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	<title>Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies &#187; energy</title>
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		<title>The One Nutrient I Take Everyday&#8230;</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dr. Al Sears</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ When I was in med school 25 years ago, a small group of researchers were quietly laying the groundwork for a breakthrough that, at the time, sounded like science fiction.

Today it’s reality. People like you are keeping the power of youth into old age. I’ve seen it first hand.

Being one of the first board certified doctors in anti-aging medicine, I’ve had a front row seat for this remarkable discovery. The breakthrough I’m talking about is a brand new form of CoQ10 called Accel. It’s helping my patients make unbelievable gains...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2><strong>Discover  How to Look and Feel Like a Teenager… No Matter What Your Age</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Breakthrough  Anti-Aging Study Reveals the Possibility of Staying Young, Playful and  Enthusiastic – Even as You Hit 80 and Beyond…</strong></p>
<p>Dear Health Conscious Reader,</p>
<p>When I was in  med school 25 years ago, a small group of researchers were quietly laying the  groundwork for a breakthrough that, at the time, sounded like science fiction.</p>
<p>Today it’s  reality. People like you are keeping the power of youth into old age. I’ve seen  it first hand.</p>
<p>Being one of  the first board certified doctors in anti-aging medicine, I’ve had a front row  seat for this remarkable discovery. The breakthrough I’m talking about is a  brand new form of CoQ10 called Accel. It’s helping my patients make  unbelievable gains.</p>
<p>The energy  Accel supplies to your major organs is so powerful; they just don’t seem to  break down or get older. All the limitations we associate with aging are going  out the window.*</p>
<p>The inventor of  Accel – Dr. Mae from Japan – showed me some test results when he stopped  by for a visit. <strong>The  mice taking Accel were the equivalent of 80-year old humans – and they were  running around like teenagers.</strong></p>
<p>Now you have  the possibility of keeping the power of youth… even as you hit 80 and beyond.</p>
<h3><strong>Dr. Mae Showed Me a Video of the Mice During the Experiment – What I Witnessed Made  My Jaw Hit the Floor…</strong></h3>
<p>During his  visit, Dr. Mae gave me an exclusive look at his 15-month study testing Accel on  mice. The mice were split into three groups.</p>
<p>One group of  mice received a standard lab diet with no CoQ10. The second group received the  same diet with the traditional form of CoQ10. The final group received the lab  diet with the new form of CoQ10 – Accel.</p>
<p>At 12 months of  age – the point that translates into late middle age for humans – the mice who  took Accel aged at a rate <em><strong>22%  slower</strong></em> than those taking the regular CoQ10 and <em><strong>51% slower</strong></em> than the  mice taking no CoQ10.</p>
<p>The mice who  received no CoQ10 were unresponsive and immobile. They had spinal and limb  deformities, lesions in and around the eye and discolored coats. Overall, they  looked like dried-up corpses.</p>
<p>The mice who  received the traditional form of CoQ10 had irritation around the eyes, bent  backbones and some discoloration of their coats. But in general, they  looked a lot better than the mice who received no CoQ10.</p>
<p>Remarkably, the  mice who took the new Accel, looked responsive and energetic. They had no  physical deformities, no lesions and had bright, glossy coats. <strong>They looked and acted like young,  healthy mice.</strong> All of this in spite of the fact that they were  actually very old – the equivalent of humans in their 80s.</p>
<h3><strong>Accel is So Powerful – Miracles Are Commonplace</strong></h3>
<p>CoQ10 has been  around for years. And it’s been helpful. But there were major drawbacks to the  old type of CoQ10. It was weak and expensive.</p>
<p>Accel makes a  difference because it’s in a stronger reduced form… that is so much better  absorbed. That means your blood levels stay higher, longer.*</p>
<p>I remember when  I had to tell some patients to take 400-mg of the old CoQ10 every 8 hours to  keep their blood levels high enough. It worked but it was a very expensive  option. They could easily go through a couple of bottles a week.</p>
<p>With Accel,  most people can get all the anti-aging power with just one caplet a day.* That makes the miracle of CoQ10 available to you at a fraction of  the cost.</p>
<h3><strong>Here’s How it Works…</strong></h3>
<p>Traditionally,  all CoQ10 supplements use the old style ingredient <em>ubiquinone</em>. But once this gets into your  system, your body has to convert it into another substance called <em>ubiquinol</em>.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ubiquinol is  the form of CoQ10 that works miracles</span>. And this is what you’ll find in Accel. But there’s a problem…  Your body’s ability to convert the old style starts to decline after age 45. As  a result, your body doesn’t get the full effect. And in many cases – if you’re  50 or older – traditional CoQ10 won’t give you the chance to stay young into  old age.</p>
<p>But Japanese  researchers – led by my friend and colleague Dr. Mae – recently discovered a  reliable way to skip the conversion process. That means Accel gets into your  blood at super high concentrations – with no effort on your body’s part.</p>
<p>The idea has  been around for some time. But until now, no one could figure out how to make  it stable enough to take in this form.</p>
<p>Accel gives you  8 times higher absorption and keeps your blood levels high over an extended  period. High blood levels make all the difference. That’s what you need to  delay the effects of aging.</p>
<p>Have a look at  the graph below. You can see the remarkable absorption power of Accel and how  it compares with the old form of CoQ10.</p>
<p><img id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/AccelGraph2.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p>Just 150 mg of  Accel elevates blood levels to almost 4 mcg/ml. You would need 1,200 mg of the  traditional form to match that effect. And when you double the dose of Accel to  300 mg – you’d have to take a whopping 2,400 mg of the traditional CoQ10 to  equal that power. (Remember: high doses of the traditional CoQ10 are  inefficient and very expensive…)</p>
<p>What may be  even more critical is how long Accel stays in your body compared to the old  form. In one study using mice, the new Accel was present in the blood at a <strong>3.75-fold greater concentration  after 8 hours</strong>. (A blood level of 4.5 mcg/ml after 8 hours of  taking 100 mg.)1</p>
<p>This high  concentration staying in your system for 8 hours is one of the keys to its  age-defying potential. The same amount of traditional CoQ10 dropped to a low  level (just 1.2 mcg/ml) after 8 hours – too low to have a powerful anti-aging  effect.</p>
<h3><strong>Why Does Better Absorption Make Such a Difference?</strong></h3>
<p>Accel gives you  a shot of CoQ10 up to 8 times more powerful than the old, weaker (and more  expensive) kind of CoQ10.</p>
<p>Better absorption  makes all the difference. It gets more CoQ10 power to your cells and keeps  levels in your blood higher for longer.</p>
<p>But why does  better absorption make miracles possible?</p>
<p>The answer is  in the architecture of your cells.</p>
<p>Most people  think of cells as a little blob of microscopic material. But their power and  complexity is far more wondrous than you may imagine. Each cell in your body –  and you have trillions of them – is like a tiny micro-city.</p>
<p>Each cell has  its own work force… its own industrial complex… its own power grid… you might  even say your cells have a kind of economy and political structure.</p>
<p>Of course,  there are many different types of cells. Heart cells, brain cells, skeletal  muscle cells, etc. But they all have the same basic architecture. And they all  need HUGE amounts of fresh energy – <em>every  24 hours</em>. Especially your heart and brain.</p>
<p>Like the city  you live in, each one of your cells needs energy to survive. Think of all the  services you get in your city… electricity, cable, Internet, food, water,  sewage, mail, gas for you car… the list goes on.</p>
<p>All these basic  necessities rely on raw energy sources like oil, gas or electricity.</p>
<p>But what if  your town lost access to its raw energy sources?</p>
<p>What if one day  your toilet backed up because you lost your sewer services? What if you went  into your kitchen and all your food was gone? What if you turned on your taps  and nothing came out?</p>
<p>How could you  function? How could you take care of your family?</p>
<p>Every cell in  your body goes through the same horrific scenario when its source of energy  starts to break down.</p>
<p>As you may have  guessed… <span style="text-decoration: underline;">CoQ10 is your cell’s source of raw energy</span>. CoQ10 is like the  oil company, the gas company, the electric company and your local grocery store  all rolled into one.</p>
<h3><strong>Each Cell in Your Body Needs Endless Amounts of Energy</strong></h3>
<p>Imagine that  you magnified just one of your body’s cells… a thousand, million times… to the  point where the cell was 20 kilometers in diameter. The size of a small city.</p>
<p>On the surface  you would see millions of openings – like portholes. These are your cell’s  receptors. They are constantly opening and closing. A continual stream of  materials flows in and out of this remarkably complex city-like being.</p>
<p>If you went  inside you would see an impressive sci-fi world of supreme technology and  bewildering complexity. Miles of endless corridors would lead towards the  center nucleus. Other networks would wind their way to assembly plants,  processing units, power stations and other vital parts of the city.</p>
<p>The nucleus  itself would be at least 1 kilometer in diameter. This dome-shaped memory bank  holds miles and miles of coiled chains of DNA molecules – your own personal  blueprint for life.</p>
<p>Part of this  complex network of highways leads to and    your <em>mitochondria</em>. These are your cell’s main  power plants. The energy flowing out of the mitochondria feed into every part  of this vast metropolis.</p>
<p>Without power    the mitochondria the life of this city would suffocate and die. Just like  the city you live in… if you don’t have enough raw materials, life can’t go on.</p>
<p>When you see  the cell in this light, CoQ10 makes sense.</p>
<p>CoQ10 is the  fuel that ignites the power plants in each of your cells. Without the power  plants, the myriad of functions that happen inside your cells come to a  premature end.*</p>
<p>Now imagine  Accel… it sends a powerful stream of pure energy to every cell in your body.  The porthole receptors on the surface of your cells open up and accept the vast  amounts of new energy coming in    just one caplet of Accel.*</p>
<p>Instead of  starving and going hungry – which is often the case in our modern, nutrition  poor world – your cells grow strong and vibrant. Instead of being slow and  unproductive, your cells vibrate with life.*</p>
<p>Remember… your  cells work together to achieve a common goal. Billions of cells in your heart  work together to pump blood and oxygen through your entire body. Billions of  cells in your brain work together to think, speak, analyze, process and  regulate millions of activities all at once.</p>
<p>When your cells  are well fed they live longer. When they have the materials they need they work  together with a power and efficiency that resembles early life. They act and  feel younger. Pure and simple.</p>
<h3><strong>When You Take Accel Your Organs Stay Younger Longer</strong></h3>
<p>That’s why the  mice in the test study were running around like teenagers.</p>
<p>Accel kept  their organs powered up at the same levels they had when they were much  younger. The mice were the equivalent of 80-year old humans – but they still  had the life force of a teenager.</p>
<p>When your cells  stay young, so do your organs. And when your organs stay youthful, you keep  your vitality far into old age.</p>
<p>When you <em><strong>don’t </strong></em>get enough CoQ10,  your cells struggle to survive. And when that happens you age faster. Early  death comes easy.</p>
<h3><strong>I Can Tell You… I Want the Energy of a Teenager When I’m 80</strong></h3>
<p>Accel is  anti-aging medicine made real. After decades of research we now have a  concentrated nutrient that powers up your entire body and keeps it going far  longer than you ever imagined possible.*</p>
<p>And that’s the  whole point of anti-aging medicine: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">To keep the power of youth into old age</span>.</p>
<p>That’s why I  take Accel every day. It’s the one nutrient I plan to take every day  indefinitely.</p>
<p>I recommend  Accel to anyone who will listen. I give it to my family… my staff… my friends  and colleagues… I believe in it so strongly because I’ve seen it work. Hundreds  of times, in fact.</p>
<p>The FDA limits  what I can tell you about Accel in this letter, but I’ve had patients at  death’s door who made full recoveries and went on to lead normal, happy lives.  It’s happened countless times.</p>
<p>One time I had  a male patient who was only 45 years old. His situation was so dire his  cardiologist asked him if he had a will and suggested he put his assets in a  trust for his family.</p>
<p>He was on  numerous drugs and about 150 pounds over weight. When he finally made it into  my clinic he had very little energy. He walked with a cane and shuffled around  like an old man.</p>
<p>After 9 months  on Accel he looked like a different person. His symptoms were about 85% gone.  There was a look of hope on his face. He wore a big smile and talked about how  happy he was to be closer to his family.</p>
<p>Not only did his  health improve, his enthusiasm for life came back. He looked reborn.</p>
<p>Of course, I  also taught him my PACE program and gave him some diet recommendations. Those  helped too. But the real star was Accel. It made the turn around possible.</p>
<h3><strong>In My Practice I’m Often the “Doctor of Last Resort”…</strong></h3>
<p>Some people  come to my clinic after they’ve tried everything else. And they’re often the  ones who make the most remarkable transformations.</p>
<p>Accel is very  exciting. It’s the most potent anti-aging tool we have. It gives your body the  power to take care of itself. And therein lies its most precious gift.</p>
<p>In spite of  what you hear in the news and on TV, your body is not a machine. Your body is a  sentient being with the ability make decisions and respond to challenges. Your  body knows how to take care of itself. It’s directed by nature.</p>
<p>When you give  your cells the energy they need, they know what to do with it. They can use it  to fix what’s broken and preserve the organs that keep you alive.</p>
<p>Nature didn’t  design your body to be sick. As time goes by you age and get older… but your  body has a natural way of achieving and maintaining balance. Optimum health is  nature’s prime directive.</p>
<h3><strong>Reshape Your Future… And Your Experience of Old Age</strong></h3>
<p>How do you see  yourself when you hit 80?</p>
<p>Do you expect  to be bitter and angry… crippled and feeble-minded… stuck in a wheelchair…</p>
<p>It doesn’t have  to be that way.</p>
<p>You have the  possibility of reshaping your own future. You can look and act like a teenager  even when you’re in your 80s. It’s simply a matter of giving your cells the  energy they need to keep you fit and vital as you age.</p>
<p>Twenty years  ago, this was unheard of… today it’s a reality. Join me on this remarkable  journey of sustained youth.</p>
<p>Old age doesn’t  have to be a chore. Depression doesn’t have to be part of the aging process.  You can enjoy youthful optimism for the rest of your days. Starting  today.</p>
<p>I take Accel  everyday and will for the rest of my life…</p>
<p>I recommend you  do the same.</p>
<p>To Your Good Health,</p>
<p><img id="_x0000_i1026" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/sig.JPG" border="0" alt="" width="160" height="43" /></p>
<p>Al Sears, M.D.</p>
<p><strong>P.S. –</strong> As always, you have my  unconditional no-hassle guarantee… If at any time you want to get off the road  that leads to youthful energy and longer life you can. It’s your choice. You’ll  get all your money back, no problem.</p>
<p><strong>P.P.S.  – </strong>To  get the full effect of Accel, don’t let your blood levels drop… Keep a fresh  supply of Accel in your medicine cabinet. Just select my “Auto Ship Program.”</p>
<p>This option is  convenient and gives you peace of mind… Accel ships right to your door on a  regular basis. Like clockwork. You won’t have to worry about limited supplies.  You’ll have an Accel lifeline that’s guaranteed to arrive at your door when you  need it. You can cancel at any time, no questions asked.</p>
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		<title>How I Get My Energy</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:52:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Al Sears</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Today I want to tell you about something I use to get my energy.

