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THE DELANO REPORT focuses on health-related issues from a purely pragmatic viewpoint. Its emphasis is on what works, how safe is it, and where do you find it — not on philosophical correctness, popularity or official approval. Thus, the Report treats issues such as “natural vs. synthetic”, “normal vs. enhanced”, and “sanctioned vs. banned” as irrelevant unless they reflect a real distinction in the risks or benefits of a given technique — which they seldom do. THE DELANO REPORT is published in two forms — individual articles are posted on the Internet as they are completed and, at unscheduled intervals, the most recent articles are collected into a printed newsletter. THE DELANO REPORT is produced and published by The Delano Company, Inc. Editorial offices: Telephone: 1-877-254-5000 Email: DelanoReport@yahoo.com Website: www.delano.com Editor: Russell Mills, Ph.D. Technical consultants: David Kilbridge, Ed Sharpe, Alvin Hashimoto The material in this publication is Our sponsors:
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ARTICLESWill diabetes research lead to a cure for aging?Last modified: 2004.August.24
Summary: Diabetes and aging have many symptoms in common because they both involve tissue damage caused by free radicals, cross-linked proteins, and altered gene function. This means that advances in diabetes treatment can often be directly converted into treatments for aging. This article discusses these issues with special attention to specific supplements that are being studied by diabetes researchers. Ferulic Acid: an intriguing new supplement with some unusual antioxidant propertiesLast modified: 2004.July.9
Summary: Ferulic acid is a phenolic substance found in the leaves and seeds of most plants. Its potential uses as a supplement are now coming to light, and include applications for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer, neuroprotection, bone degeneration, menopause, immunity, and possibly athletic performance. The genistein rushLast modified: 2004.July.9
Summary: Genistein is one of several isoflavones found in soy and related plants. Its cardiovascular and anticancer properties have caught the attention of medical researchers, who are now eagerly studying this supplement. Cetyl myristoleate for worn-out kneesLast modified: 2004.April.13
Summary: Cetyl myristoleate is a substance found in mice that appears to protect mice from developing arthritis. CM gets high marks from the many people who use it to subdue joint pain in themselves or their pets. The author discusses the history and usage of CM and describes his own experience with it. Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Try the simplest treatments first.Last modified: 2004.April.13
Summary: Irritable Bowel Syndrome may actually represent a collection of diseases with similar symptoms but different causes. Effective treatments may therefore vary from person to person. Sufferers are advised to experiment, trying the easiest and cheapest treatments first. Among these are peppermint oil, caraway oil, and psyllium fiber. Louis Pasteur: 1822–1895Last modified: 2004.May.4
Summary: Louis Pasteur, discoverer of the ‘germ theory of disease’, deserves credit not only making the world safer from infectious diseases, but for establishing a rational view of how living organisms function. L-Theanine: The Essence of Mellow in a CapsuleLast modified: 2003.Oct.1
Summary: Theanine, an amino acid found in tea, has recently risen in status from mere food additive to nutraceutical superstar. While best known for its calming effects, research is now showing theanine to have a broader and more exciting profile of benefits, including protecting and restoring the brain, stimulating the immune system, and even making cancer chemotherapy more effective with fewer side effects. Ed Sharpe takes us on a tour of this supplement’s new-found potentials. Piperine multiplies the strength of many supplements and drugsLast modified: 2003.Sept.8
Summary: Piperine, a substance found in black pepper, has the remarkable ability to alter the bioavailability of many other substances. Used intelligently, it can enhance the effectiveness, reduce the toxicity, and cut the costs of various drugs and substances. Hippocrates of Cos: (ca. 460–377 BC)Last modified: 2003.May.19
Summary: Hippocrates of Cos, the ancient Greek physician to whom the ‘Hippocratic Oath’ was wrongly attributed, began the process of freeing medicine from supernatural explanations. His emphasis on good diet and exercise was soon forgotten and only recently has started to make a come-back in medical circles. About 7-keto-DHEALast modified: 2003.April.21
Summary: 7-keto-DHEA is a new version of DHEA that has a benefits profile similar to that of DHEA but is metabolized somewhat differently. This article examines the pros and cons of this new supplement. About DHEALast modified: 2003.April.21
Summary: Because of its popularity as a nutritional supplement DHEA has been the focus of quite a few medical studies. But these studies often arrive at conclusions that are contradictory or of little practical value. Alvin Hashimoto has waded through the morass of DHEA research and here he gives us his “take” on this subject. About 1-TestosteroneLast modified: 2003.Mar.10
Summary: 1-Testosterone is an anabolic (tissue-growing) hormone that was rediscovered in the late 1990s after several decades of obscurity. It has relatively good bioavailability when used orally, it lacks estrogenic side effects, and is perfectly legal to buy, sell, and use. About 1-AndrostenediolLast modified: 2003.Mar.10
