Life-Saving Supplements

Dr. Sears Top Ten

PLUS: The Secret 6 You Shouldnt be Living Without

A New Report by Al Sears, MD

Published by: Al Sears, MD 12794 Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 16 Wellington, FL 33414 www.AlSearsMD.com
Warning-Disclaimer: Dr. Al Sears wrote this book to provide information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is offered with the understanding that the publisher and the author are not liable for the misconception or misuse of the information provided. Every effort has been made to make this book as complete and accurate as possible. The purpose of this book is to educate. The author and the publisher shall have neither liability nor responsibility to any person or entitiy with respect to any loss, damage, or injury caused or alleged to be caused directly or indirectly by the information contained in this book. The information presented herein is in no way intended as a substitute for medical counseling or medical attention. Copyright 2006 by Wellness Research & Consulting, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retreival system, without permission in writing from the publisher.

Meet Dr. Sears

Al Sears, MD continues to see patients at his integrative clinic and research center in Florida where he has developed novel exercise and nutritional systems transforming the lives of over 20,000 patients. He has written over 500 articles and 6 books in the elds of alternative medicine, anti-aging and nutritional supplementation. He enjoys a worldwide readership of millions spread over 123 countries, has appeared on over 50 national radio programs, ABC News, CNN and ESPN. His third book, The Doctors Heart Cure, exposed the real causes of the modern epidemic of heart disease with practical how-to advice for building real heart strength and resistance to disease without drugs. It is available in 9 languages and remains a best-seller 3 years after its publication. In 2005, Dr. Sears 12 Secrets to Virility shed light on the huge environmental and nutritional problems with virility in our modern world, gave men a step-by step guide for maintaining health, strength and masculinity as they age, and became a bestseller during its rst month of release. He publishes a monthly newsletter Health Condential addressing the issues of aging, nutrition and sexual health for men and women, a weekly e-letter called Doctors House Call and is the health columnist to a circulation of hundreds of thousands in the popular self-help letter Early to Rise.
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Dr. Sears is board certied as a clinical nutrition specialist and was appointed to the international panel of experts at Health Sciences Institute, (HSI) a worldwide information service for alternative nutritional therapies. A master gardener and herbalist, Dr. Sears maintains an herbal apothecary of over 250 organic herbs used for research, education and treatments. Dr. Sears is the founder and director of The Wellness Research Foundation, conducting original research evaluating natural alternatives to pharmaceutical therapies. Dr. Sears is a member of the American Academy of AntiAging Medicine and is Board Certied in Anti-Aging Medicine. As a pioneer in this new eld of medicine, he is an avid researcher and sought after lecturer to thousands of doctors and health enthusiasts. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Youth Sports Coaches Association. As well as being a sports and tness coach and a lifelong advocate of exercise programs, Dr. Sears is an ACE certied tness trainer.

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Dear Health Conscious Friend, Most doctors dont have much use for herbs, minerals, vitamins and other nutrients as tools to build health and ght disease. Some will even tell you theyre dangerous that you should avoid them. Allow me to set the record straight. First, there is no herb or vitamin or other supplemental nutrient in common use in America today that is anywhere near as dangerous as even the average prescription drug. Secondly, interactions between supplements and drugs are a concern only because the drugs are both dangerous and extremely over prescribed. In contrast to the US patent drugs only approach to medicine, most of the world still uses herbs and other supplements as their rst choice for medicine. Modern scientic studies show that they work and are remarkably safe. They can help you gain and maintain energy, strength and health. In this report, youll learn how to make the best use of my top ten health-boosting supplements.

Natural Supplements Have Very Long Safety Record

Everywhere man has lived, we searched for plants with healing, protecting or enhancing qualities. If fact, written record of herb use dates back to 1600 BC when the Egyptians made a record of about 700 herbal medicines. Hippocrates, the father of western medicine, recorded more than 300 herbal therapies. Later another Greek physician, Dioscorides, wrote De Materia Medica detailing 500
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herbal remedies. Doctors used it as a medical textbook for a thousand years. Over time, dierent cultures have discovered health benets in a huge array of naturally occurring plants. Weve also discovered how other natural nutrients minerals and vitamins, for examplebenet health. With their vastly superior safety record and substantial savings over patent drugs, in most cases youre much better o looking to natural remedies before turning to prescription drugs.