You can use this yourself to get energized without caffeine, herbs, or sugar.

This energy boost helps me focus and stay alert… and I don’t get tired as much.

I give it to my patients when they want more energy.

They say they "jump out of bed" in the morning instead of feeling stiff and cranky. They call it their best source of energy. And they stock up on it just in case we run out...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear  Health Conscious Reader,</p>
<p>Today  I want to tell you about something I use to get my energy.</p>
<p>You  can use this yourself to get energized without caffeine, herbs, or sugar.</p>
<p><strong>This  energy boost helps me focus and stay alert… and I don’t get tired as much.</strong></p>
<p>I  give it to my patients when they want more energy.</p>
<p>They  say they &#8220;jump out of bed&#8221; in the morning instead of feeling stiff and cranky.  They call it their best source of energy. And they stock up on it just in case  we run out.</p>
<p>If  you need more zip in your day, or you feel like you’re dragging yourself around  all the time, this energy formula I call Accel can put more energy into your  life.</p>
<p>Instead  of flooding your body with caffeine or other stimulants, this formula allows  each cell in your body to make its own energy.</p>
<p><strong>When  you multiply this energy boost by 50 to 75 trillion – the number of cells in  your body – you get a lift <em>you  can actually feel</em>. </strong></p>
<p>Your  heart vigorously pumps blood and delivers oxygen… your brain fires on all  cylinders… and your muscles have energy to burn. This orchestrated flow of  energy gives you the feeling of youth and vitality.</p>
<p>You  get the feeling, <strong><em>&#8220;I  can do this!&#8221;</em></strong></p>
<p>It’s  safe, reliable, and there’s proof the energy is real…</p>
<p>The  researcher who developed one of the ingredients in my formula – Dr. Mae from  Japan – sent me this unpublished study showing how it works in animal models:</p>
<p><img id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/ubiquinolgraph2.jpg" alt="Ubiquinol Energy Boost" width="393" height="315" /></p>
<p>You  can see the mice taking Accel lasted 150 seconds longer on the treadmill. This  translates into a huge boost of performance power. The mice on Accel had more  energy and were able to keep going for much longer.<sub>1</sub></p>
<p>Mice  don’t lie. They don’t know they’re being tested, so there’s no placebo effect.</p>
<p>Accel  clearly helped them fight fatigue.</p>
<p>Now  remember, this is an animal study. But does it do the same thing for people?</p>
<p>Well…  just take a look at this study:</p>
<p>When  professional cross-country skiers took a weaker form, every aspect of their  physical performance improved dramatically. The results, published in the  journal <em>Molecular Aspects  of Medicine</em>, showed a remarkable 94% of the skiers who took it felt  their endurance, performance time, and recovery time were all much improved.<sub>2</sub></p>
<p>And  here’s the thing…</p>
<p>These  skiers were taking a much weaker form of the energizing ingredient in Accel.  They were taking a form of CoQ10 called <em>ubiquinone</em>.  Accel has a &#8220;trumped up&#8221; form called <em>ubiquinol</em>.  It’s proven to be more absorbable and stay in your blood longer.</p>
<p><strong>That’s  why it gives you such an energy boost. </strong></p>
<p>This  is something you can actually feel.</p>
<p>When  a group of people taking Accel were asked to describe how they feel, their  &#8220;vitality score&#8221; jumped off the charts.<sub>3</sub></p>
<p>Your <em>vitality score</em> is a way researchers can track how good you feel.</p>
<p>Take  a look at this graph:</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/chart2.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="270" height="362" align="left" /></p>
<p>As  you can see, taking Accel more than doubled their &#8220;feel good factor.&#8221;</p>
<p>Here’s  what happened: Men and women living in a nursing home took the energy  ingredient in Accel for 9 months. They were all between the ages of 69 and 87.</p>
<p>After  taking Accel for 9 months – the results were amazing:</p>
<p><strong>Their vitality scores went up by over 100%.</strong></p>
<p>When  you read the studies and hear the stories from my patients, you can easily get  a sense of how powerful this fatigue fighter really is… and it couldn’t be  easier to get.</p>
<p>All  you have to do is take Accel.</p>
<p>My  patients come to my clinic with remarkable stories.</p>
<p>Here’s  what Patty from Vermont told me:</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Once I started Accel, I felt incredibly better; my mind was sharp  throughout the day, and my energy was boundless. Thank you, Dr. Sears!&#8221;</em></p>
<p>Klaus  from California feels the energy from Accel. Here’s what he said:</p>
<p><em>&#8220;Accel gives me the energy of a person much younger than me. I run  two miles several times a week and feel just great all around. I am 71 years  old and in excellent health!&#8221;</em></p>
<p>This  is something I want you to know about.</p>
<p>You  have options. You don’t have to drag yourself around and feel tired all the  time. You can put that pep in your step without getting burned out on coffee or  sugar rushes.</p>
<p>Accel  is the one thing I take everyday without fail.</p>
<p><em>I want you to have this for yourself.</em></p>
<p><strong><a href="http://www.on2url.com/app/adtrack.asp?MerchantID=95874&amp;AdID=482954" target="_blank">Join me now and feel more energy too…</a></strong></p>
<p>To Your Good  Health,</p>
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<p>Al  Sears, MD</p>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Kaneka Nutrients L.P.  Unpublished Study, 2008.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Ylikoski T, et al. “The effect of CoQ10 on the exercise performance of  cross-country skiers.” <em>Mol  Aspects Med</em>. 1997;18 Suppl:S283-90.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Kaneka Nutrients L.P. Unpublished Study, 2008. </span></li>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:43:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Al Sears</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ I knew I was on to something important. My patients were already telling me, "This stuff is amazing…" and now I have the scientific evidence I was looking for.

It’s going to change the way you think about "vitality" forever.

A new study has shown that you can take a simple action to double your level of energy.

My patients are already doing it.

What does this mean?

