This is a repost of a very important message...
FDA Seeks to Outlaw All the New Supplement Discoveries of the Last 17 Years
There has NEVER been a message from Cancer Defeated more important than the one below. You may not know it, but you're about to lose your right to purchase nearly all the new supplements that have been discovered and developed during the last 17 years. That includes a LOT of valuable nutrients that were unknown until recently. We have to get together and stop this, and the following letter from my good friend Garret Wood explains exactly what' s going on and what each of us needs to do. PLEASE read this important news and then TAKE ACTION.Lee EulerEditor and Publisher
**************************From Garret Wood. . .
This is the most serious message I've ever had to write to you.
Why? Because the FDA has issued new rules that, if enacted, will enable them to ban many of the supplements you are now taking.
Think I'm exaggerating? Then please listen to the full story ...Continued below. . .
Rediscovery of Lost Vitamin Stuns Medical WorldThis "lost vitamin" kept our ancestors cancer free for thousands of years, but until recently was unknown to scientists.New research has finally revealed the true identity of this lost vitamin. It’s been called nature’s "missing link to a cancer-free life."This vitamin is missing from our modern diet and over 90% of us are deficient! It has the power to kill specific kinds of cancer cells without harming the healthy cells around them.And as you’ll see, it’s strong enough to treat bone loss, heart disease and Alzheimer’s, too.Click here to discover more
Back in the early 1990s, the FDA tried to make many supplements illegal. Consumers were so alarmed by the FDA's bullying that they staged a massive revolt. The result was that Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). That law protected supplements from the FDA unless the FDA could prove a supplement wasn't safe.
There was, however, a loophole in the 1994 law. The FDA was given the authority to regulate new ingredients introduced after October 15, 1994.
So what happened? Nothing at first. For 17 years, the FDA took no action, gave no guidance, and launched no enforcement of these "New Dietary Ingredients."
And that's been a good thing. Because for 17 years, the dietary supplement industry has enjoyed tremendous innovation. These innovations have allowed us to extract and concentrate the most effective natural ingredients. As a result, millions of consumers have benefitted. They've protected their hearts and arteries ... found relief from their joint pain ... boosted their memory ... and more.
And during this time, supplements have enjoyed a remarkable safety record. Statistics show that supplements are safer than prescription drugs, cosmetics, medical devices, and even food!
According to the Poison Control Centers, there were zero deaths due to supplements in 2008. In 2009, there was one.
Supplements the FDA Wants to Ban
But now the FDA wants to act like the last 17 years never happened. The agency has drafted a proposal to regulate what it calls New Dietary Ingredients. If this proposal is implemented, some of the most effective nutrients you take will be pulled from the market. Nutrients like resveratrol ... ubiquinol CoQ10 ... bacopa ... strontium ... and more.
But that's not all. Under these guidelines, the FDA can define almost anything as a "new" dietary ingredient. For example:
If a supplement includes more of an ingredient than was used 17 years ago — even something like vitamin C — it's "new."
If an ingredient uses a different extraction process — like baking or fermentation — it's "new."
If a supplement uses an ingredient at a different "life stage" — such as using ripe rather than non-ripe apples — it's "new."
If a supplement duplicates an ingredient in a laboratory rather than extracting it from the food — even though it's chemically identical — it's "new."
And if a probiotic formula includes a strain of bacteria that wasn't found in yogurt 17 years ago, it's "new."
So what would happen to all these "new" ingredients? The manufacturers would have to take them off the market until they could prove the ingredients are safe — even if those ingredients have been safely used for 17 years!
Why It's Nearly Impossible to Comply
What kind of proof is the FDA demanding? According to the guidelines, many companies would have to conduct animal studies using a dosage that's 1,000 times the typical dose.
I'm not kidding you. It's right there in black and white on the FDA's website. The FDA wants vitamin makers to do studies for a full year, at 1,000 times the typical dose.
So a fish-oil manufacturer would have to conduct a one-year study where animals are force-fed the human equivalent of 240,000 milligrams of fish oil each and every day! This outlandish dose would injure the animals and give the FDA an excuse to outlaw the product.
