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Spencer Hunt asked:


Research Glyconutrients and Stem Cells

Scientists and universities have done a lot of research recently on stem cell therapy. There has been some less well known studies conducted by Dr. Reg McDaniel M.D. at the Fischer Institute for Medical Research, that have connected stem cells with the consumption of glyconutrients by a certain company. Before we discuss glyconutrients science and stem cells, allow me to discuss mainstream stem cell research.

Stem cells are being touted as the next big thing in biology. They serve many exceptional functions as a repair system for the human body. They are believed to be able to divide perpetually and replenish other cells as long as the host (person or animal) remains alive. The remarkable thing about stem cells is that as they divide, they can either become other stem cells or some other type of cell such as a red blood cell, brain cell or muscle cell. They can be used to replace damaged cells in a living organism. These discoveries are leading scientists to look into further medical benefits.

Doctors and scientists are taking a hard look at stem cell therapy as a treatment for health issues such as Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting more that 2% of those over 65 years of age. The disease is an aggressive and progressive degeneration of neurons in the brain that produce dopamine. This leads to rigidity, tremor and abnormally decreased mobility. Scientists believe that Parkinson’s is one of the first diseases that can viably benefit from stem cell transplantation. Scientific studies are successfully using embryonic stem cells to turn into the dopamine producing neurons that are systematically depleted by the disease. This has been successful in rats and is hoped to soon be used on humans with the same success.

While most people are familiar with embryonic stem cells, there are also other types of stem cells, that are less well known, that scientists are working with currently. There are other types of stem cells such as adult stem cells. These have different characteristics and function differently from embryonic stem cells.

What are the Different Stem Cell Types? And Disadvantages?

- “Embryonic Stem Cells” – Cells derived from human blastocysts.
Disadvantages? Requires embryo destruction.

- “Fetal Stem Cells” – Cells from gonads of aborted fetuses.
Disadvantages? Requires destruction of weeks old fetus

- “Placenta derived Stem Cells” – Cells from the placenta of newborns.
Disadvantages? Low frequency (but higher than cord blood)

- “Umbilical Cord Stem Cells” – Cells from the umbilical cord blood of newborns.
Disadvantages? Very Low frequency of stem cells

- “Adult Stem Cells” – Cells from adult tissues.
Disadvantages? Extremely low frequency

The Expense of a Stem Cell Transplant

How expensive is a Stem Cell transplant? The starting cost for a single stem cell transplant is around $100,000 but that does not include the cost of the long hospital stay usually involved. You may need to repeat the process several times and get several expensive stem cell transplants in order to get the results that you would like to see. Continued controversial stem cell research is being done but meanwhile there is the option of glyconutrients supplements. While glyconutrients are safe and considerably cheaper than any other option, it is recommended that you do not replace your current medical advice with glyconutrients, but instead add the glyconutrients supplement program to whatever your doctor is currently having you do.

Stem Cell Research

Stem cell research is still a fairly new science. 20 years ago scientists conducted a study on mouse stem cells. It was this study that led to the 1998 discovery of isolating stem cells from human embryos and growing these cells in the laboratory. It is important to point out that the embryos that are used in these studies actually were created for couples facing infertility. When these couples sought out in vitro fertilization and implanted certain embryos, the embryos that were not used were determined as no longer needed. Thus, they were donated for research, but the donor was informed and had to give consent.

Then, as recently as February 19, 2003, there was a study by Johns Hopkins Medical School that was published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) which discovered that donor stem cells actually crossed the blood brain barrier to become neurons in the recipient’s brain!! This was important for many reasons. Until this point, Dr. Reg McDaniel’s research team was unable to find a medical explanation for why people with permanent cognitive brain function problems were having such great results from consuming glyconutrients.

Since human embryonic stem cells have only been studied over the past decade, scientists who are working to develop treatments for certain diseases are studying the most basic properties of stem cells. They are working to determine how stem cells can remain unspecialized for years, how they can self renew and they are working to determine the signals that triggers stem cells into becoming specialized cells.

Stem cells can also be derived from adult tissue. This can be done with absolutely no harm to the subject. The downside to this is that it is extremely difficult to extract stem cells from an adult and the quantity is severely limited. Additionally, researchers contend that adult stem cells are quite limited in their usefulness. There are only a handful of cells that they can actually produce. However, researchers are still working and believe that there is some evidence that is coming to light that indicates adult stem cells may actually have more to offer in flexibility that earlier believed. Meanwhile, why not add “glyconutrients” to your diet?