It means you get more power, energy and endurance. It improves your mood and makes you feel more positive – more optimistic about life.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear  Health Conscious Reader,</p>
<p>I  knew I was on to something important. My patients were already telling me, <em>&#8220;This stuff is amazing…&#8221;</em> and now I have the scientific evidence I was looking for.</p>
<p>It’s going to change the way you think about &#8220;vitality&#8221; forever.</p>
<p>A new study has shown that you can take a simple action to double your level of  energy.</p>
<p>My patients are already doing it.</p>
<p>What does this mean?</p>
<p><strong>It means you get more power, energy and endurance. It improves  your mood and makes you feel more positive – </strong><em><strong>more  optimistic about life</strong></em><strong>.</strong>*</p>
<p>I call it your &#8220;feel good factor.&#8221;</p>
<p>Check out this Accel CoQ10 graph:</p>
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<div id="attachment_2423" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 232px"><a href="http://www.alsearsmd.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/vitalitychart.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2423" title="vitalitychart" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/vitalitychart-222x300.jpg" alt="" width="222" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy Kaneka Nutrients L.P. Unpublished Study, 2008 </p></div>
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<p>This  graph shows you can &#8220;turn up&#8221; the feeling of strength, happiness and optimism.  You can feel really good about life again. People just like you are already  doing it.*</p>
<p>How does it work? It feeds your cells massive amounts of fresh energy… and this  supply of energy keeps your cells younger. You go &#8220;back in time&#8221; and feel the  way you did years ago.*</p>
<p><strong>Feeling good is not  all in your head.</strong> There’s a <em>biological</em> connection…</p>
<p>Here’s what happened: Men and women living in a nursing home were studied for 9  months. They were all between the ages of 69 and 87.</p>
<p>Before they started, they filled out a &#8220;SF-36 questionnaire.&#8221; SF-36 is the  best-known questionnaire for measuring your health status. It’s been used in  over 2,000 published research studies. It was so carefully developed; the  results it produces are agreed to be statistically reliable and valid.</p>
<p>When these folks filled out the SF-36 a second time the results were amazing: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mental  health scores went up by over 30%&#8230; and vitality scores went up by over 100%!</span>*</p>
<p>But this new study is only the latest development in a remarkable story that  started three years ago.</p>
<p>In 2006 I had a private meeting with Dr. Tatsumasa Mae, the best-known and most  highly regarded CoQ10 researcher in the world. He was visiting from Japan. We  met in my Florida office to talk about his latest breakthrough:</p>
<p><strong>A new form of CoQ10  that’s 8 times more powerful than conventional CoQ10.</strong></p>
<p>Being 8 times more powerful doesn’t mean it’s just 8 times better. The truth is  more remarkable. This new type of CoQ10 will give you the opportunity to make  gains on a scale that defies comparison.</p>
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<div id="attachment_2424" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.alsearsmd.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/AccelPic.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2424" title="AccelPic" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/AccelPic-300x241.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="241" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">World Renowned Inventor Dr. Mae from Japan and Dr. Sears. </p></div>
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<p>Conventional  CoQ10 works wonders but the problem I’ve had is keeping my patients’ blood  levels high enough. They often require high doses, and that sometimes means  taking 4 to 6 capsules a day of at least 200 mg. That’s troublesome and  expensive.</p>
<p>But this new form lets me give a single 50 mg capsule to those same patients  who were taking 6 at 200 mg. That’s great but it’s just the beginning… The fact  that it stays in the blood stream so much longer means its affect is much more  powerful.</p>
<p>I couldn’t say it before, but I can say it now: With this powerful new natural  stimulant you can turn back your aging clock – and with a much smaller dose!*</p>
<p>You get all the benefits you’ve been getting with the regular CoQ10, but much  bigger and much better!</p>
<p>The increase in endurance is simply stunning:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;I am a 70-year-old man  and I have been taking Dr. Sears’ formula for 2 1/2 months. On a recent  treadmill stress test, I was told that I did as well as several patients tested  that were in their 20s.&#8221;</em> **</p>
<p>&#8211;  John H., Bradenton, FL</p>
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<p>And  that’s only the beginning. A few years down the road, we may find that Accel  CoQ10 makes age-related memory loss and other conditions associated with aging a  thing of the past!*</p>
<p>I am confident of this: This breakthrough will change the face of anti-aging  medicine forever. Some of the laboratory videos Dr. Mae showed me and my staff  were absolutely amazing!</p>
<p>One video of their research showed 3 groups of mice and how they aged. One  group was given the new high-powered form of CoQ10. The second took  conventional CoQ10. The third group was given no CoQ10 at all.</p>
<p>The mice were all the same age and allowed to age normally. After several  months the mice taking no CoQ10 died of natural causes. They showed typical  signs of aging and oxidative stress.</p>
<p>The second group, taking conventional CoQ10, was still alive but showed signs  of aging. They lasted longer but when they died they had similar conditions to  the first group.</p>
<p>The third group, which took the high-powered form, was not just still alive;  they looked like strong, young mice. They were running around in their cages  with all the vigor of mice half their age!</p>
<p>And in spite of being old, they showed no signs of aging!</p>
<p>We were all amazed. I sent bottles of to all my family. And my employees did  too.</p>
<p>I see similar changes in my patients too.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;Once I started, I felt  incredibly better; my mind was sharp throughout the day and my energy was  boundless. Thank you, Dr. Sears!&#8221;</em> **</p>
<p>&#8211;  Patty Newfane, VT</p>
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<blockquote><p><em>&#8220;My hands don’t ache, my vision is much sharper and my memory is  sharper. I feel better and my mood is much calmer. I believe this can be  attributed to Accel. Now I would not be without it.&#8221;</em></p>
<p>&#8211; Susan D., Junction City, KS</p>
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<p>And that’s why I’m writing you today…</p>
<p>I don’t want you to be without this critical power boost. I designed my own  formula around Dr. Mae’s high-powered CoQ10. I call it <em>Accel</em>.</p>
<p>In the next few pages I will explain exactly how Accel works, and why it is so  much better than conventional CoQ10. I will also tell you how you can use it to  treat yourself and your family.</p>
<p>The high concentration is the key to Accel’s amazing potential. Let me explain…</p>
<p><strong>Unless you take  action, CoQ10 starts to disappear.</strong></p>
<p>You’ll find CoQ10 in high concentrations in your heart, brain and all your  major organs. As you know, it helps to generate much needed energy and has an  effect on the cardiovascular system. But levels start dropping at the age of  20.</p>
<p>This graph tells the whole story:</p>
<p><img id="_x0000_i1025" class="alignleft" style="margin: 5px;" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/AccelGraph.jpg" alt="Percentage of CoQ10 Loss by Age 80" width="309" height="230" /></p>
<p>By  the time you’re 80, most of your CoQ10 has disappeared. And that’s bad news…</p>
<p>In addition to supplying energy, CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant. The &#8220;slow  burn&#8221; we use for fuel damages tissues like fire burns everything it contacts.  The action of CoQ10’s antioxidant power puts out this fire and protects your  organs and tissues from damage.*</p>
<p>Aside from giving your heart and brain the extra fuel it needs to keep working,  it preserves them and keeps them in working order for much longer.*</p>
<p>Think of a sandwich. If you leave it lying on your kitchen counter, the bread  gets stale and the meat starts to rot. But put it in a zip-loc bag and throw it  in the fridge and it stays fresh for weeks. This is a simple example of the  type of anti-aging power that CoQ10 gives you.</p>
<p>The new form of CoQ10 in Accel makes these protective benefits even greater and  more reliable. And it makes the cost of getting a therapeutic dose much lower.</p>
<p>New research is opening up a new world of CoQ10 benefits. These include:</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li><strong>Blood Sugar:</strong> An Australian study showed that patients       who took CoQ10 were able to maintain healthy blood sugar levels that were       already within the normal range.*<sub>1</sub> </li>
<li><strong>Vision and Eye Health:</strong> A recent clinical trial showed adults who       supplemented with a combination of CoQ10, acetyl-L-carnitine, and omega-3       fatty acids for one year improved their visual function.*<sub>2</sub> </li>
<li><strong>Easier Breathing:</strong> Researchers in Texas found a correlation       between CoQ10 levels and respiratory health.*<sub>3</sub> </li>
<li><strong>Gum Health:</strong> CoQ10 improves gum health and also       supports tissue healing.*<sub>4</sub> </li>
</ul>
<p>Back  to that study I talked about earlier. Over a 15-month period it demonstrated  the amazing power of this new form of CoQ10.</p>
<p>At 12 months of age, the point  that equals late middle age for humans, the mice taking the new form were aging  22% slower than mice taking conventional CoQ10 and <strong><em>51% slower</em></strong> than  those taking none at all.</p>
<p>In other words, the mice taking Accel lived 51% longer than the mice that  didn’t. Think of it… instead of living to age 80, you make it all the way to  121.</p>
<p>If you are taking CoQ10, this is great news. If you are not taking it, this is  amazing news!</p>
<p>Those mice taking Accel looked responsive and energetic. They had no physical  deformities, no lesions and showed no signs of aging. They had a bright, glossy  coat – typical of youth.</p>
<p>They were running around like children. <em>Imagine  Accel having that affect on you.</em></p>
<p>But there’s more to the story…</p>
<p><strong>Now Accel CoQ10 is new and improved.</strong></p>
<p>We’ve  added a vital new ingredient to Accel: <em>tocotrienols</em>,  the most effective form of Vitamin E. This is great news! Tocotrienols are  remarkable antioxidants. They have powerful heart benefits that:</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>Promote normal cholesterol levels </li>
<li>Encourage healthy triglyceride levels </li>
<li>Achieve normal blood pressure </li>
</ul>
<p>And  it doesn’t stop there. You’ll receive all the extra benefits of the new and  improved Accel at no additional cost. In other words, you’ll get a more  powerful supplement for the same money-saving price.</p>
<p>By  combining the ubiquinol form of CoQ10 – the kind found in Accel – with  tocotrienols, you’ll keep the tocotrienols active in your system for a longer  period than just taking them alone.<sub>5</sub> So the benefits to your  heart are that much greater.</p>
<p>This  is hands down the most powerful form of Accel ever formulated. And the benefits  to your heart are unprecedented.</p>
<p>I  take Accel every morning without fail. It’s the one supplement I plan to take  for the rest of my life.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.on2url.com/app/adtrack.asp?MerchantID=95874&amp;AdID=485613" target="_blank"><strong>I recommend you do the same.</strong></a></p>
<p>To Your  Good Health,</p>
<p><img id="_x0000_i1026" longdesc="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/sig.JPG" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/sig.JPG" border="0" alt="" width="144" height="48" /></p>
<p>Al  Sears, MD</p>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hodgson JM, Watts GF, Playford DA, Burke V, Croft KD. Coenzyme Q10 improves  blood pressure and glycaemic control in a controlled trial in subjects with  type 2 diabetes. <em>Eur  J Clin Nutr</em>. 2002 Nov;56(11):1137-42.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Blasi MA, Bovina C, Carella G, et al. Does coenzyme Q10  play a role in opposing oxidative stress in patients with age-related macular  degeneration? <em>Opthalmologica</em>. 2001 Jan-Feb;215(1):51-4.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Ye CQ, Folkers K, Tamagawa H, Pfeiffer C. A modified  determination of coenzyme Q10 in human blood and CoQ10 blood levels in diverse  patients with allergies. <em>Biofactors</em>. 1988 Dec;1(4):303-6.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Horowitz S. Coenzyme Q10: one antioxidant, many promising  implications. <em>Altern  Comp Therapies</em>. 2003 Jun:111-6.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">V. E. Kagan et al. Coenzyme Q and vitamin E need each  other as antioxidants. Protoplasma. Vol 214, Num. 1-2 / March 2000 </span></li>
</ol>
<p><strong>*<span style="font-size: x-small;"> These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and    Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,    or prevent any disease.</span></strong></p>
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		<title>Better Than Coffee</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:34:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Al Sears</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ People love this stuff, so in case you missed this…

I have something that will electrify you… It’s even better than coffee.

When I was hiking through the Amazon Rain Forest last year, I had a first-hand experience with a remarkable healing herb.

This rain forest herb gives you lasting energy – without the crash.

