| Tammy Morales - (4/12/2005 6:00:55 PM) : |
Blaine has a story and so do I, just like the many others who are taking advantage of the latest in nutriceutical health technology! You have to look into this!
Just 2 weeks ago Blaine started taking Pro Argi-9, an L-arginine suppliment based on a nobel prize winning technology! Hooked up to a constant insulin device, he normally goes through 3 units of insuline in 3 days. I just talked to him last night! He has reduced that by nearly 50% by mixing one scoop of Pro Argi-9 with water and drinking it on an empty stomach right before he goes to bed! If you want to ask Blaine personally, call him at 812-483-5557.
As for my story, two and a half years ago I was diagnosed with bipolar II. I now understand the depression and hypomanic states of mind that I have faced since I was a teenager. It is true that some people genetically are predesposed to some forms of mental illnesses. Luckily I grew up in a family that promoted basically health attitudes, keep working, be happy, eat your vegetables, and spiritually always do what will bring you closer to God and produce peace and comfort in difficult times. I suppose that this environment is one of the reasons that I never actually tried to kill myself when I wanted to somehow be gone.
Just recently, after medication and therapy, I have been able to begin reclaiming my life, finding stability and peace in my life. Not, however, until after the damage has been done. I have lost my marriage and am facing life alone.
I am somehow more peaceful and I don't seem to feel like giving up.
In November 2004 I was introduced to a product that gave me some hope. I had heard that it helps to balance out the saratonin and other mood effective hormones in the body that cause depressive and manic episodes. I tried the product hoping to have it at least balance me better than the medication alone was doing.
To my suprise, it not only balanced me, it helped me to sleep, it helped me to feel more balanced and most of all, I have been able to comfortably, and under the direction of my doctors, reduce my medication by 2/3! What a difference I have found in my life. You can call me directly also, I want to yell out to the world! 812.305.2274!
Here is some clinical information on the product. It is called Pro Argi-9.
Pro Argi-9 Suppliment and use instructions.
Posted: 04/12/2005 04:05 PM
What is L-Arginine?
The amino acid L-arginine is considered the most potent Nutraceutical ever discovered, due to its powerful healing properties, and is referred to by scientists as the Miracle Molecule. The remarkable properties of L-arginine were validated by the 1998 Nobel Prize in Medicine, and since then have created a frenzy of interest in the Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical fields.
Medical researchers have gathered enough clinical evidence to bring L-arginine to the forefront of modern medicine as an accepted treatment for a variety of human ailments. The L-arginine phenomen is changing standard treatment methodologies in heart disease, immune function, adiposity-generated diseases, genetic growth deficiencies, high blood pressure, sexual disfunction, and human aging.
Columbia University refers to L-arginine as the "magic bullet" for the cardiovascular system. Over 10,000 L-arginine citations were compiled by Columbia University researchers in their quest to document the clinical benefits of this simple amino acid. It is now taught to medical students at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.
The Nobel Prize landmark discovery of the functions of Nitric Oxide (NO) elucidated the fact that without NO, human life would be impossible. Even more revolutionary was the irrefutable evidence that L-arginine is the body's chief source for creating Nitric Oxide.
Twenty years ago, the idea that a simple and humble amino acid could change the face of medicine would have been dismissed. Now, physicians, researchers, and scientists are embracing the effectiveness of L-arginine and its use has become mainstream.
Benefits and Functions
The efficacy of L-arginine as a therapeutic agent has been validated by thousands of clinical studies.
The benefits and functions attributed to oral ingestion of L-arginine include:
• Precursor for the synthesis of Nitric Oxide (NO)
• Stimulation of the release of the most important anti-aging hormone in the body, growth hormone.