Stem Cells and Glyconutrients

Several clinical studies have been done with regards to stem cells and glyconutrients, showing that the body may naturally synthesize its own stem cells when it has the proper glyco nutrients. In fact, glyconutrients have been clinically shown to be the ONLY supplement that has boosted the number of stem cells in the body. After Dr. Reg McDaniel and his science team had conducted some of their studies, Dr. Mcdaniel was asked to speak before the Colorado state senate in regards to his research with stem cells and our company’s glyconutrients.

Glyconutrients are not drugs. Since glyconutrients are natural and plant-sourced, these statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Glyconutrients are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Glyconutrients should be taken as part of a healthy lifestyle and individual results may vary.

I hope that this article on stem cells and glyconutrients has been of interest to you. My name is Spencer Hunt and after what I have seen the glyconutrients do for my family, I would not go a day without my daily glyconutrients supplements. I researched and tried a lot of different supplements before finding results that I am happy with.

You can contact me through my site below if you would like to see the full stem-cell research study or to see which glyconutrients are the only ones in university studies.

armtwistedback asked:


Without any technical terms, or things like that, just plain and simple..What is stemcell research..what exactly do they do to the embryos? how to they get them? etc.

Alvin Toh asked:


Cord blood stem cell transplants have successfully treated many diseases and debilitating conditions. Stem cells harvested from umbilical cord blood of a newborn baby can develop into any type of organ or tissue such as liver, heart and neural cells. They can also repair tissue and organs damaged in strokes and heart attacks.

Umbilical cord blood stem cells and adult leukemia

Umbilical cord blood stem cells are commonly used to treat childhood leukemia for many years. However, only in recent years that adults with leukemia have been successfully treated with transplantation of cord blood stem cells from unrelated donors. One case is that of Stephen Sprague who was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML) in 1995. Chemotherapy only kept the cancer under control for 17 months. In April 1997, he was in the final stage of the disease. He took part in a clinical trial to determine if adequate amount of cord blood stem cells could be harvested for a successful transplantation to an adult. In November 1997, he underwent a cord blood stem cell transplant and has been cancer free for over 9 years.

Umbilical cord blood stem cells and spinal cord injuries

In Korea, a team of researchers claimed to have successfully transplanted umbilical cord blood stem cells into the spine of a 37-year old woman. The patient had been paralyzed for 19 years due to an accident. Doctors injected the stem cells directly into the damaged portion of her spine. Within only three weeks, she began walking assisted with a walker, and today she walks well without aid.

Umbilical cord blood stem cells and Krabbe disease

Great promise has been shown in the treatment of Krabbe Disease and other rare lysomal storage diseases through the transplantation of cord blood stem cells. Krabbe disease occurs in infants, and if left untreated is usually fatal within 2 years. Researchers from Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have made ground breaking progress in the treatment of this disease. Their research shows that newborns who receive umbilical cord blood stem cell transplants while they are still asymptomatic have a much higher chance of survival than children who have already shown symptoms. The key is to catch the disease early enough to prevent the loss of critical brain function.

Umbilical cord blood stem cells and Lymphoproliferative disease

Umbilical cord blood stem cell transplant has been proven to treat Lymphoproliferative disease. This illness is a rare condition that affects the immune system and makes the patient unable to fight off common germs. Brothers Blayke and Garrett of Los Angeles, California were born with this life threatening disease. Thanks to a cord blood transplant, both boys are now living normal, healthy lives.

Umbilical cord blood stem cells and Thalassaemia

Thalassaemia is a blood disease in which the body produces deformed red blood cells. Frequent blood transfusions are necessary and previously the only cure was a bone marrow transplant. On 3 July 2001, a cord blood stem cell transplant was carried out on a 5-year old Malaysian Chinese boy with Thalassaemia Major. He is now able to produce normal red blood cells and is cured of Thalassaemia Major. Besides bone marrow transplant from a sibling, cord blood transplant is now a viable treatment for Thalassaemia.

With the advancement of stem cell research, the future of cord blood transplant looks promising as more of its potential uses are discovered. Many people suffering from rare diseases and debilitating injuries have been able to lead better quality lives following a cord blood stem cell transplant.

Colum Fitzroy asked:


If you or a loved one are one of the millions of children and adults in the United States suffering from congestive heart failure, there is reason now to be hopeful. An effective treatment may be on the horizon, thanks to stem cell research being done by a company in Florida.

Heart failure doesn’t mean your heart stops working. It means your heart is not working as well as it should. It’s not pumping enough blood, perhaps because your heart doesn’t fill up with enough blood, or it doesn’t pump blood forcefully enough to the rest of your body. The main causes of heart failure are diabetes, high blood pressure, and coronary artery disease.

