THE
ANTI-STRESS HORMONE
You
can get rid of pathogens using Vitamin C...at anti-cancer rates of 8-10gms.
Phylogenetic Implications of Vitamin C Synthesis
As plants and animals emerged from aquatic environments onto
the land around 400-300 million years ago the challenge of terrestrial life was
to acquire certain marine micronutrients, including iodine, selenium, zinc,
copper, manganese, iron, etc. To replace these marine minerals life learned to
produce other endogenous antioxidants such as Vitamin C, polyfenols, Beta
carotene, bioflavonoids, Vitamin E etc. Thus the vast majority of plants and
animals on earth are able to convert glucose into ascorbic acid through a
sequence of four enzymatic steps. The glucose needed to produce ascorbate in
mammals is extracted from glycogen in the liver. While in reptiles and most
birds it is produced in the kidneys. However due to a genetic mutation that occurred
millions years ago humans and higher apes do not manufacture Vitamin C. Since
tarsiers also cannot make vitamin C, this implies the mutation had already
occurred, and thus must have occurred between 63 to 58 Mya. Guinea pigs, certain bats, and certain birds, some fish and higher apes have also lost the ability to manufacture Vitamin C internally.
When higher primates lost the ability to synthesize
ascorbate they lost the homeostatic feedback mechanism which increases
ascorbate synthesis under the influence of external and internal stresses. The cause of this phenomenon is that
the final enzyme in the synthetic process, L-gulonolactone
oxidase, cannot be produced due to a defective gene for the enzyme.
This mutation has not been lethal because vitamin C has been abundant in their
food sources. For example most monkeys consume vitamin C in amounts 10 to 20
times higher than the RDA.
On the other hand, with animals that still produce their own endogenous
Vitamin C: cats make up to 2800 mg a day, rabbits up to 15,820 mg, goats up to
13,300 mg and as much as 100,000 mg daily when faced with life-threatening
disease, trauma, or stress.
The human body needs around 12,000 mg/day, but doesn't produce Vitamin C. Uric
acid and ascorbate are both strong reducing agents (antioxidants). The loss of
the humanity’s ability to synthesize ascorbate parallels the loss of the
ability to break down uric acid. This observation has led scientists to
speculate that in higher primates, uric acid may have taken over some of the
functions of ascorbate.
Bill Sardi in “The New Truth About Vitamins and Minerals”
says that a 160 lb mountain goat makes about 13 grams of Vitamin C a day, and
more when under stress. Vitamin C is an anti-stress vitamin and our need for it
varies with our level of physical or emotional stress. Stress causes the
adrenal glands to signal the release of sugars and fats into the blood stream
to prepare for a response to danger. In most other animals but apes, fruit bats
and guinea pigs these sugars are converted to Vitamin C in the liver. Sardi
suggests that if humans also manufactured Vitamin C, we would be immune to
degenerative disease and our lifespan would be more like 144-216 years.
Vitamin C is available in many forms, and according to Linus
Pauling natural and synthetic L-ascorbic acid are chemically identical. Linus
Pauling says that the true and best form of vitamin C is L-ascorbic Acid
(C6H8O6). When taking Vitamin C there needs to be up to 70% bioflavonoids taken
along with it to increase assimilation, utilization and prolong the ascorbic
acid’s effects. A. Dr. Albert Szent-Gyorgyi was the first to discover the
bioflavonoid effect during his research work on vitamin C, when he determined
that another substance that he called vitamin-P (bioflavonoids) lead to
improvement in capillary permeability.
Bioflavonoids
(phenols or flavonoids) are the natural pigments, giving fruit, leaves,
flowers, and other plant parts their vibrant colors. Bioflavonoids help protect
the plant from these harmful UV rays and neutralize the free radicals-unstable
molecules with an unpaired electron-which they produce. Bioflavonoids are
abundant in virtually all plant foods. However, the greatest dietary sources of
bioflavonoids are green tea, onions, apples, grapes, roots, herbs, cacao,
Propolis, citrus fruits, berries, Red Bell Peppers, Cabbage Family, Rose Hips,
Pomegranates, acai, goji berries, mangosteen, noni, Pycnogenol, quercetin,
grape-seed extract, green tea. Cinnamon extract contains bioflavonoids called proanthocyanidins
that are very similar to the proanthocyanidins contained in grape seeds.
