Supplement Info: A
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Vitamin A-(beta carotene) This vitamin has a bit of a mixed “pedigree”. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin, so it has the potential to accumulate in tissues and cause liver toxicity. Conversely, if an individual has difficulties with fat absorption, they may actually be deficient in Vitamin A. Alcohol can enhance the toxicity of Vitamin A. Elevated levels of Vitamin A are associated with an increased risk of hip fracture in women. On the other hand, Vitamin A is an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals. There have been some studies, which suggest that high levels of Vitamin A may increase the risk of certain cancers, including breast cancer and lung cancer. However, other studies have shown Vitamin A to be useful in combating cervical cancer. This condition has been correlated with infection by the human papilloma virus. Vitamin A is often recommended for children with autism. This may stem from work in Africa , which found that high doses of Vitamin A were useful in reducing the severity of measles viral infection. Subsequent work has shown that while Vitamin A is useful to help eradicate virus if there is a Vitamin A deficiency, it can actually promote viral transmission if there is no deficiency. This may explain some of the divergent results with the use of Vitamin A. Caution should be used when considering the use of high doses of Vitamin A.
Acidophilus- This is a probiotic, or the natural bacteria that line your intestinal tract. It is important to repopulate your body with normal flora. Acidophilus is one of several types of probiotics. The most basic is simply acidophilus.
Allerdophilus works in a similar fashion, but is designed for allergic individuals. Kyodophilus is a chewable form that works well for young children. Supremadophilus is an excellent probiotic. It contains normal flora, FOS, which is basically food to help the normal bacteria grow, and colostrum, producing healthy bacteria levels. It works well in conjunction with Candex, lactoferrin, Oregamax, Buffer pH, Colon Support, and Inuflora.
Adrenal Support- Adrenal insufficiency occurs when the adrenals are unable to produce normal amounts of hormones, or when the body has a reduced capacity to deal with chronic stress. A professional health care practitioner who may advise the use of an Adrenal Supplement best diagnoses this condition.
Alpha Lipoic Acid- This helps to increase glutathione in the liver. It supplies a sulfur group to the body. It is also one of the few antioxidants that are able to work in both the water and the fat phases in the body. As a result it is able to help with oxidized cholesterol. It is often used in conjunction with other sulfur containing supplements for heavy metal detoxification. It is also helpful when used. as part of a diet to maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
Artichoke- This works well in conjunction with Yellow Dock to relieve constipation. It is a nice addition to a daily supplement regime, with or without the yellow dock. It will also help to maintain cholesterol levels that are already in the normal range.
ATP- This can be used as an alternative, or in conjunction with NADH in neurological inflammation and as a source of energy to help with detoxification. Your brain needs adequate stores of ATP in order to detoxify harmful substances.