Coronary artery disease is also one of the leading causes of heart attacks, which happen when plaque blocks the flow of blood (and oxygen) to an area of the heart. This causes damage and even the death of heart tissue. In adults, it takes time to develop heart failure, sometimes many years, as the pumping action of the heart gradually weakens. Sometimes only the right side of the heart can be affected. But most of the time both sides are affected. If the right side of your heart has the condition, then your lungs won’t get enough blood. That means your lungs won’t pass along enough oxygen to your blood. You may then notice a build-up of fluid in your feet, ankles, legs, liver, abdomen, and sometimes in the veins in the neck.

If the left side of your heart is affected, then the rest of your body will not get enough oxygen from the blood. In both kinds of heart failure, you can be short of breath and tired all of the time. Sometimes, heart failure can lead to a heart attack, also known as myocardial infarction. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), as many as five million people in the United States suffer from heart failure, and 300,000 of these die every year.

Although there are different kinds of treatment for heart failure, no one has come up with a cure. But progress is being made. One company is exploring the use of stem cells in heart failure patients to reverse the damage (scarring) in tissue after a heart attack. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the go-ahead to Sunrise, Fla.-based Bioheart, Inc. (BHRT) to begin a Phase I clinical trial for the company’s proprietary stem cell mixture to treat congestive heart failure.

Because this is a so-called Phase I trial, it will involve only a small number of patients, in this case 15. The goal of any Phase I trial is to test both the safety and effectiveness of a new drug or treatment. Bioheart’s trial will be conducted at different locations and will assess the safety and cardiovascular effects of implanting its stem cell mixture in congestive heart failure patients who have experienced a heart attack.

The mixture consists of stem cells from a patient’s own thigh muscle that have been modified to over-express a certain protein. The stem cells are injected directly into the scar tissue in the heart using a needle-tipped catheter inserted into the groin. The company hopes to prove that its stem cell mixture can grow new heart muscle within the scar tissue that will in turn be able help the repair process.

Bioheart also hopes the procedure will improve the patient’s heart function, exercise capacity, and quality of life. When it tested the stem cell mixture in earlier preclinical studies, heart function in the tested animal improved 54 percent compared to 27 percent for an earlier version of the mixture. Meanwhile, heart function in animals treated with a placebo declined by 10 percent.

According to Bioheart, the preclinical studies also showed that its stem cell product candidate enhanced blood vessel formation in damaged hearts. The company says its clinical trial will begin sometime this year. So results won’t be available for awhile. But heart failure patients have at least a ray of hope that stem cell research will someday provide a viable treatment for their debilitating condition.

Mike Martinez asked:


Stem cell science has had a tremendous advancement within the last ten years. Putting aside all the controversy concerning the ethical nature of embryonic stem cell research, governments research agencies and universities around the world are now pointing at adult stem cells as a major player in the bodies natural renewal system.

Although there is still much to learn about these incredible cells, sciences has prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that bone marrow adult stem cells constitute the bodies natural renewal system.

Amazingly we can now use this same scientific knowledge in the care and health maintenance of our horses. At the beginning of 2006, Stem Tech Health Sciences (stemcell30.com) began distribution of a revolutionary all natural product that helps horses naturally release their own adult bone marrow stem cells into circulation.

Once in circulation these stem cell begin a rebuilding and rejuvenation process that dramatically impacts the animal’s performance. It’s almost as if the animals get a new air for life. Their mobility is significantly improved. Some users even say their demeanor actually improves as well.

“StemEquine,” as the product is named, helps the body act internally as it did when the animal was much younger and had it’s stem cells naturally circulating. As animals age, this includes humans as wells, less stem cells are released into the system. This diminishment of stem cells brings about a quickening of the aging process. Because less stem cells are circulating, less organs are being rebuild and rejuvenated. Very interesting science.

People across the US and Canada are currently focking to the vendors of this product as more and more testimonials come in. Some show horse owners are raving about the improved performance within a very short time on the product.

Science may have come up with the fountain of youth for our beloved pets.

CBRVideos asked:

This video reviews the benefits of cord blood stem cells and the differences between cord blood stem cells and embryonic or adult stem cells. Cord blood stem cells have been used as a treatment for thousands of patients, while embryonic stem cells have never been used as a treatment in humans. For a free information kit, click here www.cordblood.com … Cord blood Stem Cells Pregnancy Baby Diabetes Leukemia Cancer Sickle Cell Anemia Heart Disease Health Medicine …

Yvonne Perry asked:


Imagine that you are a mother and you just gave birth. You can make a very important decision that can affect the lives and health of many people. The placenta (afterbirth) that was the uterine home of your living, loving newborn is no longer needed by your baby. However, the stem cells it contains are valuable to people who are receiving placental stem cell treatments.