• Improves immune function
• Reduces healing time of injuries (particularly bone)
• Reduces risk of heart disease
• Natural Alternative to Viagra
• Increases muscle mass
• Reduces adipose tissue body fat
• Helps improve insulin sensitivity
• Helps decrease blood pressure
• Alleviates male infertility, improving sperm production and motility
Obesity, GH, and L-Arginine
Obesity is characterized by increased levels of insulin (high glycemic foods and drinks) and by subnormal growth hormone (GH) release. Insulin promotes fat and carbohydrate storage while GH stimulates lipolysis (fat-burning). The insulin/growth hormone ratio is significantly higher in obese humans than in lean humans. The combination of high insulin and low GH exacerbates the obese condition. L-arginine is the main oral agent responsible for restoration of GH in humans, and administration of 8 to 12 grams of free form L-arginine taken at bedtime on an empty stomach 30 minutes prior to Delta sleep reinstates normal GH levels.
Pharmacology, 1988, 36:2, 106-11
Legal Claims as Related to L-Arginine
Patent Number 6,608,109
Patent Holder: Dr. Ann de Wees Allen
The following claims have been analyzed by FDA and FTC regulatory attorneys and will be allowed under the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994. Said claims have been determined to meet the legal requirements of “Dietary Supplement Structure/Function” claims for 2003-2004 as related to Patent number 6,608,109 upon review of the patent’s documentary evidence and clinical substantiation spanning a twenty-year period and broad use of safety in humans.
The former Chief Counsel for the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, and author of U.S. Food and Drug Law, was consulted regarding the carbohydrate delivery base for this patent, and whose determination regarding this base assisted in the substantiation of its efficacy and subsequent claims.
The following claims are unique to L-arginine patent 6,608,109 and may not be used for any other product or patent, under penalty of law.
Legal Claims 1 – 15 as related to L-arginine patent # 6,608,109
1. Enhances muscle mass
2. Supports muscle growth
3. Stimulates muscle development
4. Supports hypothalamic response
5. Aids in decreasing body fat
6. Is an antioxidant
7. Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels
8. Is more well tolerated than L-arginine alone
9. Helps boost energy
10. Is rejuvenative
11. Helps promote healthy sexual performance
12. Is an adaptogen
13. Growth hormone: Helps provide the building blocks necessary for the body to maintain its own healthy growth hormone levels
14. Helps produce Nitric Oxide (NO)
15. Stimulates production of human anti-aging mechanisms in persons over 23
Directions and Protocols for Pro Argi-9
Suggested Serving
1. Mix one serving (1 level scoop providing 5 g elemental L-arginine) with 4-8 oz. water (depending on individual taste).
2. Stir to dissolve. If water is very cold, mixture will take about 1 minute to dissolve.
3. Add 3-4 cubes of ice to activate the flavor system (if desired).
One serving (1 scoop) may be taken twice per day.
Food and drinks may be taken with daytime servings, but high glycemic foods and drinks should be avoided.
Do not use L-Lysine with or near this product.
Directions for Taking Pro Argi-9 at Bedtime (Anti-aging Benefits)
Anti-aging benefits of L-arginine only occurs when 10 grams of pure elemental L-arginine is ingesting in a low glycemic format with no competing proteins, amino acids, maltodextrins, or sugars.
Take 2 servings (2 scoops) in desired amount of water, 30 minutes prior to sleep on an empty stomach.
Do not ingest food, including protein drinks, L-Citrulline, high glycemic drinks, or supplements containing any other amino acids with or within 2 hours of taking this product at bedtime. Ingesting food, amino acids, or high glycemic ingredients with or near this product is not in any way harmful, it simply will negate the benefits.
Directions for Athletes
Take 2 servings at bedtime (see instructions above) and an optional 1-2 servings 30 minutes prior to intense exercise on an empty stomach.
Selecting Appropriate Serving Size
You can decide how many servings to take depending on personal goals. Start by taking 1 serving the first night and then increase servings, if desired, over a period of a few days.
See Cautions and Contraindications for exemptions.
