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binding to their cofactors, such as magnesium reported a general disturbance of mineral me- The body
and phosphate. At one part per million (ppm) tabolism and decreasing blood levels of iron,
fluoride changes the bonds holding the protein in calcium, phosphorus, and potassium by fluorides. possesses
place, disrupting the enzyme shape and activity He wrote about his findings in the paper “Evi- multiple
and setting off an autoimmune reaction, with dence of a need for fluorine in optimum amounts endogenous
possible effects on the DNA molecule itself. 29 for plants and animal growth, and bone and tooth
The U.S. government claims that fluoridation at development with thresholds for injury.” 26 mechanisms
four parts per million is not harmful. 25 To avoid fluoride’s detrimental effects on the to protect
Fluoride also blocks the migration of white body, avoid fluoridated water, and products made it from free
blood cells to the site of infection in the body, from it, such as soft drinks, beers, tea mixes,
damaging the immune system’s ability to destroy energy drinks, fruit juice mixes, and especially radicals by
pathogens. Researchers discovered that fluoride those products packaged in aluminum cans. Baby weakening
perturbed the white blood cells’ components formula should never be mixed with fluoridated and
and function by stimulating their production of tap water. Mother’s milk is the beverage of choice
superoxide when at rest, thus releasing superox- for infants. 25 destroying
ides into the blood stream, damaging tissues and If you live in an area where the community those
depleting energy reserves, processes associated waters are fluoridated, a reverse osmosis system substances.
with accelerated aging. Further, in the presence will remove it from your water. However, expo-
of infection, fluoride inhibited the cells’ produc- sure to fluoride occurs not only through drinking
tion of superoxides— compounds that the cells and cooking, but also through bathing, shower-
normally employ against the challenge of a ing, and watering the garden. Many vegetables
pathogen— thereby crippling white blood cells’ and fruits are sprayed with a fluoride spray for
healthy response. 29 storage and grown with fertilizers that contain
Back in 1932 the dentist Dr. Weston Price fluoride. 29

VITAMIN B : THE MOTHER OF ANTI-AGING SECRETS
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Conventional medicine rarely associates falls, difficulty in walking, memory lapses, depression, dementia—all symp-
toms of aging—with B deficiency. However, studies closely link these behaviors with B deficiency. Between 15 and 40
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percent of people over sixty have low serum B levels. Seniors are a high risk group for severe B deficiency for several
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reasons. Wasting of the stomach lining causes decreases in the levels of stomach acid, which is needed to liberate B from
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its protein host so that it can be absorbed. Unfortunately doctors treat the effects of this condition with protein pump
inhibitors like Zantac, Prilosec, Pepcid and other medications; these actually lower stomach acid even more. Because of
this condition, people may not be able to break down the foods containing B . Unfortunately, B oral medications may
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not make any difference in blood levels. B injections of hydroxyl or methylcobalamin are often the most effective in
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raising B levels.
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Low B levels at any age cause brain shrinkage and cognitive decline, even within the lower “normal range,” resulting
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in inflammation of brain myelin. Bi-polar disorder and other mental illnesses may be a result of B deficiency, as well as
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other factors.
At risk for premature aging are vegans, vegetarians, and those who follow macrobiotic diets, because they avoid the
very foods that contain substantial sources of B : meats and organ meats. B analogues found in such foods as spirulina
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or tempeh falsely raise B levels because they are not active in the body and may in fact increase the risk of B deficiency
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disease as these B analogues compete with true B at binding sites and inhibit metabolism. Vegan websites like vegan-
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health.org caution that no plants, including mushrooms, have real vitamin B activity. In these cases regular supplementa-
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tion with B injections (hydroxycobalamin or methylcobalamin) are necessary to avoid premature aging. Unfortunately,
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pharmacy prepackaged B injectibles contain aluminum and parabens. It’s best to get B injectible preparations from a
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compounding pharmacy and check with the pharmacist about excipients he may include. The doctor should specify "no
preservatives" on the prescription.
B deficiency can actually start in infancy if mothers of breastfed babies have undiagnosed pernicious anemia, are
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vegan, celiac, or B deficient in any way. B deficiency can take the form of developmental delays and behavioral disorders
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in children. Young children with inadequate B levels can develop low IQ levels and mental retardation. Some antibiotics,
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birth control pills, antacids and other prescription drugs deplete bodily stores of B . 57
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