Syndrome
X now has an enemy, and it is SyndRx. SyndRx can reverse
the effects of Syndrome X.
SyndRx
How
to handle diabetes, blood pressure, weight gain,
blood sugar
and more.
THE NUMBERS
• Recent
figures from the CDC for 1999-2000 show that some 64 % of American
adults are overweight or obese
• The same study reports that 15 % -- some 9 million -- children
and adolescents ages 6-10 are overweight
• According to the National Center for Health Statistics, an estimated
102 million Americans have elevated total blood cholesterol levels
(above 200), and 41 million of those have levels considered to
be high risk
• According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is the
5th leading cause of death by disease in the U.S. and is a leading
cause of limb amputation and blindness
• Approximately 17 million people (6.2 % of the population) are thought
to be diabetic, even though many remain undiagnosed.
• A recent report in USA Today says a full third of the people born
in the U.S. in 2000 (including more than half of Hispanic women)
will develop diabetes in their lifetime
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IT'S ALL ABOUT INSULIN
Insulin
is a hormone produced by the pancreas. Its job is to "guide" glucose
(or sugars) from the bloodstream into the cells where it can be
put to good use as energy for daily living. There, insulin attaches
itself to built-in "receptor sites." Think of these like
the electrical outlets in your house. When the body is getting
a healthy, balanced diet, and things are functioning at a normal
optimal level, this process runs smoothly.
Often,
however, things don't go exactly as planned. The receptor sites
decide not accept glucose from the insulin anymore. Why?
Well, let's just say Americans have taken Mary Poppins' advice
a little too much to heart. Instead of "a spoonful of sugar," Americans
today each consume an average of 152 pounds of refined sugars every
year! Our bodies are constantly bombarded with sugar, so, eventually,
the receptor sites on the cells get overwhelmed and stop responding
to the insulin. It's the same idea as an electrical current surge
overwhelming the circuits in your house. You literally "blow
a fuse."
You
can probably guess what happens next. The cells may have stopped
accepting the glucose deposits from the insulin, but that doesn't
mean we quit feeding our bodies all the refined sugar. So, naturally,
the sugar levels in the bloodstream start to build up. The pancreas
sees this and says, "Whoa! Gotta do something about all that
sugar!" It starts pumping even more insulin into the bloodstream,
where it starts to build up.
The situation the body now finds itself in is one in which the
cells are becoming increasingly insulin resistant, resulting in
an excessive amount of insulin in the blood. These are the hallmarks
of Syndrome X, a mysterious-sounding condition that has been garnering
increasing attention from the medical community over the past 15
years.
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WHAT EXACTLY IS SYNDROME X?
In a nutshell, Syndrome X is a cluster of health problems that
include abdominal obesity, heart disease, elevated cholesterol
and triglyceride levels, insulin resistance, and hypertension (high
blood pressure). The term was coined by a Stanford endocrinologist
to describe what had previously been referred to as metabolic syndrome
or insulin-resistance syndrome. Additional problems associated
with Syndrome X include a reduction in the body's ability to fully
metabolize carbohydrates, a disruption in blood coagulation factors,
and often, an increase in uric acid levels, a problem associated
with cardiovascular disorders. Basically, Syndrome X is a generalized
metabolic disruption. It interferes with glucose delivery to the
cells and throws other metabolic processes off as a result.
By
themselves, each of the characteristics or abnormalities of Syndrome
X increases the risk of diabetes and coronary artery disease.
The added stress put on the body by one or more of the components
of Syndrome X impacts the immune system, lowering the body's defenses
against a host of other illnesses. Any one of these factors alone
would be a "red flag" for future health problems. Together,
the factors increase the risk substantially, not only of these
diseases, but many others as well.
Syndrome
X is essentially a nutritional disease. It comes from eating
too much of the wrong foods. And it's a precursor to many
more serious diseases. Really, Syndrome X is the body's way of
trying to get a message to the brain: "You gotta change things
before it gets out of hand!" In other words, quit while you're
ahead.