But wait, it gets even better. If one fish-oil manufacturer performs such a study and it passes, it doesn't mean the other fish-oil makers can use the same data. No sir. They are still required to go out and do their own studies before they're allowed to sell their product.
And these studies are very expensive. A study like the one above typically costs about $100,000-$200,000 to perform. Multiply that by several ingredients in several products, and you get an idea of the cost.
Say a company carries 6 products containing 6 ingredients each. It would cost between $3.6 and $7.2 million in studies before that company could even offer the products for sale. For a larger company offering 50 products or more, the costs would be astronomical.
Few supplement makers will be able to afford these studies, and many will be put out of business. And the ones that remain would still be at the mercy of the FDA's whim. That's because there are no requirements for the FDA to approve anything. They can approve or reject anything they want. And in the past, they have rejected the majority of ingredients submitted to them.
That means most of the nutrients you buy today will be pulled from the market and never return. Those that do return will be a lot more expensive — or may only be available as prescription drugs!
A Blatant Abuse of Power
This is a blatant abuse of power. What the FDA is doing here is performing an end-run around the existing law. According to the law, the FDA has to prove a dietary supplement is unsafe for it to be taken off the market. These new guidelines turn that on its head. They are clearly not what Congress intended.
Fortunately, these FDA guidelines have not yet been finalized. All federal agencies are required to give the public an opportunity to comment on a draft before it is made final. In this case, the FDA has given interested parties until December 1st to comment on the draft. That means there's a small window of opportunity for you to voice your disapproval.
Frankly, I wouldn't bother commenting to the FDA. The process is cumbersome, and those unelected bureaucrats don't care what you think anyway.
What You Can Do
The best way to defeat these new rules is to talk to the people you do elect — your congressman and your two U.S. senators. They have the power to rein in the FDA — and they have done so in the past when enough voters complained.
Back in the 1970s, the FDA tried to require "warning labels" on vitamins. Angry voters called and wrote letters, and Congress responded with the Proxmire Amendments which limited the FDA's power.
Then in the 1990s, the FDA went on the warpath again. When voters complained, Congress passed the Dietary Health Supplement Education Act, which once again limited the FDA's power.
But like a monster killed in a horror movie, the FDA keeps coming back. And so once again, it's time for us to step up and call the folks who rely on our votes.
Here's what you need to do:
Go to http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml and look up the phone numbers of your U.S. Senators and your Representative (congressman). Then give them a call.
Don't be shy and don't worry. No one is going to bite you, no one is going to argue with you, and no one is going to quiz you to see how well you know the issues. The job of the staffers who answer is to listen politely and to relay what you say to their boss. So please do call. And please be polite and respectful of the staffers' time.
Here are some talking points to use when you call:
Hello, my name is [name] and I am a constituent of [name of Senator or Representative].
I am very concerned about the new FDA draft guidance on dietary supplements and new dietary ingredients.
[Feel free to tell them about the supplements you take and/or the benefits you get from those supplements. Then feel free to make as many of the following points as you like:]
Supplements have an unrivaled safety record. Statistics show they're safer than drugs, safer than medical devices, safer than cosmetics, and even safer than food.
The FDA cannot define New Dietary Ingredients so broadly. According to these guidelines, almost everything is a New Dietary Ingredient. This will strangle innovation and deprive consumers of the supplements they depend on for their health.
The FDA did nothing about new dietary ingredients for 17 years. Now they want to wipe out 17 years' worth of innovation and 17 years' worth of benefits to the consumer.
When the Dietary Health Supplement Education Act was passed, Congress intended a simple notification process for new dietary ingredients. The FDA is turning this into a pre-approval scheme, which goes against the intent of the law.
The FDA already has ample regulatory authority to take action against a product if it's unsafe. They don't need to have this pre-approval power, too.
These could be disastrous to public health. At a time when preventative measures are even more important to health care costs, the FDA is limiting access to preventative health care.