My Doctors Education in Using Herbs

Medical school taught me very little about using herbs for health. Even though herbs have been our only medicines for centuries and are still the rst line of treatment for 80% of our planet, the modern medical establishment considers them alternative therapy. They were included in a four credit-hour course on alternative medicine. The doctors at my medical school thought taking an herb was about as scientic as a Tarot card reading. I knew that those same experts were dead wrong in their complete neglect of nutrition. If they could be so wrong about nutritional supplements, maybe they were wrong about herbal supplements, too. So, over my rst year after internship, I read over 20 books on the use of herbs. I was delighted with what I found. Let me make something clear trying a more time-tested and gentler herb before you take a prescription drug does not make you a New Age kook. Herbs are excellent for minor ailments and ongoing health. For many more serious or acute conditions, herbs may help as an adjunct to conventional medicine as well. In addition to herbs, you can use minerals, oils, amino
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acids, and other nutrients to play an important role in improving your health.

Introducing the Ultimate Ten: Balance Your Hormones, Sharpen Your Mind, and Boost Your Sex Drive
#1 Energize Your Heart with Coenzyme Q10 CoQ10 plays an essential role in the function of your muscles and major organs. Tissues that use the most energy need the most CoQ10organs like your brain, your kidneys, and your heart. CoQ10s most important role may be to provide the high-octane energy output you need for a healthy heart. Like most Americans, you probably dont get enough CoQ10 from your diet. The best source of CoQ19 is red meat, especially organ meats like the liver. The problem is eating a lot of organ meat has drawbacks. These meats tend to contain the most toxins and other pollutants. The best way to make sure youre getting enough CoQ10 is to take a supplement. There are more than 100 studies showing the heart benets from CoQ10. Ive seen CoQ10 work wonders on patients with high blood pressure. A great many of my patients are able to discontinue their high blood pressure medication when they begin supplementing with CoQ10. Clinical studies corroborate what I have seen rst hand. In one study, patients with high blood pressure began taking a CoQ10 supplement. Within one month, the average persons blood pressure began to improve. At the end of the study 51% of patients were able to discontinue their blood pressure medication.23 CoQ10 is also a good treatment for congestive heart failure. Next time you visit your doctor, request a test for CoQ10 levels. If yours are low begin supplementing with 100mg
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each day. CoQ10 is soluble in oil form. Buy a soft gel cap form rather than a powder. Take it with a meal so your body can absorb it better. #2 Drink Your Way to Optimum HealthGreen Tea Green tea reduces heart disease and the buildup of plaque in arteries, it detoxies, it scavenges free radicals, and it protects against the formation and growth of cancer.6 You might call green tea the original anti-aging herb. Green tea contains epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). In lab tests, EGCG increased liver cells uptake of LDL cholesterol by three times when compared to controls. Overall concentrations of LDL cholesterol fell 28%.7 Another study reveals that green tea encourages your body to metabolize blood sugar better. (The same researchers also found that green tea lowers blood sugar levels in diabetic mice.)8 Better blood sugar metabolism can reduce insulin resistance, which means that green tea can help prevent diabetes. Green tea even helps you to maintain an ideal weight. Studies show that overweight people who begin consuming green tea reduce their body weight and body fat and increase their fat oxidation.9 The best way to get the health benets of green tea is to drink more tea during the daytry to drink at least two cups each day. Brew a pot of tea in the morning when you brew your coee, so you have it on hand to drink. Avoid the heavily sugared, bottled green teas. #3 Garlic: A Tasty Way to Boost Heart Health This avorful little member of the garlic family has health benets a-plenty, including the ability to lower blood pressure, lower cholesterol, and support general immune