These life-giving cells can be used to treat a variety of conditions and diseases such as ALS, cancer, cerebral palsy, dermatomyositis, diabetes, gangrene, hepatitis C, HIV, immune deficiency, multiple sclerosis, migraines, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s, retinitis pigmentosa, rheumatoid arthritis, spina bifida, and stroke. But, that’s only if you travel outside the US.

While US researchers and politicians debate the potential of stem cells, over 2,000 patients from the US and around the world have actually been treated and many healed with non-controversial placental stem cells. Thanks to International Stem Cell Institute (ISCI), there’s no need to wait until the FDA approves legislation to receive stem cell therapy. If you are willing to travel, stem cell treatment using non-controversial stem cells from placenta is already available in Mexico.

A 51-year-old Houston woman named Diana Salinas was 32 when she had a kidney biopsy that returned a diagnosis of Nephrotic Syndrome (Glomerulonephrytis Proliferating Type II). This condition causes severe protein loss through the urine. Diana was losing up to 7,000 mgs of protein during a 24-hour period and was very sick. Her nephrologists expected that she would be in dialysis and/or have a kidney transplant within four to five years. She had edema all over her body including her lungs and had been taking 100 mgs of steroids for several years before she decided to try stem cell therapy.

In 1992, Diana came to ISCI in Mexico and had her first human placenta stem cell treatment. The 40-minute procedure requires a small incision to be made in various locations on the body and tissue is placed underneath the skin and closed with a suture. There are billions of stem cells in the tissue that go to work replacing damaged cells throughout the body. Within three months, Diana reported a decline in her urine protein levels. Her US doctors were amazed when her blood tests showed that her kidney function was normal and told her to keep doing whatever she was doing. She continues to have one treatment per year to keep the disease in check. Today, her protein level is 85 mgs in a 24-hour period (normal range is up to 150 mgs) without edema or the use of steroids.

Stem cells are the foundation of normal growth and development of any organism and serve as a biological repair system for the body. When a stem cell divides, each new cell has the potential to either remain a stem cell or become another type of cell with a more specialized function such as a muscle cell, a red blood cell, a nerve cell, or a heart cell. Some research has indicated that placenta stem cells are multipotent which may explain the effectiveness of this treatment.

The placenta tissue, also known as afterbirth, comes from a hospital in Mexico. Once considered medical garbage, this tissue is now being harvested with mothers’ consent after delivering full-term, live, healthy babies. Since this tissue is taken after the baby is born, the fetus or embryo is in no way harmed by the collection of this leftover tissue. Once the placenta is harvested, extensive testing is performed by an independent lab to ensure the tissue is free of viruses. A certified laboratory performs tissue testing that exceeds the strict standards required by international law.

Since stem cells derived from placenta are not capable of inducing a specific immune response, rejection of the stem cells is impossible. The placenta tissue is recognized and accepted by all patients and does not have to be typed; however, customized and strategic placement of the tissue is used to target specific conditions for each patient.

About ISCI: International Stem Cell Institute was launched in April 2008 as a result of 17 years of stem cell treatment experience. ISCI assists with patient education, pre- and post-treatment support, travel logistics, and financial matters regarding treatment. The company is managed by Rita Alexander, a businesswoman with a desire to bring stem cell treatment to those who are suffering with a condition that has not responded to traditional medicine. Rita’s passion for this treatment comes from her own experience when she found her way back to a healthy life after being brought to her knees by a very humbling illness.

If you would like more information about ISCI or want to arrange a consultation or schedule an appointment, please contact the executive director Rita Alexander at 770-231-3500 or visit http://www.iStemCelli.com

Greg White asked:


Stem cells are the human building blocks of the blood. They generate new blood cells in the human body. Stem cells are unique in that they have the potential to develop into many types of cells in the body. These cells are in the very early stages of development and so can turn into specialized cells such as those in the organs and nerves. Stem cell research allows scientists to find new ways to utilize these cells to repair damaged organs in the body.

There are several pros and cons of stem cell research. Stem cells obtained from embryos are the earliest form of cells and therefore hold the most potential to develop into other types of cells. Embryonic stem cells are also easy to keep in the laboratory. They can theoretically be kept alive forever. There is also a good supply of embryonic stem cells because not only do they divide quickly they also have the ability to be cloned.

The possibility of medical advancement beyond our dreams is one of the main arguments in favor of stem cell research. Scientists and researchers all over the world are optimistic about the depth of improvement stem cell research can bring to the medical community. Already research has been done to show that stem cells can be used to help treat severe diseases such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and Multiple Sclerosis.

