Benefits of phosphatidylcholine.

Written by Lee Stevenson, sorry I am a lousy editor.

This is not medical advice I am writing this for educational purposes. If you are ill please seek the aid of a qualified and experienced functional medicine practitioner.

Posphatidylcholine (CDP-choline)

Phospholipids (PC) are involved in how our genes are expressed. It is not genetics that determines how genes are expressed but epigenetics. Phosphatidylcholine is needed for the formation of those phospholipids. Pollution, toxins, many medication, aging, stress, bad diets, consuming non organic foods can all and chronic illness cause phosphatidyl choline deficiency. A deficiency in phosphotidylcholine causes sphingomyelin to build up and LDL levels to increase which causes liver, kidney , neurological and brain damage. PC is needed to transport waste out of cells and nutrients into cells. So it is needed for cellular health. Phosphotidylcholine is not the same as choline. Though phosphatidylcholine can increase choline and acetycholine levels. The body uses choline to produce many other things.

Posphatidylcholine improves brain function and prevents neurological damage. It improves memory and helps prevent dementia. Phosphatidylcholine may increase life span. Phosphatidylcholine helps prevent diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and many metabolic disorders. Cholesterol is needed by almost every cell in the body and is needed for proper function of the brain. If phosphatidylcholine is low then many processes in the body becomes inhibited and brain damage and reduces function of the brain occurs. PEMT overexpression combined with phosphatidylcholine deficiency can cause obesity. CDP-choline deficiency can cause muscular dystrophy, fatty liver disease, neurological and brain damage, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, reduces fertility, and causes miscarriages.

CDP-choline is needed for liver regeneration. CDP-choline deficiency makes the lungs prone to infection and injury.

Low levels of CDP-choline causes ulcerative colitis and inhibits nutrient absorption. Low CDP-choline levels can cause muscle fatigue and muscle loss. Because vaccines and glyphosate found in high levels in our foods can damage the metabolic pathways involved in the production of CDP-choline I would not doubt those getting infected by Covid and other contagious illnesses that damage the lungs are deficient in CDP-choline and have most likely been vaccine injured or injured from eating processed foods and GMOs. One thing that has me convinced of this is the fact that CDP-choline is also needed for good gut health and those prone to lung infection and injury usually have inflamed guts.

Foods high in CDP-choline are meat, sun flower seeds, eggs, fish, and oysters. If you supplement with it, liposomal CDP-choline would be the best to use. CDP-choline and alpha GPC seem to be the best options for supplementing phosphatidylcholine.

CDP-choline protect from cardiovascular disease and artherosclerosis. Low CDP-choline levels can cause high homocysteine levels which can damage organs, damage the brain and cause high histamine levels. CDP-choline prevents high homocysteine levels.

I believe CDP-choline would protect from herpes infections and Covid because they inhibit beta oxidation and CDP-choline prevents that from happening. Systemic inflammation inhibits beta oxidation. Vaccine manufacturers claim they need vaccines to stimulate inflammation in order for them to work. Most processed foods especially GMOs cause systemic inflammation. Drugs especially fluoroquinolones inhibit beta oxidation. Those prone to herpes virus infection and Corona have been found to have systemic inflammation.

Because proper PEMT function is important for the proper metabolism of phospholipids if you have PEMT issues I would recommend supporting sulfation and research the benefits of betaine. If you have sulfation issues or PEMT issues you may react to CDP-choline. Those should be addressed before taking it. Some side effects if a person takes too much is nausea, excess sweating, and diarrhea. It would be best if someone took it with food.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7782901/

https://bodybio.com/blogs/blog/what-is-phosphatidylcholine

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4997672/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6657616/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0005273617301220

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11726398/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23295697/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7568049/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6409581/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0042682212003224

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0005273617301220?via%3Dihub

Benefits of red sage.

Written by Lee Stevenson

This is not medical advice I am writing this for educational purposes. If you are ill place seek the aid of a qualified and experienced functional medicine practitioner.

Red Sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza)

In chinese medicine it is referred to as Danshen. Red sage improve cardiovascular health and has been shown to prevent strokes. Red sage has potent antioxidant properties. It also has potent anti-inflammatory properties. Because of red sage antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties it helps to prevent fibrotic diseases like cirrhosis of the liver and Alzheimers disease. Though I have found no studies to support this statement I believe it would help with interstitial cystitis and inflammatory bowel diseases because it inhibits NLRP3 which is over expressed in those diseases. Red sage prevents diabetes induced eye injury and vision loss.