Bioflavonoids work with the other antioxidants to offer synergistic protection
from free radicals, aging, toxic chemicals, and metabolic waste products.
Bioflavonoids help replenish the body’s own antioxidants, including glutathione
peroxidase, coenzyme Q10, alpha-lipoic acid, and super oxide dismutase (SOD).
Together with dietary antioxidants, these endogenous antioxidants help to
protect the body against the thousands of free-radical hits that each cell
experiences daily.
Vitamin C is a common enzymatic
cofactor in mammals used in the synthesis of collagen. It acts as an electron
donor for three enzymes
participating in the synthesis of collagen. If vitamin C is missing, then the
collagen synthesized in its absence is weak, resulting in the entire body
losing its structural integrity. The free radical scavenging and collagen
building properties of Vitamin C are important to upright walking hominids and
full sovereign brain utilization through spinal health—for symptoms of vitamin
C deficiency reduce spinal integrity resulting in scoliosis, lordosis spinal
curvature and impaired cognition. The central nervous system has the highest
concentrations of Vitamin C, where it influences the function of
neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norephinephrine, serotonin, NMDA and
glutamate. Vitamin C’s role in the synthesis of the neurotransmitters has a
stimulating effect, fosters alertness, and plays an important regulatory role
in long-term memory and learning.
The nucleus accumbens and hippocampus have high concentrations of Vitamin C and it is
known to play a vital role in dopamine production as well. The secretion of the
stimulating neurotransmitter glutamate by the brain induces the release of
ascorbic acid into the extracellular space. The binding of ascorbic acid to the
glutamate receptor could mean that ascorbic acid holds great potential in
treating disease related to excitotoxic glutamate damage. That is, the ascorbic
acid and glutamate are inversely related so theoretically, high concentration
of ascorbic acid in the diet could inhibit glutamate release, lessening the
risk of excitotoxic damage. It also protects endorphins from being broken down
prematurely, which elevates mood. Mega-dose Vitamin C is used during opiate
withdrawal as it fills the opiate receptors and greatly reduces withdrawal symptoms.
In the aging brain there are reduced levels of ascorbic acid and glutathione
peroxidase, hence elevated levels of free radicals and lipid peroxidation. As
we age, we produce less of the transferrin transport protein that normally
binds free iron. As a result, older individuals have higher levels of
rust-susceptible free iron within their tissues, including brain.
Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of carnitine, needed
for the transport of fat into mitochondria, for conversion to energy. Bruce N.
Ames, professor of molecular and cell biology at UC Berkeley, fed older rats
acetyl-L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic acid. They found that the combination of
the two supplements effectively reduce aging by up-regulating the mitochondria,
rejuvenating and energizing cells. Both spatial and temporal memory improved,
and there was reduced oxidative damage to RNA in the hippocampus, the brain's
memory area. Besides liposomal Vitamin C, it is advisable for those undergoing
kundalini awakening or stress to take L-carnitine and alpha-lipoic supplements
as well as adopt a low glycemic diet.
Vitamin C is needed for bile production, as an antimutagenic and may also protect from lead poisoning by inhibiting intestinal absorption or enhancing urinary excretion of lead. Heavy metal ions interfere with enzyme reactions, reduce T cell function and make colloids lose their ability to hold water. Powerful cross-linkers (free radical-tissue agers) are the metallic ions of cadmium, aluminum, copper, titanium, lead and iron. Vitamin C helps keep these heavy metals in solution so they can be eliminated. Heavy metal damage due to lack of vitamin C from a cooked diet (and other factors of course) is suspect in senility, Alzheimer's , mental illness, criminal violence and ADD. Vitamin C removes excess copper from the body and supports the adrenal glands.
