Ginger, capsaicin and Fennel_ as analgesic & antiinflammatory agent

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Ginger – A study in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine looked at ginger along with traditional pain medications. They found that ginger can reduce pain in the muscles and joints by as much as 25 percent.¹
Taking raw and cooked ginger daily can be an effective pain reliever – even for inflammatory conditions like osteoarthritis. That’s because inflammation is the root cause of all kinds of problems – from arthritis and back pain to muscle aches.

Ginger contains 12 different compounds that fight inflammation. Some block the Cox-2 enzyme which triggers it. Some lower pain-receptor and nerve-ending sensitivity. Together they work almost the same as anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and aspirin.

Capsaicin – Capsaicin gives peppers their heat. It also relieves pain through a number of pathways in your body – safely and effectively.
Research in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association showed that capsaicin has an “across the board” talent for getting rid of joint and muscle pain associated with arthritis, psoriasis and even diabetic neuropathy.⁴
You’ll be amazed at how easy it is to add cayenne to your cuisine. I tend to use cayenne by taste and add it to my food in place of black pepper. It’s also quite good in salsa.
I keep a bottle of cayenne in my house for emergencies, too. Once I was cutting down some bananas and accidentally cut my hand with a machete. I sprinkled some cayenne on the cut, applied pressure and the bleeding stopped immediately.

Fennel – The seeds have 16 analgesic chemicals. Fennel is very soothing, and is used to relieve colic and cramps.
In one study, 80 percent of the people treated with fennel showed complete pain relief. In another study, researchers gave people a fennel extract and reduced inflammation and even allergic reactions.⁶
It makes a nice licorice-flavored tea. A typical dose of fennel is from one to one-and-a-half teaspoons of seeds per day, either in capsules or as tea.

Magnesium – Studies have shown that 600 mg a day reduces migraine headaches by up to 41 percent.²
Look for magnesium that is bound to citrate or malate. Take it with vitamin B6. It will increase the amount of magnesium that accumulates in your cells. You can find magnesium and B6 at your local health-food store.
Also, there’s another form of magnesium you can use for aches and pains… you probably know it as Epsom salts. That’s magnesium sulfate. To soothe aches in your feet, you can add a half cup of Epsom salts to a large pan of warm water. Soak your feet for as long as it feels good.
Devil’s Claw – Despite its name, Devil’s Claw has many healing properties. Studies have proven its effectiveness in reducing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis and even lower back pain.³ Its active ingredients, called harpagosides, also can boost your digestion and immune response.
Devil’s Claw is available in capsule, tincture and tea form. You can find them easily at your local health-food store. If you’re taking a capsule, start with 600 mg three times a day. Look for 50 mg to 100 mg of harpagoside in each capsule.
For the dried root, doses of 0.5 to 1.5 grams three times per day in a water-based solution (like a cup of tea…) are typical. As a tincture, I’d recommend doses of 0.2 to 1 ml three times per day.

Ref:
1 Ozgoli, G., Goli, M., Moattar, F. “Comparison of Effects of Ginger, Mefenamic Acid, and Ibuprofen on Pain in Women with Primary Dysmenorrhea,” J. Altern. Complement. Med. Feb. 2009;15(2):129-32
2 Peikert, A., Wilimzig, C., Kohne-Volland, R., “Prophylaxis of migraine with oral magnesium,” Cephalalgia 1996; 16(4):257-63
3 Stewart, K.M. and Cole, D., “The commercial harvest of devil’s claw (Harpagophytum spp.) in Southern Africa: the devil’s in the details,” Journal of Ethnopharmacology 2005; 100.3:225-36
4 Todd, C., “Meeting the therapeutic challenge of the patient with osteoarthritis,” Journal of the American Pharmacists Association (Wash) 2002; 42:74-82
5 Lans, Cheryl, Harper, Tisha, Georges, Karla, et al, “Medicinal and ethnoveterinary remedies of hunters in Trinidad,” BMC Complement Altern Med. 2001; 1: 10
6 Choi, E.M., Hwang, J.K., “Antiinflammatory, analgesic and antioxidant activities of the fruit of Foeniculum vulgare,” Fitoterapia. Sept. 2004;75(6):557-65

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Homocysteine_key to keep moving...

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High homocysteine levels could mean the loss of your independence as you age.
The irony is that monitoring homocysteine and keeping it in check is easy to do.
I think of high homocysteine levels as an overwhelming of your antioxidant system.
Normally, antioxidants remove homocysteine. But you can become depleted of antioxidants, either because you’re using them up too fast or you’re not getting enough of them through what you eat.
Then homocysteine builds up, and gets released into your blood. And this is where the trouble can start.
Too much can damage the delicate lining of your blood vessels. And that can lead to heart disease.
And now we have new evidence on homocysteine’s other negative effects. Too much can also make it more difficult to move around.
Three separate studies show elevated homocysteine can weaken your legs, reduce how fast you can walk, and put you at risk for disability as you get older.

