Calcium D-Glucarate, D- Ribose, I3C and Arabinoguard
Some amazing remedies you may not have heard of:
Calcium D Glucarate
Calcium D - Glucarate is a glucose like compound which once it is digested is metabolised in the stomach to a form of D- Gluraric acid. D- Glucaric acid is a substance that can be obtained from plant foods like grapefruit, apples, oranges and cruciferous vegetables. A diet high in fruits and vegetables can give 200mg/day of D - Glucaric acid.
Key uses
- Phase 2 pathway of liver detoxification - glucuronidation
- Decreases Estrogen
- Anti carcinogenic
- improves lipid and bile metabolism
- anti inflammatory
- antioxidants
Applications
- oestrogen dominance
- endometriosis
- Fibroids
- Breast Cancer
- Prostrate Cancer
- Gallstones
- Dyslipidemia
D- Ribose
Ribose is a compound used by the body for the synthesis of adenosine triphosphate. ( ATP) . ATP is the primary energy molecule of the cells. Hence supplementation of Ribose is in basic terms used to boost muscle energy, increase muscle recovery and increase exercise tolerance. You can immediately see that it can be so useful in athletic performance and fibromyalgia. In patients with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue ribose has been seen to relieve symptoms of fatigue but also pain. Secondly it has been used to maintain and increase energy in the heart ( remember the heart is a muscle too) - so especially useful in ischaemic heart disease.
The Ribose is a 5 Carbon sugar found from the sap of the acacia tree. D - Ribose used is found in nature.
Key uses
- production of ATP
- Protection of the heart
- improving muscular recovery
- Improving exercise tolerance
- reducing oxidative stress
Applications
- Fatigue
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic Fatigue
- Exercise and Performance Enhancement
- Heart Health - Myocardial Ischaemia, Post heart attack, coronary artery disease
Indole -3-Carbinol
Indole-3-Carbinol ( I3C) - is a naturally acturing phytochemical derived from cruciferous vegetables. Yes that is the broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, and cauliflower. Here at the clinic we use this powerful remedy to improve the metabolites of oestrogen. It is safer to have a 2-OH oestrogen higher and the 16-OH oestrogen lower. An imbalance of these can be seen in oestrogen dominant cases and oestrogen dependant cancers. It can also be used in regulating cellular growth and metabolism which may be beneficial in assisting cancer prevention.
Key Uses
- oestrogen detoxification. Improving the ratio of 2:16- OH oestrogen.
- cell cycle regulation
- antioxidant
- Cytoprotective
Applications
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Fibrocystic breast
- Fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Oestrogen dominance
- Oestrogen dominant cancers - some breast, prostate
- Support patients needing antiestrogen therapy
- Cervical dysplasia
Arabinoguard
This is more common in the clinic to some. It is made from eh plant Larch. It is truly amazing remedy. It is classified as a prebiotic- it has antibacterial qualities to the gut lining and healing qualities.
Key Uses
- Prebiotic
- Antibacterial
Applications
- Gastro
- Diarrhea
- Coeliac - healing of the gut lining
- Barret Syndrome