Recent studies indicate one-fourth to one-third of Americans have
some degree of Syndrome X. That's roughly 70 million people in
this country alone who are going about their daily lives with a
kind of ticking time bomb in their bodies.
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SO WHAT CAN YOU DO ABOUT IT?
Because Syndrome X is about what we eat, changing that changes
everything else. Combating the problems of Syndrome X involves
not only eating a healthier diet with much less refined sugar and
more green vegetables, protein, and healthy oils, but also making
sure we take in the broad spectrum of nutrients needed for optimal
functioning of our metabolic processes.
That's where SyndRx comes in.
This nutritional supplement contains the cutting-edge nutrients
found to be among the most effective in reducing and sometimes
even obliterating the abnormalities of Syndrome X. And that's good
news. Keeping the body healthy and free from the problems associated
with this disorder means less chance of us becoming diabetic or
developing cardiovascular disease, two of the leading killers in
the U.S. today.
Several of the ingredients in SyndRx have been used individually
for centuries by people all over the world in alleviating health
problems associated with the various aspects of Syndrome X. But
SyndRx puts them all together to go to work on all the health issues
at once. Let's take a look at what's inside:
Nopal (Prickly Pear Cactus)
Extracts
from this cactus commonly found in Central and South America
are thought to play a role in lowering blood glucose levels
by reducing the absorption of sugars and fats in the gastrointestinal
tract. With its combination of amino acids, niacin (vitamin B3),
and fiber, Nopal has also been shown to lower LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol)
and increase sensitivity to insulin by helping to reinvigorate
sluggish receptor sites.
Konjac Mannan (Glucomannan)
This southeast Asian plant is a soluble fiber with an amazing
capability: It can absorb up to 200 times its weight in water,
giving it the highest water holding capacity among dietary fibers.
So what does that mean for us? Well, as it expands, soluble fiber
slows the passage of food from the stomach into the intestine,
thereby controlling the amount of glucose that enters the bloodstream.
By reducing the speed of the sugar uptake, it actually helps prevent
rapid blood sugar level jumps. In fact, a New England Journal of
Medicine report suggests that a high intake of soluble dietary
fiber not only improves blood sugar control, it also lowers plasma
lipids (fats in the blood).
Konjac Mannan is reported to lower cholesterol and triglyceride
levels, reduce fat absorption, promote blood sugar control, and
encourage weight loss.
Gymnema Sylvestre (Gurmar)
A
climbing, woody plant growing in the tropical forests of central
and southern India and parts of Africa, this member of the milkweed
family has been used as a traditional treatment in India for diabetes
for nearly 2,000 years. The Hindi name for the plant -- gurmar
-- actually means "sugar destroyer." This name comes
from the unique capacity of the leaves to decrease the ability
of the taste buds to detect sweetness. In effect, chewing on the
leaves reduces a person's craving for sweets. As you can imagine,
this quality makes Gymnema Sylvestre helpful in promoting weight
loss.
But that's not all it does. Gymnema sylvestre appears to address
imbalances in insulin levels in two basic ways: first, it suppresses
the transport of glucose into the bloodstream, thereby lowering
blood sugar levels; and second, it improves the way the glucose
that DOES enter the bloodstream is utilized. It does this by making
insulin and insulin production in the pancreas more effective.
The leaves are also noted for lowering serum cholesterol and triglycerides,
and acting as a cardiovascular stimulant.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-gracum)
Commonly used as a spice in cooking, Fenugreek is cultivated mainly
in India, Egypt, the Middle East, and North Africa. The seeds of
this annual herb have been used for years as a traditional remedy
for gastrointestinal disorders, gout, wound healing and inflammation,
and diabetes.
Fenugreek
has a hypoglycemic effect on the body due to its mucilaginous
fibers, known as galactomannan. That's kind of a fancy way of saying
it acts like a giant sponge, binding up fats and sugars in the
intestinal tract and helping to flush them out of the body before
they are absorbed. Because it reduces the absorption of fats by
the body, Fenugreek also helps lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol.
