Supplement FAQ: Optimal EFAs Caps®
by Biotics Research
Why you may need Optimal EFAs Caps®:
The consumption of Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) is absolutely required for optimal health. In addition to being required for the formation of cell membranes, EFAs are essential for cerebral and neurological development and functioning. EFAs are also required for the production of hormone-like substances called Eicosanoids which are collectively responsible for regulating blood pressure and blood viscosity, along with immune and inflammatory responses. EFA imbalances are very common in modern societies, particularly for/in those whose diet is over-reliant on grains or in those who consume an abundance of processed foods containing artificial ingredients or hydrogenated fats, in other words the Standard American Diet (SAD). EFA deficits generally occur in combination, therefore supplementation with a balanced combination of EFAs makes sense. Mood and memory alterations, neurological issues, high blood pressure, coagulation issues, altered cholesterol panels, slow wound healing, impaired growth, immune and mental deficiencies, and poor vision have all been clinically associated with EFA deficiency. Deficiencies are also associated with a wide variety of dermatological complaints – everything from dry or itchy skin, eczema, psoriasis, hemorrhagic, scaly or idiopathic dermatitis, folliculitis, skin atrophy, and edema. Children, seniors, and those consuming altered or unbalanced diets are especially prone to EFA deficiency.
Why your healthcare practitioner recommends Optimal EFAs Caps® from Biotics Research:
Optimal EFAs Caps® was strategically formulated with noted researcher and author, Dr. Alex Vasquez, DC, ND, DO to provide an ideal balance of Omega-3, -6, and -9 fatty acids. Supplied as a unique blend of the highest quality fish, flaxseed, and borage oils that are tested for purity, collectively they provide ALA, EPA, DHA, GLA, and Oleic Acid in ratios that are optimal. Available as easy to take capsules or in a naturally flavored liquid formula, Optimal EFAs® are available exclusively through Biotics Research. As always, you can count on Biotics Research to offer superior nutritional products supplying “The Best of Science and Nature”.
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Supplement FAQ: Intenzyme Forte™
by Biotics Research
Why you may need Intenzyme Forte™:
Health researchers are continually discovering that inflammation and its effects are at the root of many illnesses and disease processes. In fact, it can be argued that most chronic health challenges involve some degree of inflammation and inflammatory markers. But acknowledging inflammation and addressing it are two very different entities. Since inflammation can be caused from such a wide variety of factors – everything from physical wear and tear, diet,environmental factors, genetics, and even local or systemic allergies, it can be difficult to find an easy way to address it. Intenzyme Forte is a potent source of both plant and animal based enzymes that are an effective combination to break down the aberrant proteins associated with inflammation, hence the term “proteolytic enzymes”. Proteolytic enzymes are an outstanding and highly effective remedy for systemic or localized inflammation and discomfort such as muscle soreness. The key, however, is that in order to benefit from enzymes proteolytic actions; it must be taken on an empty stomach. If taken with food, the enzyme will work as a digestive aid instead.
Why your healthcare practitioner recommends Intenzyme Forte™ from Biotics Research:
Intenzyme Forte™ is a broad spectrum nutritional supplement capable of exerting influence over a variety of physiological and biochemical mechanisms, including: inflammatory processes, numerous pathways of protein metabolism, hormone processing, digestive processes, food sensitivities, immune system support, and healthy circulatory system support. Intenzyme Forte™ also has the ability to break down mucous secretions as well. For over 30 years, thousands of healthcare practitioners have relied on the safe, effective, and reliable results that Intenzyme Forte™ has to offer. As always, you can count on Biotics Research to offer superior nutritional products that supply “The Best of Science and Nature”.
Click here to download the Patient FAQ on Intenzyme Forte™ from Biotics Research in a printable PDF.
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Inflammatory Pain, Immune Balance, and Mitochondria
by Alex Vasquez, BS, DC, ND, DO
Chronic inflammatory pain should be treated by therapeutic interventions that address the cause(s) of the problem rather than with drugs that merely lessen the effects of directly-treatable metabolic dysfunction. Per a growing body of scientific research, immune imbalances and the systemic pro-inflammatory state that are noted in patients with degenerative, metabolic, and autoimmune/allergic diseases can be addressed directly. By directly addressing the causes of the pro-inflammatory state (rather than using drugs that suppress inflammation) we provide patients an opportunity for authentic cure, rather than perpetual medicalization.