Sacred to the nearby Guarani tribe, it was literally a gift  the gods. According to tribal folklore, the Indians of the Amazon River Basin have been using it to prevent fatigue and increase physical endurance since before recorded history. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear  Health Conscious Reader,</p>
<p>People  love this stuff, so in case you missed this…</p>
<p>I  have something that will electrify you… <strong><em>It’s even better than coffee.</em></strong></p>
<p>When  I was hiking through the Amazon Rain Forest last year, I had a first-hand  experience with a remarkable healing herb.</p>
<p>This  rain forest herb gives you lasting energy – <em>without  the crash</em>.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/Amazon_river_basin.png" alt="" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="243" height="205" align="right" />Sacred to the nearby Guarani  tribe, it was literally a gift  the gods. According to tribal folklore, the  Indians of the Amazon River Basin have been using it to prevent fatigue and increase  physical endurance since before recorded history.</p>
<p>I  took it in the early morning before we hit the trail. After 18 hours through  the jungles of Peru my mind was crystal clear and I had no feeling of fatigue.  Looking back, I had covered 15 miles of rugged terrain without feeling tired or  worn out.</p>
<p>I  realized that combining this ancient herb with cutting edge brain nutrients  would create a powerful new formula. Not only would it give you more energy  without crashing, it would help your memory too.</p>
<p>But  the story gets better… After I got home, I started putting the pieces together.  Working nights and weekends I had a trial formula within the first six weeks.  Using myself as a test subject, I gave it a try.</p>
<p>Right  the start I knew I was on to something. I tapped into a deep source of  mental energy, heightened memory and a laser-like focus throughout the day.</p>
<p>All  the individual components of my formula are backed up by modern clinical  studies. And now for the first time, you can feel the startling results for  yourself.</p>
<p>Here’s  how it works.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Better Than Coffee: Kick Start Your Morning Without  Feeling Nervous or Jittery</strong></p>
<p>The  Amazon herb that kept me alert yet relaxed comes  a seed called <em>Paullina cupana</em>. The  active compound is <em>guaranine</em>,  a member of the caffeine family. But unlike regular caffeine, it’s full of  healthy fatty acids.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/Koeh-234.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="263" height="298" align="left" />The good fat gives <em>guaranine</em> a slow  release. Its effect will gradually increase over a period of hours. It doesn’t  pick you up and throw you down like quick release caffeine. There’s no crash  with this stuff… and you don’t get any of the nervous, jittery energy you do  with caffeine.</p>
<p>Caffeine  gets a bad rap sometimes but it’s the most widely used drug in the world. And  it’s a proven mental performance booster. The studies number in the hundreds.  One published in <em>Neurology</em> found that three cups of coffee a day cuts your risk of mental decline by over  50%.<sub>1</sub></p>
<p>But  there’s a catch. Coffee gives you a short burst of energy, but overheats and  excites your body. <em>Guaranine</em> has a cooling action that revitalizes and relaxes. The end result is more  beneficial to your body. You get all the energy and alertness but remain calm,  cool and collected.</p>
<p>A  team of Brazilian scientists studied the effects on rats. Their results were  not surprising. <em>Guaranine</em> increased their physical activity, increased their physical endurance under  stress and improved their memory.<sub>2</sub></p>
<p>But  like I said, the story gets even better…</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Better Than Coffee: Give Your Brain the Power of  Total Recall and Extreme Alertness</strong></p>
<p>The  effect of the <em>Paullina  cupana</em> seed was amazing. It gave the endurance to trek through the  Amazon and left me with a wonderful feeling of clarity. But I was starting to  see the bigger picture.</p>
<p>The  Rain Forest herb works its magic by releasing <em>acetylcholine</em> in your brain. Acetyl-choline  is a neurotransmitter. It’s the brain chemical that lets your nerve cells fire  through the synapse or gap that exists between the trillions of neurons in your  brain.</p>
<p>If  you have lots of acetylcholine, your mind is sharp and your memory is clear.  When you drink coffee in the morning, the release of acetylcholine gives you  the buzz that gets you going.</p>
<p>But  there’s a problem… coffee will burn you out because it depletes your reserve of  acetylcholine. Guaranine is slow acting with none of the caffeine side effects  but it works in the same way. Eventually you lose your reserve of  acetylcholine.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">But if you trigger a release of acetylcholine and then <em><strong>rebuild your reserves</strong></em> you can sustain the amazing rush of clarity over the long term. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>That’s the Realization I Had  While Hiking Through the Forest…</strong></p>
<p>I  knew I could get the best of both worlds if I combined guaranine with powerful  brain nutrients. One of them is <em>choline</em>,  the building block required for the synthesis of acetylcholine. Introduce  choline into the mix and you give your body the ability to manufacture this  incredibly powerful neurotransmitter.</p>
<p>When  you combine choline and guaranine you get a bigger release of acetylcholine –  even more than taking guaranine on its own. That’s what gives you the feeling  of energy and mental power. But instead of depleting your reserves and burning  out, you build them up.</p>
<p>That  means you can take my formula every day and get the same effect every time.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Getting More Choline Is  Essential –Your Brain Needs It for  Thinking and Remembering</strong></p>
<p>Your  brain has a huge appetite for choline. It’s the primary building block for  acetylcholine. You burn it up 24/7 as your brain uses it to maintain clear  communication between trillions of neurons.</p>
<p>You  need it for all the basics like thought, memory and sleep. It even controls how  you move. Your muscles receive commands  your brain via acetylcholine. That  means your sense of balance and stability is controlled by this key  transmitter.</p>
<p>Like  many nutrients, your supply of choline drops as you get older. As this happens,  you can expect some or all of these symptoms:</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>Poor recall and memory loss </li>
<li>Fatigue or lack of energy </li>
<li>Brain fog and/or a sense of confusion </li>
<li>Problems falling asleep, tossing and turning </li>
<li>Unable to catch on, or learn new things </li>
<li>Feeling distracted or irritable </li>
<li>Walking with a wobbly or shaky gait, unable to stay balanced </li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Better Than Coffee: When Your Brain Doesn’t Get  Enough Choline </strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p>It Starts to Destroy  Itself…</p>
<p>To  survive, your body will scavenge materials  other sources when it can’t get  enough  its main supplier. When choline levels drop off, your brain goes on  a scavenger hunt and extracts choline  nerve cell membranes. This last  resort is called “auto-cannibalism” and it’s very dangerous.</p>
<p>In  the short term, your brain will use this technique to keep your memory and  other functions up and running. But in the long run, your nerve cells end up  badly damaged. It’s not surprising that Alzheimer’s patients have very low  levels of acetylcholine. As the disease progresses, it’s the choline neurons  that show the most damage.</p>
<p>In  the graph below, you can see how the nutrients DMAE and choline turn into the  key neurotransmitter acetylcholine. DMAE is another powerful brain nutrient I  will tell you about a little later. It’s also in my formula. First, I want you  to see the direct connection choline has to its end product acetylcholine.</p>
<p><strong> <img id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/Acetylcholine_ChemicalConversion.jpg" alt="" width="502" height="173" /></strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong>As  you can see, choline is one small step away  acetylcholine. Put more  choline into your body and your brain gets more of the neurotransmitter that  keeps your mind alert and your memory fresh.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Clinical Studies Prove  Connection Between Choline and Memory</strong></p>
<p>It’s  very possible you’ve never heard of choline. Most people haven’t. But it’s one  of the most important nutrients on the planet. And it’s well researched. There  are dozens of studies testing both animals and humans.</p>
<p>Here  are just a few:</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>Researchers who gave rats a choline supplement found they       developed a sharper and longer memory than rats that didn’t have extra       choline. On day one, both groups of rats were performing their tasks       successfully. This included avoiding electric shock as they moved through       a maze. </li>
</ul>
<p>On  day two, the rats that didn’t have the extra choline forgot about the electric  shock and got zapped. But the rats that had the extra choline remembered the  booby traps and successfully avoided getting shocked.<sub>3</sub></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>In a human study, researchers at Northwestern University in       Chicago tested people with a choline deficiency. They gave them a series       of memory tests and found below average scores. In the next stage, they       divided the same people into two groups. One group received extra choline,       the other didn’t. </li>
</ul>
<p>After  24 weeks, both groups repeated the memory tests. Not surprisingly, the group  with the extra choline performed with flying colors and their results showed a  dramatic improvement over the first round. The group that received no extra  choline performed poorly. Their results showed no improvement over the first  round.4</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Better Than Coffee: Burn Through Your Crossword  with Lightning Speed…</strong></p>
<p>My  unique blend of choline and guaranine is like rocket fuel for your brain. Not  only does it give you a better boost than your morning cup of coffee, it gives  you the clarity of a mental giant.</p>
<p>You’ll  notice the lift right away. If you do crosswords you’ll finish them in a  fraction of the time. Things like organization, recall and comprehension just  fall into place.</p>
<p>When  you read something, you “get it.” When someone is explaining something, you  understand what they’re getting at before they even get to the point. You move  into a feeling of extreme alertness. You’re aware of everything and it’s all so  clear.</p>
<p>The  processing speed of your brain gets a twin-turbo boost. It’s like stepping up  to one of those super-computers NASA uses for space flight.</p>
<p>One  of the experiences I appreciate most is the “alert but calm” feeling. Your mind  can relax and let go. Your focus becomes almost laser like. And it lasts  throughout the day. It’s not a short-lived spike like coffee or other caffeine  drinks.</p>
<p>I  could have stopped there… choline and guaranine are enough to repair and  rejuvenate your aging brain. But there’s another key brain booster essential to  my formula.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Better Than Coffee: This Nutrient Works So Well It  Even Caught the Attention of the Bumbling Bureaucrats  at the FDA…</strong></p>
<p>A  little earlier I mentioned DMAE. It’s a natural, brain-stimulating nutrient  found in anchovies, sardines and other fish. Studies show it increases levels  of acetylcholine. As you know, acetylcholine is critical for learning and  memory.<sub>5</sub></p>
<p>I’ve  been following the story of DMAE for decades. It works so well the FDA finally  took notice and planned to approve it to treat learning problems, behavioral  problems and impaired motor conditions associated with a variety of diseases –  even aging.</p>
<p>So  what happened? The FDA discontinued it in the late 1970s after the manufacturer  didn’t agree to the expensive retesting required. Since the manufacturer  wouldn’t pay, the FDA dropped DMAE like a hot potato in exchange for Ritalin®  and Alzheimer’s drugs.</p>
<p>What  a shame. Unlike prescription drugs, DMAE provides a safe and non-addictive  solution to a variety of cognitive and behavioral problems.</p>
<p>I  already pointed out the connection between the mental decline of Alzheimer’s  and the loss of acetylcholine. In part the disease is due to the loss of brain  cells that produce acetylcholine. DMAE replaces this chemical naturally and can  ease symptoms.<sub>6</sub></p>
<p>DMAE  can also temper mood and ease behavioral and learning problems. In one study,  50 hyperactive kids showed improvement in just 10 weeks.<sub>7</sub> In  another study, children with learning disabilities did better in concentration  and skill tests with this nutrient.<sub>8</sub> And there were no side  effects like jumpiness, or an increase in heart rate and blood pressure like  with drugs.<sub>9</sub></p>
<p>It’s  easy to see why I added DMAE to my formula. It’s one of the best memory  boosters available. In combination with choline and guaranine, it’s unbeatable.  It has a synergistic quality that makes the three ingredients more than the sum  of their parts.</p>
<p>Clinical  studies show DMAE can:<sub>10</sub></p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>Boost IQ </li>
<li>Accelerate mental speed and your ability to process thoughts       and ideas </li>
<li>Improve your concentration and eliminate early morning       “fogginess” </li>
<li>Relieve the symptoms of mild depression </li>
<li>Decrease irritability and over activity </li>
<li>Increase attention without causing drowsiness </li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Eliminate Your Biggest Risk  Factors for Heart Attack and Stroke</strong></p>
<p>There’s  one more thing you need to know about this formula… It has a very unique and  clinically proven “side effect”: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Your risk of heart attack and stroke  plummets.</span></p>
<p>How  is this possible?</p>
<p>Boosting  the level of choline in your blood has a powerful effect on <em>homocysteine</em> and <em>C-reactive protein (CRP)</em>.  If you’re a regular reader you’ve probably heard about these powerful markers.  They are both better predictors of heart attack and stroke than anything else –  including cholesterol.</p>
<p>Homocysteine  is not only a predictor, but also an initiator of cardiac events. It irritates  the lining of blood vessels. Excess homocysteine inhibits blood vessels   dilating. This decreases blood flow at critical times of stress. Inadequate  blood flow to the heart causes heart attacks. Inadequate blood flow to the  brain causes strokes.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/Homocysteine.png" alt="" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="128" height="114" align="left" />Your body produces C-reactive  protein as part of its overall defense. When part of your body is injured, it  sends signals to the rest of your body for help. Your immune system then sends  out white blood cells and inflammatory molecules including CRP to the injured  area.</p>
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<p>Once  there, the defense cells try to fix damaged areas and fight off the intruder.  But this defensive response causes inflammation. The inflammatory response  needs energy in the form of oxidative “fire” which can damage surrounding  tissues. Inflammation of blood vessel cells is the major process leading to  heart disease.</p>
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<p>Spikes  in CRP levels are an early sign of inflammation in your body. That’s why CRP is  such a good indicator. We can detect hidden heart disease using CRP levels  better than with cholesterol levels.</p>
<p>The <em>New England Journal of  Medicine</em> published a massive study on CRP. Almost 28,000 people  participated in the trial. Researchers tried to predict cardiac events like  heart attack and stroke by looking at LDL cholesterol and CRP levels in the  blood. They found that CRP predicted cardiac events better than LDL  cholesterol.<sub>11</sub></p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Here’s the good news: The choline in my formula brings down your  levels of both homocysteine and CRP.</span> As the level of these markers  drop, so does your risk of heart attack and stroke.</p>
<p>Here  are a few of the studies that back this up:</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>An experiment published in the <em>American Journal of Clinical Nutrition</em> followed two groups of men. One group ate a diet with no choline. The       other group took a choline supplement. The men with no choline saw a steep       rise in homocysteine. After just 10 days, their homocysteine went up by       35%.<sub>12</sub> </li>
<li>Researchers discovered that people who consume higher amounts       of choline have lower levels of homocysteine and CRP. The study followed       two groups of people. One group averaged less than 250-mg of choline a       day. The other group averaged more than 310-mg of choline a day. The group       who averaged above 310-mg saw their CRP drop by 22%.<sub>13</sub> </li>
</ul>
<p>Not  only does choline ramp up your mental energy and protect your memory, it helps  wipe out the two predictors of coming disaster.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Here’s Another Mental Boost:  Confidence</strong></p>
<p>If  this is the first time you’ve heard about choline, you may be surprised to hear  it does so much. But once you feel the results for yourself you’ll understand.</p>
<p>After  taking my choline formula, many of my patients tell me they feel more confident  about the future. Instead of sitting around the house worrying about what might  happen, they feel like they’re back in the driver’s seat. That’s what happens  when you have real options.</p>
<p>Knowledge  is power. But I wouldn’t be surprised if sometimes you feel like you’re being  kept in the dark. Many doctors make their patients feel like children or fools.  Or both. They hand out prescriptions and give you an attitude if you ask  questions. I’ve always believed real medicine is about empowerment. Not  secrecy.</p>
<p>With  this blend of super nutrients, you have the power to keep your mind clear and  strong as you age. It keeps your brain young and well fed. And when it’s  working in peak condition your risk of problems drop dramatically.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Greet the Morning with a Clear  Head and a Warm Smile</strong></p>
<p>Since  I’ve been using my choline formula I haven’t touched a cup of coffee. I don’t  need to. The feeling of “awakeness” I get is far better than anything   Starbucks.</p>
<p>And  the effect lasts all day.</p>
<p>To  get your own taste of clarity, <strong><a href=" http://www.on2url.com/app/adtrack.asp?MerchantID=95874&amp;AdID=506332">go here now</a>.</strong></p>
<p>To  Your Good Health,</p>
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<p>Al Sears, MD</p>
<p>P.S. – As always, you’re protected by my  personal unconditional guarantee. You can try out my new formula without taking  any risk. When it arrives in your mailbox, take it inside and open it up. Use  it. Get down to the bottom of the barrel and if it’s not for you just let me  know. You’ll get back every dime. (Try doing that at your local vitamin store…)</p>
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<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ritchie, K., et al.  The neuroprotective effects of caffeine: A prospective study (the Three City  Study). Neurology 69. 2007 Aug 7:536-545.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Espinola EB, et al. Pharmacological activity of Paullina cupana in laboratory  animals. J Ethnopharmacol. 1997 Feb;55(3):223-9.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Gossell-Williams M, et al. Choline supplementation facilitates short-term  memory consolidation into intermediate long-term memory of rats. West Indian  Med J. 2006 Jan;55(1):4-8. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Buchman AL, et al. Verbal and visual memory improve after choline  supplementation. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2001 Jan-Feb;25(1):30-5. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dean Ward M.D. ‘Anti-Aging Nutrient Review and Update Part 4: DMAE  Cognitive-Enhancing, Life Extending Nutrient’ Vitamin Research News, September  2004, Vol. 18, Number 8, p. 1-4. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ferris SH, Sathananthan G, Gershon S, Clark C. Senile dementia: treatment  with deanol. J Am Geriatr Soc 1977; 25:241-4.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Coleman N., Dexheimer P., Dintascio A. Redman W. And Finnerty R., ‘Deanol in  the treatment of hyperkinetic children’, Psychosomatics 1976, 17:68-72.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Geller S. J., ‘Comparison of a tranquilizer and a psychic energizer’ JAMA  1960, 174:89-92</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Oettinger L., ‘The use of Deanol in the treatment of disorders of behavior in  children. J Pediat 1958, 53:761-675. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Ibid. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Ridker P., et al. Comparison of C-reactive protein and low-density  lipoprotein cholesterol levels in the prediction of first cardiovascular  events. NEJM 2002 Nov 14; 347(20): 1557-1565</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Choline deficiency in mice and humans is associated with increased homocysteine  concentration. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Feb;81(2): 440-444.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Detopoulou P, et al. Dietary choline intakes in relation to concentrations  of inflammatory markers: the ATTICA study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008  Feb;87(2):424-30. </span></li>
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		<title>The Awful Truth About CoQ10</title>
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		<dc:creator>Dr. Al Sears</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There may be a big problem with your CoQ10.

