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Julian Whitaker, M.D. is the founder of the Whitaker Wellness Institute in Newport Beach, California. He is the author of Reversing Diabetes, Reversing Heart Disease, and Reversing Health Risks. His latest book is Shed Ten Years in Ten Weeks.

Dr. Whitaker focuses on wellness, rather than illness and teaches patients how to prevent, and even reverse, some of the damaging effects of aging.

DR. WHITAKER'S RECOMMENDATIONS TO PREVENT HEART DISEASE:

• VITAMIN E: 400 - 800 units per day » Buy Vitamin E Now
• FOLIC ACID: 400 - 800 units per day » Buy Time Released Folic Acid Now.
• VITAMIN B6: 10 - 20 mg » Buy Vitamin B-6 Now
• VITAMIN B12: 100 mcg per day
• VITAMIN C: 2-3 grams per day

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CANCER PREVENTION:

• SELENIUM: 200 mcg per day
• LYCOPINE (found in tomato products) has been found to lower prostate cancer rates. If you consume 10 tomato products per week
• SELENIUM: 200 mcg per day you may lower your chance of prostate cancer by 50%.
• VITAMIN C: 2-3 grams per day

HEALTH TIPS FROM DR. WHITAKER:

You cannot get optimum levels of vitamins from foods alone. You must supplement. For example, there is no folic acid in food; it must be added. Orange juice contains folate, not folic acid. Folate is not absorbed as well by the intestine.

Women aged 14 - 40 should take 400 mcg of folic acid daily to prevent neuro-tube defects if they become pregnant. It is not effective to take it after you discover that you are pregnant; the defect occurs in the first 3-6 days of pregnancy!

VITAMIN E:

Always use natural Vitamin E, not synthetic. Synthetic is not absorbed well by the body. Check your labels.
Vitamin E has been found to prevent the progression of Parkinson's disease if taken in the amount of 2400 units. Studies have also shown it to slow down the progression of Alzheimer's disease.

BOOST BRAIN HEALTH:

Studies have indicated that Phosphatidylserine can assist those troubled by memory loss. Dose: 100 - 200 mg daily.
Gingko Biloba has been shown in studies to significantly benefit memory even in those who have already shown signs of memory loss. Recommendation: 120 mg per day.
DHEA: A powerful tool for the improvement and maintenance of brain function. Take in modest doses, 25 - 100 mg per Dr. Whitaker although Dr. Pensanti felt that this was on the high side. Possible side effect: Can promote unwanted hair growth in women.

REVERSING THE AGING PROCESS IN SKIN:

Topical Vitamin C is the most exciting breakthrough in skin care in decades. A good high-potency Vitamin C serum can stimulate the formation of new collagen; restoring skin tone, filling in small lines, reducing wrinkles around the mouth and eyes, giving your skin a more taut, less flabby look and a youthful glow. The serums are stronger than the creams and thus more effective. These products really work! Women should apply the serum once or twice daily. It is applied under their makeup. Men can use it before or after they shave, depending on their preference. You will notice a real difference in the appearance, health, and quality of your skin. Most importantly, Vitamin C serums have been shown to protect skin from damage inflicted by UV light and to reduce some of the inflammation caused by UV exposure. Studies have shown that topically applied Vitamin C can prevent one of the most dangerous effects of UV exposure: the suppression of the immune system. Thus, in addition to rebuilding collagen, it offers serious protection against further damage to the skin according to Dr. Whitaker. NOTE; You must use a specially formulated and stabilized form of Vitamin C. Do not rub Vitamin C from a pill or capsule directly into the skin as it will be totally ineffective. Beware: Many of the Vitamin C products on the market contain so little that they are useless. You must find a quality vendor!

A NOTE FROM DR. WHITAKER:
When purchasing supplements, be cautious. High quality products are a must, so a trustworthy source is very important. Some products on the market do not contain adequate levels of the vitamins and minerals they advertise or they may contain harmful fillers.

NOTE FROM DR. PENSANTI:
Dr. Whitaker's book is titled: SHED 10 YEARS IN 10 WEEKS. It can be found in all major book stores. The publisher is SIMON & SCHUSTER and the cost is $23.00.
Please do not contact us for purchase of the book as we do not have it in our inventory.

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