• The MacArthur Aging study looked at the relationship between homocysteine levels and almost every kind of movement – balance, speed of walking, lower body strength and coordination, and manual dexterity. Researchers found that increased homocysteine levels make you more likely to be in the group suffering from the biggest decline in physical function.1
• In the Einstein Aging Study, they found that the higher your homocysteine levels are, the faster your ability to move declines.2
• Another study showed that people with high homocysteine levels were more than twice as likely to become disabled as those with the lowest level.3

The trick is to give your body’s antioxidant system the right boost so your homocysteine stays low, and doesn’t build up in your blood where it causes damage.
Luckily, this is fairly easy to do.

A simple blood test will tell you if your levels are high. I like to keep my patients’ levels at 7 or below.
And I have not had a single case of elevated homocysteine that couldn’t be corrected with the right combination of natural supplements. Here’s what I use with my patients. (Amounts are daily.) You can find these at your local health-food store:

• Vitamin B12 – 500 mcg
• Folic acid (B9) – 800 mcg
• Vitamin B6 – 50 mg
• TMG (Trimethylglycine) – 1000 mg

Phytoestrogen

http://www.dietaryfiberfood.com/phytoestrogen.php

Phytoestrogen and Its Food Sources

The major phytoestrogen groups are isoflavones, flavones, coumestans and lignans. The former three are flavonoids. Isoflavones are found in high concentration in soy bean and soy bean products (eg. tofu) where as lignans are mainly found in flax seed. Some studies indicate that phytoestrogens have health benefits including potential reduction in breast cancer, prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease risks, possible protection against osteoporosis (bone loss) and menopausal symptoms. Besides, both flavonoid and lignan phytoestrogens have antioxidant activity. Estrogen is available in medically formulated pills. However, dietary estrogen (phytoestrogen) can be also found in wide variety of food products (including herbs), even though the level varies depending on the source. Below is a short list of phytoestrogen food sources analyzed by researchers in Canada. The Canadian researchers analyzed 121 food samples, of which the food samples with the highest total phytoestrogen content are presented below. The food samples with the highest total phytoestrogen content were nuts and oil seeds followed by soy products. Total phytoestrogen content presented below is the sum of isoflavones (genistein, daidzein, glycitein, formononetin), lignans (secoisolariciresinol, matairesinol, pinoresinol, lariciresinol), and coumestan (coumestrol). Table 1. Foods high in phytoestrogen content. Phytoestrogen food sources Phytoestrogen content (µg/100g) Flax seed 379380 Soy beans 103920 Tofu 27150.1 Soy yogurt 10275 Sesame seed 8008.1 Flax bread 7540 Multigrain bread 4798.7 Soy milk 2957.2 Hummus 993 Garlic 603.6 Mung bean sprouts 495.1 Dried apricots 444.5 Alfalfa sprouts 441.4 Dried dates 329.5 Sunflower seed 216 Chestnuts 210.2 Olive oil 180.7 Almonds 131.1 Green bean 105.8 Peanuts 34.5 Onion 32 Blueberry 17.5 Corn 9 Coffee, regular 6.3 Watermelon 2.9 Milk, cow 1.2 Table 2. Total phytoestrogen and lignan content in vegetables, fruits, nuts and drinks. Food items Lignan content (µg/100g) Total phytoestrogen (µg/100g) Vegetables Soy bean sprouts 2.2 789.6 Garlic 583.2 603.6 Winter squash 113.3 113.7 Green beans 66.8 105.8 Collards 97.8 101.3 Broccoli 93.9 94.1 Cabbage 79.1 80 Fruits Dried prunes 177.5 183.5 Peaches 61.8 64.5 Strawberry 48.9 51.6 Raspberry 37.7 47.6 Watermelon 2.9 2.9 Nuts and other legume seeds Pistachios 198.9 382.5 Chestnuts 186.6 210.2 Walnuts 85.7 139.5 Cashews 99.4 121.9 Hazel nuts 77.1 107.5 Lentils 26.6 36.5 Beverages Wine, red 37.3 53.9 Tea, green 12 13 Wine, white 8 12.7 Tea, black 8.1 8.9 Coffee, decaf 4.8 5.5 Beer 1.1 2.7 Other Black bean souce 10.5 5330.3 Black licorice 415.1 862.7 Bread, rye 142.9 146.3 Phytoestrogen related articles: Dietary Intake of Phytoestrogens Cuts the Risk of Colorectal Cancer Description and the effect of phytoestrogens in the body? Estrogens: What they are, functions, and synthesis Phytoestrogens, osteoporosis and menopausal women Tofu: phytoestrogen and health benefits Lignan: food sources Pregnancy, health and nutrition related articles: Caffeine use during pregnancy Antidepressant use during pregnancy Pregnancy, breast feeding and bone health Fish oil health benefits during pregnancy and for child development Vitamin E intake during pregnancy and its effect on childhood asthma Flax seed, pregnancy, and menopause Herbs and sexuality: Yohimbe: health benefits and side effects Ginseng: health benefits and side effects Ginkgo Biloba: health benefits and side effects Erectile dysfunction, and benefits of L-arginine and nitric oxide Erectile dysfunction related articles: What is erectile dysfunction? How does erection occur? What are the causes of erectile dysfunction? What are the treatments for erectile dysfunction? Related links Fat: List of Food high in total fat and saturated fatty acids Phytoestrogen data source: Thompson, L. U., Boucher, B. A., Lui, Z., Cotterchio, M., and Kreiger, N. 2006. Phytoestrogen content of foods consumed in Canada, including isoflavones, lignans and coumestan. Nutrition and Cancer, 54(2), 184-201. Additional references: Cassidy A. Potential risks and benefits of phytoestrogen-rich diets.Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2003 Mar;73(2):120-6. Ganry O. Phytoestrogens and prostate cancer risk. Prev Med. 2005 Jul;41(1):1-6.

