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The Antioxidant Miracle: Put Lipoic Acid, Pycnogenol, and Vitamins E and C to Work for You |  | Authors: Lester Packer, Carol Colman
Publisher: Wiley
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ISBN: 0471353116
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Publication Date: December 10, 1999
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A pill that strengthens your heart, sharpens your mind, keeps your body young, extends your life, prevents cancer, and keeps your skin wrinkle-free? Sounds like a joke or a dream, doesn't it? According to molecular cell biologist Lester Packer, these pills exist--they are antioxidants. "Literally thousands of studies have confirmed that antioxidants can help prevent numerous diseases and will not only enhance life, but in all probability extend life," he writes. In The Antioxidant Miracle, he describes breakthroughs in antioxidant research and prescribes the Packer Plan: his "state-of-the-art antioxidant supplement, diet, and skin-care regimen." According to Packer, five antioxidants "network" in our bodies with "special powers" that slow aging and fight disease: Vitamins C and E, glutathione, lipoic acid, and Coenzyme Q10. The first two are obtained through food, the others are produced by the body, but these levels decline as we age, so we need to supplement. Packer describes the benefits and actions of these special antioxidants and also recommends flavonoids such as ginkgo biloba and pycnogenol (made from the bark of pine trees), a number of carotenoids, selenium, and a variety of foods high in antioxidants. He spells out exactly what supplements you need and how much, with special modifications for smokers, diabetics, menopausal women, athletes, and people at high risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease. The book is not easy reading: lots of scientific explanations and study descriptions.
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Imagine there was an easy way you could keep your heart strong, your mind sharp, and your body youthful. Imagine this program could keep you young, improve your sex life, prevent cancer and heart disease, and keep your skin supple and wrinkle-free. And perhaps best of all, imagine this was something readily available at your local drugstore or natural food store. These and other benefits are the miraculous results of antioxidants. Lester Packer is the world's foremost authority on these natural healers. In The Antioxidant Miracle, he explains for the first time exactly how you can design a practical, personalized antioxidant program for disease prevention and optimal wellness. The Antioxidant Miracle is the first popular book to reveal the full range of healing benefits of lipoic acid, the most versatile and powerful antioxidant and nature's secret weapon in treating heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and liver disease. This breakthrough book also unveils the astonishing strength of the antioxidant network, the combination of vitamin E, vitamin C, lipoic acid, Co Q10, and glutathione that—when taken together in the proper amounts—battles disease and aging far more aggressively than supplements taken individually. After an accessible explanation of the science behind antioxidants, Packer and bestselling health writer Carol Colman show you how to develop your own state-of-the-art supplement regimen designed to keep your body strong, your brain at full speed, and your antioxidant network working at its peak. They include specialized supplement programs for smokers, diabetics, people with a family history of cancer or heart disease, menopausal women, athletes, and picky eaters. You'll find out how to incorporate antioxidant-rich foods easily into your diet and develop your own plan for smooth, healthy, young looking skin. And you'll discover the benefits of "booster" antioxidants—bioflavonoids like ginkgo biloba and Pycnogenol—and others like beta carotene and selenium. The Antioxidant Miracle can enhance and extend your life. Make the antioxidant miracle work for you! Advance acclaim for The Antioxidant Miracle - "Finally, a book by a renowned and active researcher that proves the value of nutritional supplements. The Antioxidant Miracle provides a shield protecting us from disease and ensuring health. The information in this book could save your life!"Julian Whitaker, M.D., Founder, Whitaker Wellness Institute and
- Editor of Health and Healing.
"Life is like a candle flame, and antioxidants make it burn brighter and longer. Lester Packer is the keeper of the flame. For those of us seeking to combat the debility and diseases of aging, The Antioxidant Miracle is an essential tool.—William Regelson, M.D., Coauthor of the New York Times bestseller, The Melatonin Miracle "Any health-conscious person will want to read The Antioxidant Miracle. It makes the understanding of these miracle nutrients easy to comprehend and utilize in his or her everyday life.—Earl Mindell. Author of The Herb Bible, The Vitamin Bible, and The Supplement Bible.
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 Exciting & current book on antioxidents February 4, 2000
Jeff Reese (Honolulu, HI)
40 out of 41 found this review helpful
This is the book I recommend to my intelligent friends who have been skeptical about the many claims being made for antioxidents, who are confused by the great array of conflicting nutritional viewpoints, or who have been resistant to the idea of taking nutritional supplements . Although having the word "miracle" in the title may be a "turn-off" for some of the more skeptical readers, it is not a reflection on the integrity of the scientific information Dr. Packer provides and I suspect it was probably chosen to make the book more "marketable" to the general public. In my experience, some of the best books on health are written by senior scientists who are secure enough in their careers that they can say what they really think and know, motivated by humanitarian concerns rather than catering to the agendas of tenure review committees, peers, and corporate sponsors and who are not out to promote their own products or books. Dr. Packer fills the bill as a trustworthy, extremely knowledgeable expert who is in a position to give us an accurate analysis of the state-of-the-art knowledge and the future promise of antioxidents in human health. I figured I already knew a lot about antioxidents, but I was surprised by new information on almost every page. I especially enjoyed reading about how the antioxidents interact in a "network" and the important role of the little known antioxident, Lipoic Acid. Dr. Packer strikes a nice balance either between being too technical or being too simplistic for the educated lay reader. Although I think you will really learn a great deal from reading the whole book, if you do nothing else, get this book and skip to the back and follow the suggestions in the "Packer Plan" which can be very easily accomplished. My hat's off to you, Dr. Packer, for writing this fine book which is bound to positively effect the health of just about everyone who follows your suggestions.