The cost of complying with these guidelines would be astronomical. Experts estimate that the studies required would cost between $100,000 and $200,000 per ingredient notification. That adds up to millions of dollars per supplement company. Smaller companies would not be able to afford this and would go out of business. The economy is already hurting and we have high unemployment. Experts estimate that this could cost the economy tens of billions of dollars and result in the loss of tens of thousands of jobs.
The government's resources are already stretched. We have record budget deficits and record debt. Why enact more regulations when there are no safety issues here?
I request that Congress direct the FDA to carefully review their draft guidance. If they do not amend the guidance to reflect my concerns, I request that Congress call hearings at the end of the review process. I also call on Congress to write legislation that would "grandfather" all supplements currently on the market.
Thank you for your time.
After the phone call, send a letter to your senators and reps, making the same points. Make sure the letter is in your own words (form letters tend not to work as well). You can find the e-mail and physical addresses at the same website, http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml.
Then send the same letter to President Obama. (His address and phone number are on the website, too.)
Please, please, please don't make the mistake of thinking that the FDA won't take your supplements away. Similar regulations were passed in other countries, and the result was disastrous. Many supplements were taken off the market forever. In some instances, the entire supplement industry was decimated. Don't let that happen here.
Take action now! You only have a small window of opportunity to make your voice heard. Get started by going to http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml.Sincerely,Garret W. WoodPresident
P.S. From Lee Euler: It's a good thing there are lots of natural remedies the Feds can't take away from us -- because they're foods we can buy in the supermarket or grow in our own gardens! Last issue talked about one of the best. If you missed it, scroll down and read it now.
The Oil of This HerbSlaughters Deadly BacteriaBut the Tasty Fresh Leaves Come with a Warning!
Discovered by archeologists in Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamen's tomb… used for centuries by ancient Greeks and Romans to flavor food and wine… known in Asian countries for thousands of years… even mentioned in the Old Testament. Now we know this herb kills some of the most feared bacteria. But if you buy it in the wrong form, watch out!Continued below. . .
Live to the Age of 100 -- And Have the Same Energy and Vitality as Someone Half Your Age -- with These 6 Little-Known Inca Secrets
If you're over 40, you're at the age when you're looking to reclaim your youth and vitality -- and find out how to extend your life. An amazing discovery may provide a real answer to the question of how to live longer (and younger!) -- one which is not available anywhere else.
The answer lies in a place that National Geographic calls the land where life expectancy is 100 years. That's the central Andes, where the long-living Inca reside. The Inca's descendants who still live in the land continue to grow to extremely old ages -- while maintaining the health and strength of people decades younger. It's not uncommon to see Inca people reach 100 years of age and still perform the tasks they did at half that age.
American Longevity Institute has been studying the Incas for years to discover the secret to their longevity. They learned that there were 6 indigenous Incan super foods that have been linked to remarkable health- and life-extending properties.
Get the full story of how these 6 anti-aging super foods were combined into an amazing elixir that may well be the closest thing to the fountain of youth you'll ever find. When you drink one glass of the elixir everyday for 30 days, you'll experience a dramatic transformation! You'll look and feel younger -- live a full productive life through your 80s ... 90s ...100s -- without the need for dangerous drugs, and without suffering from the debilitating sickness, disease and degeneration that often accompanies old age! Click here now now get the full story.
Treasured for its medicinal value, coriander was used by Hippocrates and other physicians. Herbalists use it as a digestive tonic, sleep aid, antibacterial ointment, and more.
It also made it into the best-selling book of all time. Exodus chapter 16, verse 31 says, "The people of Israel called the bread manna. It was white like coriander seed and tasted like wafers made with honey."
Breaking research shows it even kills deadly bacteria...
New research just published in August of this year showed that coriander oil has the ability to combat serious bacteria such as E. coli, MRSA, salmonella and Bacillus cereus. Of the 12 tested strains, all the bacteria showed reduced growth, and most were killed — by solutions containing up to 1.6% coriander oil.
Coriander oil works by damaging the membrane of the bacterial cell, causing cell death — according to the Journal of Medical Microbiology study.1
Back in 2004, a study published in the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry showed the compound dodecenal was twice as effective as the commonly used antibiotic drug, gentamicin, at killing salmonella.