The good news doesn’t stop there. In fact, almost every major disease shows potential of treatment or prevention through the use of stem cell therapy. It can be used in strokes, heart disease, liver disease, kidney disease, arthritis and pancreas disease. Stem cell research may also be key in finding a cure or treatment for cancer.

Those against embryonic stem cell research usually feel that way for ethical reasons. Embryonic stem cells are, in fact, tiny embryos. While some argue that life doesn’t start until birth, others believe that it starts with conception. To them it means that using these stem cells for research is destroying a life. The embryonic stem cells could actually be implanted into a donor and carried full term resulting in a baby.

Embryonic stem cell research also uses cloning to increase the amount of stem cells available. This is often considered unethical and it is illegal in some countries to clone human cells. Scientists argue that they would use the cloned cells strictly for research purposes however the issue still remains open.

Whether you agree with the pros and cons of stem cell research one thing is clear. We are on the brink of great medical advancements in the years to come.

Maria Zmudzki asked:


Health breakthrough in science!

There has been much talk in the media about stem c. research but many are not aware of adult stem c. The media speaks of embryonic stem c. but adult stem c., are very important as well.

First off, the adult stem c. are found among differentiated cells in tissues and organs of our body. So what does that mean exactly? The primary role of adult stem c. is to maintain and repair tissue in which they are found. They are found in all tissues of the growing human being and are believed to have the potential to change themselves into other cell types.

Stem cells can be found in various organs and tissues of the human body including the bone marrow, brain, peripheral blood, skeletal muscle, blood vessels, skin, heart, gut, liver, ovarian epithelium, testis and even the teeth. Quite often the cells will remain dormant in their existing organs and divide when they are needed. The cells will divide when repair is needed in the case of a diseased or injured tissue.

For many years it was believed that the reprogramming of stem c. was impossible, until recently when cells called pluripotent stem cells were discovered. These cells were discovered in various human tissues, such as the spinal cord, the brain and the connective tissue of various organs and the blood in the umbilical cord. These particular cells are capable of forming several cell types, specifically blood, muscle and nerve cells. This finding has shown that adult stem c. in tissues possess a greater potential than previously assumed.

Stem c. are being looked at much more closely now because of its properties. If the research regarding stem cell is meant to be used for therapeutic purposes, the use of stem cells can be very promising. Very promising treatment has already occurred with adult stem cells. The treatment of serious diseases has been found to be successful because there are no rejection reactions. There are no reactions simply because the cells are from the same body. Research continues on the benefits of using stem cells and promising discoveries are being made daily. There disadvantages to using stem cells but the advantages out weight them and as research continues the need for embryonic stem cells will continue to diminish.

Victor C. asked:


When blood pressure is measured we need to take into account 2 measurements. The first one is called Systolic Blood Pressure and the second one is Diastolic Blood Pressure.
Systolic Blood Pressure is taken when the heart is pumping out blood, and Diastolic is taken between heartbeats, when the heart is resting.

There is a device called Sphygmomanometer which is used to measure blood pressure. You might be familiar with this device; it’s the inflatable arm cuff that comes with a little air pump. You might also be able to see some station to measure your blood pressure in some supermarkets. So you can easily keep an eye on your pressure and take action if your levels are not what’s considered normal.

When we read the results that this device gives us, the Systolic pressure is the number on the top or left side of the reading; being the Diastolic pressure the number on the bottom or right side.

Let’s see an example: If you have a blood pressure of 120/72 (you read it as 120 over 72), that means that you have a Systolic Pressure of 112 and a Diastolic Pressure of 72. These two levels of blood pressure are both very important and you need to keep them at a healthy level.

So, what is a normal blood pressure? Experts would say that a blood pressure of 119/79 is the healthiest level for an adult and every adult should try to keep that level. A blood pressure between 120/80 and 129/84 is considered normal. Between 130/85 and 139/89 is considered a high-normal blood pressure and, when you reach a level of 140/90 or higher, you need to pay close attention because that’s consider a high blood pressure.

It’s recommended to check your blood pressure after you get up from sleeping and walk around for a few hours, this way you can get a better reading than when taken right away in the morning. Of course, you should not check your pressure after intense physical activities because the results won’t show a normal level. One more important thing is not to drink anything that contains caffeine or alcohol, and not to smoke for at least 30 minutes before the checking.

During the day, it’s natural if your blood pressure fluctuates somewhat. There are many activities that we do everyday that can make our blood pressure go up. Sometimes our pressure changes if we do some physical activity like intensive weight lifting training, sometimes the way we feel mentally can increase our blood pressure even the food we eat is another factor we can consider as a trigger for increments in our blood pressure levels.