Red Sage improves brain function and cognition. It does thin the blood and prevents blood clotting. Most message boards that I have read on people who used it recommended only taking it for a month and then taking a one week break. Red Sage prevents high blood pressure by increasing nitric oxide levels. Nitric oxide is also one of the most potent antivirals used by the body. Because red sage improves blood flow and increases nitric oxide it prevents ischemia (tissue damage from inhibited blood flow).

Red Sage inhibits NADPH oxidase which is upregulate in inflammatory , and autoimmune diseases it inhibits beta oxidation and increases oxidative stress. Inhibiting NADPH oxidase would increase fat burning in the body and decrease oxidative stress. In order for that to occur mitochondrial respiration would have to increase so it would be safe to assume it improves mitochondrial respiration.

Nrf2 is the master regulator of the antioxidant system. Red sage is a potent Nrf2 activator which would increase antioxidant enzymes in the body.

Red sage increases mitophagy which is inhibited by RNA viruses like the herpes viruses. It also prevents autoimmunity by decreasing IgE levels which would prevent excess mast cell degranulation which would decrease histamines preventing and allergic response. It would also prevent over expreassion of TH2 immune response.

Red sage reduces oxalate levels in the body.

Red Sage: A TCM Herb that Boosts Heart Health & More

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3885196/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18361734/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7478559/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29212498/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5610889/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5421141/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8193940/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8167655/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7646978/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7555792/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7360890/

https://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2019/1408979/

Benefits of pine bark extract.

Written by Lee Stevenson, sorry I am a lousy editor.

This is not medical advice I wrote this for education purposes. If you are ill please seek the aid of a qualified and experienced functional medicine practitioner.

Pine bark extract (pinus pinaster)

French maritime pine bark is usually used but most pines have a very similar chemistry. But pinus pinaster seems to have the most proanthocyanidins (OPC). OPCs are some of the most potent phytochemicals for healing. They are also found in sweet peppers and grape seed extract. There are many types of OPCs but the ones found in pine bark extract, grape seed extract and green peppers are the most potent. OPCs improve red blood cell function. OPCs have potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects. Because of that it is neuroprotective and helps to prevent brain injury. Pine bark is effective against many types of bacteria especially those that cause meningitis. Pine bark extract also prevents allergies by inhibiting the release of histamines by mast cells.. If taken with other antioxidants it amplifies their effects. It reduces swelling in varicose veins and improves circulation. It is cardioprotective and increases nitric oxide levels. Pine bark extract prevents excess blood clotting. It reduces joint pain. It prevents muscle spasms and has been shown to reduce menstrual pain. It reduces the symptoms of ADHD. It has been found to inhibit HIV. Pine bark extract improves lung health even in smokers. It along with other supplements increases endurance.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8347023/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3833305/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4730770/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3203267/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17996829/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27725237/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28747971/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24637472/

List of supplements that increases endurance.

Benefits of burdock root.

Written by Lee Stevenson , sorry I am a lousy editor.

I have written this for educational purposes , this is not medical advice. If you are ill seek the aid of a qualified and experienced functional medicine practitioner.

Burdock root (Arctium spp)

Burdock root has very potent antioxidant properties. Burdock root increases mitochondrial respiration which would prevent diabetes, glucose intolerance and obesity. It contains B-sitosterol which prevents diabetes. B-sitosterol has sedative effects so burdock root should be used at night. Burdock root prevents lung fibrosis. Burdock root improves memory in those with Alzheimer’s . Burdock root has potent antioxidant properties. Burdock root inhibits the inflammatory cytokines that cause autoimmunity and sepsis. It inhibits the effects of endotoxins on the body. Burdock root reverses aging in the skin. Burdock root inhibits blood clotting.. Burdock root is neuroprotective. It reverses some of the effects of Alzheimers. It helps prevent lung fibrosis from it’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Burdock root increases fat burning in the body. Burdock protects the body and detoxes it of cadmium and mercury. Burdock root has potent antifunfal and antiviral properties. It inhibits RNA viruses including herpes viruses . Burdock inhibits mast cell degranulation which would reduce histamines. Burdock root helps to prevent anaphylaxis. Burdock root help to prevent leptin resistance which can cause obesity. Burdock increases exercise performance and endurance. Burdock root increases biogenesis which increases fat burning and increase ATP levels which would reduce fatigue. Burdock root helps to reduce ammonia levels in the body. Burdock root also prevents urinary tract infections. I could go on about the benefits but I think I painted a clear picture of the health benefits.