Updated on 19 October 2009.

note:
http://www.dietaryfiberfood.com/Flax-seed.php

Going Banana

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Bananas: The ultimate hunger buster

By Shaun Chavis

Ever grab a snack but then feel hungry again 20 minutes later? Next time, reach for a banana. It’s loaded with Resistant Starch (RS), a healthy carb that fills you up and helps to boost your metabolism. Slightly underripe medium-sized bananas have 12.5 grams of RS—more than most other foods. Ripe bananas give you 4.7 grams of RS, still enough to keep hunger pangs away. Check out these tasty ways to work in this wonder food.

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Banana "Ice Cream"
Peel, slice, and freeze 1 small banana. Place frozen banana pieces in a blender with 3 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk; blend until thick. Top with 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts.

Banana Salsa
Make a quick salsa with 2 diced peeled bananas, 2 tablespoons minced red onion, 1 tablespoon minced cilantro, 1 teaspoon minced serrano or jalepeno pepper, juice of 1 lime, and brown sugar and salt to taste. Use it to top fish or pork tacos, jerk chicken, or jerk pork.

Health.com: 8 tasty taco recipes

Broiled Bananas
Slice 1 peeled banana in half lengthwise. Put banana pieces, cut sides up, on a rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle the banana pieces with 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and broil on high until the sugar bubbles and the bananas brown (about 2–3 minutes). After broiling, sprinkle with cinnamon—or drizzle with 1 teaspoon rum for an extra-special treat.

Health.com: Surprising health benefits of cinnamon

Coffee and Banana Smoothie
Place 1 sliced peeled banana, 1 cup 1% low-fat milk, 1/2 cup cold black coffee, 2 teaspoons sugar, and 1/2 cup ice in a blender. Blend until smooth—and enjoy.

Health.com: 11 healthy milk shakes and smoothies

Tropical Fruit Salad
Make a fruit salad with 1 sliced peeled banana, 1 sliced peeled kiwi, and 1/2 diced peeled ripe mango. Squirt juice of 1/4 lime over the salad, and serve.

What one should know before becoming pregnant.

http://wrightnewsletter.com/2011/03/02/prenatal-folate/

''As Dr. Wright wrote in the June 2010 issue of Nutrition & Healing, there are three key nutrients for keeping cell division normal — folate, vitamin B12, and zinc. If there’s a shortage of any of these, the risk of birth defects is greater. There’s a test called the “neutrophilic hypersegmentation index” (NHI) that tells if you have enough folate. Dr. Wright shared one of the saddest test reports he’s ever had to give — a low NHI result to a woman who was already pregnant. Her baby was, in fact, born with a birth defect.
He recommends that any woman who has any chance of becoming pregnant should have the test done — and if she wants to start a family and the results are abnormal, she should take a series of folinic acid injections. The most common birth defect — neural tube defect — occurs less than 30 days after conception, before many women are even sure they’re pregnant.''

3 hidden memory-destroying triggers no one told you about

If your memory is not what it used to be, you may have one or more of these 3 factors. Here’s the latest scientific research on how to undo the damage, and get your memory back in as little as 30 days.

Many of us joke about “senior moments.” But when they start happening to you more often, they’re not funny at all. Instead, they’re frustrating, embarrassing, and perhaps even worrisome.

For example, do you ever walk into a room — and forget what you went in to get? Run into someone you haven’t seen lately — and can’t recall their name? Misplace your glasses or your house keys?

It’s ironic. Just when you’ve got all this wisdom and experience under your belt, your brain is no longer “old reliable.” You never know when it’s going to trip you up, frustrate you, embarrass you, or make you wonder if you’re starting to lose your marbles.

The good news is, scientists
just discovered what causes
these frequent memory lapses—
and how to stop them fast…

Researchers at Harvard, Stanford, Johns Hopkins, Duke, UCLA, and other top universities recently discovered three hidden triggers that cause frequent memory lapses and mental decline. They’re the missing link scientists have been seeking for years!

And thanks to a new breakthrough, it’s now possible to switch off these hidden triggers—and even reverse years of brain aging. That means you can enjoy a “steel trap” memory, crystal-clear thinking, and laser-like focus—in just 30 days or even less.

It all starts with reversing this first hidden trigger…

Hidden trigger #1Your brain wiring is going haywire

You know what it’s like to forget a name, misplace your keys, or lose your train of thought. Now scientists know why these memory lapses happen: they’re due to a common brain-wiring snafu that starts in middle age.

This brain-wiring snafu makes it harder to send vital messages from one part of your brain to another. Somewhere along the line, they get hopelessly lost. And suddenly, you can’t remember for the life of you where you parked your car.

