StemEnhance - Questions
Vitamin K is the little known vitamin with important functions in the body. You will want to know about this vitamin because AFA and StemEnhance™ are both natural sources of vitamin K.
Vitamin K is a vital nutrient for our optimal health. Many people are aware of vitamin K for its effect on blood clotting, but vitamin K is also important for keeping bones strong and attaining cardiovascular health. It may play a role in the regulation of blood sugar, as well.
Vitamin K comes from the foods we eat; but the majority of active Vitamin K in our bodies comes from the friendly bacteria in our intestines. Biochemically (as with most vitamins), Vitamin K is actually a group of molecules. Plants synthesize one group of these molecules, K-1, and it is this form that is also the predominant circulating form. Some plant sources of K-1 are AFA, StemEnhance, leafy green vegetables, cauliflower, broccoli, cabbage, kale, spinach and brussel sprouts. A single serving of cooked dark green vegetables can provide more than the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of Vitamin K, which is 80 micrograms (mcg). StemEnhance has approximately half the RDA (about 40 micrograms) of Vitamin K in two capsules.
The natural bacteria of the large intestine synthesize another group of vitamin K molecules, K-2. K-2 is also found in chicken, egg yolk, butter, cow’s liver and fermented soybean products such as natto. Very little vitamin K is actually stored in the body, and there is no known toxicity from even high amounts of Vitamin K.
Vitamin K is involved in helping certain proteins become biologically active. These proteins include many of the coagulation factors that are involved in blood clotting. Without Vitamin K, these coagulation factors will not be active; therefore, they will not be able to do their job of helping blood to clot.
With certain medical conditions, physicians use drugs like Coumadin® or Warfarin to create a situation in the body where the blood is abnormally thin. These medications work by decreasing the activity of Vitamin K in the body, thereby increasing the amount of time it takes to for a clot. When a physician is monitoring a patient’s condition to determine the correct dosage of Coumadin, it is important that the amount of Vitamin K in the persons diet is consistent.
Sudden increases in Vitamin K may decrease the effect of Coumadin. On the other hand, greatly lowering your intake of Vitamin K could increase the effect of Coumadin. NOTE: it is important that you always communicate with your physician about changes in your diet and/or any supplement intake.
Vitamin K is important for many physiological functions, including support of healthy blood clotting, strong bones, cardiovascular health and healthy blood sugar. Taking two capsules of StemENhance provides about half the amount of Vitamin K you need daily. It’s an all-natural source of this vital nutrient. by Dr. Donna Antarr,
This is a complex question to answer beyond the scope of this paper. Nevertheless, it is worth the attempt to shed some light. In essence, given the body of data documenting cancer and stem cells, the questions is legitimate; however, the answer is NO. StemEnhance does not support tumor growth. Lets look at this question in more detail.
The confusion about stem cells and tumor growth comes from a number of elements: First, stem cells and cancer cells share two very important features that are unique to these two types of cells: 1. They are essentially immortal, and 2. They can become cells of almost any tissue. This resemblance has led some scientists at times to lump stem cells and cancer cells into the same “family.” Additionally, there is one feature unique to embryonic stem cells (which ends up being one of the obstacles to their clinical use), and it is the fact that they lead to tumor formation.
Although the media has talked profusely about stem cells, the significant difference between embryonic and adult stem cells has rarely been stressed. This has led to the confusion that adult stem cells, too, can develop into cancer cells. Furthermore, since stem cells travel to sites of injury – and tumors have been qualified as “wounds that never heal”... people wonder intuitively whether stem cells might migrate into tumors and contribute to their growth.
To answer this part of the question, let me first say that although stem cells share unique characteristics with cancer cells, they are NOT cancer cells. One scientist put it simply: Cancer cells are cells that have “hijacked” the “stemcellness” of tissue cells, In other words, the part of the DNA that encodes for “being a stem cell,” which is present in every cell of the body, may suddenly be activated in a tissue cell, granting it properties normally limited to stem cells. But this cell conversion has nothing to do with the stem cells present in the bone marrow.
Likewise, some scientists have suggested that some forms of cancer could come from the cancerous development of tissue stem cells. In other words, stem cells present in tissues and specific to the tissue where they reside could at times go awry and lead to cancer formation. But again, this has nothing to do with stem cells in the bone marrow. Bone marrow stem cells do have the ability of migrate into tumors, but then they transform according to their OWN DNA, which dictates that they remain healthy cells. Studies have shown that when stem cells migrate into tumors, they do not contribute to the growth of the tumor or to the development of blood vessels in the tumor.
Although many arguments can be made to establish that it is very safe to increase the number of one’s own circulating stem cells. In the final analysis, only a scientific study can answer the question of safety. And so we did just that: We recently performed a study to see whether increase the number of circulating stem cells with StemEnhance would enhance tumor growth in mice inoculated with human breast cancer. The results showed definitely that StemEnhance does not support tumor growth; rather, StemEnhance suppressed tumor growth. Since the study was not designed to investigate the anti-tumor properties of StemEnhance, we cannot draw any conclusion in this regard. We can say categorically, however, that StemEnhance does not support tumor growth. The results of this study are being prepared for publication in the scientific literature.
