Mechanism of Excitotoxin Effect on the
Brain
Copyright 1996 Leading Edge Research
Processed human foods contain three
primary brain
cell toxins:
glutamate, aspartate and cysteic acid. They are
called excitotoxins
because they “excite” neurons due to their
chemical
similarity to neurotransmitters. Natural
variations of glutamate
and aspartate are in
fact found normally in the spinal chord, and
are subject to a very delicate
level within the body. Excess levels are
immediately
removed by
counterbalancing mechanisms that transfer excess
glutamate back into
surrounding glial cells, which surround the
neurons
and supply them with
energy. When the concentration rises above a
critical level, they become
neural toxins to cells containing receptors for
them. Excessive glutamate
levels will not only kill the neurons with the
receptors for glutamate but
will also kill any neurons that happen to be
connected to it, even if that
neuron uses another type of receptor. This fact
is very important
relative to the contribution glutamates and
aspartates
make toward
development of both Alzheimer’s syndrome and
Parkinson’s disease.
Experimental evidence has shown that
within 15-30
minutes after
being exposed to excessive levels of glutamate,
such as that
acquired by eating processed foods, neurons
suspended
in tissue
culture swell up like balloons. The organelles
begin to degenerate
and the chromatin begins to clump. Within three
hours these
neurons are dead. However, when lower doses of
MSG are used for
two hours, and then removed, the cells remained
viable for 18 to
24 hours, after which they suddenly died.
Apparently,
glutamate acts as a trigger that opens
the sodium channel
on the cell
membrane and allows calcium to enter the neuron,
triggering an
enzyme called phospholipase C within the cell,
which then triggers
the release of arachidonic acid, damaging the
cells interior. The
arachidonic acid is attacked by two enzymes
called
lipoygenase
and
cyclo-oxygenase, further triggering an explosive
release of free
radicals (superoxide and hydroxyl radicals) which
brings on cell
death. The normal concentration of antioxidants
in the brain is not
enough to handle the excess free radicals
produced
in this way.
Since humans concentrate ingested
glutamate in
their plasma in
higher concentrations than any other animal,
this fact must figure
into the equation as to why glutamates have been
increasingly added
to human processed food, despite scientific
evidence
presented to
Congress, in order to achieve the desired
neurological
degeneration
in line with both Malthusian population reduction
mandates, allopathic
fund generation and neurological behavior
modification
programs.
Fazaclo (Clozapine) drug description - FDA approved
Posted by: "Dr. Betty Martini,D.Hum."
Wed Oct 1, 2008 11:59 am (PDT)
Dear Pamela,
This is a drug for schizophrenia and aspartame triggers schizophrenia. There is 50% phenylalanine in aspartame which lowers
the seizure threshold and depletes serotonin. Lowered serotonin triggers psychiatric and behavioral problems including bipolar or
manic depression, suicidal tendencies, schizophrenia, panic attacks, hallucinations, etc., and then interacts with all
antidepressants. In fact, aspartame interacts with virtually all drugs and vaccines because of damage to the mitochondria. There is a
chapter on it in Dr. Roberts medical text.
When I was in New Zealand lecturing one of the saddest cases I had seen was the case where a man was using Diet Coke and Wrigley's aspartame gum, tried to kill his wife and then hung himself. Likewise, his wife on aspartame products suffered
everything from paranoia to vision problems, and put her head in an oven trying to kill herself. Aspartame is an abortifacient and a
teratogen and she lost 7 babies on aspartame. The one who survived is schizophrenic. She happened to see an iridologist because she was going blind who had Dr. Roberts medical text, Aspartame Disease: An Ignored Epidemic, www.sunsentpress. com and explained to her that it was aspartame causing her blindness from the free methyl alcohol. The woman is getting well now and she came to see me when I was lecturing at the Wellington medical school. She said, "Betty, I'm 60 years old and I'm just now beginning to live."
Putting aspartame in these drugs is absolutely obscene and criminal so it can kill off the people. How could there be another reason for
them to do it? Most of these drugs you swallow and it doesn't require a sweetener. The New World Order wants to eliminate 90% of
the population. I live in Duluth, Georgia about an hour from Elberton, Georgia. There they have the Georgia Guidestones. It's 8
different stones in different languages telling you for the earth to sustain itself 90% of the population must be eliminated. Big Pharma
is doing it. Aspartame interacts with L-dopa and Parcopa has it in it. Headache is #1 on the FDA list of 92 symptoms and if you go to a
physician they can put you Merck's Maxalt and it has aspartame in it. Aspartame triggers seizures and Ketacal to treat seizures has it
in it. Aspartame is escalating asthma and Sinulair has aspartame in it and an article admits people on it have suicidal tendencies. One
mother reported her 7 year old on it was suicidal.