Vitamin C is needed for bile production, as an antimutagenic and may also protect from lead poisoning by inhibiting intestinal absorption or enhancing urinary excretion of lead. Heavy metal ions interfere with enzyme reactions, reduce T cell function and make colloids lose their ability to hold water. Powerful cross-linkers (free radical-tissue agers) are the metallic ions of cadmium, aluminum, copper, titanium, lead and iron. Vitamin C helps keep these heavy metals in solution so they can be eliminated. Heavy metal damage due to lack of vitamin C from a cooked diet (and other factors of course) is suspect in senility, Alzheimer's , mental illness, criminal violence and ADD. Vitamin C removes excess copper from the body and supports the adrenal glands.
It is important to take antioxidants
together, such as vitamin E (as D- alpha-tocopherol) and alpha-lipoic acid, to
regenerate the reduced form of the vitamin. In terms of its antioxidant
activity, vitamin C and E interact in such a way as to restore each others
active antioxidant state. Vitamin C scavenges oxygen radicals in the aqueous
phase and vitamin E protects the lipid membrane layer. Alpha-lipoic acid acts
powerfully to keep the ascorbate and tocopherol in the reduced state
(antioxidant state). When you take Vitamin C tablets make sure they are not the
chewable type or you will lose tooth enamel. I am using “Now C-1000 with
Bioflavonoids.”
Mineral Salt Vitamin C
Ascorbic acid and its sodium,
potassium, and calcium salts
are commonly used as antioxidant
food additives. These
compounds are water-soluble and thus cannot protect fats from oxidation: For
this purpose, the fat-soluble
esters of ascorbic acid
with long-chain fatty acids
(ascorbyl palmitate or ascorbyl stearate) can be used as food antioxidants.
Ascorbate terminates free radical reactions by serving as a stable (electron +
proton) donor. The oxidized forms of ascorbate are relatively unreactive, and
do not cause cellular damage, and can be converted back to ascorbate by
cellular enzymes. Mineral ascorbates are a non-acidic pH neutral form of Vitamin
C that provides the great benefits of Vitamin C without upsetting the stomach
and digestive system. Mineral salts of ascorbic acid (Sodium ascorbate and
Calcium ascorbate, Magnesium ascorbate, Potassium Ascorbate) are buffered and
therefore, less acidic to the stomach than ascorbic acid. When magnesium
ascorbate, calcium ascorbate and potassium ascorbate are taken in a glass of
water there is an immediate increased sense of well being in the belly, reduced
brain fog and sense of internal cleansing...as the mineral ascorbates are a
good electron donor (reduce oxidation/inflammation) in relieving acidic-low
oxygen-high pathogen conditions.
NATURAL VITAMIN C
The richest natural sources of Vitamin C are the Kakadu plum and the camu camu fruit.
Kakadu Plum—(Terminalia ferdinandiana) the gubinge, billygoat
plum or murunga grows natively across the Top End of Northern Australia. This
wild olive looking fruit contains 3000mg of vitamin C per 100g of fruit - over
50 times the concentration found in oranges. The anti-oxidant ((ORAC) activity
was four or five times higher than in blueberries, in fact there is no plant in
the world that has the same level of vitamin C, anti-oxidants and bioactives.
The Kakadu Plum contains phytochemicals such as gallic acid which is
antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal; and ellagic acid which has
anti-carcinogenic effects. http://www.kakaduplum.com.au/
— Freeze dried powder
Camu Camu—Is a fruit
containing the highest documented quantity of natural vitamin C on earth. Camu
Camu's vitamin C content has been recorded at 500,000 ppm. Compare that to orange which provides
500 to 4,000 ppm (parts per million) of vitamin C, or Acerola which provides up
to 172,000 ppm.