Cardiovascular and Nitric Oxide Protocol
(a.k.a. Daytime Protocol)
If you’re looking for cardiovascular benefits and nitric oxide you can take 5 grams of elemental l-arginine.
5 grams of l-arginine = 1 scoop of Pro Argi-9
Anti-aging and Growth Hormone Protocol
(a.k.a. Nighttime Protocol)
To get an anti-aging and growth hormone effect from l-arginine, you have to take a therapeutic dose of 8-10 grams for females and 10-12 elemental grams in males 30 minutes prior to sleep on a totally empty stomach.
10 grams of l-arginine = 2 scoops of Pro Argi-9
A totally empty stomach means nothing but water and you cannot have any food in your system. You have to take it prior to sleep because l-arginine only crosses the blood brain barrier during Delta sleep.
If you have anything in your stomach for two hours prior to that it is not going to work. It will be a waste of time and money and effort.
Athlete Protocols
The only other time you can release growth hormones is when you do some very intense exercise.
People who are professional athletes take l-arginine about a half hour prior to exercise on an empty stomach.
Take Pro Argi-9 45 minutes prior to exercise and at bedtime on an empty stomach.
Note: Most sports drinks interfere with GH release, so only drink water near desired GH release times.
Start off the first night with one scoop which is 5 grams of l-arginine
For 2-3 nights just take one scoop.
Then go up to 2 scoops which is 10 grams of elemental l-arginine
Once they get up to 10 grams their body should be used to l-arginine.
Take 10 grams per night at bed time for about 3 weeks to a month.
Then for men start taking 15 grams (3 scoops) per night at bed time. Try that for a month. Then compare are you getting better results at the 10 grams at night or 15 grams. If you’re not getting better results at 15 grams go back to 10 grams because arginine is expensive.
For women athletes stay at 10 grams. The only woman I know who uses more than 10 grams is Linda Wood Hoyt who’s a professional bodybuilder and has been taking l-arginine for 15 years.
If you are not a professional athlete, or you’re not into exercise on some heavy level, it’s a waste to take it prior to exercise. You can take arginine once during the day (the Daytime Protocol) and if you want the anti-aging and growth hormone benefits you can take it at night (the Nighttime Protocol).
Questions about the Anti-aging and
Growth Hormone Protocol
What if I chew some chewing gum an hour before going to bed. Is it OK to take the arginine with a little slip like that?
That’s a good question. The bottom line issue is: If you have any circulating dietary fat protein amino acid or sugar in your system within a two hour period, do NOT take the arginine, because there would be zero up-take as far as crossing the blood brain barrier. You’ll get the cardiovascular benefits from the arginine but you wont get any of the anti-aging or growth hormone. Because arginine is so expensive, it’s better to put nothing in your system other than water. It would be best to forgo the gum if you want to get the benefits of the arginine.
Is it OK if I have a snack, wait two hours, and then go to bed?
Yes. This is what most athletes do:
They have to get in bed and get to sleep in 30 minutes. There is no watching movies, playing around and bouncing off the walls. You have to go to sleep. These athletes know the cost of arginine so it’s vital to their careers to be able to go to sleep.
What I generally recommend is you take a very small amount of water, just a shot glass.
My husband takes a small amount of water in a shot glass and puts it on his bedside table. He measures out two scoops in a separate glass. He does not mix it up prior to going to sleep because it wont work. Right when he is getting sleepy, he pours the water into the arginine. It will go into solution and he drinks it.
You have to be asleep within 30 minutes.
After you go to sleep there is a 15 minute vital window, on which the arginine will cross the blood brain barrier, if there are no competing amino acids or anything in the gut.
We have to take into consideration gut transit time, from the time it goes into your mouth until it goes into your system. It’s not just a matter of what’s in the mouth.
If anything in the body is perceived to have nutrients in it within a 2 hour period, arginine won’t cross the blood brain barrier. It won’t do anything deleterious it will just be a waste of money and time.
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