The FDA is allowing this with full knowledge because they know its poison. They are the ones who tried to have the manufacturer
indicted and revoked the petition for approval.
The FDA in this country gets 50% of its funds from Big Pharma and they can't serve two masters. They are allowing Big Pharma to poison the public.
We have currently asked for volunteers to make lists of all products with aspartame in the grocery stories, over-the-counter drugs and
prescription drugs. It's time to go holistic if people want to live. You must give up all processed foods and anything genetically
engineered. This is not a matter of insinuating Big Pharma is doing this, we can see it in the records. One pharmaceutical
whistleblower told me when I was in the UK: "There are three things that every pharmaceutical company knows: (1) Aspartame is a deadly poison, (2) chemotherapy kills and (3) Tamoxifen does not stop the spread of cancer it causes it." Of course, I already knew that but it was nice to have it confirmed by someone in the pharmaceutical industry.
Just remember the FDA is nothing but Big Pharma's Washington Branch Office and have been responsible for more unsafe food and drugs than any agency on this planet. When those responsible to solve the problem are the problem it is an abomination before God. This is why I tell all people to write their congressman and let them know the FDA's doors should be closed forever. Dr. Jacqueline Verrett, the late FDA toxicologist, wrote a book titled: "Eating Maybe Hazardous To Your Health: The Case Against Food Additives. She said the same thing exposing her own FDA. Here is a quote from the book: "What can be done to restore to consumers their right to safe food regardless of economic and political interests? . . . Probably the best solution, as some members of Congress have suggested, is to abolish the FDA and start over with a completely new agency free of some of the political pressures. . . . When science and the public
interest win out, it is invariably only after the government has been pushed to the wall by consumer advocates and other public pressure."
The late Dr. Jacqueline Verrett and FDA toxicologist Dr. Adrian Gross, were the last brave souls at the FDA who cared about consumer
safety. Today they have stooges for Big Pharma who care less how many die. I don't doubt for a minute that aspartame has caused the
death of over 200 million people like Dr. Alemany said it would, another brave researcher who did the damning Trocho Study showing
aspartame embalms living tissue and damages DNA. That's how you destroy humanity. I sincerely also believe the FDA puppets will one
day receive within themselves the recompense for their error in allowing disability and death throughout the world because of their
incompetence and betrayal of the public trust. They are without a backbone or courage.
I think what we will do is go ahead and start putting on web the drugs and products that contain aspartame.
Thanks for alerting me, Pam.
All my best,
Betty
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Aspartame / Nutrasweet Detoxification
Aspartame can be found on the ingredients list in the following products:
Soft drinks, over-the-counter drugs & prescription drugs (very common and
listed under "inactive ingredients"), vitamin & herb supplements, yogurt,
instant breakfasts, candy, breath mints, cereals, sugar-free chewing gum,
cocoa mixes, coffee beverages, instant breakfasts, gelatin desserts,
frozen desserts, juice beverages, laxatives, milk drinks, shake mixes,
tabletop sweeteners, tea beverages, instant teas and coffees, topping
mixes, wine coolers, etc. Eliminate or replace prescription drugs that
contain aspartame -- the pharmacist can tell you the ingredients of drugs.
Please check labels carefully and compare it against the list of
"Sweeteners to Avoid" on page 2 of the Aspartame Poisoning Fact Sheet.
Many people make the mistake of not checking labels carefully and continue
to poison themselves. (Note: In some countries such as Australia, the
word "aspartame" may not appear on the label, but the phrase
"Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine" appears instead. In Europe, aspartame
may be listed on the label with an E Number of E951.) Also, some
drug and supplement manufacturers are allowed to avoid listing aspartame
on the label if they state the words, "contains phenylalanine".
In addition, many people do not realize that their
children may be given aspartame- or other artificial sweetener-containing
foods or drugs at school without their knowledge. Talk to the school
director and to the local PTA to assure that this does not happen.
