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Vitamin D
assists absorption and utilization of calcium and phosphorus required for bone formation.
It also maintains stable nervous system and normal heart action. Signs of deficiency
include poor bone and tooth formation, softening of bones and teeth, inadequate absorption
of calcium, and retention of phosphorus in kidney. Recommended amount for infants,
children, and adults is 400 IU per day. See updated information at
our Vitamin D Topic page.
Dandelion (Taraxacum off.) Blood
cleanser; powerful and safe diuretic; for inflammation and congestion of the liver and
gall bladder, obstructive jaundice. Mild laxative. Devil's Club
(Oplopanax horridum) Pancreatic tonic, blood sugar regulator, increases endurance
DHEA See DHEA HotTopic
Dill (Anethum
graveolens) For
flatulence and colic, especially in children; stimulates lactation.
DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol) is a
natural amino alcohol and a precursor to choline and acetylcholine in the brain. DMAE
naturally occurs in fish, especially sardines, herring and anchovies. Dr. Carl C.
Pfeiffer, M.D., Ph.D. introduced DMAE in 1957 under the trade name Deaner. DMAE by itself
is alkaline and caustic, so only salts and esters of DMAE are used in products.
Deaner, a
prescription drug, is the p-acetamidobenzoate salt of DMAE. The bitartrate and PABA salts
of DMAE, which are available in vitamin stores, have the same active constituents.
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DMAE is reported to elevate mood, increase intelligence, improve
memory and learning, and extend lifespan. DMAE also stabilizes lysosome membranes,
preventing the uncontrolled leakage of lysosomal enzymes in the cells and the resulting
damage of important intracellular organelles. Some researchers suggest that aging may be
triggered by leakage of lysosomal enzymes into the cells and surrounding connective tissue
as a result of membrane damage. Another theory proposes that aging is due in part to the
accumulation of lipofuscin, or age pigment, a yellowish-brown substance that builds up in
the skin and brain cells. DMAE can slow the rate of accumulation of lipofuscin and also
speed up its removal.
DMAE and the vitamin choline have similar structures; DMAE is
choline with one methyl group removed. Both are reported to increase levels of
acetylcholine in the brain, but choline must be processed in the liver first, while DMAE
can be transported directly across the blood-brain barrier. This explains why DMAE works
more consistently when taken to increase concentration and short-term memory. DMAE
supplementation is best started with a small amount and increased gradually. A large dose
taken before the body gets used to it could result in a temporary condition of muscle
stiffness in the neck and shoulders. This almost never happens at typical doses of DMAE,
but as a precaution it's best to increase the dose at weekly intervals.
DMG (n,n-Dimethylglycine) is the active nutrient
behind what was called B-15, calcium pangamate, or pangamic acid. It is an intermediary
metabolite that is useful in the production of neurotransmitters, hormones, DNA, choline,
and methionine. It enhances the immune response system, normalizes blood glucose levels
and reduces high blood pressure levels. It enhances oxygen utilization, reduces lactic
acid formation, and aids detoxification- improving liver, pancreas, and adrenal function.
In 1960 Russia reported DMG benefited people suffering from diabetes, alcoholism, mental
disorders, and cardiovascular ailments. Also, DMG enhanced athletic performance, as
demonstrated by the Olympics. I have found it to have excellent results for increasing my
endurance when exercising, sharpening my vision, stopping allergy reactions, and even
stopping headaches in the early stages.
Dong Quai (Angelica
sinensis) Female hormone
regulator, alleviates cramping and premenstrual distress.
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