Mitochondrial dysfunction is increasingly recognized as a cause of chronic inflammation and a direct contributor to conditions such as allergy, neurodegeneration, and diabetes mellitus. Instead of attributing these diseases to “bad genes” or “unknown factors”, clinicians are more effective who utilize a multicomponent treatment plan that includes important details such as mitochondrial dysfunction. We now know that improvement in mitochondrial function underlies the clinical success of many treatments we’ve been using for years; we can also be more specific and accurate in our treatment plans to ensure that we are taking specific measures to improve mitochondrial function.
Ironically, many commonly-used medications promote and exacerbate mitochrondrial dysfunction and many of the drugs used to treat inflammation, which is partly caused by mitochrondrial dysfunction, actually lead to further impairments in mitochrondrial function. So-called anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin, acetaminophen, diclofenac, indomethacin, and naproxen are documented to cause mitochodrial impairment. “Statin” drugs to lower cholesterol and metformin to lower blood sugar are known to cause mitochondrial dysfunction; these drugs are used in the treatment of diabetes mellitus type-2, which is known to have mitochondrial dysfunction as a major part of its underlying pathophysiology.
Please attend the next webinar on Wednesday, April 4th at 12:00pm CST which will focus on the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in chronic diseases. Clinical interventions with diet, exercise, and nutritional supplementation will be reviewed. Click here to register.
Alex Vasquez, BS, DC, ND, DO
As a prolific writer, sought-after speaker, and leading-edge researcher, Dr. Alex Vasquez the only single individual to obtain three doctoral healthcare degrees in three separate professions (chiropractic, naturopathic medicine, and osteopathic medicine) from American universities. For the past six years, Dr. Vasquez has worked closely with Biotics Research Corporation to formulate new products and clinically study their efficacy, verifying their beneficial use in clinical practices throughout the globe. As the Director of the Medical Board of Advisors, Dr. Vasquez will be instrumental in leading the charge towards new areas of research for the company and the nutrition industry as a whole. He will continue to educate fellow healthcare professionals on the latest in clinical research through publications, online articles, live webinars, and seminars as part of this new role. Subscribe now to his live monthly webinars to ensure you have an online “seat” to learn from this phenomenal practitioner.
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Supplement FAQ: IAG™
by Biotics Research
Why you may need IAG™:
Arabinogalactan is a unique polysaccharide from the cell wall of several different plants, but it is especially prevalent in the inner bark of the larch tree (a variety of pine tree). It has long been noted for its use as an effective prebiotic and dietary fiber, but more and more studies are showing that it deserves mention for its ability to promote the health of the immune system. It has been demonstrated to have immune modulating effects and it also stimulates natural killer (NK) cell activity, which has been linked in medical literature to be physiologically decreased in a number of chronic conditions, particularly those of viral or autoimmune natures. Pediatricians frequently find arabinogalactans to be supportive towards the health of children who have frequent episodes of otitis media.
Why your healthcare practitioner recommends IAG™ from Biotics Research:
Despite the fact that it is derived from trees, IAG™ is a mild, slightly sweet tasting powder. It readily dissolves into water or juice and is a convenient choice for a wide variety of people, including young children and seniors who may be prohibited from taking pills or immune supportive herbal formulas. In fact, IAG™ is so palatable, that if a child doesn’t see it being mixed into their juice – they usually won’t be able to detect its presence. Each bottle of IAG™ from Biotics Research Corporation contains 50 servings of arabinogalactans, making it both convenient and economical. Once again, Biotics Research Corporation brings you “The Best of Science and Nature.”
Click here to download the Supplement FAQ about IAG™ from Biotics Research in a printable PDF.
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Something is in the air! Springtime Allergies
by Loren Marks, DC, DACBN
Sneezing, wheezing, runny nose, and itchy, watery, red eyes — these are just some of the symptoms that more than 35 million Americans face each year as the pollen from trees, grass, flowers, and plants makes its way into the air. Antihistamines are the most common drugs used to treat seasonal allergies, but not everyone can tolerate these drugs, many of which can cause drossiness and react with other medications, making them suboptimal therapeutic agents. Some people have such severe reactions to seasonal allergies, that the medications have little or marginal effect. Why might this occur?
One of the most common issues many patients and doctors may not realize is that the gut is not functionally properly. When the immune system is triggered from one set of allergies, it becomes hyper-sensitized and other agents that you may not react to, or react mildly to become heightened.Since the gut (stomach) must be maintained at an acidic PH, and many people are too alkaline in their gut, they cannot split certain dietary proteins. When this occurs, the poorly digested proteins pass into the small intestine, initiating a cascade of improper digestion and inflammatory reactions. When the gut cannot properly recognize the substance which should have been broken down, it activates a histamine reaction.