Most people think that all algae are a significant source of iodine. This is not the case with the freshwater algae aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA) The RDA of iodine is 150mcg. AFA has an extremely small amount of iodine, only 0.39 mcg per gram. Marine algae and seaweed, by contrast, are significant sources of iodine. For example, one gram of kelp of the species Laminaria digitata contains approximately 5000 mcg of iodine. Iodized salt (like Morton’s) contains 100 mcg of iodine per gram, so one teaspoon of iodized salt contains 400 mcg of iodine. Two other examples of foods that contain iodine are: one slice of bread (6 mcg of iodine) and one medium egg (14 mcg of iodine.)
Iodine plays a major role in health, especially in thyroid health. Since StemEnhance is not a significant source of iodine, you will need to get your 150 mcg of the daily RDA of iodine from other areas of yoru diet (including saltwater fish. An iodine deficiency is characterized by an enlarged thyroid gland (goiter), low thyroid hormone level and hypothyroidism. Other symptoms of iodine deficiency and thyroid problems may include fatigue, dry skin, an icrease in blood fats, voice hoarseness, slow reflexes and poor mental clarity. Your physician can advise you about the best ways to avoid iodine deficiency.
by Dr. Donna Antarr,
E3Live is a frozen liquid form of AFA. It is a very good product for overall health, but it does not compare to StemEnance and cannot claim to support stem cell release.
First, let’s address the diffeence between Spirulina and Aphanizomenon flos-aquae (AFA). Spirulina nd AFA are both blue-green algae and have a lot in common. They both contain phycocyanin, a natural compound with demonstrated anti-inflammatory properties. Both are a good source of chlorophyll, a good blood purifier and detoxifier. Due to its similarity to hemoglobin, there is evidence that chlorophyll might help increase hemoglobin in the blood. Both Spirulina and AFA are good sources of minerals vitamins, including carotenoids and B12. They both have polysaccharides that support immune functions. Nevertheless, in spite of their similarities, Spirulina and AFA remain very different products.
Spirulina is an exceptional source of iodine, to which some people have allergies; AFA isa negligible source of iodine. While Spirulina is a great source of omega-6 fatty acids, AFA is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids. The benefits of omega-3 fatty acids are well known. But most importantly, when talking about comparison between Spirulina and StemEnhance, we must remember: Spirulina does not contain the L-selectin blocker found in AFA and therefore, does not have any effect on stem cells. Spirulina remains a very good dietary supplement, when considering the difference between Spirulina and StemEnhance, it is important to remember that they are two different products. Only StemEnhance supports stem cell function in the body.
Although we have answered this question on many occasions, many people are still unclear about the difference between StemEhance and wholeAFA. When we developed the idea that AFA might have an effect on stem cells, investigations in the laboratory revealed that one had to consume at least five grams of AFA to have quantifiable results. As a consequence, our mission was to identify the active components of whole AFA and design a way to concentrate them, and that’s what we have with StemEhance. StemEnhance is roughly a 5:1 concentrate of AFA. But since one of the active components, the L-selectin ligand, is water-soluble, we also concentrate most of the water-soluble compounds as we make the product.
Therefore, StemEnhance contains higher concentration of phenylethylamine (PEA, the “molecule of love”) phycocyanin, chlorophyll, and all the minerals and water-soluble vitamins. It also contains a higher concentration of the polysaccharides responsible for support of the immune system.
In theory, one would have to consume five grams or more of whole AFA to obtain the same results as what is obtained with two capsules of StemEnhance. And if a person consumes more than two capsules several times daily, then he or she might have to take 10 or 15 grams of AFA, (20 to 30) capsules of whole AFA for equal effect. There is no questions that it is more convenient and economically preferable to take our patented StemEnhance.
Furthermore, empirical evidence so far indicates that StemEnhance provides health benefits much faster than AFA.
Each StemPets™ chewable tablet for dogs contains 250mg of the StemEnhance formula, which is half of the amount contained in a StemEnhance capsule. StemPets is 100% StemEnhance, simply blended with flavors to make dogs love its taste.
StemEquine™ our product for horses, contains 3 grams of StemEnhance per 20 gram scoop. StemEquine is 100% StemEnhance, blended with blackstrap molasses for a taste horses love, and to make the product easy to blend with the animal’s daily grain.
Cats love StemEnhance, so it is best to give them the capsules – ½ capsule 1 to 2x a day
Maintenance Dosage for your dog ~
Under 15 lbs - 1/2 tablet
Maintenance Dosage for your Horse
Under 400 lbs - 1/2 scoop
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