Banaba Leaf
A medicinal plant found in India, Southeast Asia, and the Philippines,
Banaba Leaf has traditionally been used as a treatment for diabetes
and elevated blood sugar levels. It balances blood sugar and promotes
healthy insulin levels, promoting weight loss along the way.
The key to all this is a substance found in the plant -- corosolic
acid -- which is reported to help stimulate the transport of glucose
into cells.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid
This is a sulfur-containing fatty acid found in spinach and animal
protein. Studies have shown it to lower glucose levels 10-30 %,
and it also improves insulin function. In addition, alpha-lipoic
acid is a universal antioxidant, scavenging free radicals from
the body.
This
workhorse can be found in the mitochondria of our cells. Think
back to your high school biology class, and you might recall
that mitochondria are sort of the "powerhouses" of our
cells. That's where energy production takes place. Alpha-Lipoic
Acid works there to help break down sugars for the cells to use
as energy. It even helps regenerate Vitamins E and C, and it promotes
liver health.
Magnesium
Found commonly in such food sources as artichokes, nuts, beans,
whole grains, and shellfish, Magnesium is a mineral shown to help
improve nerve and muscle function, and increase energy and metabolism.
Magnesium is necessary for the secretion and action of insulin.
It also helps control blood pressure. Low magnesium levels have
been tied to Syndrome X.
Chromium Picolinate
Chromium
is an essential trace mineral that aids in glucose metabolism,
regulation of insulin levels, and the maintenance of healthy cholesterol
levels. It is commonly found in such foods as meats, whole grains,
cheese, mushrooms, prunes, nuts, and asparagus. Chromium deficiency
disturbs normal insulin function. Chromium picolinate is a form
of the mineral that is well-absorbed by the body. It has good "bioavailability," which
means it goes right to the insulin receptor sites on cells, working
with the insulin there to help insure optimal uptake and usage
of glucose.
Vanadium
Named for the Norse goddess of youth and beauty, Vanadium is a
trace mineral that plays a role in the metabolism of carbohydrates,
cholesterol, and blood lipids. Vanadium can be found in seafood,
mushrooms, certain cereals, and soybeans.
Vanadium helps regulate blood sugar levels, as it mimics the effects
of insulin in the body. Some studies suggest it also helps in the
formation of bones, teeth, and cartilage.
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DRAWING YOUR OWN CONCLUSIONS
Even
though we keep looking for it, we all know there's no "miracle
cure" out there. But the logic behind SyndRx is certainly
clear. The staple modern American diet, rich in refined sugars,
unnaturally overloads the body. In response to the high sugar levels,
the body works overtime on producing insulin, wearing itself out
and eventually making itself less receptive to the beneficial work
of the insulin. All the body processes respond to this breakdown
-- blood pressure goes up; cholesterol jumps; and everyone gets
chubbier -- paving the way for disorders like Syndrome X. Syndrome
X is, for all intents and purposes, a "pre" state for
many of the most fatal and debilitating illnesses and diseases
in America today. If the health problems associated with it are
not addressed through dietary changes, chances increase for the
person with the syndrome to become diabetic, develop cardiovascular
disease, and increase cholesterol and blood pressure to the point
that they start to weaken and destroy the body.
The special combination of ingredients in SyndRx work together
to help alleviate the various abnormalities of Syndrome X, not
one at a time, but altogether! Making the body healthier makes
it more able to function in its natural state, resisting disease,
rejecting toxins, and optimally using all the nutrients available.
CAUTIONS
Because this product supports many of your body's metabolic pathways,
care should be taken when using it in conjunction with prescription
drugs, particularly those dealing with diabetes, high blood pressure,
and elevated cholesterol. Consult your health care provider before
using SyndRx if you are taking any of these drugs.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product
is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease,
but rather is a dietary supplement intended solely for nutritional
support.
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