There are 4 distinct Histamine receptors in the human body designated H1-H4. H1 causes, bronchoconstriction, bronchial smooth muscle contraction, vasodilatation, separation of endothelial cells (responsible for hives), and pain and itching due to insect stings; the primary receptors involved in allergic rhinitis symptoms and motion sickness as well as sleep regulation. This is the primary form patients suffer from in seasonal allergies. The interesting thing you will be marveled with, is to replete with Hydrochloric acid.
HCl-Plus™, Hydrozyme™ or Betaine Plus HP™ can remarkably influence this H1 receptor via shifting the PH of the stomach when it has become too alkaline.
If you have any experience in muscle response testing, you can challenge the gut reflex, as taught in Integrative Assessment technique, to determine if hypochlorhydria is present. If you are not familiar with this procedure, you can give the patient 2-3 HCl-Plus™, or Hydrozyme™ with a meal and see if it improves the patients symptoms. I have found that when this is a major causation, you need to use higher concentrations to attain a therapeutic effect. One Betaine Plus HP™ is equivalent to 5 HCl-Plus™ or Hydrozyme™, so dose accordingly.
Loren Marks, Integrative Assessment Technique Founder
Dr. Loren Marks is 1984 graduate of New York chiropractic College. He received his Diplomate in nutrition in 2003 from the American Clinical Board of Nutrition, has been in practice in NYC for 25 years, and has taught clinical nutrition for the past 18 years across the United States. He is the founder of Integrative Assessment technique (IAT) and currently teaches this to health professionals. Dr. Marks is co-author of a chapter in Dr. Andrew Weil’s series of texts on Integrative Gastroenterology, written by Dr. Gerrard Mullin, and he co-authored a chapter in “Arachnoiditis, the Evidence revealed” by Dr Antonio Aldrete.
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Supplement FAQ: HistoPlex-AB®
by Biotics Research
Why you may need HistoPlex-AB®:
From mid-spring and the onset of tree pollens, to late spring’s onset of weed pollens, followed by summer’s superfluous grass pollens, and a nearly year round onslaught of fungi and mould spores – allergic triggers are ubiquitous. Seasonal changes tend to exacerbate this. An estimated 40-50 million Americans suffer from airborne allergies. These tend to provoke responses such as respiratory symptoms, sinus congestion, nasal drainage, post-nasal drip, coughing, red, watery, runny eyes, and dark undereye circles.
Why your healthcare practitioner recommends HistoPlex-AB® from Biotics Research:
HistoPlex-AB® is an innovative supplement that allows you to efficiently support your patients’ symptoms. The unique proprietary blend of standardized herbal extracts found in HistoPlex-AB® shares the distinction of having immuno-modulating effects. Fritillaria thunbergii is known to have antitussive, astringent, and expectorant functions. It is a source of fritimine, which diminishes the excitability of respiratory centers. Solidago virgaurea, commonly known as European Goldenrod, and Scutellaria baicalensis both function to counteract proinflammatory mediators which may be “triggered” as the body responds to airborne irritation. Euphrasia officinalis (Eyebright) has long been used to make
improve eye pressure, itchiness, light sensitivity, swelling, and eye drainage. Morus alba is a source of quercetin 3 (6-malonylglucoside) (Q3MG), a flavonol glycoside which has known antioxidative and antiatherogenic protective effects. Saponins derive from the root of Platycodon grandiflorum have been studied for their multifarious properties including inhibiting Cox-2, TNF-a, and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) levels.
Click here to download the Supplement FAQ about HistoPlex-AB® from Biotics Research in a printable PDF.
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Pollen Counts Will Soon Be Rising – It’s Time to Think about Allergies
by Dennis McInerney, BS
Spring is just around the corner. Trees and flowers will soon be in full blossom filling the air we breathe with pollen. That’s right, allergy season is about to begin. This is not good news for approximately 60 million people in the United States who suffer with allergic rhinitis during allergy season. The number of people suffering from allergic rhinitis has increased from 10 percent of the population to 20% over the past 2 decades and its prevalence continues to increase. The sneezing, itching, mucus discharge and congestion that comes with allergic rhinitis can be very debilitating for many.