As for side effects I could not find studies that tested for that but the root is eaten for food in many cultures so I would say it’s safety has been tested.

https://mybiohack.com/blog/burdock-arctium-lappa-arctigenin-arctiin

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3073957/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6943639/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332220308957

https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2017.00697/full

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6629911/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8327179/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6619735/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7772408/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8313330/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7132581/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5645604/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6011280/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4011149/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28780467/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28976750/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28976750/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20607501/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24933284/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31338098/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22753037/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32297701/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28348972/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33664334/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25152028/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28890521/

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00240-014-0720-x

Benefits of Houttuynia.

Written by Lee Stevenson, sorry I am a lousy editor.

This is not medical advice I am writing this for educational purposes. If you are ill please find an experienced and qualified functional medicine practitioner.

Houttuynia cordata (chinese lizard tail)

Has antiviral properties and has been found to inhibit the herpes viruses replication. It helps prevent mast cell degranulation which would prevent high histamines. It inhibits more inflammatory cytokines then NSAIDs do. It has been found to significantly reduce Sars-Covid infection. It has been shown to help prevent obesity and high triglycerides. It improves the detoxification of xenobiotics which have been linked to many types of cancer and hormone issues. It has been shown to help prevent insulin resistance which causes type 2 diabetes. The eye drops have been found to be effective against dry eye disease. It has been found to help with certain types of cancer like prostate cancer. It has very potent antioxidant properties.

I could find no valid side effects except when it has been directly injected into the blood stream. Not a wise move. Also I found sites sponsored by the pharmaceutical industry that made ridiculous claims and there was no science to back them. You could see the pharmaceutical ads all over the websites making the claims I searched many websites on the toxicity of of houttuynia and found nothing worth noting.

Health Benefits of Fish Mint (Houttuynia Cordata)

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3931198/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7763017/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8306559/

https://www.researchgate.netpublication260560141_A_current_update_on_the_phytopharmacological_aspects_of_Houttuynia_cordata_Thunb

Yarrow

 

 

 

Achillea Millefolium

This is for educational and informational purposes and should not be taken as medical advice. If in doubt don’t. If you do not know a plant well do not use it.

I do not like the taste of Yarrow but I do know eating it has had noticeable effects. I noticed I had increased energy levels. There are sites that claim it lowers blood pressure but my friends who had hypertension experienced a rise in their blood pressure when they used Yarrow. Has has been used for many illnesses even hemorrhoids. There are claims that when applied to wounds it stops bleeding. There are many species of Achillea but I am fimiliar with A. Millefolium. The others  chemical makeup is very similar.

https://www.ediblewildfood.com/common-yarrow.aspx

https://wellnessmama.com/7106/yarrow-herb-profile/

It’s effects on cancer.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29883784

Speeds up healing.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29731432

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4610620/

Contains Achillolide A which prevents amyloid plaque build up and would help with Alzheimer. Achillolide A has many benefits.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5960475/

Achillolide A reduces reactive oxygen species.

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296602862_Achillolide_A_Protects_Astrocytes_against_Oxidative_Stress_by_Reducing_Intracellular_Reactive_Oxygen_Species_and_Interfering_with_Cell_Signaling

Yarrow helps with diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29031783

Reduces anxiety

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874111008567?via%3Dihub

They claim it reduces blood pressure through it’s diuretic properties but I have seen it increase peoples blood pressure. One thing I did notice the ones it increased blood pressure in did not drink adequate amount of water.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23791807

Improves cognitive abilities, prevents strokes, reduces oxidative stress, reduces symptoms of MS, and helps with neurodegenerative disorders.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5569446/

Phytochemicals

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15688780

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has antimicrobial properties.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5590066/

Only way to describe this is it enhances the immune system.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27083352

Reduces pain

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26238568

Appears to kill pain without no toxicity.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5686861/

Can cause problems in those with high glutathione levels. This study is viewed as negative but it appears by their results it reduce quinone and would help with interstitial cystitis. If I had time I would get into more detail and explain why.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25870009

Helps with diabetes by protecting pancreatic cells.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4293613/

Reduces oxalates so would help with high oxalate levels and stone formation.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4290053/

It is effective against the New Castle Disease Virus and other infections.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4138681/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12860311

Is neuroprotective, protects the brain.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4071708/

Has antispasmodic effects.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3847392/

Inhibits histamine H1 receptors and muscarinic receptor.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3831720/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3608287/

This is what I notice in the other study and why I said it would help with interstitial cystitis. It has NO scavenging abilities. The also would help with kidney disease were people have excessive bleeding.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22976260

How it helps with acid reflux or gastric irritation.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22151891

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20420892

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19093480

How it helps with asthma and hypertension

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20857434

Is a calcium channel blocker. This would help with things like high blood pressure, and other circulatory disorders.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16619341

Yarrow stimulates bile production so would help with constipation and gall bladder issues.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16303291