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system health. Researchers also believe that garlic can reduce oxidation in your bodya process widely believed to contribute to cancerand can protect against cognitive decline.4 Numerous studies of garlic prove that it lowers cholesterol levels, but garlic goes one step further in protecting your heart. Your overall cholesterol levels dont really tell you much about your heart disease risk. Rather, its the tendency of cholesterol to form plaque in your arteries thats the real danger. This danger diers from person to person. Garlic really shines as a health supplement because it reduces the tendency for plaques to form.5 The active ingredient in garlic is allicin. Its most concentrated in the bulb, which means its easy to boost your garlic intake by using more garlic in the kitchen. Garlic supplements are available, too. You can use garlic in every meal or take a 300 mg supplement every day up to three times a day. Check the table at the end of this report for cautions and interactions. #4 Men, Keep Your Sex Life of the Front Burner with This Wonder-Herb You hear people joke about a declining sex drive being part of aging. But, really, are you willing to settle for that? You dont have to. Your sex drive is linked to healthy free testosterone levels. You can boost these levels by taking a tribulus terrestris supplement. Tribulus terrestris contains protodioscin, which boosts sexual desire and enhances your erections.10 Depending on where it is grown, tribulus terrestris may not produce protodioscin, so check the label for this active ingredient. When you nd a supplement that has the right stu, take 250 mg of standardized extract each day. See the table at the end of this report for information on drug interactions and other cautions.
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#5 Women, Youre Entitled to a Great Sex Life, Too Women, your sex drive is linked to balanced hormones estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. Chasteberry contains vitex, a compound that acts on your pituitary gland helping it to regulate and balance your sex hormones. Though your testosterone levels are naturally lower than a mans, your testosterone levels play a role in your healthy sex drive. Specically, large uctuations in testosterone cause decreased libido, according to research studies.11 Because chasteberry can regulate your testosterone levels and help to stop them from uctuating, it may help keep your sex drive on an even keel, too. Take 400mg of a standardized extract daily. Check the table at the end of this report for drug interactions. #6 Your Liver is a Workhorse: Give it the Support it Needs Your liver is tireless. It works constantly to clean your bodys systems and help you maintain optimum health. But without the right nutrition and proper support, no matter how hard it works, your liver might not be able to keep up the demands you put on it. Milk thistle, a member of the sunower family, has a 2000year history of treating liver ailments. Its widely used in Europe, but not many doctors in the US take advantage of this wonderful, natural medicine. Studies how that milk thistle and its active ingredients give the liver the support it needs. Milk thistle helps improve liver function by replenishing its glutathione levels (glutathione neutralizes toxins in the body), by boosting the eectiveness of the livers protective membrane, and by encouraging healthy cell growth within the liver. In one study of patients with hepatitis, milk thistle improved liver function tests after just seven days of
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supplementation.12 In another laboratory study, researchers treated dialysis uid from patients typically decient in cellular thiols, including glutathione, with a milk thistle extract. The process normalizes thiol and glutathione levels within the uid. Cellular thiols levels increased more than 2.5 times within four days.13 Its easy to focus on your heart and brain when it comes to long-term health concerns. Youre livers very important, too, so dont forget to give it the nutrients it needs. To get the most benet from milk thistle, take 300mg twice a day. Milk thistle doesnt have any known safety risks, but if you are taking any prescription drugs, it is always a good idea to let your doctor know what supplements you are taking. #7 Ease Joint Pain, Protect Cognitive Function (and More) With Boron Boron is a trace mineral important for optimum health. Many Americans are decient in their trace mineral intake because farming and ranching practices have depleted minerals from the soil. It is therefore important to consider adding mineral supplements to your diet. One of the main functions of boron is to reduce joint pain and inammation by inhibiting the production of inammatory enzymes. The level of boron in your blood can actually show if youre at risk for developing arthritis. In regions where people consume between 3 and 10 mg of boron daily, arthritis cases show up in fewer than 10% of the population. In areas where boron consumption is les than 1mg, arthritis can strike 70% of the population.14 Boron doesnt just ease pain and help prevent arthritisits also good for you bones. It protects your bones stores of calcium and magnesium keeping them strong and healthy.15 Boron gives your brain an energy boost, too. Scientists found that people with low boron dont perform well on
