GEROVITAL H3 AND HERPES
To date, there is noting that will eliminate herpes. However a relevant research study was conducted by J. Earle Officer of the University of Southern California. He showed that herpes I and herpes II viruses did not become active in the presence of gerovital.

GEROVITAL AND CANCER
There is no definitive answer to this question. Studies by J Earl Officer also showed that the C-type (cancer producing) viruses did not become active during gerovital experiments. Dr Aslan reported a statistical decrease in the appearance of neoplasms in patient populations using gerovital long term.

GEROVITAL AND HEART ATTACK/STROKE
The evidence remains inconclusive. Studies by Cohen and Ditman and by Aslan indicated a lowering of cholesterol levels in patients using gerovital The tendency for the product to normalise arterial pressure and heart rate also may play a role in preventing damage to the circulatory system. At the National Congress of Professors in Italy, 1974, the assembled scientists praised gerovital`s effectiveness against the accumulation of blood clots and cholesterol. They also agreed that it does not pose any health risks. Soon after beginning to take gerovital some people show an increase in cholesterol. Importantly, this level is measured in the blood. A temporary rise may indicate a mobilisation of the arterial deposits.

Additionally, stress may leave the body open to an allergic reaction when the adrenal glands must respond more often. This can lead to a depletion of vital chemical defences. gerovital may moderate these problems in several ways: (1) Researchers Ghali, Cohen and Aslan assert that gerovital is an anti-histamic (44) (2) Bucci has demonstrated that it moderates the adrenal response. (3) Acetylcholine is a counterpart of adrenaline. Since DEAE is a precursor to acetylcholine , it may promote a parasympathetic response during times of stress.

The ionised and stabilised nature of gerovital may allow the PABA to perform even more effectively. The regrowing and recoloring of hair does not occur at all in some people. Even when it does, several years may pass before appreciable results are obtained. Nutrient or endocrine deficiencies may not be the cause in some instances of poor hair quality or hair loss. In these cases the product may not help.

WILL GEROVITAL FORTIFY THE BODY AGAINST COMMON ILLNESS?
DR Aslan and her associates noted that 38% of subjects using gerovital showed a reduction in absenteeism from work A two year study by Untea and Bercu revealed that 76% of labourers doing piece work increased their incomes during the study if they were on gerovital These same workers experienced better concentration on the job and an absence of fatigue. As mentioned earlier, a serious influenza epidemic swept through Europe during one of the Romanian studies. DR Aslan reported a mortality rate of 3.2% in patients on gerovital In the untreated group, the mortality rate was 13.9%. An American report noted similar results 3.3% mortality was found among gerovital users, while the untreated group showed a 12.0% rate.

In contrast to many MAO inhibitors (where a tyramine-restricted diet is needed) gerovital acts as a reversible inhibitor of MAO. It isolates the MAO from the neurotransmitters and thus prevents there over metabolisation. Under stress or in the presence of tyramine, the procaine reverses this action so the MAO can perform its other necessary functions.

Results have been reported both in preventing and reversing it gerovital apparently encourages the body to retain calcium. Further, researchers report that over a period of several years remineralization of the whole skeleton can occur. A general thickening of the bones has been noted in patients treated with gerovital as well. gerovital may improve osteoporosis by its stimulation of the estrogens and androgens as previously documented. These two hormones currently are used as treatments for the condition.

CAN GEROVITAL DO ANYTHING FOR SICKLE-CELL ANAEMIA?
Researchers in one laboratory study showed that, when exposed to procaine, sickled cells would re-oxygenate. They concluded that procaine competes with calcium for membrane binding sites. Calcium is believed largely responsible for the brittle form of haemoglobin. This was a laboratory study only. However, the investigators took the position that procaine held promise for controlling sickle-cell deformity.

WHAT EFFECT DOES GEROVITAL HAVE ON BLOOD SUGAR ABNORMALITIES?
There is no extensive data on the subject. One study showed easier management of blood sugar level in diabetics using gerovital as an adjunct to insulin. It also suggested that blood sugar levels tended to become normal in cases where the values were aberrated slightly.

WILL GEROVITAL l HELP REDUCE STRESS?
gerovital exhibits anti-adrenergic properties and functions as a muscle relaxant. Both these factors may provide greater resistance to stress. As already explained, DEAE participates in the production of acetylcholine, the counterpart of adrenaline. gerovital facilitates both the elimination of toxins and the inhibition of excess MAO. Researchers consider these factors aspects of stress reduction as well.

DOES GH3 HELP MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS PATIENTS?
DR Gohbrandt , a West German surgeon, conducted a clinical trial with 87 multiple sclerosis patients. The gerovital treated subjects showed "remarkable improvement" No extensive clinical investigation has been undertaken in this area.

WHAT WILL GH3 DO FOR BODY WEIGHT?
Once again, gerovital may act as a balancing factor,. Clearly patients in a state of degeneration may fail to maintain a minimum safe body weight. Some geriatric patients, for example gradually "waste" away as they lose lean tissue. Studies demonstrate that the anabolic properties of gerovital can promote weight gain. At the same time , a slow metabolic rate can result in the failure to catabolize undesired body fat. Clinical inquiry suggests that gerovital increases a deficient basal metabolic rate.