the blood/brain barrier where it stimulates the cholinergic nervous system. DMAE
actually intersperses and becomes part of the cell plasma membrane, making the
membrane is more able to resist stress and therefore is stabilized. DMAE also
gives some protection from free radicals and because it prevents the breakdown of
the cell plasma membrane it prevents the production of arachidonic acid and its
consequent inflammation. DMAE also increases cognitive function.
As we age the chemicals and nutritional precursors that give tone to muscles
and skin, start to diminish as a result of years of free-radical damage. Once aging
begins, the amount of acetylcholine produced, as well as the effect of the chemical
on the muscle, is diminished. Increasing the levels of acetylcholine produces a
stronger muscle contraction and firmer skin.
Vitamin e—consists of both tocopherols and tocotrienols. Much research
has focused on the tocopherols derived from corn, wheat and soybean. But the
tocotrienols (TRF) seem to have greater antioxidant properties. The best form of
TRF comes from rice bran oil, which is contained in the outer grain hull of rice.
Its properties inhibit the activity of HMG-CoA reductase, an enzyme involved
in cholesterol biosynthesis, thus tocotrienol reduces cholesterol. TRF reacts with
liver enzymes in such a way that it clears toxic substances from the organ, and
reduces or stabilizes liver tumors. Thus long-term use of tocotrienol might reduce
overall cancer risk. The most effective dose is around 560 IU. However long term
use of high dose Vitamin E is not recommended, so adding rice bran as a general
component of your diet is advised. Consider putting it in your smoothies, cereals,
fiber-clay drinks, sprinkled over meals or in cooking. Theraputic dose for the
kundalini peak of Vitamin E (from Mixed Tocopherols) is 800 IU. Begin with
100 IU of natural vitamin E, and slowly increase to 6-800 IU daily.
essential FattY aciDs—Getting plenty of the essential fatty acids Omega-
3 and Omega-6 is essential during metamorphosis to help protect the nerve sheaths
and cell membranes from free radical damage. The average diet usually has an
“excess” of omega-6 compared to omega-3, due to excess consumption of Omega
6 linoleic acid from vegetable oils such as corn, soy, safflower and sunflower.
- Omega-3 or EPA, (alpha linolenic acid)—is found in fish oils. The fish with the
highest content of EPA are anchovy, salmon, herring then mackerel. Research has
shown that EPA has reduced triglycerides by 64% and cholesterol by 24% after
only one month on a diet high in fish oil. Omega-3 stimulates endothelial-derived
nitric oxide and enhances the production of prostacyclin, a prostaglandin that
produces vasodilation and reduces the stickiness of platelets. - Omega-6 or GLA, (gamma linolenic acid)—is found in Borage and Evening
Primrose oil. Cis-linolenic acid is converted to GLA in the body and is found in
safflower, sunflower and corn oils in the greatest quantity.
Essential fatty acids (EFA) are necessary for all metabolic functions and must
be included in the diet, as the body cannot manufacture them. In the body
essential fatty acids are converted into prostaglandins. Prostaglandins are cell
regulators that modify pituitary responses to hypothalamic hormones, including