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cognitive tests when compared to folks with adequate boron levels. People with boron deciencies scored lower on memory tests, attention span, hand-eye coordination, and overall dexterity.16 Finally, boron reduces a mans risk of prostate cancer. When researchers looked at the dietary patterns of men with prostate cancer versus those of men without they found that men who included boron rich foods in their diets were 64% less likely to have prostate cancer.17 The best way to increase your boron intake is to eat foods rich in boron. Red grapes, plums, pears, and apples are all good sources. So are avocados, nuts, and legumes. Trail mix with raisins and dried plums is a great way to snack and get more boron. You can also take a boron supplement. If you decide to add a boron supplement, choose one that contains boron citrate and take 750 micrograms each day. #8 Combat Cancer and Heart Disease with This Single, Powerhouse Mineral Selenium is a mineral that keeps your body young, strong and healthy. Like boron, selenium is often depleted from the soil, so you need to be careful that you are getting enough. Just like vitamins C and E, selenium acts as a powerful antioxidant in your body. In fact, researchers found that all around the world, people with low selenium diets suered more often from colon, lung, liver, and prostate cancers.18 Because it acts as an antioxidant in your body it also helps ght the signs of aging. Selenium may also help to prevent and even treat arthritis. Research shows that arthritis suerers often have low selenium levels.19 Selenium also eases existing pain and combats inammation. 20 For optimum health you need 55 micrograms (mcg) of selenium every day. The best sources of selenium are garlic,
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liver, sh, and nuts (especially Brazil nuts). You can add selenium by taking a supplement. Many multi-vitamin supplements contain selenium, so check labels before you buy a separate supplement. In supplement form, you should take 400 micrograms of seleno-methionine every day. #9 Protect Against Diabetes and Build Muscle with Chromium Chromium is another mineral you dont hear too much about, but that doesnt mean its not important. In fact, when it comes to preventing and treating diabetes, chromium is the most important mineral there is. Chromium maintains proper blood sugar by increasing your sensitivity to insulinits like instant protection from diabetes. Whats more, if you already suer from the disease, chromium supplements can improve glucose tolerance and normalize insulin levels naturally. On the ip side, people low in chromium suer from chronically high blood sugar, nd themselves packing on the pounds and ultimately can fall victim to diabetes. Deciency is more common than not. An estimated 90% of all Americans consume less than the recommended amount of chromium each and every day. Whats more, if you exercise regularly youll need even larger amounts of chromium than your sedentary neighbors. Active people and athletes excrete more chromium than couch potatoes. 21 Chromium does wonders for your cholesterol and triglyceride levels, too. Studies show supplements can lower cholesterol and triglycerides by nearly 20%. Supplementation can also help you loose weight and build muscle. Chromium controls your appetite, especially cravings for sweets, and people supplementing with it lost 50% more fat over three months. That coupled with chromiums ability to carry protein where your body needs it most can also help you lose fat while building lean muscle mass.22
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Chromium is available in supplements. By far, the safest way to supplement is with chromium-rich yeast. One ounce of brewers yeast supplies up to 200 mcg of chromium in an easy-to-absorb form. #10 Hawthorn: A Tonic for Your Heart Hawthorn is a member of the rose family. Its been used for centuries as a heart tonic. Evidence suggests that hawthorn helps to strengthen the heart, supports an even heartbeat, and regulates blood pressure. In one small study, 92 patients with mild high blood pressure saw a signicant decrease in their blood pressure over three months of hawthorn supplementation.1 Hawthorn is unique because it regulates blood pressure based on what your body needs. In addition to this study, which shows hawthorn lowers high blood pressure, other studies show that hawthorn helps to correct low blood pressure, too. Low blood pressure creates dierent health risks like dizziness after standing. Hawthorn eectively treats this kind of low blood pressure.2 A meta-analysis of studies performed to learn more about hawthorns eects on patients with chronic heart failure found that hawthorn provides a consistent benet. Maximal workload, dyspnea (uncomfortable breathing or breathlessness), and fatigue levels all signicantly improved in patients treated with hawthorn in addition to traditional therapies.3 Hawthorn works as a gentle eective heart tonic that is safe. Mild adverse reactions do happen rarely and include nausea. Discomfort from hawthorn use usually passes quickly allowing you to continue the therapy. Nearly anyone with high blood pressure or other risk factors for heart disease will benet from a hawthorn supplement. Choose standardized capsules and take 240mg each day.