So what makes your brain wiring go haywire? Scientists believe it all has to do with the white matter that protects nerves, called myelin.

Myelin is like the rubber that covers electrical wires. If the rubber wears down and the wires become exposed, they fray and become damaged. Once this happens, they don’t conduct electricity as well.

The same thing happens with myelin in your brain. Myelin protects your nerves, so messages can travel along them without getting corrupted, scrambled, or diverted along the way. But the problem is, myelin starts to wear out as you get older.

According to UCLA researchers, as myelin deteriorates, nerve fibers begin to fray. These frayed nerves don’t transmit messages as well. As a result, you become more and more forgetful.

But that’s not the only reason your
memory begins to fail you…

To add insult to injury, you also produce fewer neurotransmitters as you age. Neurotransmitters are brain chemicals needed to promote memory, enhance learning, and calm your mind so you can concentrate. They’re the fuel your brain needs to run.

When the myelin in your brain starts to wear out, you produce fewer neurotransmitters. That’s because you only make these vital brain chemicals whenever a brain cell receives a message. If your brain cells aren’t receiving messages due to worn-out myelin, you’re not going to make enough neurotransmitters.

This means you’re stuck with worn-out myelin AND a deficiency of neurotransmitters, often by the time you hit middle age. So what does this cruel combination do to your memory and thinking?

Harvard researchers prove
“double whammy” effect

Harvard University researchers wanted to look at the effects of these brain-wiring changes. So they studied a group of younger and older adults between the ages of 18 to 93. They had the adults perform various tests on memory, thinking, and learning.

But that’s not all. The researchers also took pictures of the people’s brains using a test similar to an MRI. They found the older adults had more myelin damage and fewer neurotransmitters than the younger adults did.

So not surprisingly, the older adults’ brains didn’t transmit messages as well. This explains why they didn’t score as high on the memory tests as the younger adults.

If you want to stay mentally sharp as you age, it’s crucial to maintain healthy myelin and produce plenty of neurotransmitters. I’ll tell you how you can do both in a moment. But first, let me tell you about another brain change that affects your memory…

Hidden trigger #2
Your brain is getting slower by the minute

Senior moments are bad enough. But you may also have noticed you’re more easily distracted. Perhaps your mind wanders when someone is talking, or you can’t stay focused on what’s in front of you.

A group of researchers decided to look at why people get more distracted as they age. So they took a group of young adults aged 18 to 30, and a group of older adults aged 60 to 77.

Each person performed a simple memory test—with a twist: while the memory test contained information to help people complete a mental task, it also contained information meant to be distracting.

The researchers found that the younger adults had no problems blocking out this irrelevant information. But the older adults had a harder time not being distracted by it, or couldn’t block it out at all. So they didn’t do as well on the test.

When the researchers looked at why the older adults couldn’t block out this information, they made a surprising discovery. The older adults’ brains were slightly slower than the younger adults’ brains, by about 200 milliseconds.

The difference is very slight, but it’s all it takes to weaken your memory and focus. Just a fraction of a second can interrupt a memory in the making—whether it’s forgetting what you walked into a room to get, or what you were about to say. And there’s one more hidden trigger that speeds up brain aging…

Hidden trigger #3
Your brain is under constant attack from free radicals

Long before you start to notice memory lapses or trouble focusing, other changes are happening in your brain. These changes are due to decades of exposure to free radicals and other toxins. 

As you may know, free radicals are unstable molecules that damage your body. It’s as if they rust out your brain. Over time, this build-up of brain rust damages your cells. It can also cause dangerous amyloid plaques to form in your brain.

This brain rust also destroys mitochondria, the energy-producing power plants in your cells. As a result, your brain doesn’t make enough energy to work efficiently. This makes your brain slow down even more.

What’s worse, you’re also exposed to heavy metals and toxins like lead, mercury, aluminum, arsenic, pesticides, and others that poison your brain and speed up mental decline. And studies show the damage from these toxins begins years before you notice any symptoms.

You can see how even a normal, healthy person can’t avoid the natural consequences of aging on the brain. Your brain wiring doesn’t work as well as it used to…your brain gets slower…and decades of free radicals attacking your brain begin to take their toll. 

But now there’s an easy way to correct this brain-wiring snafu, make your brain work faster, and undo the damage done by free radicals and toxins.

Announcing a new breakthrough that makes your brain perform like it did before you hit middle age

My name is Dr. Robert J. Rowen, and I’m a practicing M.D. I’m also editor of the popular health advisory Second Opinion.

For years, my patients and readers have asked me for a solution to their memory problems. I’ve always recommended a healthy diet and regular exercise. But there are now dozens of exciting studies that show several cutting-edge nutrients can make a dramatic difference.

I wanted to find a supplement I could recommend that contained these powerful nutrients. I looked at dozens of memory supplements on the market. But when I compared their formulas to recent studies, all of them fell short. They were either out-of-date, left out some of the most important ingredients, or skimped on potencies.

That’s why I decided to create my own formula—called Advanced Memory Formula—based on the latest brain research. I also wanted a formula I could take myself to keep my mind razor-sharp.

