The Balance Formula 1 Nutrients and their Purpose
THE FUNCTIONAL NUTRIENT RATIONALE:
The nutrient rich formula of Balance Formula 1 has been in clinical use since 1986 in its present formulation. As was reported by Wurtman; “the flooding of the specific nutrients used to maintain a specific area of the brain, this would accomplish a normalization of the target tissue.” Balance Formula 1 is a blend of the Hypothalamic nutrients in the proportions used by the target tissue (the Hypothalamus), thereby, having the ability to help normalize its function.
As important to the special formulation and what our product does contain is also what it does not: This Product contains NO; yeast, wheat gluten, soy protein, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, sugar, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
CHOLINE:
This biochemical is the pre-curser for
acetylcholine, one of the four major neurotransmitters of the brain. Choline is
also converted to vasopressin in the brain, which is known to increase memory,
attention and learning abilities.
PHENYLALANINE AND TYROSINE: These two essential amino acids are derived from hydrolyzed vegetable proteins and are essential in the production of norepinephrine, one of the four neurotransmitters of the brain. Norepinephrine is said to be the brain’s adrenaline and is concerned with memory, learning and basic body survival. Phenylalanine and Tyrosine are essential for the general health and functioning of the Hypothalamus of the brain.
VALINE, LUCINE AND ISOLUCINE:
These amino acids have been added to the formula
to enhance the transport of neurotransmitters across the endothelial cell
linings of brain capillaries and the Hypothalamus.
ANTIOXIDANTS:
The antioxidants in this formula are Thiamine, Panothenic Acid, Vitamin E, C,
Zinc and Selenium. These nutrients combine with “free radicals” and act as
“free radical scavengers” to protect the nerve receptors in the brain from
oxidative damage. A free radical is an atom or molecule with an unpaired
electron, which are the main source of damage that can cause abnormal mental
behavior.
THIAMINE: Thiamine is an antioxidant that is also a donor ingredient in the manufacture of Choline to Vasopressin in the brain.
RIBOFLAVIN:
Riboflavin (B2) is an important vitamin component
that acts as a catalyst for the metabolism and synthesis of many of the vitamin,
mineral and co-enzyme factors in the body. Riboflavin acts to inhibit the
oxidation of essential amino acid to keto acids.
NIACIN:
Niacin (B1) is essential to proper brain
metabolism. It improves mental attitude and is essential for the normal
functioning of nerve tissue. Niacin also acts as a natural antihistamine
throughout the brain and the body as well.
PANOTHENIC ACID:
Panothenic acid (B5) is the transfer agent for
Choline to acetylcholine, which aids in proper neurotransmitter activity in the
brain. Panothenic acid is also known as the
anti-stress vitamin because it detoxifies brain tissue, relieves
physical and emotional stress and plays very important role in the secretion of
hormones.
PYROXIDINE:
Pyroxidine (B6)
is combined with vitamin
C to form the enzyme that converts Phenylalanine and Tyrosine to
Norepinephrine and is required for the assimilation of Zinc. Pyroxidine is
essential to healthy brain function.
COBALAMIN:
Cobalamin (B12) is
used for the myelination of nerve fibers. It stimulates RNA synthesis in brain
tissues. In general Cobalamin is responsible for proper nerve growth and
brain cell health.
FOLIC ACID: Folic acid is used in the choline synthesis as a direct co-enzyme exchanger.
CALCIUM:
Calcium is used by the terminal end membranes of
nerve fibers in the Hypothalamus of the brain. Calcium is required to initiate
the stimulus for neurotransmitter release.
MANGANESE: Manganese is found with Zinc to prevent memory loss and is an excellent nutrient for brain tissue.
ZINC:
Zinc is found to restore and increase short term
memory and attention span.
SELENIUM:
Selenium is synergistic with Vitamin E and the
synthesis of amino acids in the brain.
VITAMIN E:
Vitamin E is the most effective chain-breaking,
fat soluble antioxidant in biological membranes, where it contributes to
membrane stability. It protects critical brain tissue against damage from oxygen
free radicals.
VITAMIN C:
The best characterized function of the vitamin C,
is in the synthesis of collagen connective tissue protein, essential in overall
body maintenance. In this formula, Vitamin C also plays an important
antioxidant role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters and proper brain hormone
production.
PABA:
(Para Amino Benzoic Acid)
assists healthy bacteria in producing folic acid. It also helps the bones to
form red blood cells which carry oxygen to sensitive brain tissue and to all
parts of the body.
ADRENAL TISSUE:
Adrenal tissue
will aid in the bodies response system to stress. Adrenal tissue
may help to restore dopamine activity, one of the vital hormones of the
Hypothalamus.