Antioxidant Miracle, The: Put Lipoic Acid, Pycogenol, and Vitamins E and C to Work for You
by: Lester Packer, Carol Colman
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A pill that strengthens your heart, sharpens your mind, keeps your body young, extends your life, prevents cancer, and keeps your skin wrinkle-free? Sounds like a joke or a dream, doesn't it? According to molecular cell biologist Lester Packer, these pills exist--they are antioxidants. "Literally thousands of studies have confirmed that antioxidants can help prevent numerous diseases and will not only enhance life, but in all probability extend life," he writes. In The Antioxidant Miracle, he describes breakthroughs in antioxidant research and prescribes the Packer Plan: his "state-of-the-art antioxidant supplement, diet, and skin-care regimen."
According to Packer, five antioxidants "network" in our bodies with "special powers" that slow aging and fight disease: Vitamins C and E, glutathione, lipoic acid, and Coenzyme Q10. The first two are obtained through food, the others are produced by the body, but these levels decline as we age, so we need to supplement. Packer describes the benefits and actions of these special antioxidants and also recommends flavonoids such as ginkgo biloba and pycnogenol (made from the bark of pine trees), a number of carotenoids, selenium, and a variety of foods high in antioxidants. He spells out exactly what supplements you need and how much, with special modifications for smokers, diabetics, menopausal women, athletes, and people at high risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease. The book is not easy reading: lots of scientific explanations and study descriptions. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Review
Finally, a book by a renowned and active researcher that proves the value of nutritional supplements. The Antioxidant Miracle provides a shield protecting us from disease and ensuring health. The information in this book could save your life!Julian Whitaker, M.D. founder, Whitaker Wellness Institute; editor, Health and Healing
"For those of us seeking to combat the debility and diseases of aging, The Antioxidant Miracle is an essential tool."William Regelson, M.D.coauthor of the New York Times bestseller, The Melatonin Miracle
William Regelson, M.D.coauthor of the New York Times bestseller, The Melatonin Miracle
"For those of us seeking to combat the debility and diseases of aging, The Antioxidant Miracle is an essential tool."
Book Info
Univ. of California, Berkeley. Text, for the consumer, on the benefits of antioxidants. Discusses taking a combination of vitamin E, vitamin C, lipoic acid, Co Q10, and glutathione to treat heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and liver disease. Softcover, hardcover listed in approval week 1999-22.
About the Author
LESTER PACKER, Ph.D., is regarded as the world's foremost antioxidant research scientist. Head of the Packer Lab at the University of California at Berkeley, he is a senior scientist at the prestigious Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Carol Colman is the New York Times bestselling coauthor of The Melatonin Miracle and Shed 10 Years in 10 Weeks, among other successful books.
Reviews:
Excellent Material for Extending your Life Span
This is one of the most useful health books I have ever read, and I have been studying them for more than 20 years. Ignore the comments about the style of writing etc. The style could have been a little better but this is not the important issue. The information contained here is of significant value and it is based on good science (in my opinion). If you care about your health and long term survival then buy this book, read it carefully, and follow Dr. Packer's advice. Your medical doctor will probably not tell you about this new information but he is no doubt, following it himself at home. By the way, Dr. Packer is a Phd., not an MD. What is not stated in the book but I'm sure Dr. Packer is aware of is that there is new research which suggests that many presently incurable diseases are caused by certain types of viruses, bacteria, and fungus. These microbes are too small to see with an ordinary microscope (while they are alive), and are dead when viewed under an electron microscope. The process by which they work has been missed up until recently. New techniques are available now which allows microbiologists to see and study how these organisms work, and this is beginning to create new science. New science in any field takes a long time to be accepted by many practitioners for various reasons. You will not hear about this on the evening news or in your local paper, probably for another 5 to 10 years. If you want to learn more about it, you must study it yourself. For more info see Dr. Mattman's book on "Cell Wall Deficient Forms", 2000, available on Amazon.com. Also, see Dr. Gregory's book, Pathogenesis of Cancer, 1955, out of print but may be available from Amazon.com Zshops or Auctions. This book shows that this subject has been around for awhile (and is highly controversial). Another good one is "The Cancer Microbe", by Cantwell, 1990, available on Amazon.com. These three books explain what is going on with the germs while Dr. Packer's book explains what you can do to help prevent disease. There is strong evidence that Antioxidants do help. The key to controlling the microbes before they cause trouble is to have a strong immune system. One way to have a strong immune system is to counteract oxidation of our cells and provide them with proper nutrition. This can be accomplished with a very specific mix of Antioxidant vitamins which work as a team, a bit of exercise, and some common sense. Dr. Packer tells you exactly how to do this and why, and it is not complicated. I do not know Dr. Packer or anyone affiliated with him, but would like to meet him someday. The only thing missing from the book is what to do about taking other vitamins and minerals, which are not Antioxidants, in conjunction with Dr. Packer's mix. This is however, a minor detail. 'bobzt' Engineer