Pollen allergies are essentially the result of our immune system overreacting to a substance that will not harm us. While immune system antibodies are meant for killing viruses or bacteria that enter the body, there is one particular type of antibody that instead attaches itself to a harmless substance such as, pollen. The pollen from trees, flowers and weeds act as allergens and are attacked by an antibody called immunoglobulin E, or IgE. Once an antibody specific to an antigen has formed in the bloodstream, any subsequent exposure to the particular harmless substance will cause an allergic reaction.
The most common explanation for the increase in allergies is called the hygiene hypothesis. We are born with an immune system that is unable to readily distinguish harmless substances from a potentially deadly threat. The best way for the still developing immune system to cope with this is through allergic reactions, which treat most substances entering the body as potentially hazardous and reject them. Normally, as an infant develops and encounters viruses and bacteria in their environment, their immune system shifts away from an allergic response to one capable of protecting them from infectious organisms. In today’s super-hygienic world, the lack of exposure to pathogens has promoted the continuation of the allergic response.
Another important contributor to the rising prevalence of allergies may be nutrition. Countries with high rates of asthma and allergic rhinitis have lower blood levels of certain vitamins, including vitamins C and D. Other nutrients that may be beneficial to allergy sufferers include vitamin E (shown to reduce IgE levels in humans), Coenzyme Q10 (found to be low in 40% of patients with allergies according to a small study conducted by Folkers and Pfeiffer), Vitamin B12 (shown to reduce physiologic manifestations of allergy in ovalbumin-sensitized mice), and Bioflavonoids (shown to stabilize mast cell membranes and reduce the liberation of histamine).
If you are a seasonal allergy sufferer, it is time to prepare your body to handle high pollen counts and minimize the irritating symptoms of allergic rhinitis that come with seasonal allergies. Consider laying an immune support foundation with Bio-Immunozyme Forte™. In addition, consider Bio-D-Mulsion® or Bio-D-Mulsion Forte®, along with B 12-2000™ Lozenges as easy-to-dose sources of vitamins D and B12, Bio-C Plus™ as a great source of vitamin C and bioflavonoids, E-Mulsion 200® for your vitamin E needs and don’t forget CoQ-Zyme 30™ and CoQ-Zyme 100 Plus™ for your Coenzyme Q 10 needs.
Resources:
100 Questions & Answers About Allergies – by Jonathan Corren
American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (http://www.aaaai.org/about-the-aaaai/newsroom/allergy-statistics.aspx#Allergic_Rhinitis)
Integrative Rheumatology – 2nd Edition 2007 – by Alex Vasquez, DC, ND
Dennis McInerney, BS
Dennis McInerney has been the Southeast operations manager for Biotics Research Corporation since 1996. He is a graduate of Moravian College with a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry. He has over 45 years of experience in the health care field. His in-depth knowledge of biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology and how it pertains to nutritional supplementation has earned the respect as a highly regarded speaker and metabolic consultant by health care professionals of all disciplines. His experience includes several years as a research pharmacologist as well as a metabolic consultant. In 1998, Dennis founded the Health Resource Center, an educational company, dedicated to helping health care professionals understand and reverse the detrimental effects of the modern diet. Through seminars and workshops, the Health Resource Center provides functional nutritional information and the clinical tools necessary to successfully guide patients on a path to nutritional wellness.
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Testing for Allergies using the Coca Pulse Test
by Rachel Olivier, MS, ND, PhD
The ‘Coca Pulse Test’ developed by Dr. Arthur F. Coca is an easy, inexpensive and effective way to identify foods or substances to which one may be allergic, sensitive or intolerant. It is based upon the principle that stress caused by intolerant foods accelerates the pulse rate. It follows that increases in the pulse rate after ingesting particular foods can identify sensitivity to those foods. According to Dr. Coca, “the pulse has been almost totally neglected as an indicator of ill health.”
The Coca test is self-administered and follows a simple procedure. First, take the pulse fourteen (14) times per day for three (3) days as follows: once before getting out of bed, once before each meal, 3 times after each meal at 30 minute intervals, and just before bedtime. The duration of the pulse recording must be one full minute. All pulses should be taken while sitting except for the first, which is taken immediately upon waking. Record all results and the contents of each meal. Snacks should be avoided, but, if eaten, their contents and the pulse should also be recorded.
In evaluating the results, please note that the daily low pulse rate is normally equivalent to the waking rate pulse rate (the exception being when a suspected allergen is in the bed). So first, make note of the highest and lowest pulse on each day. Normally, the maximum range difference is 16 beats. A higher rate indicates that an allergen has been encountered.
Next, calculate the average pulse, as well as the differential (the difference between the daily low and high rates). Anything that causes variation from the differential is a suspected allergen.
