Posted by Larry Hoover on November 23, 2002, at 8:52:14
In reply to Lipoic acid Network Anti-Oxidants --LARRY HOOVER, posted by bluedog on November 23, 2002, at 1:24:11
> Larry
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> You appear to be in pretty hot demand due to your awesome research skills!!!!!I'm just glad people are interested.
> I have previously asked you about lipoic acid.You advised that this is one of the nutrients that EVERYONE should be taking.
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> Now what I have read appears to be pretty sound advice and it appears that Dr Packer's credentials are pretty sound. He basically recommends certain antioxidants which he refers to as the NETWORK ANTIOXIDANTS that based on his research, although each separate nutrient being rather powerful in it's own right, act even more powerfully and in synergy with eachother when ALL these nutrients are taken together each day.Quite correct, except they don't necessarily have to be taken at the same time.....they have to be in your tissues at the same time.
> From what Dr Packer writes I believe that these antioxidants that he recommends could affect my depression just as powerfully as fish oil and should be given as high a priority as fish oil in my diet.
They might have such an effect. You might also look at it more broadly, in the context of general health. Did I mention Dr. Pall? Do a search on him and peroxynitrite.
> The antioxidants he particularly recommends that you should supplement each day are Lipoic Acid, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Co-Enzyme Q10. He puts particular emphasis on Lipoic Acid.
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> Now, my question for you Larry is as follows:-
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> Do you believe that Dr Packer's recommendations are based on good and proper research or is he merely trying to sell supplements through his web site?If he's selling the stuff, the good doctor has crossed a line. Unless there is compelling evidence that the commercial market is rampant with poor quality products, there is absolutely no reason to choose his products over others, unless they are cheaper than you can get at e.g. Walmart.
>I am considering ordering supplements through his web site and am wondering whether they represent good value.
I don't know that. It would be easy to go to e.g. iherb.com and do a cost comparison.
>I am torn between his credentials being a Professor at Berkely and his apparent conflict in selling the same supplements he recommends through his website.
I don't like doctors selling nutrients at large markups (typical case).
> I am curious as to what your opinion is and whether there is further solid research to back up his claims?
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> Thanks LarryThe research is solid. But how does that make him a better nutrient salesman? Price is the only consideration at that point, IMHO.
You're welcome.
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