Goji Berries—Lycium or Wolfberries belong
to the nightshade (Solonaceae) family and contain 50 times more
Vitamin C than oranges. It is a vegetarian form of protein, packed with
nineteen amino acids including all eight essential for life, rich in vitamin A
and a good source of vitamin C and polysaccharides that help strengthening
immune system. Goji berries possess over 20 trace minerals and vitamins
including zinc, iron, phosphorus, riboflavin (B2), vitamin E as well as
carotenoids, including beta-carotene and zeaxanthin, which is highly beneficial
for eyes.
Amla (Amalaki)—The Indian gooseberry, is one of the fruits in the
most widely used Ayurvedic herbal formula – Triphala. It is considered a
general panacea for almost all imbalances and described as containing 20 times
the amount of vitamin C to be found in an orange. The fruit contained 482.14
units of superoxide dismutase/g fresh weight. As one of the highest vitamin C
sources in nature, amla fruit is
antiaging, antidiabetic and immune enhancing. The powder of the dried amla
fruit is an effective remedy of hyperacidity, ulcers, blood cleansing, inhibits
platelets aggregation, lowers cholesterol levels. Amla is a longevity tonic,
which stops premature graying or hair-loss, encourages nail and hair growth,
and improves eyesight.
Rose Hips—Are a valuable source of vitamin C, like Amla they contain 20 times
more vitamin C than oranges. Overripe hips are sweet, but have lost much of
their vitamin C. Rosehips are also full of bioflavonoids, associated with fruit
pigment that increase the absorption and biological effectiveness of vitamin C.
Moringa Oleifera—The dried and powdered leaves of the tree provide
7x the vitamin C of oranges. Be aware that the skins and seeds/kernels of
plants contain the most amount of antioxidants…for example mango peel and
kernel has antioxidant levels that are 20-40 times higher than the flesh
itself. One study showed that pomegranate peel gave the maximum antioxidant
activity due to the presence of its high polyphenolic content. At a
concentration of 60 ppm pomegranate peel powder reduced fat oxidation by 65% in
an in vitro assay.
Pinebark Extract—Pycnogenol helps potentiate vitamin C and other
antioxidant activity. I also recommend including other antioxidants such as vitamin
E and beta-carotene, along with vitamin C, for their protective ability.
Moreover, many of the B vitamins are important as cell fuel, as are several key
minerals and CoEnzyme QIO.
Grapeseed Extract—
Grape Seed Extract is a Super Antioxidant - 20-50 times more powerful than
Vitamin C, E, & Beta Carotene. Grape Seed Extract is an
antiallergenic, antihistamine, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and it
strengthens blood vessels, improves skin and aids in circulation. Grape
Seed Extract contains proanthocyanidins bioflavonoids which help strengthen and
protect cell membranes from oxidative damage caused by free radicals.
Resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant found in grape skins, grape seed extract,
D-glucarate, a cellular detoxifier, calcium and ellagic acid all seem to work
in harmony together to protect against skin cancer. Supplemental resveratrol
has been shown to reduce skin cancer tumors by up to 98 percent, to stop
production of leukemia cells. cancer cells have a lot of defective pathways and
they are very vulnerable if you target those pathways. The same is not true of
healthy cells. Grape seed extract triggers DNA damage in the cancer cells (via
increased reactive oxygen species) and inhibits the necessary repair mechanism
used by the cells to regenerate and multiply. The Grape Seed polyphenols
support brain health, improve cognition and lower the risk of dementia.
Catechins help reduce allergic responses by inhibiting enzymes involved in the
formation of histamine. GSE & MSM
are a great combination for healthy hair. Citrus Bioflavonoids (Vitamin P)
enhance the usefulness of Grape Seed Extract by increasing capillary strength
and regulating absorption.
