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HOW
DOES GEROVITAL AFFECT THE SKIN?
Medical research indicates that gerovital may contribute to the
disappearance of age spots and wrinkles. It may contribute to
the disappearance of age spots and wrinkles. It may improve skin
elasticity and promote faster healing. These changes may result
largely from improved circulation to the skin surface. Many users
of gerovital are reported to have that "youthful" appearance which belies
their chronological age. These observations are not necessarily
far-fetched. We can assume that first impressions of ageing arise
primarily from the appearance of the hair and skin. Both these
surface measures of age seem positively affected by gerovital Scientific
reports as a whole suggests that the product may prolong and to
some extent restore the skin quality.
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GEROVITAL EXTEND LIFE?
The most significant studies on increased life span were conducted
by Professor Berger in France and by Richard Hochschild of Corona
del Mar, California. They undertook independent studies. Their results
demonstrated that male animals lived 30% longer than the controls.
Interestingly, extension of lifespan in the females was much less.
Dr. Aslan`s longitudinal studies showed a reduction in mortality rate
in humans as well.
It
is important to remember that the human form has a limited lifespan
potential. Only so many generations of body cells can be reproduced.
The human system is designed to survive approximately 120 years.
After that, the cells rapidly lose their reproductive capacity.
To whatever extent someone lives less than this may be the result
of stress, accidents or poor overall health management.
Dr.
Aslan did not claim that gerovital makes possible the extension of life
beyond this limit, She rather believed that it may be possible for
people to "die young" but at an advanced age. The goal is to reach
an extended age without the degenerative problems, which too often
detract from the quality of life.
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IS
IT POSSIBLE TO OVERDOSE ON GEROVITAL?
DR Bernard Wagner of Columbia University conducted studies on this
subject. He gave subjects more than 60 times the normal equivalent
dosage of gerovital for more than four months. He determined that there
is no build up of procaine in the cells. In this sense, the procaine
acts no differently than other water soluble B-vitamins. DR Wagner
and most other investigations agree that gerovital acts on sites in the
body in a benign fashion. It dose not damage tissues or alter the
basic structure of the organism.
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DOES
GEROVITAL CURE HEALTH PROBLEMS?
The word cure is improper because we are discussing a nutrient.
DR Aslan points out that the real value of gerovital is that it can be
used nutritionally to reinforce specific medical treatments of health
programs. It also may provide a measure of protection against health
problems which otherwise would develop.
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IS
GEROVITAL HABIT FORMING?
Some users report strong attachments to its health benefits. However,
they cannot become physically dependent on it. Pharmacological investigation
by Goodman and Gilman concludes procaine is incapable of causing
addiction.
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WHY
ARE SULFONAMIDES AND NIACIN CONTRAINDICATED FOR GEROVITAL ?
Both sulpha drugs and straight niacin (not niacin as part of a multi-vitamin)
can neutralise the effects of the procaine. However gerovital does not
interact with them in a harmful manner. PABA is antagonistic to
sulphonamides and therefore will cause a mutual decrease in effectiveness.
Niacin dilates the blood vessels to such an extent that procaine
is forced quickly out of the system.
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CAN
GEROVITAL PROMOTE DETOXIFICATION?
The mild toxins, which accumulate in the body from food and water,
may be purged on gerovital This detoxification resembles that experienced
on a sudden change of nutritional intake, fasting or a vitamin program.
Such a "healing crisis" usually features headache, mild nausea or
flu like symptoms. Somewhat less that 20% of gerovital users experience
these reactions.
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WHY
IS A RESTING PERIOD RECOMMENDED EACH MONTH?
A brief resting period, where no gerovital is taken, is recommended for
gerovital Taking any vitamins without a break may eventuate in decreased
responsiveness on the part of the body. Stopping for a few days
each month allows the cells time to recover their sensitivity.
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WHY
HAS THE ISSUE OF GEROVITAL BEEN OBSCURED?
As
briefly touched upon previously gerovital probably has not been obscured
as much as neglected. An allopathically oriented medical establishment
logically would suppress an inexpensive vitamin, which appears to
improve a large range of physical ills. However, the facts do not
substantiate this assumption. Actually, many physicians support
gerovital and make it available to their patients. They believe that it
may do some good, while it can`t do any harm.
The
thousands of investigations on gerovital generally do not appear in the
major medical journals in America. On the contrary, reports suggesting
low efficacy have received more press. Importantly, 85% of research
on gerovital backs up DR Aslan`s original claims. 100% of studies using
the true formulation resulted in conclusions parallel to those of
Dr. Aslan.
The
state of the art in medicine, as in many fields, develops through
the flow of information in trade journals. If a certain advance
does not appear, then the practitioners of the field cannot use
it. In the medical field, failure to practice the state of the art
may result in lawsuits and the lifting of one`s licence. In similar
fashion, a licenced person who does not represent the state of the
art stands above reproach.
Another
distressing factor is the emphasis on patentable products. Pharmaceutical
representatives encourage the physician to be "up-to-date". These
primary sources of information lean toward profitable patent drugs.
Expensive studies are a bad investment if a product such as gerovital
is not patenable. Lacking approval as a drug leaves gerovital with less
glamour in the medical mind. It is then only what it is - a simple
nutrient.