This discovery clarified something that's been known for a while: salsa has antibacterial properties. Scientists didn't know precisely what ingredient in salsa was killing off microbes until they found that dodecenal -- a component found in cilantro leaves -- provides that benefit. And what does cilantro have to do with coriander? That's easy. . .
It's the same plant by two different names
Fresh coriander is both an herb and a spice — since both leaves and seeds are used. The leaves resemble parsley, and are known as cilantro in the U.S. (Elsewhere it's all referred to as coriander.) It is used in the cuisine of many different cultures, including two of my favorites: Mexican and Indian food.
The fruit of the plant consists of two seeds, which smell of citrus and sage in their dried form. Seeds can be purchased whole and crushed with mortar and pestle, or in powdered form. Whole coriander seed is sometimes used in pickling.
The seeds and leaves taste completely different from one another. For some reason, the leaves arouse intense reactions. Some people (including me) love cilantro while others absolutely can't stand it. It seems to yield a very different taste sensation for some folks, maybe even rooted in their genes.
If you're one of the people who like it, coriander/cilantro can provide far-reaching benefits for your health and well-being. Rich in phytonutrients and flavonoids, it contains many micronutrients that benefit your health.
These phytonutrients have anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties which confer many health benefits. A diet rich in plant foods provides essential vitamins and minerals, plus over 25,000 phytochemicals.2 This is why it's so important to eat fresh fruits and vegetables and not to rely solely on supplements. There are thousands of nutrients in plants we don't even know about. You can't get them in a pill. Not yet, anway.
Its benefits could fill a book
Coriander has so many redeeming qualities an entire book could be written about it. It's believed to help control blood sugar levels, fight cancer, and combat signs of aging.
In Europe coriander is called the anti-diabetic plant. The people of India use it as a potent anti-inflammatory. And in the U.S., it's been studied for its ability to lower cholesterol.
Studies support these claims. When coriander was added to the diet of diabetic mice, their insulin secretion was stimulated, and their blood sugar lowered. Rats fed coriander had reduced amounts of damaged fats in their cell membranes.
And rats given a high-fat, high-cholesterol diet -- plus coriander -- lowered both their total and LDL (bad) cholesterol numbers, while boosting HDL. Apparently coliander's linoleic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and ascorbic acid (vitamin-C) are effective in reducing blood cholesterol levels… and reducing cholesterol deposits along the inner walls of the arteries and veins.
Cilantro is rich in vitamin K, which plays a role in building bone. Vitamin K is synergistic with vitamin D. Most knowledgeable nutritionists now urge patients to supplement with vitamin K or make sure they get enough in their diets.
In addition, cilantro has an established role in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease by limiting neuron damage in the brain. Further, the seeds of coriander have been used:
As a folk medicine for the relief of anxiety and insomnia In traditional Indian medicine as a diuretic.
To help improve GI-tract upsets such as indigestion, diarrhea and flatulence
For colic relief when used as a mild, safe tea for children under age 2 To promote gastric secretions and stimulate appetite For relief of toothache and bad breath when made into a tea and gargled For centuries, coriander has been considered a powerful natural aphrodisiac. Arabian tales speak of a man who cured his infertility with coriander. The ancient Chinese believed coriander could stimulate potency and even provide immortality. So you might also be able to spice up your sex life with this stimulating herb. Contains an array of vitamins and nutrients
The leaves and seeds contain eleven components of essential oils… are rich in polyphenolic flavonoids such as quercetin and epigenin… and contain six types of acids, minerals and vitamins — each with its own beneficial properties.
It's a great source of the minerals potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. Potassium helps control heart rate and blood pressure. Iron is needed to produce red blood cells. Manganese is a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase.
What's more, coriander contains the vitamins folic acid, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin A, beta carotene, and a generous dose of vitamin C — all essential for optimal health.
You'll also get support for healthy mucus membranes, skin, and eyes — from the vitamin A, abundant in coriander. Natural foods rich in vitamin A (and flavonoids) also help guard against lung and oral cavity cancers.