I knew this supplement would boost my brainpower… but I didn’t expect it to work so quickly!

Like many people, I rely on my brain for a living. Yet I know my myelin starts to wear out as I age. If I do nothing, my brain will slow down. And I can’t avoid exposure to free radicals.

So I decided to take Advanced Memory Formula myself every day. I also wanted to personally “test drive” the formula to see if it did what I thought it was going to do.

Not long after I started taking it, I began to notice a difference. After just a few months, I began remembering names more easily—something I’d always had trouble with!

Many of my patients and readers who take this supplement also report excellent results. That’s because Advanced Memory Formula helps you reverse the three hidden triggers for mental decline I just told you about.

That’s right, you can stop the damage and even undo it. This means you can make your brain perform like it did before you hit middle age. No other supplement I’ve seen does this! Here’s how it works…

Fixes brain wiring so you dramatically improve your memory

I explained earlier how the myelin in your brain begins to wear out and you don’t produce enough neurotransmitters as you age. These changes affect your brain wiring and lead to memory loss, fuzzy thinking, and brain fog.

But now scientists have discovered three powerful nutrients that put your brain wiring back on track. These nutrients actually rebuild worn-out myelin and increase your production of neurotransmitters! You get all three of these nutrients in Advanced Memory Formula.

The first nutrient is similar to L-Carnitine, an amino acid that boosts energy production in your body’s cells. It’s called Acetyl L-Carnitine, or ALC for short. 

While L-Carnitine energizes and supports your heart, ALC does the same for your brain. That’s because ALC crosses the blood-brain barrier and gets into your brain cells. It also repairs damaged mitochondria, which helps your brain work more efficiently.

But here’s what’s really amazing about ALC. It actually…

Rebuilds worn-out myelin and stops brain aging in its tracks

That’s right, research shows ALC rebuilds worn-out myelin. This means your brain can send messages more easily so you feel quicker on your feet…even if you’ve already started to notice memory problems.

In fact, Stanford University School of Medicine did a study of 334 adults—all of whom were suffering from serious mental decline. Researchers were stunned by the results.

Those adults taking ALC became less forgetful and showed fewer signs of mental decline than those taking a placebo. That’s pretty incredible for people already suffering from serious memory problems.

In spite of this study and many more like it, supplement makers often skimp on this crucial nutrient or leave it out completely. But I made sure I included ALC in Advanced Memory Formula. And it’s in a potency that can make a dramatic difference in your memory and focus.

Now let me tell you about another nutrient you get in this formula that helps your brain produce more of the neurotransmitters you need to stay sharp…

Restores lost neurotransmitters for a steel-trap memory

Starting in middle age, your brain begins to make fewer neurotransmitters. One of these neurotransmitters is acetylcholine. You need acetylcholine so you can remember what you walked into a room to get…find your misplaced car keys…or learn someone’s name and recall it later.

To make acetylcholine, your brain needs a nutrient called choline. But you don’t get as much choline to your brain as you get older, since your body has a harder time breaking it down and using it. So you often end up with a choline—and acetylcholine—deficiency.

The good news is, when you increase the amount of choline that gets to your brain, it has a dramatic effect on your memory. In a recent study involving adults ages 50 to 80, people who took choline reported having HALF as many “senior moments”—such as forgetting names or losing things—as before. What’s more, they saw this dramatic improvement in just 5 weeks or less!

Choline is so powerful at boosting your body’s production of acetylcholine, research suggests it can create the equivalent of a “super brain,” with long-lasting effects. A Duke University study showed that giving choline to rats produced vastly superior brains with more neuronal connections. The rats demonstrated increased learning ability and better memory recall, both of which lasted into old age.

How to give yourself a “super brain” in 5 weeks or less

You can take choline in supplement form, but it often has a fishy smell or taste to it. That’s why I recommend a better form of choline that doesn’t have this fishy smell or taste. What’s more, it gets into your brain much more easily than pure choline.

This better absorbed form is Alpha-Glycerylphosphorylcholine, or Alpha-GPC. I included the ideal amount in Advanced Memory Formula. When you take Alpha-GPC, your brain starts producing more acetylcholine almost instantly. In no time, your mind can feel as crisp and clear as it did decades ago!

Over 20 studies involving more than 5,000 patients have shown repeatedly that Alpha-GPC increases alertness, boosts learning, and revitalizes mental performance. What’s more, studies show it can even improve memory and mental clarity in people with severe mental decline.

If Alpha-GPC can have such a dramatic effect in these serious cases, imagine what it can do if you’re simply putting up with occasional forgetfulness and brain fog. Before long, your friends and family will marvel at your steel-trap memory!

Click here to increase your memory, mental clarity and brain function!

Now let me tell you about another nutrient in Advanced Memory Formula that helps your brain perform as if you were years younger…

Filters out distractions and calms frazzled nerves

If you often can’t remember what you went to the grocery store for or have a hard time staying focused, it could be because your brain isn’t making enough GABA.

GABA is a crucial neurotransmitter that calms your mind and filters out distractions. When you don’t make enough of it, your thinking gets cloudy and you have trouble concentrating.

The good news is, you can easily boost your body’s production of GABA with a natural herb. This herb is called bacopa monnieri, or bacopa for short.

