Red Yeast Rice — as effective as ‘statin’ drugs, cheaper, and with fewer side effects

Chinese red yeast, Monascus purpureus, contains a family of substances that inhibit an enzyme responsible for making cholesterol in the body. In clinical studies, extracts of M. purpureus reduce LDL cholesterol levels by about 31% and triglycerides by 34%. In animal studies, a reduction in atherosclerotic plaques has also been shown.

The dried yeast contains a family of compounds (‘monacolins’) that are similar in chemical structure to the expensive ‘statin’ drugs for high cholesterol. It also contains other medically active compounds that contribute to its benefits.

Synonyms: RRY, Red Yeast Rice Extract, RYR

Invasion of the Body Snackers

NAM (the abbreviation for “nicotinamide”) is a form of Vitamin B3. Each form of the vitamin plays additional roles besides being involved in metabolism. NAM has anti-bacterial properties that are not obtainable from other forms of vitamin B3.

Despite the name “nicotinamide”, NAM and the alkaloid nicotine are chemically different substances with unrelated biological effects. NAM has no addictive or habit-forming properties whatsoever.

Staphylococcus bacteria

Staphylococcus aureus is the most common cause of “staph” infections. It can cause illnesses ranging from minor skin infections to major life-threatening conditions. Staph bacteria can infect many kinds of tissue: skin, bones, muscle, vascular and respiratory tissues, etc. Examples of such infections include: pimples, boils, abscesses in skin, muscle and bones, impetigo, flesh-eating disease, cellulitis folliculitis, carbuncles, scalded skin syndrome, pneumonia, meningitis, inflammation of the heart, toxic shock syndrome, bacteremia, and sepsis.

Staph bacteria are found on surfaces, handles, and railings everywhere, and exposure to them is impossible to avoid. They can survive for long periods on dry or wet surfaces. Hundreds of thousands of patients in American hospitals contract staph infections every year, and millions of people contract infections outside of hospitals. Treatment is needed immediately, since some infections proceed rapidly and devastatingly.

Pictures of staph infections can be seen on Google Images — but be forewarned: many of these images are appalling and depressing.

MRSA

Methicillin-resistant S. aureus, abbreviated MRSA, is a greatly feared strain of Staphylococcus that has become resistant to most antibiotics. Nearly half of the meat and poultry in U.S. grocery stores are contaminated with S. aureus, and more than half of those bacteria are resistant to antibiotics.

Rosmarinic acid, an antioxidant and antimicrobial found in many plants such as rosemary and oregano, prevents cell damage caused by free radical reactions — reactions that are thought to be involved in inflammation, arthritis and the aging process in general. It also shows promise as a preventative for arterial plaque formation, as an HIV integrase inhibitor, and for treating bronchial asthma,  gingivitis and inflammatory diseases in general.

Saw-Palmetto-Oil — for people who want to be sexier than they already are.

Numerous studies have shown that the berry contains fatty acids which may inhibit the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone within the prostate.

Cardiopeptase says “Be gone!” to pain, coughs, and hardened arteries!

CardioPeptase: A naturally occurring proteolytic enzyme that digests “nonliving” matter, i.e. arterial plaque. CardioPeptase is also used as an alternative to salicylates and NSAIDs