How to Live Longer And Feel
Better by Linus Pauling
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Liposomal
Encapsulated Vitamin C
Liposomal-C uses ascorbic acid powder and lecithin for a
lipid delivery system, by encasing nanoparticles of nutrients (herbs, too) in a
phospholipid membrane or “liposome,” allowing safe passage through the
gastrointestinal tract without degradation. Thereby avoiding the destructive
forces of the gut so that Liposomal-C can be directly absorbed into the blood
stream. “Lypo-Spheric Lecithin-Vitamin C” permits 90% ascorbic acid to get into
cells, because cell walls are made of fats and normal Vitamin C is water
soluble, while regular vitamin C is only absorbed around 19%. Vitamin C encased
in liposomes is claimed to be far more absorbed approaching or exceeding
intravenous Vitamin C, but it is less expensive than IV C treatments. The
traditional form of Vitamin C, in tablet or capsule, is subject to a host of
factors that can oxidize it, neutralize it, adulterate it, and even expel it
before it ever gets to the cells that need it. The Liposomal-C because of their
nano size and composition, provide the perfect transport system.
The best known phospholipid is phosphatidylcholine (aka
lecithin). Because it's structure allows it to be a interface of water-lipid
environments, there are two main functions of phospholipids: A key component of
the cell's lipid bilayer, and emulsification. Foods rich in phosphatidylcholine
include: egg yolks, liver, soybeans, wheat germ, and peanuts. Lecithin
represents a similar phospholipid substance to our cell walls so the liposomal material
is assimilated by the phospholipid-craving cells that need phosphatidylcholine
and the Vitamin C. Vitamin C filled liposomes disperse in water or beverage and
quickly navigate through the digestive system, requiring no digestive activity
prior to assimilation. They rapidly absorb in the small intestine and are
transported intact throughout the bloodstream to release the powerful,
non-degraded Vitamin C for use throughout the body as the liposomal material is
metabolized by the cells requiring repair.
Mix solutions of Vitamin C and Sunflower Lecithin (or nonGM
soy lecithin) and place the two solutions, together in either an ultrasonic
cleaner. This system works to encapsulate 70% of the Vitamin C. This
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• Soak and dissolve 3 level tbls of “Sunflower Lecithin” in
1 cup of distilled water.
• Dissolve 1 level tbls of Pharmaceutical
grade Vitamin C powder in half a cup of distilled water. Then mix in
a bullet mixer or blender for 30 minutes OR…
• Pour both solutions together in the ultrasonic cleaner
bowl and turn unit on. With the lid open use a plastic straw to slowly stir the
contents. This will take about 30 minutes or so. When done you will have a mix
that is about the color of milk with no foam.
• If the 15g vitamin C powder (one tbls) batch is taken over
two days then this is about 7-8g Vitamin C per day. This is the RDA
for your average human or goat.
• Therapeutic dose can be 1/3 cup Liposomal-C in 1/3 cabbage
cider or another high enzyme liquid…3 times a day. This cuts inflammation,
oxidation, pain…
Buffered vitamin C powder will NOT
go into a liposomal state. It looks OK for a
little while, then it separates.
Love Raw Foods Sunflower Lecithin - Raw 16 Oz.
www.swansonvitamins.com —1 lb each of Swanson Premium 100% Pure
Vitamin C Powder
http://www.nuscicorp.com/products —Excellent bulk supplements, also on
www.amazon.com
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Video on how to make Liposomal Encapsulated Vitamin C
KUNDALINI AND LIPOSOMAL ANTIOXIDANTS
Due to the increased appetite for
fruit-sugar, plus the increased biophoton light, free radicals, metabolism and
energy generation etc... a kundalini awakening can quicken the onset of insulin
resistance, glycation and the oxidation of cell membranes. Particularly
noticable is the degrading of the skin collagen in the later years of a
kundalini awakening. You may notice a sense of the blood sugar pooling in the
blood and feeding pathogens rather than getting into the cells. You may also
notice a shortness of breath, in that the oxygen is not getting around the body
due to glycated hemoglobin. This is especially apparent if one has awakened
without the support of family or community, and when the cortisol produced by
high stress levels has exacerbated this oxidative/insulin resistance process.
This peroxidization of our fatty cell membranes and caramelization of our
protein structures can be avoided by keeping up a supernutrition level of reducing
factors that supply electrons to the body and sop up the excess free radicals
as they occur...thereby preventing damage to the mitochondrial cellular energy
production itself.
