it appears to inhibit arterial

thickening from plague formation. (Alternative Medicine Alert,

Nov. '99, Vol. 23, No. 11, pp121-124).

Of course arginine is also a hgh secretagogue.

PABA, para amino benzoic acid, is a powerful antioxidant and

detoxifier, especially in age related conditions. PABA also supports

the adrenal and pituitary gland in making hormones.

Alpha Lipoic Acid aids brain wellness because of its ability to

neutralize toxins and oxidants.

It is both a water and fat soluble antioxidant. Lipoic acid actually

re-cycles " spent " antioxidants like Vitamin E, C and increases

glutathione levels! Glutathione levels are so important to anti-aging

that they are considered a biomarker of biological age. Alpha Lipoic

Acid also increases the energy available to the brain to those with

poor energy function (deficient mitochondrial activity). This is

especially true for diabetics! Though not yet demonstrated to restore

memory to more youthful levels in humans, multiple animal studies by

Stoll in 1995 show that older animals supplemented with Lipoic acid

out performed their younger competitors!

CoQ10 (Coenzyme Q 10) comprises 13.4 mcg of every gram of our brains!

The National Academy of Sciences confirms that the double antioxidant

CoQ10 is indeed " neuro-protective " . Co Q10 is particularly important

for those with heart disease, those on stain drugs, and smokers.

SUMMING IT ALL UP

Remember, supplements are always just that; they supplement a healthy

lifestyle! As in all of the anti-aging protocols at

RxforWellness.com, to have the best shot at enjoying a 100 spirited

and sharp years it is important to:

& #61623; Get plenty of deep sleep, relaxation and fun recreation.

& #61623; Exercise at least 30 minutes three times a week.

& #61623; Limit your alcohol intake to one a day for females and two a day

for males.

& #61623; Eat a good diet, high in fiber, low in saturated and hydrogenated =

fats, full of lots of fruits and vegetables, cold water fish, and a

touch of flaxseed, walnuts and pumpkinseeds. (Your brain needs lots

of these antioxidants, minerals and good fats to stay " young " ).

& #61623; Stay socially involved and mentally challenged!

& #61623; Then from the info above create a supplement program that best fit=

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your situation.

Vitally yours,

Dr. H. Maher, A.B.A.A.H.P.

Editor, " Longevity News "

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November 29, 2000

Another product peddler for Neways. <sigh>

November 29, 2000

Have you tried any products that work? I would try other things if they

worked better.

RE: MOOD AN MEMORY WELLNESS:

Another product peddler for Neways. <sigh>

November 29, 2000

Better yet, to achieve better mental clarity, avoid the lifestyle of MLMs

and Boozo's lifestyle at www.boozotheclown.com.

ia Lazenby wrote:

> Have you tried any products that work? I would try other things if they

> worked better.

>

> RE: MOOD AN MEMORY WELLNESS:

>

> Another product peddler for Neways. <sigh>

>

December 3, 2000

Save your money, go to a health food store, it is much less expensive and

just as good!