Vitamin Supplements

Other Amino Acids

GLUTAMINE & GLUTAMIC ACID

Glutamic acid serves primarily as a brain fuel. It has the ability to pick up excess ammonia — which can inhibit high- performance brain function — and convert it into the buffer glutamine. Since glutamine produces marked elevation of glutamic acid, a shortage of the former in the diet can result in a shortage of the latter in the brain.

Aside from improving intelligence (even the IQs of mentally deficient children), glutamine has been shown to help in the control of alcoholism. It has also been found to shorten the healing time for ulcers and alleviate fatigue, depression, and impotence. Most recently it’s been used successfully in the treatment of schizophrenia and senility. Read the rest of this entry »

Polyps

These small annoying growths should definitely be seen by a doctor, and in most instances surgical removal is necessary. Butas far as supplements go, Dr. Jerome J. DeCosse, professor chairman of surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsi olyp s,n, used 3,000 mg. vitamin C [time release] daily on patients with p and had noteworthy success with the treatment.

Postoperative Healing

After surgery, your body needs all the nutritional support it can get.

Vitamin E, 400 IU [dry form] 3 times daily

2 vitamin C complex, 1,000 mg. with bioflavonoids, hesperidin,and rutin A.M. and P.M. Read the rest of this entry »