If an increased pulse after a meal is noted, a dietary sensitivity can be present. To determine which substance is the cause, eliminate select elements of that meal and test again. Foods raising the resting pulse over 12 beats per minute above the morning resting pulse indicate a suspected allergen and should be eliminated.
Because smoking affects the results, smokers should abstain from smoking during the 3 day test. Certain drugs, specifically those that control heart rate such as beta-blockers, also affect the test results.
Utilizing this test, Dr. Coca identified a large number of allergens and subsequently eliminated them from his patients’ diets. For additional details on this technique, reference Dr. Coca’s book, The Pulse Test.
Rachel Olivier is a Physician Advisor for Biotics Research Corporation, a position she has held for nine years. She holds a Masters degree in Molecular Biology from University of Louisiana, along with a traditional Naturopathic Degree from Honolulu University, and a Doctorate of Philosophy in Human Nutrition and Biology from California University.
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Supplement FAQ: IPS®
by Biotics Research
Why you may need IPS®:
IPS® is a comprehensive Intestinal Permeability Support supplement. With a total surface area larger than the size of a tennis court, the intestine represents the major interface between the body and the environment. This huge area is designed to assure efficient uptake of nutrients and paradoxically, it must simultaneously exclude many substances such as microorganisms, toxins, food allergens, and endotoxins in order to maintain health. As the largest immune organ with a full compliment of immune cells (T cells, B cells, mast cells and macrophages), the intestine secretes large amounts of a specific antibody, secretory IgA (sIgA), which binds specifically to antigens and microorganisms and prevents their uptake in the gut. Imbalanced immune function can alter intestinal permeability due to inflammation, decreased sIgA, stress, and decreased nutritional status. When the intestinal epithelium becomes injured or compromised, leaks or gaps in the mucosa may develop. These gaps may allow allergens and foreign proteins to leak into the bloodstream, and allergic symptoms or chronic health challenges may result.
Why your healthcare practitioner recommends IPS® from Biotics Research:
IPS® is a unique formula that was designed to address the specific issue of altered intestinal permeability, supplying a comprehensive array of nutritional factors to support healthy intestinal function. L-Glutamine is an amino acid which plays a major role in the health of the immune system and the digestive tract. D-Glucosamine sulfate is an amino sugar which is a key building block in connective tissue and the lining of the intestines. In addition to being a powerful antioxidant, glutathione levels are linked with healthy (anti) aging and proper immune function. Gamma oryzanol supports the integrity of the gastrointestinal tract and helps balance pro-inflammatory mediators. Tillandsia helps to support healthy intestinal mucosa, and Jerusalem artichoke is a fructooligosaccaride which has been shown to promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria. Collectively, the components of IPS not only promote gastrointestinal health, but they also are beneficial to overall immune system function, which is key to resolving GI dysfunction. As always, you can count on Biotics Research Corporation to offer superior nutritional products supplying “The Best of Science and Nature”.
Click here to download the Patient FAQ on IPS® from Biotics Research in a printable PDF.
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Supplement FAQ: Bio-FCTS™
by Biotics Research
Why you may need Bio-FCTS™:
Bioflavonoids are a class of plant metabolites usually noted for their yellow color. They are commonly used for their wide variety of biological properties. While bioflavonoids are most commonly referred to for their potent antioxidant properties, they have also been noted to provide positive support for the mediation of allergic and inflammatory responses. Components of Bio-FCTS™ are known to support immune function and protect against capillary fragility. People with less than optimal diets or those consuming certain classes of medications including barbiturates, oral contraceptives, antibiotics, corticosteroids, or hormonal replacement therapy may have increased needs for vitamin C and bioflavonoids.
Why your healthcare practitioner recommends Bio-FCTS™ from Biotics Research:
Bio-FCTS™ is a fortified bioflavonoid product available exclusively through Biotics Research Corporation. Each capsule contains 100 mg of quercetin, 75 mg of vitamin C, and 440 mg of a proprietary blend of buckwheat culture, green tea extract (40% catechins), citrus bioflavonoids, neonatal thymus (bovine), and neonatal spleen (bovine). Although bioflavonoids are present in all botanicals, fruits, and vegetables – Bio-FCTS™ contains potent concentrations of phytonutrients and glandular sources specifically known for their bioactivity. Once again, Biotics Research Corporation brings you “The Best of Science and Nature”.
Click here to download the Patient FAQ on Bio-FCTS™ from Biotics Research in a printable PDF.
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