million Americans will have this debilitating disease . The statistics for Parkinson ’ s are as grim . As I write this one in fifty children are diagnosed as autistic . 14 % of school age children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder . Depression , anxiety , and obsessive compulsive disorders account for a large part of the prescription drug market and growing exponentially .
There are some valuable lab tests that can provide useful data . Here ’ s a few : and create inflammation , especially in the arteries . High levels are a risk factor for Alzheimer ’ s . If homocysteine is high in the brain , it can contribute to depression , stroke , and cancer . Certain nutrients are needed to neutralize homocystein like Vitamins B6 , B12 , folic acid and magnesium . Drugs are not the solution here .
C-Reactive Protein . This has long been known as a cardiovascular risk factor but it can also be indicative of brain inflammation .
Oxidative Stress Test . This test provides an accurate marker for free radical activity in fatty tissue . Remember , the brain is 60 % fat . This test measures the degree of free radical assault that is taking place and also the antioxidant defense status of the individual .
Homocysteine . This is a normal byproduct of the breakdown of the amino acid methionine . The body should neutralize it quickly but if not , it can build up
Glutathione . One of the best markers for health . It is a powerful cellular antioxidant . Generally , the higher the levels , the healthier one is . There are precursors to glutathione . One is lipoic acid . Another N-acetyl cysteine . There are two enzymatic processes that synthesize glutathione . One is selenium dependent and the other is riboflavin dependent .
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million Americans will have this debilitating disease . The statistics for Parkinson ’ s are as grim . As I write this one in fifty children are diagnosed as autistic . 14 % of school age children are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder . Depression , anxiety , and obsessive compulsive disorders account for a large part of the prescription drug market and growing exponentially .
There are some valuable lab tests that can provide useful data . Here ’ s a few : and create inflammation , especially in the arteries . High levels are a risk factor for Alzheimer ’ s . If homocysteine is high in the brain , it can contribute to depression , stroke , and cancer . Certain nutrients are needed to neutralize homocystein like Vitamins B6 , B12 , folic acid and magnesium . Drugs are not the solution here .
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C-Reactive Protein . This has long been known as a cardiovascular risk factor but it can also be indicative of brain inflammation .
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Oxidative Stress Test . This test provides an accurate marker for free radical activity in fatty tissue . Remember , the brain is 60 % fat . This test measures the degree of free radical assault that is taking place and also the antioxidant defense status of the individual .
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Homocysteine . This is a normal byproduct of the breakdown of the amino acid methionine . The body should neutralize it quickly but if not , it can build up
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Glutathione . One of the best markers for health . It is a powerful cellular antioxidant . Generally , the higher the levels , the healthier one is . There are precursors to glutathione . One is lipoic acid . Another N-acetyl cysteine . There are two enzymatic processes that synthesize glutathione . One is selenium dependent and the other is riboflavin dependent .