Shaklee recently introduced a new multi-vitamin supplement named VitaLea Gold. Based on the original VitaLea (VL) formula, the new VL Gold is designed for adults over 50. As we mature, our body’s demand for nutritional support increases, while our ability to absorb the vitamins B6, B12, C, D, and K decreases. Significant research has shown a correlation between lower circulating B-vitamin levels and an increased incidence of cardiovascular disease, colon, and breast cancer.
The new VL Gold also added N-acetylcysteine (NAC) to the formula. Recent animal and human studies of NAC have shown it to be a powerful antioxidant and a potential therapeutic agent in the treatment of cancer, heart disease, HIV infection, heavy metal toxicity, and other diseases characterized by free radical oxidant damage.
NAC became popular as a supportive treatment for HIV/AIDS in the mid-1990’s. (1) N-acetylcysteine, along with glutathione and alpha-lipoic acid have all been shown to interrupt the process of viral activation and CD4 cell death.
An 18-dose oral course of NAC is currently the mainstay of treatment for acetaminophen-induced liver poisoning. N-acetylcysteine also appears to have some clinical usefulness as a chelating agent in the treatment of acute heavy metal toxicity, both as an agent capable of protecting the liver and kidney from damage, and as an intervention to enhance elimination of the metals. (2)
NAC is also a powerful immune stimulant. For example, an Italian study of 262 elderly subjects found that 600mg NAC, taken twice daily, reduced flu symptoms by two-thirds. (3) Large dosages of NAC—up to several grams daily— can extend the life expectancy of patients with AIDS, (4) and some research suggests that it may also reduce the risk of cancer. (5)
VL Gold is also superior to other "leading brand" multi-vitamins since it contains:
2X the antioxidants for prevention of free-radical damage
2X the calcium for stronger bones
10X the biotin (a major part of B Complex), an important catalyst for energy production
Vita-Lea Gold is also the only multi that gives you a choice of formulas: with vitamin K for its bone-building benefits, or without vitamin K for those who happen to be taking blood-thinning medications (anticoagulants).
Shaklee has set new standards once again with the creation of VitaLea Gold. I’m pleased to add it to my daily regimen of supplements. If you are nearing the 50-year mark then VL Gold is for you too!
Yours in Health,
Frank M. Painter, D.C.
"The Doc on The Block"
REFERENCES:
(1) Nutrients and HIV: part three - N-acetylcysteine, alpha-lipoic acid, L-glutamine, and L-carnitine
Alternative Medicine Review 2000 (Aug);5 (4):290-305
http://www.chiro.org/nutrition/ABSTRACTS/
Nutrients_and_HIV_3.shtml
(2) Clinical applications of N-acetylcysteine
Alternative Medicine Review 1998 (Apr); 3 (2):114-127
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=9577247&
query_hl=2&itool=pubmed_docsum
(3) Attenuation of influenza-like symptomatology and improvement of cell-mediated immunity with long-term N-acetylcysteine treatment
Eur Respir J 1997;10:1535-41
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=9230243&
query_hl=2&itool=pubmed_docsum
(4) Glutathione deficiency is associated with impaired survival in HIV disease
Proc Nat Acad Sci USA 1997;94:1967-72
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=9050888&
query_hl=4&itool=pubmed_docsum
(5) Induction by carcinogens and chemoprevention by N-acetylcysteine of adducts to mitochondrial DNA in rat organs
Canc Res 1996;56:1642-1647
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=Abstract&list_uids=8603414&
query_hl=6&itool=pubmed_docsum
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