When you take your CoQ10, you should feel more energy, greater endurance, and quicker, clearer thinking. These benefits are well established.1,2,3

Yet, patients tell me they don’t feel any different with CoQ10. And when they show me their bottle, I immediately know why...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Health Conscious Reader,</p>
<p>There  may be a big problem with your CoQ10.</p>
<p>When you take your CoQ10, you should feel more energy, greater endurance, and quicker,  clearer thinking. These benefits are well established.<sub>1,2,3</sub></p>
<p>Yet, patients tell me they don’t feel any different with CoQ10. And when they  show me their bottle, I immediately know why.</p>
<p>Most of the CoQ10 they’re taking never makes it to their cells, where it can do  the most good.</p>
<p>In fact, most people over 50 have a hard time converting CoQ10 into its usable  form. The lion’s share of valuable CoQ10 disappears – making it impossible to  give your cells the protection and nourishment they need.</p>
<p>Today, I have a way for you to solve this problem.</p>
<p>A new, more powerful CoQ10 ensures you maintain healthy levels of CoQ10. Now  you can enjoy the increased energy, vitality, and health that CoQ10 delivers <em>when it actually gets absorbed into  your bloodstream and delivered to your cells!*</em></p>
<p>The trouble with most brands of commercially available CoQ10 supplements is  that they use a cheaper form of the enzyme – known as <em>ubiquinone</em>. This form of  CoQ10 is extremely difficult for your body to absorb.</p>
<p>So the label <em>says</em> the pill contains X amount of CoQ10. And it probably does. But only a tiny  fraction of that is actually absorbed by your body. The rest is passed as  waste. So it never reaches the cell membranes and walls where it’s needed most.</p>
<p>We solve this problem with my CoQ10 supplement – <em>Accel</em>.</p>
<p><em>Accel</em> is 100%  of a form of CoQ10 known as <em>ubiquinol </em>– vastly superior to ordinary store-bought CoQ10 supplements.</p>
<p>With ubiquinol, <strong>your  body absorbs up to 8 times more CoQ10</strong><sub>4</sub> than  with ordinary CoQ10 supplements.<sub>5</sub></p>
<p>Better absorption means you can get more CoQ10 in your system while actually  taking fewer pills.</p>
<p>CoQ10 has been around for years. And it’s been helpful. But there are major  drawbacks to the old type of CoQ10: It’s both weak and expensive.</p>
<p>I remember when I had to tell some patients to take 400 mg of the old CoQ10  every 8 hours to keep their blood levels high enough. It worked out. But it was  very expensive. They could easily go through a bottle or two a week.</p>
<p>With <em>Accel</em>,  most people can get all the anti-aging power of CoQ10 with just one caplet a  day. That makes the health benefits of CoQ10 available to you at a fraction of  the cost.*</p>
<p><em>Accel</em> consists  of pure ubiquinol – CoQ10 in its reduced form. As a result, the beneficial  CoQ10 enzyme remains in your bloodstream much longer than with ordinary CoQ10  tablets.<sub>6</sub></p>
<p>The “delivery system” used in<em> Accel</em> speeds and maximizes absorption even further. How does it  work?</p>
<p>The outer caplet is a soft gel encasing a precisely measured dosage of 50 mg –  my daily recommended requirement – of liquid ubiquinol CoQ10.</p>
<p>The smooth outer caplet is easy to swallow. Once inside your body, the gel  quickly dissolves, rapidly releasing liquid CoQ10. This highly water-soluble  liquid is rapidly – and fully – absorbed into your system.</p>
<p>I witnessed <em>Accel’s</em> power firsthand when I had a private meeting with Dr. Tatsumasa Mae here at my  Florida medical offices.</p>
<p>Dr. Mae is the world’s leading CoQ10 researcher.</p>
<p>He showed me a videotape of the test subjects he used in an animal study of the  anti-aging properties of CoQ10.</p>
<p>The video showed that after several months, his lab mice taking no CoQ10 all  died of natural causes.</p>
<p>All of the untreated mice showed typical signs of oxidative stress.</p>
<p>A second group of test mice took conventional CoQ10. They were still alive, but  showed signs of aging. These mice lasted longer than the first group, but when  they died, they had similar conditions.</p>
<p>But the third group of lab mice in the video had been given my  “super-absorbable” <em>Accel </em>CoQ10.</p>
<p>And what I saw was nothing short of a small miracle….</p>
<p>The test subjects taking <em>Accel</em> were not just alive. They actually looked younger than the mice in the other  groups!</p>
<p>The <em>Accel</em> mice  also had more energy. They were running around in their cages with all the  vigor of mice half their age.</p>
<p>And in spite of being “old” (for mice), they showed almost no sign of aging.  After a year, the “super mice” on <em>Accel </em><strong>aged 22% slower</strong> than mice taking conventional CoQ10.<sub>5</sub></p>
<p>Researchers also measured the effect of CoQ10 supplementation on stamina. They  found that mice taking ubiquinol were able to run continuously on their  treadmills <em>two and a half  times longer</em> than mice taking conventional CoQ10.<sub>5</sub></p>
<p>Increased energy, improved metabolic function, cell protection, better  cardiovascular health and weight reduction are just the tip of the iceberg when  it comes to the health benefits my patients and I receive by taking our<em> Accel</em> CoQ10 daily.  (Yes, I take <em>Accel</em>,  as does everyone in my family!)*</p>
<p>Here are just some of the other ways <em>Accel </em>can help you live longer and feel better:</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li><em>Heart health:</em> According to the <em>Journal       of Cardiovascular Pharmacology</em>, a number of clinical studies       have found CoQ10 promotes cardiovascular health.<sub>7,8</sub> </li>
<li><em>Blood sugar:</em> An Australian study showed that patients who took CoQ10 were       able to maintain blood sugar levels that are already within the normal       range.<sub>9</sub> </li>
<li><em>Vision:</em> In a recent clinical trial, taking CoQ10 for a year helped       them see more clearly.<sub>10</sub> </li>
<li><em>Cognition:</em> An animal study performed at Johns Hopkins University found       that CoQ10 supplementation improves learning and memory.<sub>11</sub> </li>
<li><em>Bronchial health:</em> Researchers in Texas found CoQ10 promotes bronchial health.<sub>12</sub> </li>
<li><em>Gum health:</em> CoQ10 can improve gum and oral health.<sub>13</sub> </li>
<li><em>Clear-headed comfort:</em> In one study, more than 6 out of 10 patients treated with       CoQ10 daily reported feeling more clear-headed comfort.<sub>14</sub> </li>
<li><em>Oxidative stress:</em> <em>Accel</em> is a powerful antioxidant, eliminating the free radicals that can cause       damage to cell membranes and mitochondria.<sub>5</sub> </li>
<li><em>Skin care:</em> A German study shows that CoQ10 can help reduce wrinkles and       protect skin  the damaging effects of too much exposure to sunlight.<sub>15</sub> </li>
</ul>
<p><em><strong>Accel</strong></em><strong> is the quick and easy way to  get 100% of the CoQ10 you take daily….</strong></p>
<p>Just look at all the advantages <em>Accel</em> gives you:</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>50 mg CoQ10 daily – each<em> Accel</em> caplet contains a precise dosage of my daily recommended       CoQ10 requirement. </li>
<li><em>Small softgel caplets</em> – easy to swallow. Outer gel cap dissolves in minutes,       instantly releasing easily absorbed liquid CoQ10 into your system. </li>
<li><em>Greater bioavailability</em> – Accel is up to <strong>8X       more absorbable</strong> than conventional store-bought CoQ10. </li>
<li><em>Lower cost </em>–<em> Accel’s</em> superior bioavailability means you have to take fewer       caplets to get the amount of CoQ10 you need. </li>
<li><em>Guaranteed</em> – if you do not agree that <em>Accel </em>makes you feel better and have       more energy, simply return it to us for a complete refund. </li>
<li><em>Convenient</em> – <em>Accel</em> is delivered straight to your door. No need to drive to the pharmacy or       health store. </li>
</ul>
<p>Now <em>Accel</em> is even  better.</p>
<p>We’ve  added a vital new ingredient to <em>Accel</em>…  tocotrienols, the most effective form of Vitamin E. This is great news!  Tocotrienols are remarkable antioxidants. They have powerful heart benefits  that…</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>Promote normal cholesterol levels </li>
<li>Encourage healthy triglyceride levels </li>
<li>Achieve normal blood pressure </li>
</ul>
<p>And  it doesn’t stop there… you’ll receive all the extra benefits of the new and  improved <em>Accel</em> at no additional cost. In other words, you’ll get a more powerful supplement at  the same money-saving price.</p>
<p>By  combining the ubiquinol form of CoQ10– the kind found in <em>Accel</em> – with  tocotrienols, you’ll keep the tocotrienols active in your system for a longer  period than just taking them alone.<sub>9</sub> So the benefits to your  heart are that much greater.</p>
<p>Consider  the amazing health benefits you already receive  <em>Accel</em>, my special  “ubiquinol” form of CoQ10. Now add to that the most effective form of Vitamin E  – tocotrienols – and you’ll have one of the most potent heart-healthy  supplements available anywhere.</p>
<p>All in one little pill.</p>
<p>We know  years of research that CoQ10 has a direct effect on human  metabolism and physiology. I’ve seen the evidence of clinical tests first-hand.  And I’ve seen the effects in my patients.</p>
<p>May I share a secret with you?</p>
<p>I intend to have the energy and vitality of a teenager well into my 60s, 70s,  and even my 80s! That’s my goal, anyway. And it’s the whole point of anti-aging  medicine: to retain the power of youth well into our old age.</p>
<p>That’s why I take<em> Accel </em>every  day. CoQ10 is one nutrient I plan to take every day for as long as I live.</p>
<p>You should, too.</p>
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<p>To Your  Good Health,</p>
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<p>Al  Sears, MD</p>
<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fujimoto S, Kurihara  N, Hirata K, Takeda T. Effects of coenzyme Q10 administration on pulmonary  function and exercise performance in patients with chronic lung diseases. Clin  Investig. 1993;71(8 Suppl):S162-6.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Cooke M, Iosia M, Buford T, et al. Effects of acute and 14-day coenzyme Q10  supplementation on exercise performance in both trained and untrained  individuals. J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2008 Mar 4;5:8.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Ylikoski T, Piirainen J, Hanninen O, Penttinen J. The effect of coenzyme Q10  on the exercise performance of cross-country skiers. Mol Aspects Med. 1997;18  Suppl:S283-90.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Hemmi N. Bhagava and Raj K. Chopra. Plasma coenzyme Q10 response to oral  ingestion of coenzyme Q10 formulations. Mitochondrion. Volume 7, Supplement 1,  June 2007, Pages S78-S88 </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> William Fallon. “Has Your CoQ10 Become Obsolete?” January 2007. Life  Extension Magazine.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Zaghloul AA, Gurley B, Khan M, Bhagavan H, Chopra R, Reddy I. Bioavailability  assessment of oral coenzyme Q10 formulations in dogs. Drug Dev Ind Pharm. 2002  Nov;28(10):1195-200.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Baggio E, Gandini R, Plancher AC, Passeri M, Carmosino G. Italian multicenter  study on the safety and efficacy of coenzyme Q10 as adjunctive therapy in heart  failure. CoQ10 Drug Surveillance Investigators. Mol Aspects Med. 1994;15  Suppl:s287-94.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Singh RB, Wander GS, Rastogi A, Shukla PK, Mittal A, Sharma JP, Mehrotra SK,  Kapoor R, Chopra RK. Randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial of  coenzyme Q10 in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Cardiovasc Drugs  Ther. 1998 Sep;12(4):347-53.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hodgson JM, Watts GF, Playford DA, Burke V, Croft KD. Coenzyme Q10 improves  blood pressure and glycaemic control in a controlled trial in subjects with  type 2 diabetes. Eur J Clin Nutr. 2002 Nov;56(11):1137-42.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Blasi MA, Bovina C, Carella G, Genova ML, Jansen AM, Lenaz G, Brancato R.  Does coenzyme Q10 play a role in opposing oxidative stress in patients with  age-related macular degeneration? Ophthalmologica. 2001 Jan-Feb;215(1):51-4.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/layout/set/print/content/view/print/151477">http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/layout/set/print/content/view/print/151477</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Gazdík F, Gvozdjáková A, Nádvorníková R, Repická L, Jahnová E, Kucharská J,  Piják MR, Gazdíková K. Decreased levels of coenzyme Q(10) in patients with  bronchial asthma. Allergy. 2002 Sep;57(9):811-4.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hanioka T, Tanaka M, Ojima M, Shizukuishi S, Folkers K. Effect of topical  application of coenzyme Q10 on adult periodontitis. Mol Aspects Med. 1994;15  Suppl:s241-8.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ye CQ, Folkers K, Tamagawa H, Pfeiffer C. A modified determination of  coenzyme Q10 in human blood and CoQ10 blood levels in diverse patients with  allergies. Biofactors. 1988 Dec;1(4):303-6.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10416055">http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10416055</a></span></li>
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		<title>Most Doctors Make This Mistake&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:03:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Al Sears</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I see patients here at my clinic, there’s one thing I recommend more than anything else. And it’s not a drug.

It’s so critical to health and longevity, just about everyone I see needs at least 50 mg a day.

I take it myself everyday… without fail.

