Ark1, L-Arginine and the real immunity booster
“It does everything, everywhere. You cannot name a major cellular response or
physiological effect in which [Nitric Oxide] is not implicated today. It’s involved in
complex behavioural changes in the brain, airway relaxation, beating of the heart,
dilation of blood vessels, regulation of intestinal movement, function of blood
cells, the immune system, even how fingers and arms move.”
Harry Elwardt, N.D., PhD.
“… A few grams of prevention is worth a ton of cure.”
You will soon be bombarded with Sunday newspaper articles that winter is coming and that you should boost your immune system. The authors will pull out their favorite vitamins and herbs from old catalogues and friends will try to impress you with how much vitamin C they are taking or the latest guru inspired herb or tea.
Now the old favorites tend to be
Vitamin C
People need continuous supplies of vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin necessary for growth and development.
The excess amounts of vitamin C leave the body through urine. Getting continuous amounts of vitamin C helps with wound healing and general life repair. Vitamin C has antioxidant properties to block damage from oxidation that can lead to inflammatory conditions, heart disease and cancer. Vitamin C also protects against toxic chemicals and air irritants. Some people believe high doses of vitamin C can protect the body from colds and flu.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is considered a free radical fighter. Free radicals result from oxidation and cause genetic damage and cell death. The vitamin may help provide protection against heart disease and cancer. Some research has shown that people with higher levels of vitamin E have a lower risk of heart disease, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. The vitamin may also help prevent some cancers. Adequate amounts of vitamin E prevent liver and kidney problems. Diabetics may benefit from vitamin E because many people with diabetes have low levels of antioxidants. The vitamin has been used and shown to help control blood sugar levels and cholesterol levels.
Beta-carotene
Beta-carotene belongs to a class of chemical compounds called carotenoids. Among many positive health benefits, carotenoids act as a precursor to vitamin A, so if you know about the benefits of vitamin A, you will completely understand the importance of beta-carotene.
Basically, when you consume foods or ingest supplements containing beta-carotene, it breaks down into vitamin A in your liver.
Beta-carotene is thought to possess many positive health benefits and in particular helps prevent night blindness and other eye problems.
It is effective in skin disorders (Retin A, the skin cream, is a modified Vitamin A), enhances immunity, protects against toxins and cancer formations, colds, flu, and infections. It is an antioxidant and protector of the cells while slowing the aging process.
It is postulated that natural Beta-Carotene aids in cancer prevention. It is important in the formation of bones and teeth. No vitamin overdose can occur with natural Beta-Carotene. It has been reported that beta carotene offers a notable measure of photo protection to individuals with porphyria. (Beta-Carotene helps to protect the eye and vision).
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Magnesium
Magnesium helps control hundreds of chemical reactions in the body. It also helps regulate blood pressure, strengthen muscles and bones, keeps the immune system strong and supports cardiac and brain function
While too much magnesium is rare, too little magnesium in the body can interfere and or decrease the functioning of the systems and organs we need to work smoothly –namely the heart, brain, musculoskeletal, digestive and circulatory systems.
Low magnesium levels can manifest itself in any number of unexpected ways, contributing to muscle cramps, PMS, memory problems, heart irregularities, asthma, allergies and diabetes. It can even exacerbate SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) symptoms by inhibiting the conversion of tryptophan to 5-HTP, which can decrease the production of mood-stabilizing serotonin and melatonin on this vital mineral, particularly when it can be so easily managed.
Research has indicated that as many as 80% of us are in some way magnesium deficient, so supplementing it is an excellent way to support good health. Even if you maintain a good diet, stress, pollution and alcohol use plus OTC drugs can lead to magnesium depletion despite your best efforts.
Then we come to ARK1 and L-Arginine
The vitamins and minerals quoted above are all contained in Ark1 but what is never mentioned is this.
Ark1, L-Arginine and the real immunity booster
“It does everything, everywhere. You cannot name a major cellular response or physiological effect in which [Nitric Oxide] is not implicated today. It’s involved in complex behavioural changes in the brain, airway relaxation, beating of the heart, dilation of blood vessels, regulation of intestinal movement, function of blood cells, the immune system, even how fingers and arms move.”
Harry Elwardt, N.D., PhD.
“… A few grams of prevention is worth a ton of cure.”
Macrophages are one of the main phagocytic cells capable of destroying parasites. Once the parasite is ingested by these cells, they begin to produce nitric oxide (NO), a potent chemical that is toxic to these pathogens. In fact, NO related products are toxic to malaria, leishmania, trypanosomes, shistosome larvae. interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) activates the macrophage that produces the NO
http://www.itqb.unl.pt/~Metalloproteins_Bioenergetics/research.htm
Direct killing by cytokine-activated macrophages. TH1 (T Helper 1) cells generate a signal (IFN-γ). IFN-γ activates the macrophage. The macrophage can either secrete NO to destroy the pathogen or release the NO within its cytoplasm to directly destroy ingested pathogens (not shown). The arrow pointing from the parasite to the TH1 cell indicates that it is the presence of the parasite within the host that activates the TH1 cell.
Nitric oxide bioavailability in malaria.
Sobolewski P1, Gramaglia I, Frangos J, Intaglietta M, van der Heyde HC.
Bottom line
L-Arginine when available in suitable quantities and backed up by L-citrulline and supporting nutrition provides the ‘bullets’ or more appropriately ‘cannon balls’ to shoot the pathogen with.
The cure to the common cold is not boost your immune system, it is more a case of get in more ammunition! The immune system uses small puffs of NO gas to kill a virus, bacteria, pathogen or parasite before eating and destroying the pathogen. Such is the strength of NO that it is toxic to malaria. ARK1 and its two sister products ARK2 and the Purple Pill are the ultimate immune system booster.
Think of the pathogen ‘flu virus’ as an annoying fly or mosquito, the gas produced by the ARK1 is the strongest fly spray available!