Carnosine - The Multi-Potent Healing Agent

While studies are still being conducted on the medicalunknown, a relatively overnight change occurs. An
benefits of Carnosine, the preliminary results areinteractive rambunctious child simply withdrawals and
nothing less than astounding. Since Carnosine is foundbecomes a silent, solitary person in his/her own world.
naturally in the brains and muscles of humans, theOftentimes, communication is non-existent or limited
supplements have no negative reaction to otherto tantrums. Desperate parents and physicians have
prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Instead,been searching for something, anything, to help
case studies have only underscored how Carnosine:autistic children come back from the confines of their
the multi-potent healing agent has the potential tominds.
slow the aging process, help dementia and AlzheimerIn a double-blind study, to avoid any possible bias in
patients, children with autism, and other debilitatingthe results, two groups of autistic children are studied
diseases.over an 8 week time period. One half are given a
Carnosine is a super antioxidant that boosts theplacebo, with the others are given a supplement of
immune system and destroys the free radicals thatCarnosine. Tests were conducted prior to the study
contribute to the aging process, helping you liveto determine each child's baseline activity.
longer and have a greater quality of life. Actually,After 8 weeks, new testing is conducted. "The
people are born with higher levels of Carnosine inresults of this study suggest that supplementation
their bodies. The brain, and other muscles and nervewith Carnosine can significantly improve receptive
cells, stores this health related combination of twospeech, socialization, and behavior with autistic
important amino acids.spectrum disorders. These gains are observable both
The duo acts as an immune buster and cellby parents and clinicians blinded to study group, as
rejuvenator, to keep the body strong and healthy.evidenced by the scores on the Clinical Global
Naturally, if your body has the ability to fight offImpression" (Carnosine Study Results). Even the
disease and illness, you will live longer. Unfortunately,slightest improvement for children suffering from
as human beings age, the natural stores of Carnosineautism is a giant leap forward in helping families deal
decrease. Thus, sickness and other aging relatedwith this life-altering neurological horror.
issues also increase.So far, Carnosine has proven effective in anti-aging
For example, as we age, our skin loses elasticity,studies, neurological problems in the elderly, and
causing the skin to sag, wrinkle, and look older. Theautism in the young; however, studies are also being
muscles begin to lose functionality, resulting in greaterconducted in the benefits of Carnosine in a variety of
inactivity. While the process may be the natural resultother debilitating diseases.
of our added years, Carnosine can help individuals liveFor example, Carnosine has been tested in relation to
longer and more productive lives. You see, althoughcontrolling blood sugar levels. Preliminary studies show
the body is meant to last approximately 120 years,definite potential to help people with diabetes.
most people do not live beyond their 80's. CarnosineAlthough Carnosine's potential is still being tested, the
acts as an anti-aging medicine, with the potential tosignificant implications are very real. Carnosine can
change those statistics.possibly help reduce the side effects of diabetes and
However, Carnosine's potential goes far beyond anhelp regulate the body.
anti-aging supplement, it is also being tested as aIn addition to diabetes, Carnosine eye drops have
combatant against dementia and Alzheimer's disease.been developed to assist in clearing up eye infections,
Getting old is bad enough, but to lose cognitivehealing open wounds, reducing scarring, and so much
abilities makes living almost torture for the individualmore. According to the studies so far, the potential
and their family members.benefits of Carnosine seems limitless. In addition, no
The premise of Carnosine is simple-help prevent ornegative side effects have ever been reported.
slow neurological diseases. "In Alzheimer's disease, lipidCarnosine gets down to the basic cell level to begin
peroxidation products are thought to interfere withthe rejuvenation and healing processes. Rather than a
critical membrane proteins involved in cellular signalingdrug to control the symptoms, Carnosine works with
and in transporting ions, glucose and glutamate. Theirthe body's natural defenses to help protect against
impairment leads to membrane depolarization,the assaults on the body that cause aging and
metabolic deficit, excitotoxicity and increaseddisease. After all, Carnosine naturally occurs in the
vulnerability to oxidative assault" (Mark RJ et al., 1997;brain and other parts of the body. So, a supplement
Butterfield DA, 1999).simply replaces what time and illness have taken
Using two mice, from the same litter, as testaway, helping the body function appropriately for a
subjects, feeding Carnosine showed a markedlonger lifespan.
improvement in the aging process by suppressing lipidImagine the ability to help the body naturally heal
peroxidation. Since Carnosine natural occurs within thewounds faster, prevent cognitive degeneration, clear
human body, why not add the supplement to theup eye infections, regulate diseases like diabetes, and
diet of aging patients to slow or arrest the progressslow the aging process, so humanity can live longer,
of mentally impairing diseases.happier, more productive lives. Carnosine really is the
Even if anti-aging and the arresting of degenerativemulti-potential healing agent.
mental diseases are the limitation of Carnosine'sReferences
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potential of this wondrous antioxidant may also beStudy of l-Carnosine Supplementation in Children with
the savior for families dealing with the autism.Autistic Spectrum Disorders. Autism Coach. Dec. 21,
Autism is a thief! Seemingly normal children are2007 in Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study of
robbed of the ability to communicate and effectivelyl-Carnosine Supplementation in Children with Autistic
interact with the world around them. For reasons yetSpectrum Disorders.