This nutrient is essential if you:

    * Are concerned about the pumping power of your heart…
    * Want to support your brain and ensure a continuous supply of energy…
    * Are having those “senior moments”…
    * Worry about feeling blue…
    * Want to support a strong immune system…

Know you don’t have the energy you used to and need an extra boost to keep going…]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Health Conscious Reader,</p>
<p>When  I see patients here at my clinic, there’s one thing I recommend more than  anything else. And it’s not a drug.</p>
<p>It’s  so critical to health and longevity, just about<em> everyone</em> I see needs at least 50 mg a day.</p>
<p>I  take it myself everyday… without fail.</p>
<p>This  nutrient is essential if you:</p>
<ul>
<li> Are concerned about the pumping power of your heart… </li>
<li> Want to support your brain and ensure a continuous supply of energy… </li>
<li> Are having those “senior moments”…</li>
<li> Worry about feeling blue…</li>
<li> Want to support a strong immune system…</li>
</ul>
<p>Know you don’t have the energy you used to and need an extra boost to keep  going…</p>
<p>Most  doctors make the mistake of thinking these symptoms are “normal” for people as  they get older. But this passive attitude is not in the best interest of your  long-term health.</p>
<p>You  can bypass many of these effects by giving your cells the building blocks they  need to create a reliable stream of energy. This cellular energy powers your  vital organs and helps keep them young.</p>
<p>So  you see, all these effects may not seem connected, but they have one thing in  common:</p>
<p><em>They all happen when you lose energy in your cells.</em></p>
<p>The  underlying cause of aging, and loss of independence that comes with it, is the  chronic loss of the nutrients your cells use to keep themselves going.</p>
<p><strong>With this simple strategy you can keep your body and mind youthful  for decades longer than you ever thought possible.</strong></p>
<p>The  nutrient that fuels every cell in your body is the high-powered version of  CoQ10 you’ll find in Accel.</p>
<p>The  high concentration is the key to Accel’s amazing potential. And unless you take  action, your CoQ10 starts to disappear.</p>
<p>All  your major organs, including your heart and brain, have high concentrations of  CoQ10. It’s necessary for generating much needed energy. But levels start  dropping at the age of 20 and are lowest in stroke and heart attack victims.</p>
<p>By the time you’re 80, most of your CoQ10 has disappeared. And that’s bad news…  many of the effects of aging, I believe, are caused by a lack of energy in your  cells, i.e. – a lack of CoQ10.</p>
<p>In addition to supplying energy, CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant. The “slow  burn” we use for fuel causes oxidative damage at the cellular level, just like  fire burns everything it touches. The action of CoQ10’s antioxidant power puts  out this fire and protects your organs and tissues from free radical damage.</p>
<p>Aside from giving your heart and brain the extra fuel they need to keep  working, CoQ10 nourishes and supports them and keeps them in working order for  much longer.</p>
<p>Think of a sandwich. It you leave it lying on your kitchen counter, the bread  gets stale, and the meat starts to rot. But put it in a Ziploc bag and throw it  in the fridge, and it stays fresh for weeks. This is a simple example of the  type of anti-aging power CoQ10 gives you.</p>
<p>The new form of CoQ10 in Accel makes the CoQ10 more bioavailable to your body.  And it makes the cost of getting a therapeutic dose much lower.</p>
<p>You  can slow aging and its effects that come with it. Accel makes that possible.</p>
<p>Plus,  I’ve made it even easier for you to support a healthy heart. I’ve added a  heart-healthy form of vitamin E called tocotrienols to our already powerful  Accel formula.</p>
<p>Tocotrienols  help:</p>
<ul>
<li> Maintain cholesterol in its healthy unoxidized form</li>
<li> Keep triglycerides at a healthy level</li>
<li> Support normal blood pressure levels</li>
</ul>
<p>Tocotrienols  can penetrate the fatty outer layer of a cell membrane and “attack” a  cholesterol-creating enzyme to promote normal cholesterol levels.<sub>1,2</sub></p>
<p>Now,  for the first time, you can get both of these important benefits in just one  pill.</p>
<p>Accel, which is 8 times more bioavailable than regular CoQ10, is a heart  powerhouse all on its own. And now it will also have the power of tocotrienols.</p>
<p>Plus,  combining the ubiquinol form of CoQ10 – the kind found in Accel – with  <a href="http://www.alsearsmd.com/tocotrienols/">tocotrienols</a> keeps the tocotrienols active in your system for a longer period  than just taking them alone. So the benefits to your heart are that much  greater.</p>
<p>Accel  is the only supplement I tell all of my patients to take. And I never skip a  day either. Now, Accel is even better.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.on2url.com/app/adtrack.asp?MerchantID=95874&amp;AdID=472555">Try the new Accel CoQ10 with the tocotrienol boost now. </a></p>
<p>To Your  Good Health,</p>
<p><img src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/sig.JPG" border="0" alt="" width="144" height="48" /></p>
<p>Al  Sears, MD</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Pearce BC, Parker RA, Deason ME, Qureshi AA,  Wright JJ. Hypocholesterolemic activity of synthetic and natural tocotrienols.  J Med Chem. 1992;35:3595-606. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Parker RA et al. Tocotrienols regulate cholesterol production in mammalian  cells by post-transcriptional suppression of  3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase. J Biol Chem. 1993;268:11230-8.</span></li>
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		<title>Crank Up Your &#8220;Feel Good Factor&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:25:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Al Sears</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ knew I was on to something important. My patients were already telling me, “This stuff is amazing…” and now I have the scientific evidence I was looking for.

It’s going to change the way you think about “vitality” forever.

A new study has shown that you can take a simple action to double your level of energy.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Health Conscious Reader,</p>
<p>I  knew I was on to something important. My patients were already telling me, <em>“This stuff is amazing…”</em> and now I have the scientific evidence I was looking for.</p>
<p>It’s going to change the way you think about “vitality” forever.</p>
<p>A new study has shown that you can take a simple action to double your level of  energy.</p>
<p>My patients are already doing it.</p>
<p>What does this mean?</p>
<p><strong>It means you get more power, energy and  endurance. It improves your mood and makes you feel more positive – </strong><em><strong>more  optimistic about life</strong></em><strong>.</strong>*</p>
<p>I call it your “feel good factor.”</p>
<p>Check out this graph:</p>
<div id="attachment_2423" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 232px"><a href="http://www.alsearsmd.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/vitalitychart.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2423" title="vitalitychart" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/vitalitychart-222x300.jpg" alt="Courtesy Kaneka Nutrients L.P. Unpublished Study, 2008 " width="222" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Courtesy Kaneka Nutrients L.P. Unpublished Study, 2008 </p></div>
<p>This graph shows you can “turn up” the feeling of strength,  happiness and optimism. You can feel really good about life again. People just  like you are already doing it.*</p>
<p>How does it work? It feeds your cells massive amounts of fresh energy… and this  supply of energy keeps your cells younger. You go “back in time” and feel the  way you did years ago.*</p>
<p><strong>Feeling good is not  all in your head.</strong> There’s a <em>biological</em> connection…</p>
<p>Here’s what happened: Men and women living in a nursing home were studied for 9  months. They were all between the ages of 69 and 87.</p>
<p>Before they started, they filled out a “SF-36 questionnaire.” SF-36 is the  best-known questionnaire for measuring your health status. It’s been used in  over 2,000 published research studies. It was so carefully developed; the  results it produces are agreed to be statistically reliable and valid.</p>
<p>When these folks filled out the SF-36 a second time the results were amazing: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mental  health scores went up by over 30%&#8230; and vitality scores went up by over 100%!</span>*</p>
<p>But this new study is only the latest development in a remarkable story that  started three years ago.</p>
<p>In 2006 I had a private meeting with Dr. Tatsumasa Mae, the best-known and most  highly regarded CoQ10 researcher in the world. He was visiting from Japan. We  met in my Florida office to talk about his latest breakthrough:</p>
<p><strong>A new form of CoQ10  that’s 8 times more powerful than conventional CoQ10.</strong></p>
<p>Being 8 times more powerful doesn’t mean it’s just 8 times better. The truth is  more remarkable. This new type of CoQ10 will give you the opportunity to make  gains on a scale that defies comparison.</p>
<div id="attachment_2424" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 310px"><a href="http://www.alsearsmd.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/AccelPic.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-2424" title="AccelPic" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/AccelPic-300x241.jpg" alt="World Renowned Inventor Dr. Mae from Japan and Dr. Sears. " width="300" height="241" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">World Renowned Inventor Dr. Mae from Japan and Dr. Sears. </p></div>
<p>Conventional CoQ10 works wonders but the problem I’ve had is  keeping my patients’ blood levels high enough. They often require high doses,  and that sometimes means taking 4 to 6 capsules a day of at least 200 mg.  That’s troublesome and expensive.</p>
<p>But this new form lets me give a single 50 mg capsule to those same patients  who were taking 6 at 200 mg. That’s great but it’s just the beginning… The fact  that it stays in the blood stream so much longer means its affect is much more  powerful.</p>
<p>I couldn’t say it before, but I can say it now: With this powerful new natural  stimulant you can turn back your aging clock – and with a much smaller dose!*</p>
<p>You get all the benefits you’ve been getting with the regular CoQ10, but much  bigger and much better!</p>
<p>The increase in endurance is simply stunning:</p>
<p><em>“I am a 70-year-old man  and I have been taking Dr. Sears’ formula for 2 1/2 months. On a recent  treadmill stress test, I was told that I did as well as several patients tested  that were in their 20s.”</em> ** <br />
 &#8212; John H., Bradenton, FL</p>
<p>And that’s only the beginning. A few years down the road, we may  find that Accel makes age-related memory loss and other conditions associated  with aging a thing of the past!*</p>
<p>I am confident of this: This breakthrough will change the face of anti-aging  medicine forever. Some of the laboratory videos Dr. Mae showed me and my staff  were absolutely amazing!</p>
<p>One video of their research showed 3 groups of mice and how they aged. One  group was given the new high-powered form of CoQ10. The second took  conventional CoQ10. The third group was given no CoQ10 at all.</p>
<p>The mice were all the same age and allowed to age normally. After several  months the mice taking no CoQ10 died of natural causes. They showed typical  signs of aging and oxidative stress.</p>
<p>The second group, taking conventional CoQ10, was still alive but showed signs  of aging. They lasted longer but when they died they had similar conditions to  the first group.</p>
<p>The third group, which took the high-powered form, was not just still alive;  they looked like strong, young mice. They were running around in their cages with  all the vigor of mice half their age!</p>
<p>And in spite of being old, they showed no signs of aging!</p>
<p>We were all amazed. I sent bottles of to all my family. And my employees did  too.</p>
<p>I see similar changes in my patients too.</p>
<p><em>“Once I started, I felt  incredibly better; my mind was sharp throughout the day and my energy was  boundless. Thank you, Dr. Sears!”</em> **<br />
 &#8212; Patty Newfane, VT</p>
<p><em>“My hands don’t ache, my vision is much sharper and my memory is  sharper. I feel better and my mood is much calmer. I believe this can be  attributed to Accel. Now I would not be without it.”</em></p>
<p>&#8211; Susan D., Junction City, KS</p>
<p>And that’s why I’m writing you today…</p>
<p>I don’t want you to be without this critical power boost. I designed my own  formula around Dr. Mae’s high-powered CoQ10. I call it <em>Accel</em>.</p>
<p>In the next few pages I will explain exactly how Accel works, and why it is so  much better than conventional CoQ10. I will also tell you how you can use it to  treat yourself and your family.</p>
<p>The high concentration is the key to Accel’s amazing potential. Let me explain…</p>
<p><strong>Unless you take  action, CoQ10 starts to disappear.</strong></p>
<p>You’ll find CoQ10 in high concentrations in your heart, brain and all your  major organs. As you know, it helps to generate much needed energy and has an  effect on the cardiovascular system. But levels start dropping at the age of  20.</p>
<p>This graph tells the whole story:</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/AccelGraph.jpg" alt="" width="309" height="230" /></p>
<p>By the time you’re 80, most of your CoQ10 has disappeared. And  that’s bad news…</p>
<p>In addition to supplying energy, CoQ10 is a powerful antioxidant. The “slow  burn” we use for fuel damages tissues like fire burns everything it contacts.  The action of CoQ10’s antioxidant power puts out this fire and protects your  organs and tissues from damage.*</p>
<p>Aside from giving your heart and brain the extra fuel it needs to keep working,  it preserves them and keeps them in working order for much longer.*</p>
<p>Think of a sandwich. If you leave it lying on your kitchen counter, the bread  gets stale and the meat starts to rot. But put it in a zip-loc bag and throw it  in the fridge and it stays fresh for weeks. This is a simple example of the  type of anti-aging power that CoQ10 gives you.</p>
<p>The new form of CoQ10 in Accel makes these protective benefits even greater and  more reliable. And it makes the cost of getting a therapeutic dose much lower.</p>
<p>New research is opening up a new world of CoQ10 benefits. These include:</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li><strong>Blood Sugar:</strong> An Australian study showed that patients       who took CoQ10 were able to maintain healthy blood sugar levels that were       already within the normal range.*<sub>1</sub> </li>
<li><strong>Vision and Eye Health:</strong> A recent clinical trial showed adults who       supplemented with a combination of CoQ10, acetyl-L-carnitine, and omega-3       fatty acids for one year improved their visual function.*<sub>2</sub> </li>
<li><strong>Easier Breathing:</strong> Researchers in Texas found a correlation       between CoQ10 levels and respiratory health.*<sub>3</sub> </li>
<li><strong>Gum Health:</strong> CoQ10 improves gum health and also       supports tissue healing.*<sub>4</sub> </li>
</ul>
<p>Back to that study I talked about earlier. Over a 15-month period  it demonstrated the amazing power of this new form of CoQ10. At 12 months of  age, the point that equals late middle age for humans, the mice taking the new  form were aging 22% slower than mice taking conventional CoQ10 and <strong><em>51% slower</em></strong> than  those taking none at all.</p>
<p>In other words, the mice taking Accel lived 51% longer than the mice that  didn’t. Think of it… instead of living to age 80, you make it all the way to  121.</p>
<p>If you are taking CoQ10, this is great news. If you are not taking it, this is  amazing news!</p>
<p>Those mice taking Accel looked responsive and energetic. They had no physical  deformities, no lesions and showed no signs of aging. They had a bright, glossy  coat – typical of youth.</p>
<p>They were running around like children. <em>Imagine  Accel having that affect on you.</em></p>
<p>But there’s more to the story…</p>
<p><strong>Now Accel is new and improved.</strong></p>
<p>We’ve added a vital new ingredient to Accel: <em>tocotrienols</em>, the most  effective form of Vitamin E. This is great news! Tocotrienols are remarkable  antioxidants. They have powerful heart benefits that:</p>
<ul type="disc">
<li>Promote normal cholesterol levels </li>
<li>Encourage healthy triglyceride levels </li>
<li>Achieve normal blood pressure </li>
</ul>
<p>And it doesn’t stop there. You’ll receive all the extra benefits  of the new and improved Accel at no additional cost. In other words, you’ll get  a more powerful supplement for the same money-saving price.</p>
<p>By combining the ubiquinol form of CoQ10 – the kind found in Accel  – with tocotrienols, you’ll keep the tocotrienols active in your system for a  longer period than just taking them alone.<sub>5</sub> So the benefits to your  heart are that much greater.</p>
<p>This is hands down the most powerful form of Accel ever  formulated. And the benefits to your heart are unprecedented.</p>
<p>I take Accel every morning without fail. It’s the one supplement I  plan to take for the rest of my life.</p>
<p>I recommend you do the same.</p>
<p>To  Your Good Health,</p>
<p><img id="_x0000_i1026" longdesc="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/sig.JPG" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/sig.JPG" alt="" width="144" height="48" /></p>
<p>Al Sears, MD</p>
<p><strong>P.S.</strong> – I stand by Accel 100%. If you ever feel  it’s not for you, I’ll refund every penny. But I don’t imagine you’ll want to  send it back. Accel is the best “insurance policy” you’ll ever find. And  compared to the soaring cost of health insurance, Accel is a great bargain too.</p>
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<ol>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hodgson JM, Watts GF, Playford DA, Burke V, Croft KD. Coenzyme Q10 improves  blood pressure and glycaemic control in a controlled trial in subjects with  type 2 diabetes. <em>Eur  J Clin Nutr</em>. 2002 Nov;56(11):1137-42.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Blasi MA, Bovina C, Carella G, et al. Does coenzyme Q10  play a role in opposing oxidative stress in patients with age-related macular  degeneration? <em>Opthalmologica</em>. 2001 Jan-Feb;215(1):51-4.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ye CQ, Folkers K, Tamagawa H, Pfeiffer C. A modified  determination of coenzyme Q10 in human blood and CoQ10 blood levels in diverse  patients with allergies. <em>Biofactors</em>. 1988 Dec;1(4):303-6.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Horowitz S. Coenzyme Q10: one antioxidant, many promising  implications. <em>Altern  Comp Therapies</em>. 2003 Jun:111-6.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">V. E. Kagan et al. Coenzyme Q and vitamin E need each  other as antioxidants. Protoplasma. Vol 214, Num. 1-2 / March 2000 </span></li>
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<p>* These statements have not been evaluated by  the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose,  treat, cure, or prevent any disease.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:23:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dr. Al Sears</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My alarm is ringing. I headed to the kitchen for a glass of Choline Punch. It gives me more energy than coffee without the jitters, shakes or crashes.