New research and info on antioxidants' health benefits. March 2, 1999
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
Much of what we know about antioxidant nutrients we first learn from molecular biologists, who are on the front lines of research into the health benefits of these vitamins. For 40 years Dr. Packer has been a leading researcher fueling the antioxidant revolution. His latest book puts the power of antioxidants in easily understandable terms for the general public. Many people are now enthusiastically consuming vitamins C and E. Dr. Packer's research has discovered a network of five antioxidant nutrients--C and E along with coenzyme Q10, lipoic acid and glutathione--that do more than simply neutralize free radicals. The network also apparently has profound influences on genetic behavior--the foundation of our bodies and our health. The fascinating and quite reader-friendly book details compelling research into the myriad health benefits of the nutrients that comprise the antioxidant network. A must-read!
Excellent Material for Extending your Life Span August 28, 2001
Bob Lewis (Farmingdale, NY USA)
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
This is one of the most useful health books I have ever read, and I have been studying them for more than 20 years. Ignore the comments about the style of writing etc. The style could have been a little better but this is not the important issue. The information contained here is of significant value and it is based on good science (in my opinion). If you care about your health and long term survival then buy this book, read it carefully, and follow Dr. Packer's advice. Your medical doctor will probably not tell you about this new information but he is no doubt, following it himself at home. By the way, Dr. Packer is a Phd., not an MD. What is not stated in the book but I'm sure Dr. Packer is aware of is that there is new research which suggests that many presently incurable diseases are caused by certain types of viruses, bacteria, and fungus. These microbes are too small to see with an ordinary microscope (while they are alive), and are dead when viewed under an electron microscope. The process by which they work has been missed up until recently. New techniques are available now which allows microbiologists to see and study how these organisms work, and this is beginning to create new science. New science in any field takes a long time to be accepted by many practitioners for various reasons. You will not hear about this on the evening news or in your local paper, probably for another 5 to 10 years. If you want to learn more about it, you must study it yourself. For more info see Dr. Mattman's book on "Cell Wall Deficient Forms", 2000, available on Amazon.com. Also, see Dr. Gregory's book, Pathogenesis of Cancer, 1955, out of print but may be available from Amazon.com Zshops or Auctions. This book shows that this subject has been around for awhile (and is highly controversial). Another good one is "The Cancer Microbe", by Cantwell, 1990, available on Amazon.com. These three books explain what is going on with the germs while Dr. Packer's book explains what you can do to help prevent disease. There is strong evidence that Antioxidants do help. The key to controlling the microbes before they cause trouble is to have a strong immune system. One way to have a strong immune system is to counteract oxidation of our cells and provide them with proper nutrition. This can be accomplished with a very specific mix of Antioxidant vitamins which work as a team, a bit of exercise, and some common sense. Dr. Packer tells you exactly how to do this and why, and it is not complicated. I do not know Dr. Packer or anyone affiliated with him, but would like to meet him someday. The only thing missing from the book is what to do about taking other vitamins and minerals, which are not Antioxidants, in conjunction with Dr. Packer's mix. This is however, a minor detail. 'bobzt' Engineer
Antioxidants - True "Miracles" April 4, 2003
Wayne Wasserman (Whippany, NJ United States)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
Millions of people owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. Packer! It is in great part due to his efforts that the term "antioxidants" is a household word.Antioxidants are perhaps the most important "anti-aging" substances known to science. And "Antioxidant Miracles" is by far the best "antioxidant-specific" book ever written on the subject...period. Dr. Packer's theory that a combination of vitamins C & E, coenzyme Q10 and alpha lipoic acid provides the greatest protection against(and treatment of)heart disease, cancer, diabetes, neurological disorders, etc. is ground-breaking indeed. Any person that is serious about preventing / treating the most dreaded health problems of our times needs to read "Antioxidant Miracles" and then get started on a supplement regimen ultilizing the most effective forms of C, E, CoQ10 & ALA. This is especially important with vitamin E, as Dr. Packer makes it perfectly clear that the only way to get ALL of the benefits vitamin E has to offer is take a COMPLETE vitamin E formula that contains all eight tocopherols & tocotrienols, especially high in the gamma fractions. Being the owner of a health food store, and having the nickname
"Dr. Antioxidant", I cannot recommend "Antioxidant Miracles" too strongly.
It's working for me April 21, 2004
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This book was very informative. The author makes his case strongly, and so I was eager to start taking the recommended supplements.I started implementing the Packer Plan about 2 months ago. Immediatly I saw improvements in my skin. I had suffered dry, red patches on my face for several years. Within days of starting the supplement cocktail, the skin on my face cleared up. Also, because of my current life situation, I seldom get more than 6 hours of sleep a night. This always led to fatigue during the day. Now I have much more energy and feel very alert even on days when I've gotten only 4 hours of sleep. In addition, I usually have several serious sinus infections every spring due to allegies. But now, with others around me congested, sneezing and suffering from sinus headaches, I have had no problems at
all. These are all immediate effects that I didn't expect. I was looking for a 'cancer deterrent' type of program, which is one of the benefits listed. The quick effects of these supplements has made me a beleiver. This book and the detailed supplement plan that it touts is definately worth trying.
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