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Check the table at the end of this report for information on contraindications or drug interactions.

Beat Disease and Aging by Giving Your Body the Nutrients it Thirsts For
These ten ultimate supplements help you to build a strong heart, a sharp mind, healthy muscles, a powerhouse liver, and a sex drive that wont quit in other words they give you everything you need to enjoy your life and to keep enjoying your life even as you age.

When Using Supplements Heed These Cautions

Extra ingredients Drug interactions Standards Dosing Read the label and avoid supplements with unneeded ingredients.6 If you take a prescription drug, coordinate your herb with your doctor. Standardized extracts use the effective element studied in trials. Just as with prescription drugs, herb dosages are important. Chaparral, Kava, comfrey and germander may cause liver damage. Stop herbs two weeks before surgery to avoid blood thinning.

Liver damage

Surgery

On the next two pages youll nd my Ten Supplement Superstars.

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Hawthorn is an effective heart tonic. It keeps your heart rhythm regular and strengthens heart muscle. Hawthorn also helps your heart deal with stress.7 Plant Part Berry Product Form Standardized capsules How Much 240 mg How Often Daily Interactions Advise doctor if also taking heart medications.

Garlic helps prevent heart disease, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol and inhibits abnormal blood clots. It also slows the destruction of brain cells and stimulates new neuronal connections. Plant Part Bulb Product Form Clove, tablets, oil or powder, How Much 300 mg How Often With each meal Interactions With gout med Colchicine and blood thinner Coumadin.

Black or Green Tea reduces heart disease, buildup of plaque in arteries, detoxifies, free radicals scavenger, protects against formation and growth of cancer.8 The original anti-aging herb. Plant Part Leaf Product Form Tea bags How Much 2 cups How Often Daily Interactions Mild stimulant. Use caution if combining with other stimulants.

Tribulus terrestris improves sexual potency and function; increases muscle strength; may lower cholesterol and has anti-oxidant properties. Plant Part Fruit Product Form Standardized Extract How Much 250 mg How Often Daily Interactions None. Can together with Viagra.

Chasteberry acts on the pituitary gland, encouraging it to regulate and balance your sex hormones. Plant Part Berry Product Form Standardized Extract How Much 400 mg How Often Daily Interactions With hormone replacement drugs and with bromocriptine.

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Milk Thistle can heal liver damage caused by alcohol and drugs. Use with potentially liver damaging medications. More powerful antioxidant than vitamin C or E. Plant Part Fruit Product Form Capsules How Much 300 mg How Often Twice a day Interactions No serious interactions known but advise doctor if also using drugs.

Boron helps to prevent prostate cancer and arthritis, it boosts brain power, and builds strong bones. Product Form Boron citrate How Much 750 mcg How Often Once a day Interactions No known interactions; high intake of boron can cause nausea. (>3mg)

Selenium protects against heart disease, cancers of the lung, colon, liver, and prostate. Works as an antioxidant in the body. Product Form Selenomethionine How Much 400 mcg How Often Once a day Interactions No known interactions; overdoses can lead to toxicity. (>600 mcg daily)

Chromium protects against diabetes by improving insulin sensitivity. It also lowers cholesterol, increases lean muscle, and lowers appetite. Product Form Brewers Yeast How Much 200 mcg How Often Once a day Interactions May alter insulin requirements.

Coenzyme Q10 helps muscles, especially the heart, to burn energy. Also acts as an antioxidant. Product Form Soft gel cap Not powder How Much 100 mg How Often Once a day with Food Interactions No know interactions.

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Six More Supplements for Your Heart, Your Mind and Your Sex Drive
Saw Palmetto for Men: This supplement limits the multiplication of prostate cells and reduces tissue swelling. It helps with frequent, painful urination and uid retention. To support your prostate health, take 300mg of saw palmetto daily for the best results. Dong Quai for Women: This supplement contains gentle phyto-estrogens that can help to even out menopause symptoms. It can also improve your libido. For the best results, take 500 mg twice a day. Omega-3s: Omega-3 essential fatty acids benet your heart and your mood. Fish and axseed are rich in omega-3s, as are some nuts. Still most people dont get nearly enough of this powerful nutrient. Try adding a sh oil supplement to make sure youre getting adequate amounts of this nutrient. One to two teaspoons a day of cod liver oil is ideal. L-arginine: This amino acid is a precursor to nitric oxide, which helps the cells lining your heart and blood vessels to dilatethis keeps your blood moving better. Its good for your heart and your sex drive. For maximum benet, take 500 mg once each day. L-cartinine: Your cells need l-cartinine to burn energy. High energy organs like your heart need the most of this valuable nutrient. You get some from red meat, but if youre like most Americans, you dont get enough from your diet. Take
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a 500 mg supplement of naturally occurring l-carnitine each day to give your whole body a boost. Tochopherols: Mixed tocopherolsvitamin E supplements that contain more than one form of vitamin Eincrease circulation and reduce plaquing in the arteries. Take 400 IU of mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols each day. Vitamin E is fat soluble only, so take it with meals to encourage absorption.

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