Because phytonutrients act synergistically, and may interact with compounds science has yet to even define, it should be used as just one part of a diet rich with other fruits and veggies.
Warning!Follow this rule when buying cilantro…
An annual study by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) names the year's "Dirty Dozen" — fruits and vegetables that are so contaminated with pesticide residue you should buy organic. They also name the conventionally grown ones that are safest to consume.
Their June 2011 study showed that conventional cilantro tested positive for not one, but a whopping 30 different pesticides.3,4
It was EWG's first year ever testing an herb.
These findings are sobering enough to suggest sprinting to the organic part of your produce department. Then double check to be sure the code begins with a '9', which is the number all organic produce begins with.
Here's the bad news in brief…
Of 184 samples tested (81% U.S.-grown, 17% imported):
94% had at least one pesticide residue 44%had residues of at least one pesticide not approved for use on the crop—the highest level EWG pesticide analyst Chris Campbell said he'd ever seen in USDA testing. (The fungicide quintozene was detected at 0.3 ppm, well above the 0.1 ppm limit set for tomatoes.) 37% had residues of the organophosphate (OP) chlorpyrifros—in at least one case, at three times the EPA's limit.
Clearly these pesticides are environmental hazards that can negatively impact your health and boost your risk of cancer (detailed in past articles).
Don't cancel out the benefits of coriander (cilantro) with damaging pesticide residues. I'm pretty sure the small cost difference is worth it when you weigh it against the potential health risks.
Once you've got your organically grown cilantro, have fun exploring recipes online for guacamole, salsa, cilantro salad dressings, soups containing cilantro, juicing, and more.
Cilantro and coriander pack a powerful nutritional punch. You might even discover some new favorite foods in your quest to make it part of your diet. After all, cilantro is one of the most popular herbs on earth — most likely for its combination of flavor and health benefits.Kindest regards,Lee Euler,Publisher
Footnotes:1http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110823193857.htm2Rao B. Bioactive phytochemicals in Indian foods and their potential in health promotion and disease prevention. Asia Pac J Nutr 2003;12:9 223http://www.treehugger.com/files/2011/06/random-usda-testing-finds-34-unapproved-pesticides-on-cilantro.php4http://news.agropages.com/Feature/FeatureDetail---1084.htm
If you’d like to comment, write me at newsletter@cancerdefeated.com. Please do not write asking for personal advice about your health. I’m prohibited by law from assisting you. If you want to contact us about a product you purchased or a service issue, the email address is custserv@cancerdefeated.com.
Editor in Chief: Lee Euler Contributing Editors: Mindy Tyson McHorse, Carol Parks, Roz Roscoe Marketing: Shane Holley Information Technology Advisor: Michelle Mato Webmaster: Steve MacLellan Fulfillment & Customer Service: Joe Ackerson and Cami Lemr
Health Disclaimer: The information provided above is not intended as personal medical advice or instructions. You should not take any action affecting your health without consulting a qualified health professional. The authors and publishers of the information above are not doctors or health-caregivers. The authors and publishers believe the information to be accurate but its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. There is some risk associated with ANY cancer treatment, and the reader should not act on the information above unless he or she is willing to assume the full risk.Reminder: We're the publishers of Natural Cancer Remedies that Work, Adios-Cancer, Cancer Breakthrough USA, Missing Ingredient For Good Health, German Cancer Breakthrough and How to Cure Almost Any Cancer for $5.15 a Day. You're getting this email because you purchased one of these Special Reports and gave us permission to contact you. From time to time we'll alert you to other important information about alternative cancer treatments. If you want to update or remove your email address, please scroll down to the bottom of this page and click on the appropriate link. To ensure delivery of this newsletter to your inbox and to enable images to load in future mailings, please add custserv@cancerdefeated.com to your e-mail address book or safe senders list. You are receiving this email at armutat500@hotmail.com.
Cancer DefeatedPO Box 1076,Lexington, VA 24450
No comments:
Post a Comment