Bacopa contains memory chemicals that help your body make more GABA. They also repair damaged nerve cell connections, so your brain can send and receive messages more easily.

At least 14 recent studies confirm bacopa improves memory and boosts retention of new information. In one study, researchers found people who took bacopa did a better job of recalling lists of 15 words after they were read aloud. They also had an easier time blocking out distractions.

Another way bacopa improves memory is to soothe frazzled nerves and help you handle stress better. Stress affects your memory, making you more forgetful and even accident-prone. So reducing stress actually boosts your mental performance!

Many people who take bacopa regularly notice they feel less stressed and even sleep better. One study showed bacopa lowered anxiety levels by about 20 percent.

As you can see, bacopa can sharpen your memory, improve your concentration, and bring you many other health benefits. Yet you’d have a hard time finding this well-researched herb in any memory supplement. That’s why I made sure I put it in Advanced Memory Formula, in the right form and amount so you get the results seen in studies.

I just told you about three nutrients you get in Advanced Memory Formula that repair worn-out myelin, restore lost neurotransmitters, and make your brain wiring work better. Now let me explain how this formula helps your brain work faster, so you can think and recall information as quickly as you did in your younger days…

Simple secret speeds up your brain for
better learning and focus

As I explained earlier, your brain gets gradually slower as you age. You may not feel as sharp and on top of things as you used to. But now there’s a way to speed up your brain—and make it work like the efficient machine of your youth.

The secret is to make the cell membranes in your brain as healthy as possible. Cell membranes are a kind of “skin” that surrounds living cells. But they do much more than protect cells and keep them intact.

Cell membranes are the unsung heroes that pump waste products like free radicals and toxins out of your brain cells. They also ensure proper cell-to-cell communication, so your brain can send messages more easily.

When your cell membranes aren’t healthy, they can’t do these important jobs. As a result, the neurons that cell membranes are supposed to protect don’t work properly. This slows your brain response, making you more forgetful and less focused.

Noticeable improvements in just 3 weeks!

Now there’s an easy way to keep your cell membranes healthy—and your brain sharp as a tack. How? By taking a nutrient called phosphatidylserine, or PS for short.

PS is a healthy brain fat that is the building block in all cell membranes. You can’t have healthy cell membranes without it. The problem is, your body naturally makes less PS as you age since you usually produce less energy.

You don’t get much PS from your diet either, because it’s not found in most foods. So you can see why it’s so important to supplement with PS, particularly if you’ve begun to notice memory problems. And it can make a big difference fast.

Just look at some of the incredible results seen in studies. In one study, scientists looked at 149 patients aged 50 to 75. All of the patients had been suffering from memory loss.

They gave half the patients PS and half a placebo. After just 3 weeks, those taking PS showed noticeable improvements in memory and learning. That’s right, after just 3 weeks!

Click here for an easy way to provide your mind with these essential nutrients — and never feel lost "in the fog" again!

Cuts 12 years off your “brain age”

These results were so impressive, the researchers decided to look further. They found that after 12 weeks, those people taking PS had an easier time concentrating, remembering telephone numbers, paying attention while driving, and finding misplaced objects.

In fact, while the average age of the participants was 64, their “brain age” tested at 52. This means they tested as if they were 12 years younger!

Another study found nearly 9-in-10 people with impaired memories who took PS noticed a major improvement in just 6 weeks. Plus at least 61 other clinical trials and 2,800 research papers show this supplement can improve memory, attention, verbal fluency, and overall mental function.

Advanced Memory Formula contains an easily absorbed complex of PS that gets to your cell membranes quickly. Before long, you’ll feel sharper, clearer, and more focused than you have in years! Now let me tell you about another nutrient that speeds up your brain and dramatically improves your mental powers…

Boosts circulation to your brain
for improved memory and thinking

It’s probably no surprise that when your brain doesn’t get enough oxygen, your memory and thinking suffer. Well, guess what? Right now your brain could be starving of oxygen!

As you age, your circulation becomes more sluggish. When you don’t get enough blood flow to carry oxygen to your brain, you can suffer memory loss and even serious mental decline.

The good news is, scientists now know how to reverse this common effect of aging. They’ve discovered an extract from the periwinkle plant can boost blood flow to your brain—and give it the increased oxygen it’s starving for.

This extract is called vinpocetine and it’s been researched and used in Europe for more than two decades. Studies show it helps people recall new information more easily and feel more focused. Even people suffering serious mental decline notice a difference!

In one study, elderly patients with serious memory impairment took either vinpocetine or a placebo. Of those who took vinpocetine, 100% scored better in memory tests after just 3 months compared to those who took the placebo. You heard me right, 100% of people who took vinpocetine saw an improvement!

It’s no wonder I’m convinced vinpocetine can make a big difference in your memory and thinking. Before long, you’ll notice fewer frustrating searches for misplaced objects, fewer embarrassing moments forgetting names and faces, and fewer senior moments! You get the same amount of vinpocetine used in studies in Advanced Memory Formula to keep your brain sharp and energized.

Click here to improve your memory, concentration and attention span…and leave that grocery list at home!