Summary: 1-Androstenediol is a recently rediscovered steroidal hormone with anabolic (tissue-growing) effects. It can be used orally, lacks the side effects of more typical anabolic steroids, and is legally sold as a nutritional supplement. Steroidal supplements — introductionLast modified: 2003.Mar.10
Summary: Steroidal substances are a large group of natural and synthetic hormones that are widely misunderstood thanks to deliberate misinformation campaigns conducted by governments, medical groups, and sports institutions. In this overview of steroids, Alvin Hashimoto introduces a series of short articles that will try to put in perspective the hype, lies, and claims that are often made about these substances. William of Ockham: 1280?–1349?Last modified: 2003.April.23
Summary: William of Ockham, 14th Century philosopher and monk, is often regarded as the Father of Scientific Thinking because of the emphasis he put on simplicity in explanations. Considering the body of his work, however, it is debatable whether he really deserves this title. Seven months of “rejuvenation” using ALA+ALCLast modified: 2003.Jan.21
Summary: This is Russ Mills’s second report, after 7 months on an experimental regimen using large doses of Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Acetyl-L-Carnitine, shown recently to have rejuvenating effects in rats. Mineral chelates, salts and colloidsLast modified: 2002.Oct.27
Summary: Minerals can be supplied to the body in various forms with varying bioavailability. The principal forms used are: inorganic salts, organic salts, chelates, and colloids. Inorganic salts are usually able to correct simple mineral deficiencies, but if one needs higher mineral levels one should turn to chelates or organic salts. Mineral transport overviewLast modified: 2002.Oct.5
Summary: The roles played by “minerals” in biological organisms are now fairly well understood, but the optimum levels of these minerals remain to be determined. The body has regulatory mechanisms that foil ordinary attempts to increase mineral levels inside cells. This article discusses methods for bypassing these regulatory mechanisms. About Hans Nieper, M.D.Last modified: 2002.Oct.5
Summary: Hans Nieper, the physician who developed and studied a variety of mineral transport substances and treated thousands of patients with them, has been portrayed both as a persecuted genius and as a quack. The truth appears to be that Nieper was a sincere and innovative physician who made useful contributions to medicine and to the politics of medicine, despite his weaknesses in theory and practice. Atherosclerosis prevention with herbal extracts and chromiumLast modified: 2002.Oct.5
Summary: Many different nutritional supplements show cardiovascular benefits. Certain combinations of these supplements seem especially promising as inhibitors of arterial plaque formation. Methyl-B12 for pets and humans with diabetic neuropathyLast modified: 2002.Oct.5
Summary: Loss of nerve function in the legs is a common and serious consequence of diabetes in humans and pet animals. Methylcobalamin (methyl B-12) can often bring about significant improvements. Hsitory Corner: Johann Christian ReilLast modified: 2002.Oct.5
Summary: Johann Christian Reil, writing in 1796 before the atomic and molecular nature of matter was understood, debunked the then-popular vitalist theories of biology in favor of a viewpoint surprisingly similar to the modern one. Alpha-Lipoic Acid + Acetyl-L-Carnitine: Rejuvenation potentialLast modified: 2002.Oct.5
Summary: This press release from the University of California describes experiments with two nutritional supplements that together have a marked rejuvenating effect in aging rats. Rejuvenation—it’s really happeningLast modified: 2002.Oct.5
Summary: Recently published scientific studies have shown that an appropriate combination of Alpha-Lipoic Acid and Acetyl-L-Carnitine can subdue and counteract one of the suspected major causes of aging. Significant improvements in spatial and temporal memory, in metabolic energy availability, and other mental and physical functions appear to be possible with these two dietary supplements. ALC+ALA: One month of “rejuvenation”Last modified: 2002.Oct.5
Summary: The author reports on a self-experiment using large doses of two supplements shown recently to have rejuvenating effects in rats. BHT’s Use as an AntiviralLast modified: 2002.Oct.5
Summary: The idea of using BHT to inhibit herpes viruses has been around for a long time, and there is both scientific and anecdotal evidence to support the idea. Herpes-inhibition with combined BHT and HypericinLast modified: 2002.Oct.5
Summary: The replication of certain viruses, including herpes viruses, has been shown to be inhibited both by BHT and by hypericin — two substances readily available from supplement companies. The use of a combination of these substances is an intriguing approach to the treatment or prevention of herpes infections. Hypericin’s Antiviral Action: A SynopsisLast modified: 2002.Oct.5
Summary: Hypericin, a pigment extracted from St. Johns Wort, has antiviral effects against a variety of viruses, including the herpes viruses. History Corner: Friedrich WoehlerLast modified: 2002.Oct.5
Summary: A discovery made by chemist Friedrich Woehler in 1828 cleared up misconceptions about the relationship of living things to the physical world. |
