Posted by taylor18 on November 10, 2003, at 18:30:28
In reply to Re: OPCs/Flavay for manic depression? » taylor18, posted by Larry Hoover on November 10, 2003, at 17:42:16
Yes, we should try to be as objective as possible when investigating new theories, however, that said, we should also be open-minded, not solely critical. I agree that promotional literature is by it's nature one-sided, sometimes exaggerated, and often times, misleading.
However, that being said, a Flavay distributor article cites 150 references:
http://www.naturesprotector.com/brain.htmlThe claim in question cites 2 references, unfortunately in books, one by Lester Packer:
"Research demonstrates Flavay’s™ ability to help regulate nitric oxide—which modulates communication between brain cells and is thereby deeply involved in concentration, learning and memory." (2, 95)
2. Lombard, J., (board certified neurologist), Germano, C. The Brain Wellness Plan - Breakthrough Medical, Nutritional and Immune-Boosting Therapies to Prevent and Treat Depression, Alzheimer's Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's Disease, Lou Gehrig's Disease. Kensington Pub. Corp., 1998.
95. Packer, L., et al. The antioxidant miracle: your complete plan. John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1999.
Sorry for the ad hominem, it seems it just diverts attention from important issues.
The subject of the post seems to have been forgotten:
I've uncovered 3 anecdotal reports all saying that MD's have found benefit with OPC's. I'm trying to either uncover more anecdotal reports and/or develop a theory of how OPCs benefit MD's.
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