Now let me explain how this breakthrough formula wards off free radicals and other toxins that trigger mental decline…

Easy way to clear away brain rust and fend off toxic invaders

It’s impossible to avoid the third hidden trigger for premature brain aging—a build-up of brain rust. This brain rust is due to decades of exposure to free radicals and other toxins.

Over time, this constant onslaught of free radicals and toxins takes its toll. It kills off nerve cells. It disables neurotransmitters. And it causes memory-destroying amyloid plaques to form on your brain.

But you can help fend off the damage and protect your brain from future attacks. That’s exactly what this next nutrient in Advanced Memory Formula does for you…

Sharpens memory and makes your brain “young” again

You already know antioxidants help ward off the effects of free radical damage. One of the most powerful antioxidants on the planet is the common blueberry. USDA researchers now know blueberries have the highest levels of free radical fighters compared to over 40 other fruits and vegetables.

Blueberries are packed with potent plant compounds called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are so powerful, they contain four times the free radical-fighting power of vitamin C.

Even more important, blueberries are one of the few antioxidants that destroy free radicals that attack your brain. They also combat inflammation, protect neurons, and fend off amyloid plaques.

Studies show a daily dose of blueberries helps you keep your memory sharp and stay coordinated as you age. One recent study looked at people in their 70s suffering from poor memory.

The researchers split the people up into two groups. One group consumed blueberry juice each day, while the other drank a placebo. Result: Those who drank blueberry juice scored much higher on learning and memory tests. That’s right, from simply drinking juice!

You can see why researchers believe blueberries may be the ultimate memory food. But not everyone can eat enough fresh blueberries every day or drink glass after glass of blueberry juice to enjoy their brain-boosting effects.

That’s why I included a concentrated blueberry extract in Advanced Memory Formula, so you can easily ward off free radicals and make your brain “young” again.

But that’s not all. You get another crucial nutrient to fend off free radicals and slow brain aging to a crawl…

Time-honored herb protects vulnerable
neurons and brain tissues

As you may know, the herb ginkgo biloba is good for circulation. Ginkgo biloba has long been used in Chinese medicine to boost memory and heart health. And alternative doctors have recommended it for decades.

Because gingko biloba increases circulation, it floods your brain with energy and speeds up mental performance. But it plays another important role. It protects vulnerable neurons and brain tissues from free radical damage. That’s because this well-researched herb has powerful antioxidant-like properties.

Multiple studies show gingko biloba improves memory, attention, and thinking. It’s even been shown to halt mental decline in people with serious memory problems. In one large study, patients who took gingko biloba saw their memory get better, while those taking a placebo continued to get worse. 

You can see how just about anyone can benefit from using this memory-boosting herb. It also offers you wonderful “side” benefits, like better circulation and fewer allergy symptoms. You get a high-quality, standardized form of ginkgo biloba in Advanced Memory Formula.

The most advanced, complete formula
for peak brain support ever

Think of all the different ways you depend on your brain. Not just for remembering names and important details, but to perform your job or hobbies, maintain your independence, and simply enjoy life.

Let’s face it. You don’t want to become dependent on your children…lose your ability to drive… forget your happiest memories…or end up in a nursing home.

Now you can do something to keep these nightmares from happening, so you can live a fulfilling, independent life as you age.

As I’ve explained, it’s entirely possible to ward off the three hidden triggers for mental decline and even reverse them. By taking Advanced Memory Formula each day, you’ll harness the power of the latest nutritional research to give your brain maximum support and undo the damage done.

When you take this breakthrough formula, it’s like turning on a switch and having a light go on. Neurons in your brain start communicating better…your brain response speeds up…and you have an army of defenders protecting your brain!

Put the power of 7 to work to get the fast, lasting results you want

This cutting-edge formula gives you the seven most powerful, well-researched nutrients known to boost mental performance and protect your brain health as you age, including…

#1: Acetyl L-Carnitine (ALC)—to rebuild worn-out myelin so you can stop brain aging and feel quicker on your feet;

#2: Alpha-GPC—to boost your brain’s memory fuel and reduce senior moments;

#3: Bacopa—to improve your brain’s ability to ignore distractions and banish stress;

#4: Phosphatidylserine (PS)—to replenish cell membranes and cut 12 years off your brain age;

#5: Vinpocetine—to get more oxygen to your brain for sharper memory and mental acuity;

#6: Blueberry—to clear away brain rust and boost memory and learning; and

#7: Gingko biloba—to energize your brain and speed up mental performance.

You’ll love the convenience of getting these seven powerful nutrients in one, easy-to-swallow tablet, in a form that’s easily absorbed by your body. Plus you’ll save money since this formula is such an excellent value.

Other memory supplements that cost the same or more shortchange you on potencies—or leave out crucial nutrients. But I’ve made sure I included all of the most effective memory-boosting nutrients shown to work in studies—in the same or similar potencies to bring you results!

I wouldn’t recommend this supplement if I didn’t believe it offers you the most powerful solution available for improving your memory. Remember, I take Advanced Memory Formula myself and recommend it to patients, so I made sure it’s the best.