Healthy Sweetener Use Guide
| Sweeteners to Use |
Sweeteners to Avoid |
| Stevia * |
Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal, Canderel) |
| Other Low Carb Sweeteners |
Neotame |
| Evaporated Cane Juice |
Sucralose (Splenda, Altern) |
| Fruit Juice |
Acesulfame-K (Sunette, Sweet & Safe, Sweet One) |
| Rice Syrup |
Cyclamates |
| Honey |
Saccharin |
| Licorice Root (small amounts) |
Refined Sugar # |
| Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) |
High Fructose Sweeteners # |
| Amasake |
... |
| Vegetable Glycerin |
... |
| Sugar Alcohols (xylitol, sorbitol) ^ |
... |
| Maple Syrup (Without Added Sugar) |
... |
| Barley Malt |
... |
| * Safe for Diabetics |
# Can Be Used in Very Small Amounts
While Transitioning to Healthier Sweeteners |
^ Use in Small Amounts
Avoid if you have bowel disease |
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Note: Many diabetics can use some amount of healthy caloric sweeteners such as
evaporated cane juice. Check with your healthcare practitioner for more information.
Other Sweeteners (Diabetic-Safe, Low-Carb)
In addition to stevia, there are other natural
sweeteners that are used by diabetics and persons eating a low
carbohydrate diet. Such sweeteners include:
- Lo Han Fruit Extract (SlimSweet, SugarNot)
-
Agave Nectar & Syrup
-
Yacon Syrup (Molasses-like taste)
-
Xylitol Gum or
Xylitol Gum
-
Just Like Sugar
Stevia may be the best choice for a diabetic-safe, low-carbohydrate sweetener
See the Healthier Sweetener
Resource List for manufacturers and retailers.
Many people find it much easier to avoid toxic sweeteners by shopping at
the local, large health food store when possible. Many health food stores
have banned artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame) for obvious
reasons. But it is still important to check labels as some health food
stores are unknowingly selling aspartame, acesulfame-k, and sucralose!
There are a number of steps individuals can take to detox and recover (to
the extent possible) from aspartame poisoning:
Avoid all aspartame as well as all of the "Sweeteners To Avoid"
listed above. Remember to check ingredients carefully.
Since aspartame can be very addicting, it is not a good idea to cut out
both aspartame and caffeine at the same time. Aspartame is far more toxic
and should be eliminated immediately. Be aware that aspartame withdrawal
symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
Avoid other excitotoxins in foods including MSG, monosodium glutamate,
hydrolyzed proteins, autolyzed yeast, yeast extract, and glutamic acid,
aspartic acid, and cysteine supplements (which are often in "free-form"
unlike when found in food). Many practitioners recommend taking a
magnesium supplement (e.g., magnesium gluconate) to help overcome the
excitotoxic damage from aspartame and MSG.
Consider using one or more of the powerful health-building steps
detailed in the articles on the Holistic Medicine Web Page on the Internet
at:
http://www.holisticmed.com/#docs
This is very important for persons who want to avoid other toxic or
potentially toxic products and who want to gradually increase their
health and vitality. Start with printing out and reading the articles.
Healthcare practitioners who are often knowledgeable about aspartame
poisoning include: Environmental Medicine Doctors, Holistic & Alternative
Medicine Physicians and many conventional physicians, Oriental Medicine
Doctors, Chiropractors, and Osteopaths.
It is very important to keep a positive outlook. Once you switch to
non-poisonous sweeteners, you can be proud that you are no longer
ingesting a poison that distributes formaldehyde, an excitotoxin, and DKP
throughout the body. You will now be taking good care of yourself!
It can take 60 days without aspartame (and in more severe poisoning cases
longer) before symptoms begin to improve.
It is normal for persons to be very angry with the board of director and
managers at Monsanto, Ajinomoto, MSD Investing (Dell), Coca Cola, Pepsi Cola,
public relations firms, government beaurocrafts and others involved in the
approval, manufacture and distribution of poisons (e.g., aspartame) to the
general public and deceiving the general public in order to satisfy their
greed.
While anger is a normal and healthy initial reaction, it is important
to have the goal of forgiving these individuals and companies over time.
It is still possible to strongly voice an opinion against the sale of
aspartame, avoid products made by companies involved, and share toxicity
information with others to warn them, yet forgive the persons involved.
Forgiveness will help with healing because it allows
the body, mind, and spirit to relax, and thereby promotes and deeper and
more permanent healing.
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