7-Keto™

7-Keto™:

7-Keto™
[Glandular & Immune]

7-KETO - A weight Loss Product that Aids the Casrdiovascular, Glandular and Immune Systems.

7-Keto is natural metabolite of DHEA(dehydroepiadrosterone), the most abundant hormone in the body. DHEA levels rise during puberty and reach their peak bout the age of 30. As people age, their bodies produce less DHEA. For example, at age 80 the average person produces only 5% of the DHEA that he produced at age 30. These reduced levels have a direct effect on the aging process, including a decline in immune and memory function.

DHEA and 7-Keto are closely related with the exception that 7-Keto does not have the effect sometimes associated with DHEA. For example, 7-Keto does not raise levels of sex hormones (androgens or estrogens) because it does not convert into testosteron or estrogen.

7-Keto

enhances the immune system,

helps insulin to work more efficiently,

reduces cortisol levels,

improves thyroid function

and aids in weight loss.

Here is a more detailed summary of some of the potential benefits of this supplement.

Immune Benefits

One of the most important benefits of 7-Keto is its role in strengthening the immune system. It enhances humoral (antibody) and cellulart (T-cell) immune response. Antibodies increase the function of white blood cells. They attach themselves to the invaders such as bacteria and viruses and immobolize them or mark them for white cells to destroy. 7-Keto helps the body improve normal antibody formation for over 500%.

7-Keto also increases the production of cellular defense proteins called cytokines. Cytokeins are soluable proteins, secreted by cells of the immune system that act as messengers to help regulate the immune response. They also stimulate the breakdown of fat.

Cortisol Reduction

Known for its cardiovascular benefits, 7-keto improves lean body mass by reducing cortisol and increasing testosterone-to-cortisol rations. Cortisol is a hormone associated with stress as well as chronic mood disorders. During times of stress, cortisol levels rise and then subside as stress subsides. Cortisol is an immune suppressive agent and high levels of cortisol contribute to aging.

Type II Diabetes

Research suggests that 7-Keto may be advantageous in helping with Type II Diabetes. A study at the University of Tennessee found that DHEA increases insulin sensivity in post-menopausal women. Type II Diabetes is characterized by a resistance to the cells being able to utilize insulin. By reducing resistance to insulin, 7-Keto can help to regulate blood sugar levels in insulin-resistant diabetics.

Thyriod Function

This natural metabolite of DHEA has also been shown to help increase activity in the thyroid by triggering T3 neurotransmitter receptor sites in the brain.

Thyoid hormones are found in two forms. Thyroxine (T4) is produced in the thyriod gland, but has only a slight, if any, effect on speeding up the body's metabolite rate. Thyroxine is converted in the liver ant other organs to the metabolically active form, triiodothyronine (T3). This conversion produces about 80% of the T3 form of the hormone in the body; the remaining 20% is produced and secreted by the thyroid gland itself.

7-Keto affects the metabolic function of the T3 hormone without altering Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) or T4 (Thyroxine. T3 has the greatest effect on the metabolism. Speeding up the rate at which the body burns fuel. This enhances thermogenesis by stimulating the function of several thermogenic enzymes, including glycerol 3-phoasphate dehydrogenase and cytosolic malic enzyme, thereby increasing metabolism.

Weight Loss

A University of Southern California at San Diego study revealed that people who used 100 mg. on a daily basis for six months lost fat and gained muscle. Seventy percent of adults after age 30 naturally gravitate to higher set-point weight. This is controlled by the hypothalmus. 7-Keto helps to lower the set-point. Another study conducted by the American College of Physicians over an eight-week period showed significant loss of body fat and weight. Of the 30 overweight adults tested, 14 were given a matching placebo. All the subjects exercised three times per week for 60 minutes, performing cross-trainig aerobic and anaerobic activities. Body compostion tests at the start of the test and at four-week and eight-week intervals revealed that those whow exercised while taking 7-Keto saw a 1.8% body fat reduction. The other group lost .57% body fat. Most importantly, none of the subjects experienced any side effects.

NSP's 7-Keto Product

Nature's Sunshine's 7-Keto contains 75 milligrams of 7-Keto in a base of chickweed (Stelaria media), which also supports the body's weight-loss efforts

Chickweed is very useful for reducing excess fat, having both mild diuretic and laxative properties, and helps to aleviate fatigue. It is a strong appetite suppressant and is valuable for reducing blood toxins by carrying toxins out of the body. Additional benefits are help with fevers and inflammation. The antiseptic properties it exhibits when exposed to the blood has made it an effective anticancer agent. Chickweed is mild in action and will help disolve plaque in the blood vessels as well as fatty substances in the system, including fatty tumors. It strengthens the stomach and bowels and is known for it high Vitamin C content. It also contains calcium, sodium, a high content of B-Complex, Vitamin D, asome manganese, phosphorus and zinc.

Summary of 7-Keto Actions:

Helpful in reducing body fat for safe weight loss
Strengthens immune function
Helps balance thyroid function
Enhances the liver enzyme catalase
Ehances IGF-1 (Growth Hormone) hormone production
Improves cognitive function and enhances memory
May be helpful in Alzheimer's disease
Helpful for overcoming insulin resistance in type II diabetes
Relieves depression
Has anti-aging benefits
Helps lower stress-induced high blood pressure and may be beneficial for other heart-related diseases.
Increases muscle mass
Eases inflammatory conditons lie lupus and arthritis
May help prevent HIV wasting
May be advantageous in helping to fight Parkinson's disease
Boosts energy and relieves fatigue
Prevents skin from wrinkling
Fights allergic reactions
Helpful for Asthma

Recommended Use

Take one capsule twice daily with a meal. Maximum concentration levels occur in two hours.
Stock No. 2922-4 (30)

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Alternative Medicine Advisor, August 1999.

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Bobyleva V. Arch Biochem Biophys 341 (1): 122-128, 1997

Slhalian, Ray, M.D.,DHEA: A Practical Guide, 1996 The American Journal of Psychiatry, (157) 1252-59, August, 2000

Heinerman, John, Ph.D.,Miracle Healing Herbs, Prentice Hall, 1998

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