I also made sure you get only the highest-quality ingredients and most effective nutrient forms in Advanced Memory Formula. Studies show these nutrients can help you enjoy sharper memory and focus in as little as 3 weeks!

Why wait to enjoy life-changing memory
improvements like these?

I’m confident Advanced Memory Formula can bring you fast, lasting results. Imagine being able to…

… remember the names of people you meet or haven’t seen in a while with ease;

… find your car keys, eyeglasses, and other objects without wasting hours on frustrating searches;

… keep your conversations on track, without forgetting what you’re going to say next;

… stay focused for hours while working on a hobby or project, and accomplish more in less time;

… learn new information quickly and recall it whenever you needed it; and most important of all…

 … sleep peacefully at night without worrying your memory problems may rob you of your independence or land you in a nursing home.

Many people who take Advanced Memory Formula begin to notice these wonderful changes within the first month. Of course, the longer you take it, the sharper you’ll likely feel. And most importantly, you’ll be giving your body all the firepower it needs to protect your brain and fight the three hidden triggers for mental decline.

That’s why I want to make it as easy as possible for you to get started today. I personally arranged for Advanced Bionutritionals, the company that makes Advanced Memory Formula available to my patients and readers, to offer you special introductory savings.

Save $10.00 per bottle and get 3 FREE gifts…without risking a penny!
When you choose their “best value” deal and request the six-month savings pack, you’ll save a whopping $10.00 per bottle. That adds up to a total savings of $60.00!

Plus you’ll get three eye-opening Special Reports I’ve written myself (a $44.85 value):

FREE REPORT #1: The Total Solution to a Healthy Memory—your complete guide to using Advanced Memory Formula and seeing life-changing results fast…

FREE REPORT #2: Powerful New Cures for Failing Vision—the newest breakthroughs and do-it-yourself treatments that ward off the biggest threats to your eyesight…

FREE REPORT #3: Breakthrough Cures for Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Gout—the latest discoveries that can help you finally become pain-free and get back your joy of living.

On top of these valuable gifts, you’ll also get FREE shipping and handling (worth $6.95) when you act right away.

Also Available: The Great Value Offer:
Save $12.00 and get 2 FREE Gifts

 If you select the “great value” offer and request the 3 month savings pack, you’ll save $4.00 per bottle.

Plus you’ll get two Special Reports, a $29.90 value:

FREE REPORT #1: The Total Solution to a Healthy Memory—your complete guide to using Advanced Memory Formula and seeing life-changing results fast…

FREE REPORT #2: Powerful New Cures for Failing Vision—the newest breakthroughs and do-it-yourself treatments that ward off the biggest threats to your eyesight…

On top of these valuable gifts, you’ll also get FREE shipping and handling (worth $6.95) when you act right away. 

Trial Offer comes with 1 Free Report

While you won’t save on the per bottle cost, the Trial Offer  does come with a Free Special Report, a $14.95 value:

FREE REPORT: The Total Solution to a Healthy Memory—your complete guide to using Advanced Memory Formula and seeing life-changing results fast…

However, you will get FREE shipping and handling (worth $6.95) when you act right away.

Down to the Last Tablet Guarantee

But that’s not all. You can try Advanced Memory Formula at these special savings for as long as you like, without risking a penny. Every bottle is backed by my “Down to the Last Tablet” money-back guarantee:

If you’re not 100% satisfied for any reason, send the empty bottles back for a full refund—including shipping!

If you’re not convinced Advanced Memory Formula has improved your memory and concentration…or if you’re not satisfied for ANY reason…you can return it ANY time for a full refund of the purchase price, including shipping and handling charges.

You probably won’t find a rock-solid guarantee like this anywhere else. Most companies only give you a 30-day or 60-day money-back guarantee. And if you try to return a supplement you’ve already opened to a store, in most cases you’d be out of luck!

So why am I willing to offer you this unmatched, unconditional guarantee?

• Because of the dozens of clinical studies I’ve combed through that prove beyond a shadow of a doubt this formula will work for you.
• Because of the truckloads of letters I’ve received from satisfied customers who have seen extraordinary results. 
• And because of the remarkable improvements I’ve seen this formula make in the lives of my patients—and myself. 

Please take advantage of this special opportunity to discover what Advanced Memory Formula can do for you…and your quality of life. You have my word that every bottle is 100% guaranteed or your entire purchase price will be promptly refunded. You won’t risk anything by giving this total memory solution a try!

And, ordering couldn’t be easier

Click here to take advantage of this no-risk way to set yourself free from the fear of an aging mind!

You can also call us toll-free at 1-800-791-3395 to have Advanced Memory Formula rushed right to your door. Our health consultants are available to help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Yours in health,

Robert J. Rowen, M.D.

P.S. Advanced Memory Formula is the only supplement I know of that stops—and even reverses—the three hidden triggers for mental decline. You get the seven most powerful, well-researched nutrients proven to boost your memory and concentration, and stop brain aging. Now you can try this total memory solution without risk, at special savings of $10.00 per bottle. Plus you can get 3 FREE Special Reports, along with FREE shipping. Place your risk-free order now

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Dr. Robert Rowen is compensated by Advanced Bionutritionals for his work in formulating and endorsing this product.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent a disease.