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De betekenis van Sutherlandia - PRO Supplement formule
The Sutherlandia PRO formulation is a product that has been carefully designed to strengthen and support the immune system thereby enhancing the body’s ability to ward off illness and mitigate the effects of stress, be it mental or physiological.
Each capsule of Sutherlandia – PRO formulation (including co-factors) contains:
[b]* Sutherlandia frutescens microphylla
* L-Arginine (free base)
* Vitamin B6 (from Pyridoxine hydrochloride)
* Zinc (from Zinc L-monomethionine)
* Selenium (from Se-methylseleno-L-cysteine)[/b]
We believe that this formulation will be significantly more effective than the sum of its parts and will be a premium and highly efficacious supplement to use as a general adaptogen and immune strengthener in healthy people and as a very useful, safe and effective nutritional remedy for those challenged by diseases such as Cancer, TB and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
The effects of Sutherlandia are particularly profound and subjectively noticeable, and with the support of the other 4 nutritional co-factors, this product will also be a highly effective Quality of Life and overall Wellness supplement.
Chemistry and Pharmacology
* Sutherlandia frutescens
-Colds and flu
-Asthma and bronchitis
-Mild to moderate hypertension
-Digestive disorders, peptic ulcers, gastritis and reflux oesophagitis
-Hot flushes and irritability in menopause
-Type 2 diabetes
-Viral hepatitis
-General immune system support and longevity
* L-Arginine
The second ingredient, L-Arginine, is an amino acid present in the proteins of all life forms. It is classified as a semi-essential, or conditionally essential, amino acid. This means that under normal circumstances the body can synthesize sufficient L-Arginine to meet physiological demands. However, there are conditions, such as prolonged exposure to a highly stressful environment (whether physiological or mental), where the body cannot keep up. These put an increased demand on the body for the synthesis of L-Arginine. Specifically, Arginine is important in the formation of polyamines, molecules that newly formed B cells and T cells require during their rapid growth and proliferation in the early stages of an infection. Arginine also promotes wound healing and regeneration of the liver. The form of Arginine used in this formulation is L-Arginine (L is the natural form), free form and freebase for high bio-availability and rapid absorption into the bloodstream.
*Vitamin B6
The third ingredient, Vitamin B6, is pyridoxine hydrochloride, which is both stable and bio available. Pyridoxine or Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin necessary for the proper function of over 70 different enzymes that participate in amino acid metabolism. Pyridoxine also aids in maintaining sodium and potassium balance. It is required by the nervous system, and is needed for normal brain function and for the synthesis of the nucleic acids RNA and DNA, which contain the genetic instructions for the reproduction of all cells and for normal cellular growth. It activates many enzymes and aids in the absorption of vitamin B12, supports immune system function, and is necessary for antibody production.
*Selenium
The forth ingredient, Selenium, is in the form: Se-methylseleno-L-cysteine (SeSMC, patent pending). SeSMC or Methylselenocysteine is a seleno-amino-acid that is synthesized by vegetables such as garlic and broccoli. It is a newly developed, bio-available and safe form of the essential trace mineral nutrient, Selenium. Selenium in the form of Selenocysteine is an essential component of antioxidant enzymes such as glutathione peroxidase and is also found in several proteins in the body.
The immunological role of Selenium is well documented. Additionally, adequate Selenium nutrition offers a line of defence against viral infections and chronic diseases as well. Methylselenocysteine, in light of its high bioavailability and natural occurrence in food sources, is the most efficacious Selenium supplement available.
*Zinc
The fifth ingredient is Zinc. This is in the form of Zinc L-monomethionine (U.S. Patent Nos. 4,764,633 and 5,278,329). This is the most bio available form of Zinc currently available.
In a high proportion of studies, including those involving the entire range of essential micronutrients, both vitamins and minerals, Zinc continues to show the most specific and, in many ways, one of the strongest effects on the functioning of the immune system of any micronutrient. Zinc has a unique role in thymus dependent T-cell mediated immune response.
Zinc's immunomodulatory effects may be accounted for by its membrane-stabilization effect, which affects signalling processes involved, in cell-mediated immunity. Another role of zinc is in the maintenance of the integrity of biological membranes resulting in their protection against oxidative injury. Zinc has immunomodulatory activity and antioxidant activity. Zinc also has putative, antiviral, fertility-enhancing and retinoprotective properties.
Clinical and Supplement Uses:
Preliminary scientific research, published peer-reviewed scientific research, and clinical experience suggests that the key phytochemicals in select chemotypes of Sutherlandia varieties are:
-Immunomodulatory
-Anti-inflammatory
-Vaso-dilatory
-Analgesic
-Anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial
-Anti-cancer
-Inhibitors of Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) - excess production of TNF known to drive the wasting process in Cancer and TB patients.
Dosage
2 Capsules per day. Sutherlandia-PRO can be used in conjunction with both Shilajit( soon available) and Sceletium-PRO ( available), together they form a Health Trilogy.
Side Effects
In keeping with World Health Organization guidelines for the assessment of herbal medicines, Sutherlandia is generally regarded as safe on the basis of its long history of safe use in South Africa.
It is one of the few medicinal plants on the world market that has been formally studied for safety, in this case, in Vervet monkeys. The Medical Research Council of South Africa tested elite chemotype Sutherlandia dried leaf powder for safety in 2001. The study was part of a Medical Research Council Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) process to establish a "clinical platform" to assess the safety and efficacy of promising South African indigenous medicinal plants.
No toxicity was apparent in any variable studied by the MRC.
Contraindications
None documented at this time. It is not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women,
since the safety study did not include these situations.
Summary
As you can see from the summaries of each of the 5 components that make up the Sutherlandia PRO- formulation, the components chosen all have similar, related, complementary and synergistic effects in the body-mind-emotional-energy system.
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