And it fires up my brain, gives me better memory, better recall and focus and concentration.

Choline is the fuel your brain uses to create acetylcholine, the neural transmitters that let your brain cells talk to each other.

Choline is not a luxury; it’s a necessity.

And with the added kick of getting you fired up in the morning, Choline Punch is a sure thing. And it’s safe enough to use every day.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Health Conscious Reader,</p>
<p>My  alarm is ringing. I headed to the kitchen for a glass of Choline Punch.  It gives me more energy than coffee without the jitters, shakes or  crashes.</p>
<p>And it fires up my brain, gives me better memory, better recall and focus and  concentration.</p>
<p>Choline is the fuel your brain uses to create <em>acetylcholine</em>, the neural transmitters that  let your brain cells talk to each other.</p>
<p>Choline is not a luxury; it’s a necessity.</p>
<p>And with the added kick of getting you fired up in the morning, Choline  Punch is a sure thing. And it’s safe enough to use every day.</p>
<p>Keep reading. This special report shows you how to get started.</p>
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<p>When  I was hiking through the Amazon Rainforest last year, I had a first-hand  experience with a remarkable healing herb. <img src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/Amazon_river_basin.png" alt="" width="347" height="293" align="right" /></p>
<p>Sacred  to the nearby Guarani tribe, it was a gift  the gods. According to  tribal folklore, the Indians of the Amazon River Basin have been using  it to prevent fatigue and increase physical endurance since before  recorded history.</p>
<p>I  took it in the early morning before we hit the trail. After 18 hours  through the jungles of Peru my mind was crystal clear and I had no  feeling of fatigue. Looking back, I had covered 15 miles of rugged  terrain without feeling tired or worn out.</p>
<p>I  realized that combining this ancient herb with cutting-edge brain  nutrients would create a powerful new formula. Not only would it give  you more energy without crashing, it would help your memory too.*</p>
<p>But  the story gets better. After I got home, I started putting the pieces  together. Working nights and weekends I had a trial formula within the  first six weeks. Using myself as a test subject, I gave it a try. <img src="http://www.primalforce.net/_images/jungle.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="169" height="207" align="left" /></p>
<p>Right  the start I knew I was on to something. I tapped into a deep  source of mental energy, heightened memory and a laser-like focus  throughout the day.</p>
<p>All  the individual components of my formula are backed up by modern  clinical studies. And now for the first time, you can feel the  startling results for yourself.</p>
<p>What  I discovered during my trek through the Amazon will send your energy to  new heights&#8230;it has the power to boost your memory and power of recall  too.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s  how it works.</p>
<p><strong>Kick Start Your Morning without  Feeling Nervous or Jittery</strong></p>
<p>The  Amazon herb that kept me alert, yet relaxed, comes  a seed called <em>Paullina cupana</em>. The  active compound is <em>guaranine</em>,  a member of the caffeine family. But unlike regular caffeine, it&#8217;s full of  healthy fatty acids.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/Koeh-234.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="263" height="298" align="left" />The  good fat gives guaranine a slow release. Its effect will gradually  increase over a period of hours. It doesn’t pick you up and throw you  down like quick release caffeine.</p>
<p>There’s  no crash with this stuff… and you don’t get any of the nervous, jittery  energy you do with caffeine. Caffeine gets a bad rap sometimes, but  it’s the most widely used drug in the world.</p>
<p>And  it’s a proven mental performance booster. The studies number in the  hundreds. One published in Neurology found that three cups of coffee a  day cuts your risk of mental decline by over 50%.1</p>
<p>But  there’s a catch. Coffee gives you a short burst of energy, but  overheats and excites your body. Guaranine has a cooling action that  revitalizes and relaxes. The end result is more beneficial to your  body. You get all the energy and alertness but remain calm, cool and  collected.*</p>
<p>A  team of Brazilian scientists studied the effects on rats. Their results  were not surprising. Guaranine increased their physical activity,  increased their physical endurance under stress and improved their  memory.2*</p>
<p><strong>Give Your Brain the Power of  Total Recall and Extreme Alertness</strong></p>
<p>The <em>Paullina cupana</em> seed gave me the endurance to trek through the Amazon and left me with  a feeling of clarity. But I was starting to see the bigger picture.</p>
<p>The rainforest herb works its magic by releasing <em>acetylcholine</em> in your brain. Acetylcholine is a neurotransmitter. It&#8217;s the brain  chemical that lets your nerve cells fire through the synapse or gap  that exists between the trillions of neurons in your brain.</p>
<p>If  you have lots of acetylcholine, your mind is sharp and your memory is  clear. When you drink coffee in the morning, the release of  acetylcholine gives you the buzz that gets you going.*</p>
<p>But  there&#8217;s a problem. Coffee will burn you out because it depletes your  reserve of acetylcholine. Guaranine is slow acting with none of the  caffeine side effects, but it works in the same way.</p>
<p>Eventually you lose your reserve of acetylcholine.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">But if you trigger a release of acetylcholine and then </span><strong><em>rebuild your reserves</em></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">,  you can sustain the amazing rush of clarity over the long term.* </span></p>
<p><strong>That&#8217;s the Realization I Had  While Hiking Through the Forest.</strong></p>
<p>I  knew I could get the best of both worlds if I combined guaranine with powerful  brain nutrients. One of them is <em>choline</em>,  the building block required for the synthesis of acetylcholine.  Introduce choline into the mix and you give your body the ability to  manufacture this powerful neurotransmitter.</p>
<p>When  you combine choline and guaranine you get a bigger release of  acetylcholine &#8211; even more than taking guaranine on its own. That&#8217;s what  gives you the feeling of energy and mental power. But instead of  depleting your reserves and burning out, you build them up.*</p>
<p>That means you can take my formula every day and get the same effect every  time.</p>
<p><strong>Getting More Choline is  Essential &#8211; </strong></p>
<p><strong>Your Brain Needs it  for Thinking and Remembering</strong></p>
<p>Your  brain has a huge appetite for choline. It&#8217;s the primary building block  for acetylcholine. You burn it up 24/7 as your brain uses it to  maintain clear communication between trillions of neurons.</p>
<p>You  need it for all the basics like thought, memory and sleep. It even  controls how you move. Your muscles receive commands  your brain  via acetylcholine. That means your sense of balance and stability is  controlled by this key transmitter.</p>
<p>Like  many nutrients, your supply of choline drops as you get older. As this  happens, you can expect some or all of these symptoms:</p>
<ul>
<li>Poor recall and memory loss </li>
<li>Fatigue or lack of energy </li>
<li>Brain fog and/or a sense of confusion </li>
<li>Problems falling asleep, tossing and turning </li>
<li>Unable to catch on, or learn new things </li>
<li>Feeling distracted or irritable </li>
<li>Walking with a wobbly or shaky gait, unable to stay balanced</li>
</ul>
<p align="center"><strong>When Your Brain Doesn&#8217;t Get  Enough Choline It Starts to Destroy Itself.</strong></p>
<p>To survive, your body will scavenge materials  other sources when  it can&#8217;t get enough from its main supplier. When choline levels drop  off, your brain goes on a scavenger hunt and extracts choline from  nerve cell membranes. This last resort is called &#8220;auto-cannibalism&#8221; and  it&#8217;s very dangerous.</p>
<p>In the short term, your brain will use this technique to keep your  memory and other functions up and running. But in the long run, your  nerve cells end up badly damaged.</p>
<p>In the graph below, you can see how the nutrients DMAE and choline turn  into the key neurotransmitter acetylcholine. DMAE is another powerful  brain nutrient I will tell you about a little later. It&#8217;s also in my  formula. First, I want you to see the direct connection choline has to  its end product acetylcholine.</p>
<p><img id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/Acetylcholine_ChemicalConversion.jpg" alt="" width="548" height="189" /></p>
<p>As you can see, choline is one small step away from acetylcholine. Put  more choline into your body and your brain gets more of the  neurotransmitter that keeps your mind alert and your memory fresh.*</p>
<p><strong>Clinical Studies Prove  Connection Between Choline and Memory</strong></p>
<p>It&#8217;s very possible you&#8217;ve never heard of choline. Most people haven&#8217;t.  But it&#8217;s one of the most important nutrients on the planet. And it&#8217;s  well researched. There are dozens of studies testing both animals and  humans.</p>
<p>Here are just a few:</p>
<ul>
<li>Researchers  who gave rats a choline supplement found they developed a sharper and  longer memory than rats that didn&#8217;t have extra choline. On day one,  both groups of rats were performing their tasks successfully. This  included avoiding electric shock as they moved through a maze. On day  two, the rats that didn&#8217;t have the extra choline forgot about the  electric shock and got zapped. But the rats that had the extra choline  remembered the booby traps and successfully avoided getting shocked.3 </li>
<li>In  a human study, researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago tested  people with a choline deficiency. They gave them a series of memory  tests and found below average scores. In the next stage, they divided  the same people into two groups. One group received extra choline, the  other didn&#8217;t. </li>
<li>After 24 weeks, both  groups repeated the memory tests. Not surprisingly, the group with the  extra choline performed with flying colors and their results showed a  dramatic improvement over the first round. The group that received no  extra choline performed poorly. Their results showed no improvement  over the first round.4*</li>
</ul>
<p align="center"><strong>Burn Through Your Crossword  with Lightning Speed…</strong></p>
<p>My unique blend of choline and guaranine is like rocket fuel for your  brain. Not only does it give you a better boost than your morning cup  of coffee, it gives you the clarity of a mental giant.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll notice the lift right away. If you do crosswords you&#8217;ll finish  them in a fraction of the time. Things like organization, recall and  comprehension just fall into place.</p>
<p>When you read something, you &#8220;get it.&#8221; When someone is explaining  something, you understand what they&#8217;re getting at before they even get  to the point. You move into a feeling of extreme alertness. You&#8217;re  aware of everything and it&#8217;s all so clear.</p>
<p>The processing speed of your brain gets a twin-turbo boost. It&#8217;s like  stepping up to one of those super-computers NASA uses for space flight.</p>
<p>One of the experiences I appreciate most is the &#8220;alert but calm&#8221;  feeling. Your mind can relax and let go. Your focus becomes almost  laser like. And it lasts throughout the day. It&#8217;s not a short-lived  spike like coffee or other caffeine drinks.</p>
<p>I could have stopped there. choline and guaranine are enough to repair  and rejuvenate your aging brain. But there&#8217;s another key brain booster  essential to my formula.*</p>
<p><strong>This Nutrient Works So Well it  Even Caught the Attention of the Bumbling  Bureaucrats at the FDA.</strong></p>
<p>A  little earlier I mentioned DMAE. It&#8217;s a natural, brain-stimulating  nutrient found in anchovies, sardines and other fish. Studies show it  increases levels of acetylcholine. As you know, acetylcholine is  critical for learning and memory.5</p>
<p>I&#8217;ve  been following the story of DMAE for decades. It works so well the FDA finally  took notice and planned to approve it.</p>
<p>So what happened? The FDA discontinued it in the late 1970s after the  manufacturer didn&#8217;t agree to the expensive retesting required. Since  the manufacturer wouldn&#8217;t pay, the FDA dropped DMAE like a hot potato.</p>
<p>What a shame. DMAE provides a safe and non-addictive solution to a variety of  cognitive and behavioral problems.</p>
<p>DMAE  can also support learning and promote a healthy mood.* In one study, 50 kids showed  improvement in just 10 weeks.6 In another study, children did  better in concentration and skill tests with this nutrient.7 And  there were no side effects like jumpiness, or an increase in heart rate.8*</p>
