Swine Flu - Why Asthmatics Should Beware of the Influenza Virus, Especially Children

H1NI Slowly Makes It's Global AppearanceNumerous studies in asthmatic have identified such
The Center of Disease Control(CDC) reports thatabnormalities in red and white blood cells GSH, serum
35,928 cases of the H1N1 flu virus worldwide hasGSH, platelets GSH and lung- fluid GSH.
resulted in 163 deaths. The H1N1 has been classifiedSo the truth of the matter is, there is a direct
as a pandemic even though only a few died.correspondence between low GSH levels and the
We say only a few because, the seasonal flu infectsseverity of asthma attacks.
200,000 and kills about 35,000 yearly in the UnitedNAC (N-acetylcysteine) and Bioactive Whey Protein..
States. Don"t be fooled by the number of deathsGSH Precursors
associated with the H1N1 virus. It can still be deadly.NAC (N-acetylcysteine) potent GSH precursor that's
Who Are More Susceptible?available as a drug (Mucomist, Parolex). NAC has been
The CDC says that 57 percent of the Swine fluused in cancer theraphy especially for smokers and
cases reported in the United States are amongother high risk for cancer. It is known to have a
persons 5 to 24 years of age. Asthmatics are verydirect anti-tumor affect.
susceptible to an attach even if the flu strain is notTwo common problems with NAC
virulent( highly infectious). Asthmatics must aware* As a pharmaceutical drug it is very toxic.
because even at this seeming harmless state an* NAC-induced GSH levels reach rapid peak and
attach can sometimes be fatal.declines within hours. Thus it has been described as a
Dr.Gordon Dickerson, chief of infectious diseases atshort half-life.
the University of Miami School of Medicine warns,Bio-active Whey Protein
"People who have trouble with asthma can have realBio-active whey proteins contains high levels of
trouble if the there's an attach, even of not verynon-denatured proteins- which guarantees the highest
virulent respiratory infection".levels of GSH promoting activity.
Case in point-- Nine year old young boy from MiamiDr. Gustavo Bounous and his research staff at McGill
Dade County died June 9, 2009 from H1N1 virusUniversity in Montreal studying protein
infection. The boy had a history of chronic asthma. Insupplementation discovered the bio-active potential
a cardiopulmonary arrest he was taken to theof whey protein.
hospital where he died.This whey protein has been patented for it's
The CDC reports that seventy-one percent of theimmuno-sustaining GSH enhancing effects- clinically
45 swine flu death so far in the U.S. are those withtrials includes research into infectious diseases( HIV
asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD)AIDS, hepatitis, Lyme disease, bacterial infection,
or immune deficiencies.cancer therapy, pulmonary diseases, CFS and other
Why Asthmatics Are More Susceptibledisorders associated with oxidative stress and low
Bronchial asthma causes constriction of theGSH activity.
bronchioles( airway passages). Muscles within theAdvantages of Bio-active Whey Proteins as GSH
walls of the bronchioles flex and go into spasm, thePrecursors
walls thicken, air passages become clogged by mucus* Assures glutathione promoting activity
and air is trapped in the deepest airways.( Dr.Jimmy* Clinically proven to optimize the immune system
Gutman-- Glutathione Your Key To Health-- Page 121)* This bio-active whey protein is safe, dependable
Influenza's are respiratory disorders that are causedand effective in sustaining elevated GSH levels.
by different viruses. The main problem withCase in point: Wayne H. of Georgia for decades
asthmatics is respiratory complications.suffered with asthma. Every four hours required the
Antioxidants and the Lungsuse of an buterol inhaler.
Inflammation of the lungs is the most commonAfter much research on asthma and it's connection
pulmonary disorder. The processes in asthma,with low GSH in the lungs, Wayne was led to this
bronchitis and pneumonia all lead to inflammation. Thebio-active whey protein from an immune system
body's inflammatory response itself generates freeresearch company at McGill University in Montreal
radicals and antioxidant are increasingly used toCanada.
complement traditional treatments.After only one week of daily usage of this protein,
Oxidative stress( cell and tissue damage resultingWayne no longer needed the inhaler every 4 hours.
from oxidation due to free radicals) is high in theThe last time he used the inhaler was May 2003.
lungs. "Antioxidants in the fluid lining of the lungs playsRespiratory disorders can lead to serious health issues
a large part in our front line defense against airborneincluding death. More than 6.5 million children in the U.S.
pollutants, many which are powerful sources of freeunder the age of 18 suffers from asthma. About
radicals".( Dr. Gutman's book Glutatahione-Your Key4,000 North Americans die each year from asthma.
To Health-- Page 120)Protecting our children with the safest and most
How Glutathione(GSH) Helps Asthmatics Minimize andeffective treatment is vital. Raising GSH is clinically
Control Their Asthma Attacksproven to be a defender against major health issues
Low levels of GSH and GSH perioxidase levels play aincluding respiratory disorders.
role in the onset and progression of asthma.