<p>It&#8217;s easy to see why I added DMAE to my formula. It&#8217;s one of the best  memory boosters available. In combination with choline and guaranine,  it&#8217;s unbeatable. It has a synergistic quality that makes the three  ingredients more than the sum of their parts.</p>
<p>Clinical  studies show DMAE can:9*</p>
<ul>
<li>Boost IQ </li>
<li>Accelerate mental speed and your ability to process thoughts and  ideas </li>
<li>Improve your concentration and eliminate early morning  &#8220;fogginess&#8221; </li>
<li>Promote a healthy mood </li>
<li>Decrease irritability and over activity.</li>
<li>Increase attention without causing drowsiness </li>
</ul>
<p align="center"><strong>Cardiovascular and  Cerebrovascular Health </strong></p>
<p>There&#8217;s  one more thing you need to know about this formula. It has a very unique and  clinically proven &#8220;side effect&#8221;: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">It supports your heart and brain  health.* </span></p>
<p>How is this possible?</p>
<p>Boosting the level of choline in your blood has a powerful effect on <em>homocysteine</em> and<em> C-reactive protein (CRP)</em>.  If you&#8217;re a regular reader you&#8217;ve probably heard about these powerful  markers. They are both better indicators for heart and brain health  than anything else &#8211; including cholesterol.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/Homocysteine.png" alt="" hspace="5" vspace="5" width="128" height="114" align="left" />Research  has demonstrated that homocysteine causes oxidative stress to the  vascular endothelium and that maintaining healthy levels of  homocysteine is important for heart health.*</p>
<p>Your body produces C-reactive protein as part of its overall defense.  When part of your body is injured, it sends signals to the rest of your  body for help. Your immune system then sends out white blood cells and  inflammatory molecules including CRP to the injured area.</p>
<p>Once there, the defense cells try to fix damaged areas and fight off  the intruder. But this defensive response causes inflammation. The  inflammatory response needs energy in the form of oxidative &#8220;fire&#8221;  which can damage surrounding tissues.</p>
<p>Spikes in CRP levels are an early sign of inflammation in your body.  That&#8217;s why CRP is such a good indicator. We can evaluate heart health  using CRP levels better than with cholesterol levels.</p>
<p>The <em>New England Journal of  Medicine</em> published a massive study on CRP. Almost 28,000 people participated in  the trial. Researchers discovered that CRP predicted cardiovascular  health better than LDL cholesterol.10</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Here&#8217;s the good news: The choline in my formula brings down your levels of  both homocysteine and CRP.</span>*</p>
<ul>
<li>An experiment published in the <em>American  Journal of Clinical Nutrition </em>followed  two groups of men. One group ate a diet with no choline. The other  group took a choline supplement. The men with no choline saw a steep  rise in homocysteine. After just 10 days, their homocysteine went up by  35%.11*</li>
<li>Researchers discovered  that people who consume higher amounts of choline have lower levels of  homocysteine and CRP. The study followed two groups of people. One  group averaged less than 250-mg of choline a day. The other group  averaged more than 310-mg of choline a day. The group who averaged  above 310-mg saw their CRP drop by 22%.12*</li>
</ul>
<p>Not  only does choline ramp up your mental energy and protect your memory,  it helps wipe out the two predictors of coming disaster.*</p>
<p><strong>Here&#8217;s Another Mental Boost:  Confidence</strong></p>
<p>If this is the first time you&#8217;ve heard about choline, you may be  surprised to hear it does so much. But once you feel the results for  yourself, you&#8217;ll understand.</p>
<p>After taking my choline formula, many of my patients tell me they feel  more confident about the future. Instead of sitting around the house  worrying about what might happen, they feel like they&#8217;re back in the  driver&#8217;s seat. That&#8217;s what happens when you have real options.</p>
<p>Knowledge is power. But I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised if sometimes you feel  like you&#8217;re being kept in the dark. Many doctors make their patients  feel like children or fools. Or both. They hand out prescriptions and  give you an attitude if you ask questions. I&#8217;ve always believed real  medicine is about empowerment. Not secrecy.</p>
<p>With this blend of super nutrients, you have the power to keep your  mind clear and strong as you age. It keeps your brain young and well  fed. And when it&#8217;s working in peak condition your risk of problems  drops dramatically.*</p>
<p><strong>Greet the Morning with a Clear  Head and a Warm Smile</strong></p>
<p>Since  I&#8217;ve been using my choline formula I haven&#8217;t touched a cup of coffee. I  don&#8217;t need to. The feeling of &#8220;awakeness&#8221; I get is far better than  anything from Starbucks.</p>
<p>And the effect lasts all day.</p>
<p>To get your own taste of clarity, <a href="http://www.on2url.com/app/adtrack.asp?MerchantID=95874&amp;AdID=465213 ">go here now</a>.<a href="http://www.on2url.com/app/adtrack.asp?MerchantID=95874&amp;AdID=459371" target="_blank"> </a></p>
<p>To Your Good Health,</p>
<p><img src="http://www.alsearsmd.com/img/sig.JPG" alt="" width="144" height="48" /></p>
<p>Al Sears, MD</p>
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<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Ritchie,  K., et al. The neuroprotective effects of caffeine: A prospective study  (the Three City Study). Neurology 69. 2007 Aug 7:536-545.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Espinola EB, et al. Pharmacological activity of Paullina cupana in laboratory  animals. J Ethnopharmacol. 1997 Feb;55(3):223-9.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Gossell-Williams M, et al. Choline supplementation facilitates  short-term memory consolidation into intermediate long-term memory of  rats. West Indian Med J. 2006 Jan;55(1):4-8. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Buchman AL, et al. Verbal and visual memory improve after choline  supplementation. JPEN J Parenter Enteral Nutr. 2001 Jan-Feb;25(1):30-5. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Dean Ward M.D. ‘Anti-Aging Nutrient  Review and Update Part 4: DMAE Cognitive-Enhancing, Life Extending  Nutrient’ Vitamin Research News, September 2004, Vol. 18, Number 8, p.  1-4.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Coleman N., Dexheimer P., Dintascio  A. Redman W. And Finnerty R., ‘Deanol in the treatment of hyperkinetic  children’, Psychosomatics 1976, 17:68-72.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Geller S. J., ‘Comparison of a tranquilizer and a psychic energizer’ JAMA  1960, 174:89-92</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Oettinger L., ‘The use of Deanol in the treatment of disorders of behavior in  children. J Pediat 1958, 53:761-675. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Ibid. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Ridker P., et al. Comparison of C-reactive protein and low-density  lipoprotein cholesterol levels in the prediction of first  cardiovascular events. NEJM 2002 Nov 14; 347(20): 1557-1565</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Choline deficiency in mice and humans is associated with increased  homocysteine concentration. Am J Clin Nutr. 2005 Feb;81(2): 440-444.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size: x-small;">Detopoulou  P, et al. Dietary choline intakes in relation to concentrations of  inflammatory markers: the ATTICA study. Am J Clin Nutr. 2008  Feb;87(2):424-30.</span></li>
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The worry over job losses, rising prices and a poor economy has everyone on edge. In fact, a recent American Psychological Association poll showed that 75% of Americans identified money as a significant source of stress in their lives... with the economy, housing costs and job stability following right on it's heels...]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Dear Health Conscious Reader,</p>
<p>More  and more of my patients say they&#8217;re tired, can&#8217;t sleep and feel  exhausted all of the time&#8230; they just can&#8217;t seem to pick their energy  levels up again.</p>
<p>The worry over job losses, rising prices and a poor economy has  everyone on edge. In fact, a recent American Psychological Association  poll showed that 75% of Americans identified money as a significant  source of stress in their lives&#8230; with the economy, housing costs and  job stability following right on it&#8217;s heels.</p>
<p>That  stress leads to fatigue and a lack of sleep – which creates a vicious cycle  that&#8217;s hard to break.</p>
<p>I can&#8217;t fix your economic woes, but I can give you some useful tips on  how to re-energize your batteries and keep your energy levels up.</p>
<p><em>Here&#8217;s how &#8230; </em></p>
<p>Your brain uses a nutrient called choline. It&#8217;s the primary building  block for acetylcholine &#8230; the neurotransmitter that controls all of  the basics like thought, memory, sleep &#8230; even muscle control and  balance. If you have lots of acetylcholine, your mind is sharp, your  memory is clear, and you feel energetic.</p>
<p>But  your supply of choline drops as you get older. And guess what the symptoms are&#8230;</p>
<ul>
<li>Fatigue or lack of energy </li>
<li>Brain fog and/or a sense of confusion </li>
<li>Problems falling asleep, tossing and turning </li>
<li>Feeling distracted or irritable </li>
<li>Poor recall and memory loss</li>
</ul>
<p>When  you boost your stores of choline, you are more able to deal with what  life throws at you. Women need at least 425 mg a day, and men need 550  mg. The richest food sources of choline are (in mg per 100 g of food):</p>
<ul>
<li>Whole  cooked eggs – 272. Make sure you get free-range eggs without  antibiotics or hormones. They&#8217;ll help fuel your muscles as well as give  you much-needed choline. </li>
<li>Raw egg yolks – 682. Go  ahead and crack open a couple eggs into your protein shake. It&#8217;s only  an urban legend that there&#8217;s danger in eating them raw. </li>
<li>Chicken  liver – 290. Though some people get turned off by organ meats, they&#8217;re  a potent source of high-powered nutrition. And it&#8217;s an old wives tale  that they store toxins – they don&#8217;t.</li>
<li>Turkey liver – 220. Another great source of nutrition. Just like  any liver, it also provides vitamin A, CoQ10 and iron. </li>
<li>Pork  – 130. Just like beef, you want to eat only organic, grass-fed animals  for the proper balance of fats and zero hormones and antibiotics. </li>
</ul>
<p>If  you really want to kick your energy into overdrive, I have an easier way to  boost your choline levels.</p>
<p>Last year, when I was hiking through the Amazon Rainforest, I  discovered an herb that the Indians of the Amazon River Basin use to  prevent fatigue and increase physical endurance. They&#8217;ve been using it  since recorded history, and I can see why! I took it before a jungle  hike, and &#8230;</p>
<p><em><strong>&#8230;  After 18 hours through the jungles of Peru, my mind was crystal clear  and I had no feeling of fatigue. Looking back, I had covered 15 miles  of rugged terrain without feeling tired or worn out.</strong></em></p>
<p>The active compound in the herb is guaranine, a member of the caffeine  family. But unlike regular caffeine, it&#8217;s full of healthy fatty acids.</p>
<p>The good fat gives guaranine a slow release. Its effect will gradually  increase over a period of hours. It doesn&#8217;t pick you up and throw you  down like quick-release caffeine. There&#8217;s no crash &#8230; and you don&#8217;t  get any of the nervous, jittery energy you do with caffeine.</p>
<p>The Rainforest herb works its magic by releasing acetylcholine in your  brain. When you drink coffee in the morning, the release of  acetylcholine is what gives you the buzz that gets you going.</p>
<p>Guaranine works the same way. But it&#8217;s slow acting, with none of caffeine&#8217;s  side effects.</p>
<p>I knew I could get the best of both worlds if I combined guaranine with  powerful brain nutrients. So I combined choline and guaranine in a  formula I call Choline Punch &#8230; to give you an even bigger release of  acetylcholine. Then I added energy boosters, like vitamin B12, DMAE and  L-Carnitine to keep you going all day.</p>
<p>After taking my choline formula, many of my patients tell me they feel  more confident about the future. Instead of sitting around the house  worrying about what might happen, they feel like they&#8217;re back in the  driver&#8217;s seat. That&#8217;s what happens when you have real options &#8230; when  you have the feeling of energy and mental power.</p>
<p>And the best thing about it: The effect lasts all day.</p>
<p>To get your own taste of energy and clarity, <a href="http://www.on2url.com/app/adtrack.asp?MerchantID=95874&amp;AdID=453539" target="_blank">click here</a>. To get more information, <a href="http://www.on2url.com/app/adtrack.asp?MerchantID=95874&amp;AdID=453538" target="_blank">click here</a>.</p>
<p>To Your Good Health,</p>
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<p>Al Sears, MD</p>
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